UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
FORM 6-K
REPORT OF FOREIGN PRIVATE ISSUER
PURSUANT TO SECTION
13A-16
OR 15D-16
UNDER THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
For the month of March 2023
Commission File Number:
001-41226
(Translation of registrant’s name into English)
48 Miller Street
Murarrie, QLD 4172
Australia
+61 (07) 3147 8500
(Address of principal executive office)
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20-F
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INFORMATION CONTAINED IN THIS FORM 6-K REPORT
Tritium DCFC Limited (the “Company”) is furnishing this Report on Form 6-K to provide the unaudited consolidated financial statements for the six months ended December 31, 2022. Therefore, attached as Exhibit 99.1 to this Report on Form 6-K, is Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and financial statements as of and for the six months ended December 31, 2022.
CAUTIONARY NOTE REGARDING FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS
Some of the statements contained in this Report on Form 6-K constitute forward-looking statements within the meaning of the federal securities laws. Forward-looking statements relate to expectations, beliefs, projections, future plans and strategies, anticipated events or trends and similar expressions concerning matters that are not historical facts. Forward-looking statements reflect our current views, as applicable, with respect to, among other things, our respective capital resources, portfolio performance and results of operations. Likewise, all statements regarding anticipated growth in our operations, anticipated market conditions, demographics and results of operations are forward-looking statements. In some cases, you can identify these forward-looking statements by the use of terminology such as “outlook,” “believes,” “expects,” “potential,” “continues,” “may,” “will,” “should,” “could,” “seeks,” “approximately,” “predicts,” “intends,” “plans,” “estimates,” “anticipates” or the negative version of these words or other comparable words or phrases.
The forward-looking statements contained in this Report on Form 6-K reflect our current views, as applicable, about future events and are subject to numerous known and unknown risks, uncertainties, assumptions and changes in circumstances that may cause its actual results to differ significantly from those expressed in any forward-looking statement. We do not guarantee that the transactions and events described will happen as described (or that they will happen at all). The following factors, among others, could cause actual results and future events to differ materially from those set forth or contemplated in the forward-looking statements:
| • | our ability to realize the anticipated benefits of the Business Combination, which may be affected by, among other things, competition and our ability to manage growth profitability following the Business Combination; |
| • | risks related to the rollout of our business and expansion strategy; |
| • | consumer failure to accept and adopt EVs; |
| • | overall demand for EV charging and the potential for reduced demand if governmental rebates, tax credits and other financial incentives are reduced, modified or eliminated; |
| • | the possibility that our technology and products could have undetected defects or errors; |
| • | our ability to continue to develop market-leading EV charging technology; |
| • | our ability to manage growth; |
| • | our ability to obtain and maintain financing arrangements on attractive terms; |
| • | our estimates of expenses, ongoing losses, future revenue, capital requirements and needs for or ability to obtain additional financing. |
| • | the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic or other adverse public health developments on our business; |
| • | the effects of competition on our future business; |
| • | the volatility of currency exchange rates; |
| • | the impact of and changes in governmental regulations or the enforcement thereof, tax laws and rates, accounting guidance and similar matters in regions in which we operate or will operate in the future; |
| • | potential litigation, governmental or regulatory proceedings, investigations or inquiries involving us, including in relation to the Business Combination; |
| • | inability to remediate material weaknesses in internal control over financial reporting and failure to maintain an effective system of internal controls, and the inability to accurately or timely report our financial condition or results of operations; |
| • | failure to maintain an effective system of internal control over financial reporting, and loss of securityholder confidence in our financial and other public reporting from the inability to accurately report our financial results or prevent fraud; |
| • | changes in personnel and availability of qualified personnel; |
| • | environmental uncertainties and risks related to adverse weather conditions and natural disasters; |
| • | potential write-downs, write-offs, restructuring and impairment or other charges required to be taken by us subsequent to the Business Combination; |
| • | higher costs as a result of being a public company; |
| • | general economic uncertainty; |
| • | the ability to maintain the listing of our securities on Nasdaq; |
| • | the ability to manage and operate as a public company in the United States; and |
| • | the volatility of the market price and liquidity of our securities. |
While forward-looking statements reflect our good faith beliefs, they are not guarantees of future performance. We disclaim any obligation to publicly update or revise any forward-looking statement to reflect changes in underlying assumptions or factors, new information, data or methods, future events or other changes after the date of this Report on Form 6-K, except as required by applicable law. For a further discussion of these and other factors that could cause our future results, performance or transactions to differ significantly from those expressed in any forward-looking statement, please see the section entitled “Risk Factors” in our Annual Report of Form 20-F filed with the SEC on September 22, 2022. You should not place undue reliance on any forward-looking statements, which are based only on information currently available to us (or to third parties making the forward-looking statements).
EXHIBIT INDEX
| Exhibit No. |
Description | |
| 99.1 | Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations and Financial Statements as of and for the six months ended December 31, 2022. | |
SIGNATURES
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned hereunto duly authorized.
| Tritium DCFC Limited | ||||||
| Date: March 9, 2023 | By: | /s/ Jane Hunter | ||||
| Jane Hunter | ||||||
| Chief Executive Officer | ||||||
Exhibit 99.1
MANAGEMENT’S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS OF
OPERATIONS
The following discussion and analysis provides information which our management believes is relevant to an assessment and understanding of the consolidated results of operations and financial condition of Tritium DCFC Limited (including its subsidiaries, “Tritium”). The discussion should be read together with the historical consolidated financial statements of Tritium for the periods presented, and the related notes that are included in our Form
20-F
filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”) on September 22, 2022 (“Annual Report”). This discussion may contain forward-looking statements based upon current expectations that involve risks and uncertainties. Our actual results may differ materially from those anticipated in these forward-looking statements, including those set forth under “Cautionary Note Regarding Forward-Looking Statements,” as a result of various factors, including those set forth under Item 3.D “Key Information-Risk Factors” on our Annual Report and any of our subsequent filings with the SEC or in other parts of this Form 6-K.
Under Australian law, we prepare financial statements on a semi-annual and an annual basis, and we are not required to prepare or file quarterly financial information. We currently intend to publish our results on a semi-annual and an annual basis, assuming we are subject to the reporting requirements of Section 13(a) or 15(d) of the Exchange Act and qualify as a “foreign private issuer” at the time of publication. We intend to continue to publicly (1) file our audited annual financial statements on Form
20-F
with the SEC and (2) furnish semi-annual financial statements on Form 6-K
to the SEC. Our Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations included in this document generally discusses results for the
six-month
period ended December 31, 2022 and 2021, respectively. Discussions of the six-month
period ended December 31, 2020 and a comparison between such the six-month
period ended December 31, 2021 and 2020, respectively, are not included in this document but can be found in Exhibit 99.1 to our Form 6-K
filed with the SEC on June 30, 2022. Overview
We design, sell, manufacture and service proprietary hardware and associated software to create advanced and reliable direct current (“DC”) fast chargers for electric vehicles (“EVs”). Our technology is engineered to be easy to install, own and use. Our compact, robust chargers are designed to look great on Main Street and thrive in harsh conditions. As of December 31, 2022, we have already sold over 10,000 DC fast chargers across 42 countries. These chargers provide over 20,000 high-power charging sessions every day.
Major auto manufacturers such as BMW, Ford, GM, Honda and Volkswagen, among others, have committed to producing more EVs and various governments have begun implementing supportive policies. For example, the Biden administration has pledged to fund the installation of 500,000 new chargers in the United States over the next decade and has established a target for 50% of all new cars sold to be EVs by 2030. In the coming years, we believe EVs will cost less than internal combustion engine (“ICE”) vehicles. Bloomberg New Energy Finance (“BNEF”) has forecasted that price parity between EVs and ICE vehicles in Europe can be achieved by 2026, and in all countries and vehicle segments by 2029. In addition, BNEF has forecasted that zero emission vehicles, such as EVs, are expected to increase from 4% of new cars sold in 2020 to 75% by 2040. Additional factors propelling this shift from ICE vehicles to EVs include proposed fossil fuel bans or restrictions, transit electrification mandates and utility incentive programs. However, the global transition to an
EV-based
transportation network will depend on, among other things, the availability of sufficient charging infrastructure. Accordingly, a BNEF report projects that the cumulative EV charging infrastructure investment in the United States and Europe will be approximately $60 billion by 2030 and will increase to $182 billion by 2040. We believe we are at the forefront of the charging equipment build-out,
focusing exclusively on DC fast charging of EVs. Key Factors Affecting Operating Results
We believe our performance and future success depend on several factors that present significant opportunities for us, but that also pose risks and challenges, including those discussed below and in the section entitled Item 3.D “Key Information-Risk Factors” in our Annual Report and any of our subsequent filings with the SEC.
Growth in EV Adoption
Our revenue growth is directly tied to the charging requirements resulting from the continued adoption of passenger and commercial EVs, which drives demand for charging infrastructure. The market for EVs is still rapidly evolving and, although demand for EVs has grown in recent years, there is no guarantee such demand will persist. Factors impacting the adoption of EVs include, but are not limited to, consumer perceptions about EV features, quality, safety, performance, availability and cost; consumer perceptions about the limited range over which EVs may be driven on a single battery charge; volatility in the cost of oil and gasoline; availability of government-backed incentives to purchase EVs; changes to fuel economy standards and/or the success of alternative fuels; evolving governmental regulation and political support for EVs; availability of charging stations and services for EVs; consumers’ perception about the convenience and cost of charging EVs; global supply chain shortages of components used in EVs, and increases in fuel efficiency.
We service the DC fast charging market. Typically, only battery electric vehicle (“BEVs”) can use DC fast chargers, so demand for DC charging is dependent on continued growth in the BEV segment. According to BNEF, approximately 8.7% of global passenger vehicle sales in 2021 were EVs. BNEF expects sales of EVs to grow to over 40.3% of the global passenger vehicle market by 2030. In addition, macroeconomic factors could impact demand for EVs. For example, because many EVs are more expensive than comparable traditional gasoline-powered vehicles, a decline in sales in the automotive industry globally could result in lower prices on ICE vehicles and may reduce EV sales due to the price disparity. If the market for EVs does not develop as expected, or if there is any slowdown or delay in overall EV adoption rates, our ability to increase our revenue or grow our business would be negatively impacted.
Competition
In North America, our DC fast-charging equipment ranges in power from 50 kW to 175 kW and is certified by TÜV SÜD to UL, LLC (formerly Underwriters Laboratory) specifications. In Europe, our DC fast-charging equipment ranges in power from 50 kW to 350 kW and is certified by TÜV SÜD to the Conformité Européenne certification mark. These certifications differentiate us from most DC fast charging original equipment manufacturer competitors who are focused on only one region due to regulatory and certification complexity. However, we expect that new competitors may enter the market and existing competitors may expand their geographic coverage to multiple regions and improve their internal capabilities to meet regulatory and certification approvals, develop enhanced software or further expand their service coverage. This is already being seen in North America driven by the Government funding for DC fast chargers. If our market share decreases due to increased competition, our revenue and ability to generate profits in the future may be impacted.
Distribution
We sell our products directly and via resellers generally contracted under a distributor agreement on our preferred terms and conditions.
For additional information, see Item 4. “Business Overview-Distribution” and Item 3.D “Key Information-Risk Factors-Risks Related to Our Business” in our Annual Report and any of our subsequent filings with the SEC.
International Operations Expansion
We currently operate in the United States, Europe and Australia. We intend to grow operations through ongoing or planned investment in new production facilities, particularly in the United States. We expect our manufacturing facilities to conduct final assembly of our EV charging hardware, with the majority of components purchased from third-party suppliers. Expansion of our manufacturing facilities is intended to increase speed to market of our fast chargers and reduce freight costs and delays due to the ability to deliver products via road transport. Multiple risks could constrain our ability to meet our deployment plans.
Strategic planning for the total number of facilities globally, their scale, location, timing and cost is ongoing. In early 2022, we announced site selection and entry into a lease agreement for a new U.S. manufacturing facility located in Lebanon, Tennessee, and in the third calendar quarter of 2022, production began at the facility.
The projects and expansion plans discussed above are subject to a number of factors outside of our control that may affect the location, cost, timing and/or scale of our manufacturing facilities, or may prevent such facilities from being built at all. See Item 3.D “Key Information-Risk Factors-Risks Related to Our
Business-We
have experienced rapid growth and expect to invest in growth for the foreseeable future. If we fail to manage growth effectively, our business, operating results and financial condition could be adversely affected” and Item 3.D “Key Information-Risk Factors-Risks Related to Our Business-Any
delay in achieving our manufacturing expansion planned could impact revenue forecasts associated with these facilities,” in our Annual Report and any of our subsequent filings with the SEC. Government Mandates, Incentives and Programs
The U.S. federal government, certain foreign governments and some U.S. state and local governments provide incentives to end users and purchasers of EVs and EV charging stations in the form of rebates, tax credits and other financial incentives. These governmental rebates, tax credits and other financial incentives significantly lower the effective price of EVs and EV charging stations to customers. However, these incentives may expire, cease due to lack of funding or be reduced or terminated as a matter of regulatory or legislative policy. Any reduction in rebates, tax credits or other financial incentives could reduce the demand for EVs and for charging infrastructure, including infrastructure offered by us.
Impact of
COVID-19
The effects of the
COVID-19
pandemic have impacted our business and customers. Government responses to the COVID-19
pandemic have resulted in international travel and other restrictions, which has limited our access to key personnel and impacted our ability to expand. Such impacts may negatively affect our revenue and ability to generate profits in the future. The
COVID-19
pandemic has also prompted a trend towards expanded contractual liability, including penalties for delivery delays for suppliers under force majeure clauses, which could have a material adverse effect on our business and results of operations. The impact of the COVID-19
pandemic on international shipping and air freight, including fewer available shipping and air providers and routes and significantly increased costs, has increased our cost of goods sold and may continue to increase cost of goods sold in the future. Additionally, any future shipping or air freight delays as a result of the COVID-19
pandemic, or any future pandemic or resurgence, could have a material adverse effect on our business and results of operations. Further, the
COVID-19
pandemic has affected the manner in which our inventory is managed, resulting in downward pressure on inventory turnover, which, in turn, has negatively impacted our working capital. As of December 31, 2022, Tritium’s inventory increased to $106.9 million, compared to $55.7 million as of June 30, 2022. This increase in inventory in addition to the increase in production volumes was a result of a strategic decision to increase our minimum stock levels to offset the effects of the COVID-19
pandemic on our supply chain. Any further decrease in inventory turnover as a result of the COVID-19
pandemic, any future pandemic or resurgence, and any impacts from geo-political
trade impediments could have a material adverse effect on our business and results of operations. Business Combination
On May 25, 2021, we entered into a Business Combination Agreement (the “Business Combination Agreement”) with Decarbonization Plus Acquisition Corporation II, a Delaware corporation (“DCRN”), Tritium Holdings Pty Ltd (“Tritium Holdings”) and Hulk Merger Sub, Inc., a Delaware corporation and wholly owned subsidiary of the Company (“Merger Sub”), pursuant to which, among other things, we acquired all of the issued equity interests in Tritium Holdings and DCRN merged with and into Merger Sub, in each case, on the terms and subject to the conditions set forth therein (the “Business Combination”). On January 13, 2022, the Business Combination was consummated and Tritium Holdings and DCRN became wholly owned subsidiaries of Tritium DCFC.
Components of Results of Operations
Revenue
Hardware Revenue
Hardware revenue consists of revenue generated from the sale of EV chargers. We have three major lines: (i) Stand Alone Chargers, (ii) Distributed Chargers and (iii) Other. Stand Alone charging systems are single-user units and in the
RT175-S
model, include a power unit. Distributed charging systems can have multiple-user units connected in one system. Distributed charging systems are sold as a site configuration and range upwards from a one-user
unit site to a four-user unit site. Other consists primarily of spare parts sold to customers. Hardware revenue is also broken down into revenue received by (i) parties related to us and (ii) external parties unrelated to us. Revenue from the sale of EV chargers is recognized when we transfer control of the chargers to the customer.
In certain circumstances, our customers may request us to store products on the customer’s behalf until the customer is ready to collect or have the goods delivered to their specified location. This may arise if customers are not ready to take delivery as a result, generally, of delays in their site construction and rollout or obtaining necessary customs clearances. In these situations, the transfer of control of these products to the customer occurs when the finished products are ready for delivery to the customer. In assessing the transfer of control in these arrangements, we assess whether we:
“bill-and-hold”
| • | billed the customers in full; |
| • | made the products available for the customer, end of line testing of the product is completed and notification made of the completion of manufacture; |
| • | identified the product physically and systematically as belonging to a specific customer and segregated in our warehouse; and |
| • | do not have the ability to direct the product to a different customer. |
In assessing arrangements, we are required to make a judgement on whether there is commercial substance to the customer’s request and that the customer agrees that control has passed and we have the right to bill the customer.
bill-and-hold
We also provide a standard warranty for general repairs for either two or three years on all EV chargers sold. This standard warranty is not considered a separate performance obligation. The estimated warranty costs are recognized as a liability when we transfer control of the chargers to the customer.
The decision to use air freight to fulfill all orders outside Australia and New Zealand from our Brisbane factory and all orders outside North America from our Tennessee factory (excluding
non-urgent
orders made on EXW Incoterms) from October 17, 2022 onwards, and to air freight certain approved orders prior to that date, increased our freight costs and decreased our gross margin for the six months ended December 31, 2022. In calendar year 2022, not all orders were delivered using air freight and we intend to use shipping rather than air freight whenever possible to deliver orders. As of December 31, 2022 and the date of this report on Form 6-K,
production volumes at our Tennessee facility were approximately six weeks behind schedule due to the well-documented challenges experienced by electronics manufacturing businesses globally, principally related to supply chain and recruitment delays. Any further delays in achieving production capacity at the Tennessee facility or any of our other production facilities as a result of things like supply chain issues, worker shortages or stoppages, inventory inaccuracies or other factors could negatively impact our revenue. Service and Maintenance Revenue
We generate revenue from service and maintenance related to commissioning, repair, maintenance and training. Generally, revenue related to service and maintenance is recognized when the service and/or maintenance has been provided, either over time or at a particular point in time. Service and maintenance revenue is broken down into revenue received by (i) parties related to us and (ii) external parties unrelated to us. We recognize the material
portion of our revenue from service and maintenance when the service and/or maintenance is performed. However, if the service and/or maintenance is performed over a period of time, and if the outcome can be reliably estimated, we use the stage of completion of the services based on an input method (e.g., costs incurred) to determine the appropriate level of revenue to be recognized in the period.
We provide an extended warranty to our customers for an additional fee. Extended warranty revenue is recognized as a contract liability on receipt and, after the standard warranty expires, recognized over the period in which the service and/or maintenance is provided based on the time elapsed.
Software Revenue
Software revenue relates to services for the sale of Pulse and MyTritium licenses and other software upgrades.
Cost of Goods Sold
Hardware
We manufacture our products in our facilities in Australia and the United States. We currently manufacture most of our charging hardware in Brisbane. Cost of goods sold for hardware revenue includes raw materials, associated freight, warranty costs, which is calculated as the difference between the consumption and recognition of the provision during the period, depreciation of equipment directly related to production, labor costs and overhead costs directly attributable to the manufacture of products. Overhead costs include lease costs and indirect labor costs directly attributable to the manufacture of products. Warranty costs are estimated based on historical product failure rates and repair expenses.
The decision to use air freight to fulfill our offshore orders beginning on October 17, 2022, increased our freight costs and decreased our gross margin for the six months ended December 31, 2022. In calendar year 2022, not all orders were delivered using air freight and we intend to use shipping rather than air freight whenever possible to deliver orders.
Further, although we have no operations in Russia or Ukraine, we believe some shortages in materials, increased costs for raw material and other supply chain issues are at least partially attributable to the negative impact of the Russia-Ukraine military conflict on the global economy and on supply chains generally. If the conflict worsens or continues to disrupt the global economy and indirectly affect supply chains, or if supply chains remain challenged generally, our cost of goods sold could be negatively impacted.
Tritium has been impacted by global electronics and semiconductor shortages. Components are sourced from a diverse global supply chain and then shipped to our Brisbane and Tennessee factories. We work to have dual suppliers of critical components to reduce supply chain risk, but certification requirements can limit available supplier options. Raw materials and components have been subject to price inflation and most commodities follow relevant PPI (Producer Price Index) indexes with
7-24%
inflation (over the past 18 months). Electronics/semi-conductors have an increased short-term price premium due to global supply constraints and compounded by price increases from spot buying due to limited supply. To date, limited supply has been experienced across most electronic components/semiconductors as consumed by our major EMS (Electronics Manufacturing Suppliers) suppliers including PCBAs (Printed Circuit Board Assemblies), electronic modules and devices. Shortages of semiconductor components are affecting all suppliers and is an industry wide global constraint. Such constraints are also affecting most major automotive OEMs which use similar semiconductor commodities and have reported reduced production as a result. Service and Maintenance
Cost of goods sold for service and maintenance revenue includes spare part materials and labor costs, including the cost of subcontractors and overhead costs directly attributable to the commissioning and repairs of products. Overhead costs include salaries and related personnel expenses and warranty provisions.
Segment Gross Profit (Loss)
Segment gross profit (loss) is calculated as revenue less cost of goods sold. Segment gross margin is segment gross profit (loss) expressed as a percentage of total revenue. Tritium offers a range of EV chargers with each charger having a varied contribution to segment gross profit (loss). Segment gross profit (loss) and margin vary from period to period due to the mix of products sold, manufacturing costs and warranty costs. In addition, see “Results of Operations-Segment Gross Profit (Loss)” below for additional information.
Selling, General and Administrative Expenses
Selling, general and administrative (“SG&A”) expenses consist primarily of employee-related expenses, including share-based payments expense, and costs to sell and market our products and services,
non-production
equipment related depreciation, as well as the costs of managing our company overall, such as information technology, insurance, rent, professional fees, travel and other administrative expenses. We expect our SG&A expenses to increase as we continue to expand our business. We expect to increase our salesforce in major markets, including the United States, Asia Pacific and Europe. We also expect to incur additional expenses as a result of operating as a public company, including increased legal and accounting costs, investor relations costs, higher insurance premiums and compliance costs.
Product Development Expenses
Product development costs primarily consist of employee labor costs for those employees engaged in product development activities, including the development, design and testing of new products. Other product development costs include tools, materials and equipment and other project costs related to product development. Product development costs are expensed as incurred.
Recently, our product development efforts have been focused on developing our modular charging architecture and advancing the development of other products and technologies. We expect our product development expenses to increase on an absolute basis and they may increase as a percentage of total revenue for the foreseeable future as we continue to invest in product development activities to achieve our full suite of planned products.
Foreign Exchange Gain/(Loss)
Foreign exchange gain/(loss) includes realized and unrealized exchange gains and losses. Foreign currency transactions are translated into functional currency using the exchange rates prevailing at the dates of the transactions. Foreign exchange gains and losses result from the settlement of such transactions and from the translation at financial
year-end
exchange rates of monetary assets and liabilities denominated in foreign currencies. Depreciation Expenses
Depreciation expenses for production-related equipment are included in the cost of goods sold.
Non-production
depreciation expense which consists primarily of depreciation and amortization in relation to fixed assets, leased assets and leasehold improvements is included in selling, general and administrative expenses. Property, plant and equipment, excluding freehold land, is depreciated on a straight-line and reducing balance basis over the asset’s useful life to us, commencing when the asset is ready for use. Leased assets and leasehold improvements are amortized over the shorter of either the unexpired period of the lease or their estimated useful life. The depreciation rates used for each class of depreciable asset are shown below:
Plant and equipment |
12.5% to 33.34% | |||
Furniture, fixtures and fittings |
10.00% | |||
Motor vehicles |
33.34% | |||
Office equipment |
20.00% | |||
Computer equipment |
33.34% |
An item of property, plant and equipment and any significant part initially recognized is derecognized upon disposal. Any gain or loss arising on
de-recognition
of the asset (calculated as the difference between the net disposal proceeds and the carrying amount of the asset) is included in the statement of profit or loss when the asset is derecognized. At the end of each annual reporting period, the depreciation method, useful life and residual value of each asset is reviewed. Any revisions are accounted for prospectively as a change in estimate.
We intend to continue to expand our new production facility in the United States. To the extent we execute on this contemplated expansion, we expect our depreciation expenses to increase as a result.
Finance Costs
Finance costs consist primarily of the interest and borrowing costs incurred on (i) the Senior Loan Note Subscription Agreement, dated April 30, 2020, by and among Tritium Holdings, Commonwealth Bank of Australia, CBA Corporate Services (NSW) Pty Limited and HealthSpring Life & Health Insurance Company, among other parties, as amended on July 22, 2021 (collectively, the “CIGNA Loan”), and interest and borrowing costs related to the refinanced loan dated December 7, 2021, among the same parties as the original CIGNA Loan (“CIGNA Refinance Loan 2021”), as further refinanced by the Senior Loan Note Subscription Agreement dated September 2, 2022 by and among Tritium Holdings, CBA Corporate Services (NSW) Pty Limited, HealthSpring Life & Health Insurance Company, Inc, Cigna Health and Life Insurance Company, Barings Target Yield Infrastructure Debt Holdco 1 S.A.R.L, Martello Re Limited, REL Batavia Partnership, L.P., among other parties, as amended on 18 November 2022, and on and from 18 November 2022 also including Sunset Power Pty Ltd as trustee of St Baker Family Trust as accordion facility lender (“CIGNA Refinance Loan 2022”) and (ii) the St Baker term loan, dated December 23, 2022, by and between Tritium Pty Ltd and Sunset Power Pty Ltd as trustee of St Baker Family Trust, among other parties.
Other Income
Other income consists of government incentives such as the Australian federal government’s “JobKeeper” program, which aimed to support companies as a result of the
COVID-19
pandemic, bank interest received and gains on disposal of assets. Results of Operations
Comparison of the Six Months Ended December 31, 2022 to the Six Months Ended December 31, 2021
The following table summarizes Tritium’s results of operations for the six months ended December 31, 2022 and 2021.
Six Months Ended December 31, |
Period-over-Period Change Six Months Ended December 31, 2022 to 2021 |
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2022 |
2021 |
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(in thousands, except percentages) |
Change ($) |
Change (%) |
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Revenue |
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Service and maintenance revenue, external parties |
$ | 4,376 | $ | 2,405 | 1,971 | 82 | % | |||||||||
Software revenue |
101 | 5 | 96 | 1920 | % | |||||||||||
Hardware revenue, external parties |
66,579 | 41,952 | 24,627 | 59 | % | |||||||||||
Hardware revenue, related parties |
1,588 | 12,629 | (11,041 | ) | (87 | %) | ||||||||||
Total revenue |
72,644 | 56,991 | 15,653 | 27 | % | |||||||||||
Cost of goods sold |
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Service and maintenance—cost of goods sold |
(1,770 | ) | (1,962 | ) | 192 | (10 | %) | |||||||||
Hardware—cost of goods sold |
(77,919 | ) | (51,495 | ) | (26,424 | ) | 51 | % | ||||||||
Total cost of goods sold |
(79,689 | ) | (53,457 | ) | (26,232 | ) | 49 | % | ||||||||
Operating costs and expenses |
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Selling, general and administrative expense |
(36,437 | ) | (46,851 | ) | 10,414 | (22 | %) | |||||||||
Product development expense |
(7,114 | ) | (6,521 | ) | (593 | ) | 9 | % | ||||||||
Foreign exchange gain/ (loss) |
102 | 152 | (50 | ) | (33 | %) | ||||||||||
Total operating costs and expenses |
(43,449 | ) | (53,220 | ) | 9,771 | (18 | %) | |||||||||
Loss from operations |
(50,494 | ) | (49,686 | ) | (808 | ) | 2 | % | ||||||||
Finance costs |
(15,471 | ) | (11,581 | ) | (3,890 | ) | 34 | % | ||||||||
Transaction and offering related fees |
— | (640 | ) | 640 | (100 | %) | ||||||||||
Fair value movements—derivatives and warrants |
9,607 | (6,282 | ) | 15,889 | (253 | %) | ||||||||||
Other income |
87 | 51 | 36 | 71 | % | |||||||||||
Total other expense |
(5,777 | ) | (18,452 | ) | 12675 | (69 | %) | |||||||||
Loss before income tax |
(56,271 | ) | (68,138 | ) | 11,867 | (17 | %) | |||||||||
Income tax expense |
0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | ||||||||||||
Net (loss) |
(56,271 | ) | (68,138 | ) | 11,867 | (17 | %) | |||||||||
Net (loss) per common share |
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Net (loss) per common share attributable to common shareholders |
(56,271 | ) | (68,138 | ) | 11,867 | (17 | %) | |||||||||
Basic and diluted-common shares |
(0.37 | ) | (0.63 | ) | 0.26 | (41 | %) | |||||||||
Basic and diluted-class C shares |
— | (0.63 | ) | 0.63 | (100 | %) | ||||||||||
Other comprehensive income (loss) (net of tax) |
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Change in foreign currency translation adjustment |
(435 | ) | 2,550 | (2,985 | ) | (117 | %) | |||||||||
Total other comprehensive income (loss)(net of tax) |
(435 | ) | 2,550 | (2,985 | ) | (117 | %) | |||||||||
Total comprehensive |
$ | (56,706 | ) | $ | (65,588 | ) | 8,882 | (14 | %) | |||||||
Revenue
Revenue increased by $15.7 million, or 27.5%, from $57.0 million during the six months ended December 31, 2021, to $72.6 million during the six months ended December 31, 2022, primarily attributable to an increase in external hardware revenue of $24.6 million, offset by a decrease in related parties hardware revenue of $11.0 million.
Hardware Revenue
Hardware revenue consists of revenue generated from the sale of EV chargers. We have three major product lines: Stand Alone Chargers, Distributed Chargers and Other. Total hardware revenue (external and related party) increased by $13.6 million, or 24.9%, from $54.6 million during the six months ended December 31, 2021, to $68.2 million during the six months ended December 31, 2022 due to volume.
The number of Stand Alone Chargers sold increased by 660, or 47.7%, from 1,383 during the six months ended December 31, 2021, to 2,043 during the six months ended December 31, 2022. The average selling price of Stand Alone Chargers decreased by $3,103, or 11.8%, from $26,390 per unit during the six months ended December 31, 2021, to $23,287 per unit during the six months ended December 31, 2022. The decrease was due to a higher volume of lower powered versions which sell at a lower price.
Sales of Distributed Chargers increased by 67 sites, or 51.9%, from 129 sites for the six months ended December 31, 2021 to 196 sites for the six months ended December 31, 2022. This increase was due to higher market demand for high powered Distributed Chargers in 2022. The average selling price of Distributed Chargers decreased by $43,538, or 31.7%, from $137,456 per site during the six months ended December 31, 2021, to $93,918 per site during the six months ended December 31, 2022. This was primarily attributable to a change in the mix of configurations, with more smaller sites being sold in the recent period.
Service and Maintenance Revenue
Service and maintenance revenue increased by $2.0 million, or 82.0%, from $2.4 million during the six months ended December 31, 2021, to $4.4 million during the six months ended December 31, 2022, primarily due to a cumulative increase of units in the field along with higher revenue from Service Level Agreements.
Cost of Goods Sold
Cost of goods sold increased by $26.2 million, or 49.1%, from $53.5 million during the six months ended December 31, 2021, to $79.7 million during the six months ended December 31, 2022, primarily attributable
start-up
expenses of ramping the Tennessee factory. Hardware-Cost of Goods Sold
Hardware-cost of goods sold increased by $26.4 million, or 51.3%, from $51.5 million during the six months ended December 31, 2021, to $77.9 million during the six months ended December 31, 2022, primarily attributable to an overall increase in volume of chargers sold. The average cost of Stand Alone Chargers increased by $1,463 per unit, or 5.9%, from $24,608 per unit during the six months ended December 31, 2021, to $26,071 per unit during the six months ended December 31, 2022. This increase is due to inflation across several key components and semiconductors. The average cost of Distributed Chargers decreased by $22,936 per site, or 17.1%, from $133,798 per site during the six months ended December 31, 2021, to $110,862 per site during the six months ended December 31, 2022. This decrease is due to a higher mix of small sites being sold which reduces the components needed per site.
Service and Maintenance-Cost of Goods Sold
Service and maintenance-cost of goods sold decreased by $0.2 million, or 9.8%, from $2.0 million during the six months ended December 31, 2021, to $1.8 million during the six months ended December 31, 2022. The decrease was attributable to lower costs being incurred in the service department.
Segment Gross Profit (Loss)
Segment gross loss increased by $10.6 million, or 299.3%, from a segment gross profit of $3.5 million during the six months ended December 31, 2021, to a segment gross loss of $7.0 million during the six months ended December 31, 2022.
Segment gross margin on hardware revenue decreased from 5.7% during the six months ended December 31, 2021, to (14.3%) during the six months ended December 31, 2022, representing an increase to segment gross loss of $12.8 million, from a segment gross profit of $3.1 million during the six months ended December 31, 2021 to a Segment gross loss of $9.8 million during the six months ended December 31, 2022.
The decrease in segment gross margin on hardware revenue is primarily attributable an increase in segment gross loss for Stand Alone Chargers of $8.2 million from a segment gross profit of $2.5 million during the six months ended December 31, 2021 to a segment gross loss of $5.7 million during the six months ended December 31, 2022. The decline segment gross margin on Stand Alone Chargers resulted from inflation in the cost base and a higher portion of revenue from legacy agreements.
The increase in segment gross loss is also attributable to an increase in segment gross loss for Distribution Charges of $3.8 million from a segment gross profit of $0.5 million during the six months ended December 31, 2021 to a segment gross loss of $3.3 million during the six months ended December 31, 2022 and increase in segment gross loss for Other Charges of $0.9 million from a segment gross profit of $0.1 million during the six months ended December 31, 2021 to a segment gross loss of $0.7 million during the six months ended December 31, 2022.
Segment gross margin on service and maintenance revenue increased from 18.4% during the six months ended December 31, 2021, to 59.6% during the six months ended December 31, 2022, representing an increase in segment gross profit of $2.2 million, from a Segment gross profit of $0.4 million during the six months ended December 31, 2021 to a segment gross profit of $2.6 million during the six months ended December 31, 2022.
The increase is primarily due to a cumulative increase of units in the field along with higher revenue from Service Level Agreements.
Selling, General and Administrative Expenses
SG&A expenses decreased by $10.4 million, or 22.2%, from $46.9 million during the six months ended December 31, 2021, to $36.4 million during the six months ended December 31, 2022, primarily attributable to decreases in stock-based payment expenses (total of stock-based employee benefits expense and cash settled stock-based compensation expense) of $23.5 million. The overall decrease in SG&A expenses from stock-based compensation was offset by an increase primarily attributable to professional fees of $5.1 million, insurance of $3.0 million and wages, salaries and other employee benefits of $2.7 million. SG&A increases are driven by professional fees associated with facilitating the loans and all of the filings.
Product Development Expenses
Product development expenses increased by $0.6 million, or 9.1%, from $6.5 million during the six months ended December 31, 2021, to $7.1 million during the six months ended December 31, 2022, primarily attributable to the employment of more engineers to expedite the launch of next generation products.
Foreign Exchange Gain/(Loss)
Foreign exchange gain/(loss) expense decrease by $0.1 million, or 32.9%, from $0.2 million during the six months ended December 31, 2021, to $0.1 million during the six months ended December 31, 2022, primarily attributable to foreign exchange fluctuations and the volume of transactions denoted in foreign currency.
Finance Costs
Finance costs increased by $3.9 million, or 33.6%, from $11.6 million during the six months ended December 31, 2021, to $15.5 million during the six months ended December 31, 2022, primarily attributable to an increase in Other finance costs which represented an increase of $2.5 million from $0.7 million for the six months ended December 31, 2021 to $3.2 million for the six months ended December 31, 2022. This increase was attributable to the payment of the prepayment fee of $2.25 million on the CIGNA Refinance Loan 2021 and transaction costs of $0.8 million associated with the B. Riley facility. The increase is also attributable to interest expense incurred in connection with the CIGNA Refinance Loan 2021 and CIGNA Refinance Loan 2022 as a result of an increased principal amount, from $10.9 million for the six months ended December 31, 2021 to $12.2 million for the six months ended December 31, 2022.
Transaction and Offering Related Fees
Transaction and offering related fees decreased by $0.6 million, from $0.6 million during the six months ended December 31, 2021, to $0 million during the six months ended December 31, 2022, primarily attributable to professional fees that were incurred in relation to the Business Combination during the six months ended December 31, 2021. No such costs were incurred during the six months ended December 31, 2022.
Fair Value Movements- warrants and derivative
Losses on fair value movements- warrants and derivative decreased by $15.9 million, from a loss of $6.3 million during the six months ended December 31, 2021, to gain of $9.6 million during the six months ended December 31, 2022, primarily attributable to the change in value of the warrant liabilities of $9.6 million.
Liquidity and Capital Resources
Sources of Liquidity
We are an early-stage growth business and have funded our business operations primarily with the issuance of equity and through borrowings, along with cash from operations. Our primary cash requirements are for inventory, general operating wages, product development expenses and plant and equipment. Our short-term cash requirements and priorities are to fund the continued increase in manufactured goods, which will require larger volumes of inventory as orders increase in the normal course of business. Over the longer term, our liquidity requirements are expected to include expanding existing manufacturing facilities, and the possible funding of new manufacturing lines at our US facility, based on capacity needs and sales. We are exploring various options for additional financing to further expand our operational activities to meet customer demand. Due to the anticipated operating cash outflows for the next 12 months and the requirement under the CIGNA Refinance Loan 2022 that we maintain certain minimum liquidity levels, our ability to continue as a going concern is principally dependent upon the occurrence of one or more of the following: the successful and profitable growth of the business; our ability to meet our cash flow forecasts; and our ability to raise capital as and when necessary.
At December 31, 2022, Tritium had total stockholders’ deficit of $87.2 million and accumulated losses of $346.9 million, compared to total stockholders’ deficit of $40.5 million and accumulated losses of $290.7 million at June 30, 2022. Tritium incurred losses after tax of $56.3 million for the six months ended December 31, 2022 and $68.1 million for the six months ended December 31, 2021. As of December 31, 2022 and June 30, 2022, Tritium had cash and cash equivalents of $68.6 million and $70.8 million, respectively.
Cash and cash equivalents are held in GBP, USD, AUD and EUR.
Tritium incurred operating cash outflows of $78.7 million for the six months ended December 31, 2022. Operating cash outflows were $24.0 million for the six months ended December 31, 2021.
At December 31, 2022, Tritium had external borrowing facilities totaling $136.8 million (excluding related party loans), and are fully drawn. External borrowing facilities totaled to $88.3 million as at June 30, 2022. The terms of the external borrowing facilities, specifically the interest-bearing liabilities, require that Tritium maintain minimum liquidity reserve levels. They also require the mandatory repayment of the borrowings upon the occurrence of certain events, such as a change in control event.
CIGNA Loan
On September 2, 2022, the existing $90 million senior debt facility from Cigna & Barings was extended by $60 million to a $150 million facility which will be used to fund working capital to accelerate production, further product development, and support operations around the world.
The facility has a
3-year
term and 8.5% cash coupon supplemented with the issuance to the lenders or their affiliates of warrants for the purchase of ordinary shares of the Company, no par value (“Ordinary Shares”). The consortium providing the facility comprises Cigna Investments, Inc. (Cigna), the investment arm of Cigna Corporation, a U.S.-based global health services company, in addition to Barings LLC (Barings), a leading global financial services firm and subsidiary of MassMutual, a U.S.-based mutual insurance company and Riverstone Energy Limited. This facility is secured against the present and after-acquired property of Tritium Holdings Pty Ltd and Tritium Pty Ltd.
Accordion Facility
On November 18, 2022, an amendment deed was entered into under which the Facility A Lenders, among other matters, provided an extended time period for the effective date under the Accordion Facility. Tritium entered into a loan agreement with Sunset Power Pty Ltd (“Sunset Power”) as trustee of the St Baker Family Trust on November 18, 2022 (“borrowing”). Finance of $ 10.0 million was obtained under this borrowing agreement which is an extension of the aforementioned CIGNA Loan via Sunset Power acceding to that facility.
The facility has a
3-year
term and 8.5% cash coupon supplemented with the issuance to the lenders or their affiliates of warrants for the purchase of ordinary shares of the Company. The borrowing is repayable via cash settlement on the termination date of the aforementioned CIGNA Loan. This facility is secured against the present and after-acquired property of Tritium Holdings Pty Ltd and Tritium Pty Ltd.
As of December 31, 2022 the CIGNA Refinance Loan 2022 was fully utilized and Tritium had a cash balance of $68.6 million.
Working Capital Facility
Tritium entered into a secured term loan facility with Sunset Power Pty Ltd as trustee of St Baker Family Trust on December 23, 2022, under which Tritium borrowed an aggregate principal amount of $20 million. The outstanding balance of the term loan at December 31, 2022 was $19.6 million.
The term loan accrues interest at a rate of 9.50% per annum. Interest is to be paid in arrears on the last day of each interest period, any prepayment date and the final repayment date. The term loan facility is secured through the security held under the LNSA security trust, subject to the terms of an intercreditor arrangement which regulates priority as between the Facility A Lenders and Accordion Facility Lender (as the LNSA lenders) and the term facility lender.
The borrowings under the term loan are repaid through the fulfillment of specifically identified customer purchase orders.
National Australia Bank facility
Tritium has a NAB facility which is used for credit cards and other liabilities in the Group. The NAB facility is 100% supported by term deposits and is a
non-interest
bearing facility. The total facility limit is $3.8 million and a total of $2.4 million is unused as at December 31, 2022. Long-Term Liquidity Requirements
Tritium’s liquidity risks include that it will encounter difficulty in meeting its financial obligations as they become due (see also Note 1 to our condensed consolidated interim financial statements as of and for the six months ended December 31, 2022 and 2021 included elsewhere in this document for additional information). This risk gives rise to substantial doubt about the Company’s ability to continue as a going concern for one year from the filing date of this document.
The Company has implemented the following actions to address its short-term and long-term liquidity needs:
As a result of the Business Combination, the Company incurred $28.3 million in transaction costs, consisting of banking, legal and other professional fees, of which $16.7 million was recorded as a reduction to additional
paid-in
capital of proceeds and the remaining $11.6 million was expensed in the condensed consolidated statements of operations. These fees are due to be paid at varying intervals between December 2022 and June 2023. Additionally, on September 2, 2022 Tritium entered into an Ordinary Shares Purchase Agreement (the “Purchase Agreement”) and a Registration Rights Agreement (the “Registration Rights Agreement”) with B. Riley Principal Capital II, LLC (“B. Riley Principal Capital II”) to sell to B. Riley Principal Capital II up to $75,000,000 in aggregate gross purchase price of newly issued shares of the Company’s Ordinary Shares, from time to time during the term of the Purchase Agreement. Sales of Ordinary Shares pursuant to the Purchase Agreement, and the timing of any sales, are solely at the option of the Company, and the Company is under no obligation to sell any securities to B. Riley Principal Capital II under the Purchase Agreement. No sales have been made under the facility as at the date of this filing.
Long-term risks to liquidity also include requirements to purchase inventory if demand outpaces forecast, or if supply chain conditions continue to disrupt inventory management. Additional capital expenditure may be required to establish local production facilities in the future and to maintain general operations.
We manage our liquidity needs by carefully monitoring scheduled debt servicing payments for long-term financial liabilities as well as cash outflows required in the business. Funding for long-term liquidity needs is secured by committed debt facilities and potential future fundraising through extension of existing credit facilities, entry into new credit facilities and/or sales of our equity or debt securities. Additionally, we expect to be able to raise funds through cash exercises of our warrants.
day-to-day
While we have recently secured additional funding of $60.0 million though the refinancing of the CIGNA Refinance Loan 2022 and the ability to sell up to $75.0 million in Ordinary Shares though the committed equity facility established with B. Riley Principal Capital II, we will need to raise additional capital through loans or additional investments, including through issuance of securities. If we are unable to raise additional capital, we may be required to take measures to conserve liquidity, which could include curtailing operations and reducing overhead expenses. We cannot provide any assurance that new financing will be available to us on commercially acceptable terms, or at all. Sales of a substantial number of Ordinary Shares and/or warrants in the public market by selling securityholders and/or by our other existing securityholders, or the perception that those sales might occur, could depress the market price of our Ordinary Shares and warrants and could impair our ability to raise capital through the sale of additional equity securities. We are unable to predict the effect that such sales may have on the prevailing market price of our Ordinary Shares and warrants.
Should we be unable to continue as a going concern, we may be required to realize our assets and extinguish our liabilities other than in the ordinary course of business, and at amounts that differ from those stated in our condensed consolidated interim financial statements included elsewhere in this document.
For the Six months ended December 31, 2022 and 2021
Cash Flows
The following table sets forth a summary of Tritium’s cash flows for the six months ended December 31, 2022 and 2021.
Six Months Ended December 31, |
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2022 $’000 |
2021 $’000 |
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Net cash (used in) provided by: |
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Operating activities |
(78,711 | ) | (23,984 | ) | ||||
Investing activities |
(4,944 | ) | (2,576 | ) | ||||
Financing activities |
78,909 | 28,708 | ||||||
Net increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents |
(4,746 | ) | 2,148 | |||||
Net Cash Used in Operating Activities
Net cash used in operating activities increased by $54.7 million, or 228.2%, from $24.0 million during the six months ended December 31, 2021, to $78.7 million during the six months ended December 31, 2022, primarily attributable to an increase in net loss after income tax adjusted for
non-cash
items of $30.4 million. Additionally, net cash used in operating activities increased by $24.3 million, primarily attributed to an increase in working capital balances. Net Cash Used in Investing Activities
Net cash used in investing activities increased by $2.4 million, or 91.9%, from $2.6 million during the six months ended December 31, 2021, to $4.9 million during the six months ended December 31, 2022, primarily attributable to an increase in payments for property, plant and equipment.
We intend to grow operations globally to full-scale manufacturing facilities, particularly with investment in our new facility in the United States. To the extent we execute on this contemplated manufacturing expansion, we expect our net cash used in investing activities to increase as a result.
Net Cash Provided by Financing Activities
Net cash provided by financing activities increased by $50.2 million, or 174.9%, from $28.7 million during the six months ended December 31, 2021, to $78.9 million during the six months ended December 31, 2022, primarily attributable to an increase in net proceeds from borrowings of $56.1 million, and offset by an increase in transaction costs related to borrowings of $5.8 million.
Critical Accounting Policies and Estimates
Management’s discussion and analysis of Tritium’s financial condition and results of operations is based on its condensed consolidated interim financial statements, which have been prepared in accordance with U.S. GAAP. The preparation of these condensed consolidated interim financial statements requires Tritium to make estimates and assumptions for the reported amounts of assets, liabilities, revenue, expenses and related disclosures. Tritium’s estimates are based on its historical experience and on various other factors that it believes are reasonable under the circumstances, the results of which form the basis for making judgments about the carrying value of assets and liabilities that are not readily apparent from other sources. Actual results may differ from these estimates under different assumptions or conditions and any such differences may be material.
Refer to Tritium’s Form
20-F
filed with the SEC on September 22, 2022 for information on accounting policies that are considered critical to the preparation of its financial statements, and the following updates in relation to stock based compensation: During the six month period ended December 31, 2022, Tritium granted performance rights to its employees under the Short Term Incentive Plan (“STIP”) and the Employee Share Scheme (“ESS”).
Awards issued under the STIP and the ESS are equity-settled arrangements and are measured at the fair value of the awards on grant date. Awards issued under the STIP and the ESS are subject to fulfilment of service conditions. Additionally, awards issued under the STIP are also subject to certain performance conditions.
For the STIP, a Black-Scholes model was utilized to estimate the fair value of the expense incurred.
The fair value of the ESS is based on the share price on the grant date.
Where the service period has commenced prior to the grant date, or where the grant date is yet to be determined as it is subject to formal acceptance of offer letters, an estimate of the fair value of the award has been determined to record the requisite expense. The fair value on grant date is then estimated each subsequent reporting period until the grant date is determined. Tritium recognizes share-based compensation over the period during which an employee is required to provide a service in exchange for the award.
Further details as to the inputs into the fair value of the respective grants are outlined in Note 16 to Tritium’s condensed consolidated interim financial statements included elsewhere in this document.
We consider an accounting estimate to be critical if: (1) the accounting estimate requires us to make assumptions about matters that were highly uncertain at the time the accounting estimate was made, and (2) changes in the estimate that are reasonably likely to occur from period to period, or use of different estimates that we reasonably could have used in the current period, would have a material impact on our financial condition or results of operations.
Management has discussed the development and selection of these critical accounting estimates with the Audit Committee of our board of directors. In addition, there are other items within our financial statements that require estimation, but are not deemed critical as defined above. Changes in estimates used in these and other items could have a material impact on our financial statements.
Allowance for Credit Losses
The allowance for credit losses represents Tritium’s estimate of the expected lifetime credit losses inherent in Accounts receivable as of the balance sheet date. The adequacy of Tritium’s allowance for credit losses is assessed quarterly, and the assumptions and models used in establishing the allowance are evaluated regularly. Because credit losses can vary substantially over time, estimating credit losses requires a number of assumptions about matters that are uncertain. Changes in assumptions affect the selling general and administrative expenses on our condensed consolidated income statements and the allowance for credit losses contained within Tritium’s Accounts receivable, net on our condensed consolidated balance sheets. See Note 6 to Tritium’s audited condensed consolidated interim financial statements included elsewhere in this document for information regarding allowance for credit losses.
Nature of Estimates Required
Tritium reviews all debtors considering historical default rates and forward-looking information. Tritium notes that there have not been any material defaults in preceding years, and in completing its review, considered external information, including:
| • | Consideration of changes in economic conditions including possible issues related to the COVID-19 pandemic; |
| • | Consideration of significant adverse changes in the operations of customers that would indicate increased risk; |
| • | Consideration of any significant changes in the regulatory, economic, or technological environment of customers that may result in an increase to the underlying default risk; |
| • | Consideration of any change in payment patterns by major customers; and |
| • | Consideration of credit risk of new customers. |
Assumptions and Approach Used
Tritium’s allowance for credit losses is based on its assumptions regarding the probability of default of a customer given the period for which a receivable is overdue.
Sensitivity Analysis
Changes in the probability of default given Tritium default assumptions would affect the allowance for credit losses. The effect of the indicated increase/decrease in the assumptions is as follows:
Assumption |
Change |
Increase/Decrease (in millions) |
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Probability of default (lifetime) |
+/-10 |
% | $ | +/-0.08 |
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Provision for Impairment of Inventories
Nature of Estimates Required
The provision for impairment of inventories assessment requires a degree of estimation and judgement.
Assumptions and Approach Used
The level of the provision is assessed by taking into account the recent sales experience, the aging of inventories and other factors that affect inventory obsolescence.
Due to the uncertainty and potential volatility of the factors used in establishing our estimates, changes in our assumptions could materially affect our financial condition and results of operations. See Note 8 to Tritium’s condensed consolidated interim financial statements included elsewhere in this document for information regarding provision for impairment of inventories.
Warranty Provision
Nature of Estimates Required
Tritium provides manufacturer’s standard warranty on all EV chargers sold and offers extended warranty services separately from the standard warranty. Tritium has recognized a warranty provision on the basis that it is probable an outflow of cash or other economic resources will be required to settle the provision.
Assumptions and Approach Used
The provision is measured at the amount Tritium would rationally pay to settle the obligation at the end of the reporting period. Risks and uncertainties are taken into account in measuring a provision.
Due to the uncertainty and potential volatility of the factors used in establishing our estimates, changes in our assumptions could materially affect our financial condition and results of operations.
Assumption |
Change |
Increase/Decrease (in millions) |
||||||
Number of months of warranty remaining (based on chargers sold and warranty lapsing) |
+/-10 |
% | $ | +/-0.6 |
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12 month average cost of warranty repair |
+/-5 |
% | $ | +/-0.3 |
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Nature of Estimates Required
We must make estimates and apply judgment in determining the provision for income taxes for financial reporting purposes. We make these estimates and judgments primarily in the following areas: (i) the calculation of tax credits, (ii) the calculation of differences in the timing of recognition of revenue and expense for tax reporting and financial statement purposes, as well as (iii) the calculation of interest and penalties related to uncertain tax positions. Changes in these estimates and judgments may result in a material increase or decrease to our tax provision, which would be recorded in the period in which the change occurs net of an existing full valuation allowance.
Assumptions and Approach Used
Tritium’s income taxes are accounted for under the asset and liability method. Deferred tax assets and liabilities are recognized for the future tax consequences attributable to differences between the financial statement carrying amounts of existing assets and liabilities and their respective tax bases and operating loss and tax credit carryforwards. Deferred tax assets and liabilities are measured using enacted tax rates expected to apply to taxable income in the years in which those temporary differences are expected to be recovered or settled. A valuation allowance is provided when it is more likely than not that some portion of the deferred tax asset will not be realized. This assessment, which is completed on a taxing jurisdiction basis, takes into account various types of evidence, including the following:
| • | Nature, frequency, and severity of current and cumulative financial reporting losses. pre-tax losses in the three-year period ending with the current quarter to be significant negative evidence regarding future profitability. We also consider the strength and trend of earnings, as well as other relevant factors. In certain circumstances, historical information may not be as relevant due to changes in our business operations; |
| • | Sources of future taxable income. |
| • | Tax planning strategies. |
We record a valuation allowance equal to the excess of the balance of deferred tax assets over the balance of deferred tax liabilities in each individual jurisdiction applicable. However, the ultimate realization of our deferred tax assets is subject to a number of variables, including our future profitability within relevant tax jurisdictions, and future tax planning and the related effects on our cash and liquidity position. Accordingly, our valuation allowances may increase or decrease in future periods. See Note 5 to Tritium’s condensed consolidated interim financial statements included elsewhere in this document for information regarding income taxes.
Share-based Payment Transactions
Employees of Tritium receive remuneration in the form of stock-based arrangements under the Long Term Incentive Plan (“LTIP”), STIP and the ESS. Tritium has historically issued stock-based arrangements under the Loan Funded Share Plan (“LFSP”), however, no awards under the LFSP were granted during the six months ended December 31, 2022. Refer Note 15 to Tritium’s condensed consolidated interim financial statements included elsewhere in this document. Additionally, Tritium has historically issued stock-based arrangements under the Shadow Equity Plan (“SEP”), however, no awards under the SEP were granted during the six months ended December 31, 2022 and the SEP was fully vested at June 30, 2022.
Nature of Estimates Required
Estimating the fair value for share-based payment transactions requires a determination of the most appropriate valuation model, which depends on the terms and conditions of the grant. This estimate also requires a determination of the most appropriate inputs to the valuation model, including the expected life of the share option or appreciation right, volatility and dividend yield and assumptions made. As noted above, the fair value of stock based compensation is determined on the grant date, or where the grant date is yet to be determined, estimated at the end of the reporting period using a fair value.
Assumptions and Approach Used
Refer to Note 16 to Tritium’s condensed consolidated interim financial statements included elsewhere in this document for more information on the assumptions and approach used for valuation of share based payment transactions.
Sensitivity Analysis
The table below estimates the effect on share based payment expense of higher/lower assumptions (in millions):
Assumption |
Change |
Increase/Decrease - LTIP expense in millions |
Increase/Decrease - STIP expense in millions |
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Share price |
+/-10 |
% | +/-0.04 |
+/-0.04 |
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Under the LTIP and the STIP, the fair value of certain awards was estimated at the end of the reporting period, as the grant date could not be determined. The fair value was estimated based on Tritium’s stock price at December 31, 2022.
Useful Lives of Assets
Nature of Estimates Required
Tritium determines the estimated useful life and related depreciation charges for its property, plant and equipment and useful lives could change significantly as a result of technical innovations or other events. Depreciation charges will increase if useful lives are shorter than previously estimated, or if assets become technically obsolete.
Non-strategic
assets that have been abandoned or sold will be written off or written down. Estimating useful lives involves an estimate of timing of obsolescence and technological advances of assets. See Tritium’s condensed consolidated interim financial statements as of and for the six months ended December 31, 2022 and 2021, included elsewhere in this document for information regarding useful lives and depreciation.
Fair Valuation of Warrant Liabilities
Nature of Estimates Required
Tritium is required to determine the fair value of its warrant liabilities based on the fair value of the warrants.
Sensitivity Analysis
The table below estimates the effect on warrant expense of higher/lower assumptions (in thousands)
Assumption |
Change |
Increase/Decrease - Derivative Fair value movement (in millions) |
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Change in warrant fair value |
+/-10 |
% | $ | +/-($1.01 |
) | |||
For operating leases, the lease liability is measured at the present value of the unpaid lease payments at the lease commencement date. Tritium has several lease contracts that include extension and termination options.
Nature of Estimates Required
Tritium applies judgement in evaluating whether it is reasonably certain to exercise the option to renew or terminate a lease. After the commencement date, Tritium reassesses the lease term if there is a significant event or change in circumstances that is within its control and affects its ability to exercise an option to renew or to terminate (e.g., construction of significant leasehold improvements or significant customization of the leased asset). An additional key estimate and judgment is the determination of the discount rate. ASC 842, “ requires a lessee to discount its unpaid lease payments using the interest rate implicit in the lease or, if that rate cannot be readily determined, its incremental borrowing rate.
Leases”
Assumptions and Approach Used
Tritium includes the renewal period as part of the lease term for leases of property, plant and machinery with shorter noncancelable periods (e.g., three to five years). Tritium typically exercises its option to renew these leases because there would be a significant negative effect on production if a replacement asset was not readily available. The renewal periods for leases of plant and machinery with longer noncancellable periods (e.g., 10 to 15 years) are not included as part of the lease term, as such renewal options are not reasonably certain to be exercised. In addition, the renewal options for leases of motor vehicles are not included as part of the lease term because motor vehicles are typically not leased for more than five years and therefore renewal options are not exercised. Furthermore, the periods covered by termination options are included as part of the lease term only when they are reasonably certain not to be exercised.
Generally, Tritium cannot determine the interest rate implicit in the lease because it does not have access to the lessor’s estimated residual value or the amount of the lessor’s deferred initial direct costs.
Therefore, Tritium generally uses its incremental borrowing rate as the discount rate for the lease. The incremental borrowing rate is the rate of interest that Tritium would have to pay to borrow on a collateralized basis over a similar term for an amount equal to the lease payments in a similar economic environment.
Sensitivity Analysis
The table below estimates the effect on finance costs of higher/lower assumptions (in thousands):
Assumption |
Basis point change |
Increase/Decrease in finance cost |
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Change in discount rate |
+/-100 bps |
$ | +/-0.0 |
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No finance cost recognized in relations to leases. The net asset impact is zero.
Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risk
Foreign Currency Risk
We are exposed to foreign currency risk related to our revenue and operating expenses denominated in currencies other than USD. Tritium’s functional currency is USD, and our subsidiaries have AUD, EUR and GBP functional currencies.
The assets and liabilities of our company with functional currencies other than USD are translated into USD using the exchange rates at the reporting date. The revenues and expenses of such entities are translated into USD using the average exchange rates, which approximate the rates at the dates of the transactions, for the reporting period. All resulting foreign exchange differences are recognized in accumulated other comprehensive loss in shareholders’ deficit.
Net loss attributable to common stockholders is recognized in the Condensed Consolidated Statement of Operations and Comprehensive Loss when the foreign operation or net investment is disposed of.
For each entity, we determine the functional currency. Items included in the financial statements of each entity are measured using that functional currency. We use the method of consolidation.
step-by-step
We do not enter into financial instruments to hedge our foreign currency exchange risk, but we may in the future.
See Tritium’s accompanying condensed consolidated interim financial statements as of and for the six months ended December 31, 2022 and 2021 included elsewhere in this document.
Inflation Risk
Inflation has increased the cost of our products. This has been offset by favorable foreign exchange rates and an increase in our sales price. We do not believe, however, that currently inflation has had a material effect on our business, financial condition or results of operations.
Changes in Internal Control Over Financial Reporting
Other than disclosed below, there has been no change in the Company’s internal control over financial reporting during the six months ended December 31, 2022, that has materially affected, or is reasonably likely to materially affect, the Company’s internal control over financial reporting.
Internal Control Over Financial Reporting
In connection with the preparation and audit of Tritium’s condensed consolidated interim financial statements as of December 31, 2022 and 2021 and for the six months ended December 31, 2022 and 2021, material weaknesses were identified in our internal control over financial reporting. A material weakness is a deficiency, or a combination of deficiencies, in internal control over financial reporting such that there is a reasonable possibility that a material misstatement of Tritium’s annual or interim financial statements will not be prevented or detected on a timely basis.
The material weaknesses referenced above are described below:
| • | Lack of appropriately designed, implemented and documented procedures and controls at both entity level and process level to allow for Tritium to achieve complete, accurate and timely financial reporting. This is pervasive across the entity-level and each of the key business processes, including controls over the preparation and review of account reconciliations and journal entries, revenue recognition processes, inventory existence processes and controls over information technology to ensure access to financial data is adequately restricted to appropriate personnel. |
| • | Segregation of duties has not been sufficiently established across the key business and financial processes. Given the size, nature of the organization and the current structure of the finance function, a lack of segregation of duties applied to the key business and financial processes across the organization has been identified. A consequence of the lack of segregation of duties is the heightened risk of fraud or material misstatement when no appropriate mitigating controls are in place. |
| • | Lack of personnel with appropriate knowledge and experience relating to U.S. GAAP and SEC reporting requirements to enable the entity to design and maintain an effective financial reporting process. A lack of knowledge and experience in these areas may lead to the Company being in breach of SEC financial reporting and other related requirements, especially given that the current finance function has not been designed to include sufficient accounting and financial reporting personnel with (i) the requisite knowledge and experience in the application of SEC financial reporting rules and regulations; and (ii) the appropriate expertise in the relevant U.S. accounting standards. |
We have begun implementation of a plan to remediate these material weaknesses. These remediation measures are ongoing and include hiring additional accounting and financial reporting personnel and implementing additional policies, procedures and controls.
In order to maintain and improve the effectiveness of our internal control over financial reporting, we have expended, and anticipate that we will continue to expend, significant resources, including accounting-related costs and significant management oversight. Our independent registered public accounting firm is not required to formally attest to the effectiveness of our internal control over financial reporting until after we are no longer an emerging growth company. At such time, our independent registered public accounting firm may issue a report that is adverse in the event it is not satisfied with the level at which our internal control over financial reporting is documented, designed, or operating. Any failure to maintain effective disclosure controls and internal control over financial reporting could adversely affect the business and operating results and could cause a decline in the price of our Ordinary Shares. These material weaknesses will not be considered remediated until the mitigating controls have operated for the required period of time and until the operating effectiveness of the controls has been validated, through testing, by management.
Emerging Growth Company Accounting Election
Section 102(b)(1) of the JOBS Act exempts emerging growth companies from being required to comply with new or revised financial accounting standards until private companies are required to comply with the new or revised financial accounting standards. The JOBS Act provides that a company can choose not to take advantage of the extended transition period and comply with the requirements that apply to
non-emerging
growth companies, and any such election to not take advantage of the extended transition period is irrevocable. We are an “emerging growth company” as defined in Section 2(A) of the Securities Act and have elected to take advantage of the benefits of this extended transition period. We expect to use this extended transition period for complying with new or revised accounting standards that have different effective dates for public business entities and
non-public
business entities until the earlier of the date we (a) are no longer an emerging growth company or (b) affirmatively and irrevocably opt out of the extended transition period provided in the JOBS Act. This may make it difficult or impossible to compare our financial results with the financial results of another public company that is either not an emerging growth company or is an emerging growth company that has chosen not to take advantage of the extended transition period exemptions because of the potential differences in accounting standards used. See Note 1 to the condensed consolidated interim financial statements included elsewhere in this document for the recent accounting pronouncements adopted and the recent accounting pronouncements not yet adopted for the six months ended December 31, 2022 and the unaudited condensed consolidated interim financial statements as of and for the six months ended December 31, 2022 and 2021. In addition, we intend to rely on the other exemptions and reduced reporting requirements provided by the JOBS Act. Subject to certain conditions set forth in the JOBS Act, if, as an emerging growth company, we intend to rely on such exemptions, we are not required to, among other things: (a) provide an auditor’s attestation report on our system of internal control over financial reporting pursuant to Section 404(b) of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act; (b) provide all of the compensation disclosure that may be required of
non-emerging
growth public companies under the Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act; (c) comply with any requirement that may be adopted by the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board regarding mandatory audit firm rotation or a supplement to the auditor’s report providing additional information about the audit and the condensed consolidated interim financial statements (auditor discussion and analysis); and (d) disclose certain executive compensation-related items such as the correlation between executive compensation and performance and comparisons of the Chief Executive Officer’s compensation to median employee compensation. We will remain an emerging growth company under the JOBS Act until the earliest of (a) the last day of our first fiscal year following the fifth anniversary of DCRN’s initial public offering, (b) the last date of our fiscal year in which we have total annual gross revenue of at least $1.235 billion, (c) the date on which we are deemed to be a “large accelerated filer” under the rules of the SEC with at least $700.0 million of outstanding securities held by
non-affiliates
or (d) the date on which we have issued more than $1.0 billion in non-convertible
debt securities during the previous three years. 
Table of Contents
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Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations and Comprehensive Loss |
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Condensed Consolidated Statements of Financial Position |
2 | |||
Condensed Consolidated Statements of Shareholders’ Deficit |
3 | |||
Condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows |
5 | |||
Notes to the Condensed Consolidated Interim Financial Statements |
6 | |||
1. Summary of significant accounting policies |
6 | |||
2. Revenue |
9 | |||
3. Selling, general and administration expense |
9 | |||
4. Finance costs |
9 | |||
5. Income tax expense |
9 | |||
6. Accounts receivable, net of allowance for expected credit losses |
11 | |||
7. Inventory |
11 | |||
8. Deposits |
12 | |||
9. Accounts payable |
12 | |||
10. Borrowings |
12 | |||
11. Warrants |
14 | |||
12. Contract liabilities |
15 | |||
13. Segment reporting |
15 | |||
14. Loss per share |
17 | |||
15. Share options outstanding |
18 | |||
16. Fair valuation of share-based compensation |
19 | |||
17. Commitments and contingent liabilities |
20 | |||
18. Share capital |
20 | |||
19. Related party disclosures |
21 | |||
20. Subsequent events |
22 |
This Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements covers the consolidated entity consisting of Tritium DCFC Limited and its controlled entities (the “Group”). The Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements are presented in United States Dollars.
The registered office and principal place of business is:
Tritium DCFC Limited
48 Miller Street
Murarrie Queensland 4172
Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations and Comprehensive Loss
For the six months ended December 31, (unaudited)
| Note | Six months to December 31, 2022 $’000 |
Six months to December 31, 2021 $’000 |
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Revenue |
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Service and maintenance revenue – external parties |
2 | |||||||||
Hardware revenue – external parties |
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Hardware revenue – related parties |
2 | |||||||||
Software revenue |
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Total revenue |
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Cost of goods sold |
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Service and maintenance - costs of goods sold |
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Hardware – cost of goods sold |
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Total cost of goods sold |
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Selling, general and administration expense |
3 | ( |
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Product development expense |
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Foreign exchange gain/(loss) |
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Total operating costs and expenses |
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Loss from operations |
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Other income (expense), net: |
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Finance costs |
4 | ( |
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Transaction and offering related fees |
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Fair value movements – warrants and derivative |
11 | ( |
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Other income |
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Total other expense |
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(Loss) before income taxes |
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Income tax expense |
5 | |||||||||
Net (loss) |
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Net (loss) per common share |
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Net (loss) attributable to common shareholders |
14 | ( |
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Basic and diluted – common shares |
14 | ( |
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Basic and diluted – class C shares |
14 | ( |
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Weighted average shares outstanding |
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Basic and diluted – common shares |
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Basic and diluted – class C shares |
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Comprehensive Loss |
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Net (loss) |
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Other income (loss) (net of tax) |
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Change in foreign currency translation adjustment |
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Total other comprehensive income (loss) (net of tax) |
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Total comprehensive (loss) |
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The accompanying notes are an integral part of these condensed consolidated interim financial statements.
1
Condensed Consolidated Statements of Financial Position
As at December 31, (unaudited)
| Note | As of December 31, 2022 $’000 |
As of June 30, 2022 $’000 |
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Assets |
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Cash and cash equivalents |
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Accounts receivable - related parties |
6 | |||||||||||
Accounts receivable - external parties |
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Accounts receivable - allowance for expected credit losses |
6 | ( |
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Inventory |
7 | |||||||||||
Prepaid expenses |
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Deposits |
8 | |||||||||||
Total current assets |
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Property, plant and equipment, net |
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Operating lease right of use assets |
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Total non-current assets |
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Total Assets |
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Liabilities and Shareholders’ Deficit |
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Accounts Payable |
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Borrowings |
10 | |||||||||||
Related party borrowings |
10/19 | |||||||||||
Contract liabilities |
12 | |||||||||||
Employee benefits |
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Other provisions |
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Obligations under operating leases |
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Warrants |
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Other current liabilities |
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Total current liabilities |
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Obligations under operating leases |
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Contract liabilities |
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Employee benefits |
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Borrowings net of unamortized issuance costs |
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Related party borrowings |
10/19 | |||||||||||
Other provisions |
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Total non-current liabilities |
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Total Liabilities |
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Commitments and Contingent liabilities |
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Shareholders’ Deficit |
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Common shares, shares authorized at December 2022 and June 2022, |
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Treasury shares, |
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Additional paid in capital |
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Accumulated other comprehensive income |
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Accumulated deficit |
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Total Shareholders’ deficit |
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Total Liabilities, and Shareholders’ Deficit |
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The accompanying notes are an integral part of these condensed consolidated interim financial statements.
2
Condensed Consolidated Statements of Shareholders’ Deficit
For the six months ended December 31, 2022 (unaudited)
| Common Shares | Class C Shares | Treasury Shares | Additional paid-in capital |
Accumulated other comprehensive income |
Accumulated deficit | Total Shareholders’ Deficit |
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| Shares | Amount | Shares | Amount | Shares | Amount | Amount | Amount | Amount | Amount | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| $’000 | $’000 | $’000 | $’000 | $’000 | $’000 | $’000 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Balance at June 30, 2022 |
— | — | ( |
) | — | ( |
) | ( |
) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Net loss |
— | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | ( |
) | ( |
) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Other comprehensive loss for the period, net of tax |
— | — | — | — | — | — | — | ( |
) | — | ( |
) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Issuance of Tritium DCFC Common Stock related to the Shadow Equity Plan |
— | — | — | — | ( |
) | — | — | — | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Issuance of Tritium DCFC ordinary shares related to related to the |
— | — | — | — | ( |
) | — | — | — | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Issuance of Tritium DCFC ordinary shares related to related to the LTIP |
— | — | — | — | ( |
) | — | — | — | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Issuance of Tritium DCFC ordinary shares related to related to B. Riley purchase agreement |
— | — | — | — | — | — | — | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Exercise of warrants |
— | — | — | — | — | — | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Stock-based compensation ( |
— | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Stock-based compensation (LFSP Share repayments ) |
— | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Stock-based compensation (STIP) |
— | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Stock-based compensation (LTIP) |
— | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Loan forgiveness related to the Loan Funded Share Plan |
— | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Balance at December 31, 2022 |
( |
) | ( |
) | ( |
) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these condensed consolidated interim financial statements.
3
Condensed Consolidated Statements of Shareholders’ Deficit
For the six months ended December 31, 2021 (unaudited)
| Common Shares | Class C Shares | Treasury Shares | Additional paid-in capital |
Accumulated other comprehensive loss |
Accumulated deficit | Total Shareholders’ Deficit |
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| Shares | Amount | Shares | Amount | Shares | Amount | Amount | Amount | Amount | Amount | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| $’000 | $’000 | $’000 | $’000 | $’000 | $’000 | $’000 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Balance at June 30, 2021 |
( |
) | ( |
) | ( |
) | ( |
) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Net loss |
— | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | ( |
) | ( |
) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Other comprehensive income for the year, net of tax |
— | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Share-based payment compensation |
( |
) | — | — | — | — | — | — | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Distribution reserve |
— | — | — | — | — | — | ( |
) | — | — | ( |
) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Balance at December 31, 2021 |
( |
) | ( |
) | ( |
) | ( |
) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these condensed consolidated interim financial statements.
4
Condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows
For the six months ended December 31, (unaudited)
| Six months to December 31, 2022 $’000 |
Six months to December 31, 2021 $’000 |
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Cash flows from operating activities |
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Net loss |
( |
) | ( |
) | ||||
Reconciliation of net loss to net cash used in operating activities |
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Adjustments for non-cash items |
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Share-based employee benefits expense |
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Foreign exchange gains or losses |
( |
) | ( |
) | ||||
Depreciation expense |
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Fair value movements – warrants and derivative |
( |
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Capitalized interest |
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Non-cash transaction costs on financing facility |
— | |||||||
Changes in operating assets and liabilities |
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Accounts receivable |
( |
) | ( |
) | ||||
Inventory |
( |
) | ||||||
Accounts payable |
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Employee benefits |
( |
) | ||||||
Other liabilities |
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Other assets |
( |
) | ( |
) | ||||
Net cash used in operating activities |
( |
) | ( |
) | ||||
Cash flows from investing activities |
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Payments for property, plant and equipment |
( |
) | ( |
) | ||||
Net cash used in investing activities |
( |
) | ( |
) | ||||
Cash flows from financing activities |
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Proceeds from borrowings – external parties |
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Proceeds from borrowings – related parties |
— | |||||||
Proceeds from convertible notes including derivative |
— | |||||||
Repayment of borrowings – external parties |
( |
) | ( |
) | ||||
Repayment of borrowings – related parties |
( |
) | — | |||||
Transaction costs for borrowings |
( |
) | — | |||||
Net cash provided by financing activities |
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Effects of exchange rate changes on cash and cash equivalents |
( |
) | ||||||
Net increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents |
( |
) | ||||||
Cash and cash equivalents at the beginning of the period |
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Cash and cash equivalents at the end of the period |
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Supplemental information to the condensed consolidated statement of cash flows:
Classification |
Description |
Six months to December 31, 2022 $’000 |
Six months to December 31, 2021 $’000 |
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Operating |
Cash paid for interest, net of amounts capitalised | |||||||||
Investing |
Non-cash movements in relation to property, plant and equipment |
— | ||||||||
Investing |
Non-cash movement in relation to Right of Use Assets |
( |
) | |||||||
Investing |
Cash paid in relation to lease liabilities | |||||||||
Financing |
Cashless conversion of warrants into common shares | — | ||||||||
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these condensed consolidated interim financial statements.
5
1. |
SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES |
The principal accounting policies adopted in the preparation of the condensed consolidated interim financial statements are set out below. These policies have been consistently applied to all the periods presented, unless otherwise stated.
Basis of preparation
The accompanying condensed consolidated interim financial statements have been prepared in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America (“GAAP”).
For the purpose of these condensed consolidated interim financial statements, intercompany accounts, transactions, and profits are eliminated in consolidation.
The interim financial data as of December 31, 2022 and for the six months ended December 31, 2021 is unaudited. In the opinion of management, the interim financial data includes all adjustments, consisting only of normal recurring adjustments, necessary to a fair statement and presentation of the results for the interim periods.
The results for interim periods are not necessarily indicative of results that may be expected for any other interim period or for the full year. Reference should be made to the financial statements contained in our Annual Report on Form
20-F
for the year ended June 30, 2022. We present our condensed consolidated interim financial statements on the basis of our fiscal year ending June 30. All references to years in these condensed consolidated interim financial statements refer to the ending or ended on June 30 of that year. The
year-end
condensed balance sheet data was derived from audited financial statements but does not include all disclosures required by accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America. Description of Business and General information
On May 25, 2021, Tritium DCFC Limited (“Tritium DCFC”) entered into a Business Combination agreement (the “Business Combination Agreement” or “BCA”) with Tritium Holdings Pty Ltd (“Tritium Holdings”) and Decarbonization Plus Acquisition Corporation II (“DCRN”). On January 13, 2022 (the “Closing Date”), the BCA was consummated and Tritium Holdings and DCRN became wholly owned subsidiaries of Tritium DCFC (the “Business Combination”).
Principles of consolidation
The Business Combination has been accounted for as a reverse recapitalization, with no goodwill or other intangible assets recorded, in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States. Under this method of accounting, Tritium DCFC and DCRN have been treated as the “acquired” companies for financial reporting purposes. For accounting purposes, Tritium Holdings has been deemed to be the accounting acquirer in the transaction and, consequently, the transaction has been treated as a recapitalization of Tritium Holdings (i.e., a capital transaction involving the issuance of shares by Tritium Holdings for the net assets of DCRN, accompanied by a recapitalization of Tritium Holdings). Consequently, Tritium Holdings has been deemed the accounting predecessor, meaning that Tritium Holdings’ consolidated assets, liabilities and results of operations have become the historical financial statements of the Group.
Additional details related to the accounting for the BCA have been disclosed in the consolidated financial statements of Tritium DCFC Limited for the year ended June 30, 2022.
Subsidiaries
Subsidiaries are all entities (including structured entities) over which the Company (being the parent entity of the Tritium DCFC Group) has control. All subsidiaries except for DCRN have a reporting year end of June 30. DCRN has a reporting year end of December 31. We present our consolidated financial statements on the basis of our fiscal year ending June 30. All references to years in these consolidated financial statements refer to the fiscal year ending or ended on June 30 of that year.
Presentation
The condensed consolidated financial statements are presented in United States dollars which is the Group’s reporting currency. All amounts disclosed in the condensed consolidated financial statements relate to the Group unless otherwise stated. The condensed consolidated financial statements have been prepared on the historical cost basis, except for derivative financial instruments, warrants and share-based compensation that have been measured at fair value.
Going concern basis
In the opinion of management, these unaudited condensed consolidated interim financial statements reflect a fair statement of our results of operations and financial condition for the periods, and at the dates, presented.
The results for interim periods are not necessarily indicative of results that may be expected for any other interim period or for the full year. Reference should be made to the financial statements for the year ended June 30, 2022.
1. |
SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES CONTINUED |
The
Group incurred
an operating loss after income tax of $56.3 million (December 31, 2021: $68.1 m) and operating cash outflows of $78.7 million
(December 31, 2021
: $23.9 m) for the half year ended December 31, 2022. As at December 31, 2022 the Group had a total shareholders’ deficit of $87.2 million (
June 30, 2022
: $40.5 m).
The Board approved cashflow forecasts for the Group indicate that the Group will continue to incur operating cash outflows for at least 12 months from the date of this report to fund its expansion strategy. In addition, as detailed in Note 10, the Group has external borrowing facilities that require the Group to maintain minimum liquidity reserve levels throughout the terms of arrangement. While management has been successful in securing a level of additional funding, it is likely that additional working capital will be required to fund operating cashflows. The Group is currently assessing funding options from various sources. The above events and conditions raise substantial doubt about the Group’s ability to continue as a going concern and therefore, that it may be unable to realize its assets and discharge its liabilities in the normal course of business. In determining the Group’s ability to continue as a going concern, management has considered the following:
| • | Demand for goods: The demand for products provided by the Group has increased significantly over the past 24 months and is forecast to continue. The Group had a sales backlog of $ |
| • | Path to profitability: The Group’s scale in 2023 through the investments already made is expected to enable improved gross margins for its products and the ability for it to fund its own working capital requirements in future periods. The group is expecting to turn EBITDA positive during the first half of calendar year 2024. |
| • | Support from lenders and shareholders: The Group has demonstrated an ability to raise capital over a long period of time, stretching back to 2012, to fund R&D and operational expansion through loss making periods. St Baker group, Tritium’s largest shareholder, has injected debt and equity on more than 10 separate occasions since 2013. During the current period, the Group was successful in raising $ |
| • | Customer wins: The Group continues to solidify its position as the #2 supplier of DC fast chargers in ANZ, US and Europe, and is expecting a significant increase in revenue this year based on strong sales backlog. With the investment in the Tennessee factory already made, Tritium is well-positioned to benefit from demand for Buy America-compliant EV fast chargers, driven by funding from the National Electric Vehicle Infrastructure (“NEVI”) Formula Program and the Inflation Reduction Act. |
| • | Regulatory or operational framework: No major changes to the Group’s operational framework, including supplier management, customer mix, the Group’s workforce, are expected for the foreseeable future. |
In considering the circumstances above, the Directors believe the Group will be successful in the above matters as the Group and its ultimate parent have a strong history of being able to raise capital from debt and equity sources and accordingly, that the going concern basis of preparation is appropriate.
Should the Group be unable to continue as a going concern, it may be required to realise its assets and extinguish its liabilities other than in the ordinary course of business, and at amounts that differ from those stated in the financial statements. These condensed consolidated interim financial statements do not include any adjustments relating to the recoverability and classification of recorded asset amounts or the amounts or classification of liabilities and appropriate disclosures that may be necessary should the Group be unable to continue as a going concern.
Recently adopted accounting standards
The accounting policies adopted in the preparation of the interim condensed consolidated financial statements are consistent with those followed in the preparation of the Group’s annual consolidated financial statements for the year ended June 30, 2022 and the adoption of new and amended accounting standards did not have a material impact on the Group’s interim condensed consolidated financial statements.
In May 2021, the FASB issued Accounting Standards Update (“ASU
2021-04”)
“Earnings Per Share (Topic 260)” and is effective for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2021. This amendment provides that for an entity that presents earnings per share (EPS) in accordance with Topic 260, the effects of a modification or an exchange of a freestanding equity-classified written call option that is recognised as a dividend should be an adjustment to net income (or net loss) in the basic EPS calculation. The adoption of this standard did not have any impact on the Group’s condensed consolidated financial statements. In October 2021, the FASB issued Accounting Standards Update (“ASU
2021-08”)
“Business Combinations (Topic 805): Accounting for Contract Assets and Contract Liabilities from Contracts with Customers” and is effective for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2022. This amendment requires that an entity (acquirer) recognize, and measure contract assets and contract liabilities acquired in a business combination in accordance with Topic 606. At the acquisition date, an acquirer should account for the related revenue contracts in accordance with Topic 606 as if it had originated the contracts. The adoption of this standard did not have any impact on the Group’s condensed consolidated financial statements. 1. |
SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES CONTINUED |
Recently issued accounting standards
In August, 2020, the FASB issued Accounting Standards Update (“ASU
2020-06”)
“Debt—Debt with Conversion and Other Options (Subtopic 470-20)
and Derivatives and Hedging—Contracts in Entity’s Own Equity (Subtopic 815-40)”.
The amendments are effective for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2021, including interim periods within those fiscal years. The amendments in this update affect entities that issue convertible instruments and/or contracts indexed to and potentially settled in an entity’s own equity. The new ASU eliminates the beneficial conversion and cash conversion accounting models for convertible instruments. It also amends the accounting for certain contracts in an entity’s own equity that are currently accounted for as derivatives because of specific settlement provisions. In addition, the new guidance modifies how particular convertible instruments and certain contracts that may be settled in cash or shares, impact the diluted EPS computation. The Group expects to apply the exemption available under Section 7(a)(2)(B) of the Securities Act and adopt ASU 2020-06
for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2023. In November 2021, the FASB issued ASU no t applicable to the Company as it has not received any government assistance during the six months ended December 31, 2022.
No. 2021-10,
“Government Assistance (Topic 832): Disclosures by Business Entities about Government Assistance,” which requires entities to disclose annually its transactions with a government accounted for by applying a grant or contribution accounting model by analogy. The disclosure requirement includes information about the nature of the transactions and the related accounting policy used to account for the transactions, the line items on the balance sheet and income statement that are affected by the transactions, and the amounts applicable to each financial statement line, and significant terms and conditions of the transactions, including commitments and contingencies. The guidance will be effective for annual reporting periods beginning after December 15, 2021. Early application is permitted. This guidance is Use of estimates
The preparation of financial statements in conformity with GAAP requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities and disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities at the date of the financial statements and the reported amounts of revenues and expenses during the reporting period.
Significant items subject to such estimates and assumptions include but are not limited to: determining the lease term of contracts with renewal and termination options, discount rates, share-based compensation, estimation of the fair value of derivatives and warrants, estimation of useful lives of assets, impairment of assets, taxes, employee benefits provisions and warranty provision. Management bases its estimates on historical experience and on various other assumptions believed to be reasonable, the results of which form the basis for making judgments about the carrying values of assets and liabilities. Actual results could differ from those estimates due to risks and uncertainties and may be material.
Revenue recognition
Bill and hold transactions
In certain circumstances, the Group’s customers may request the Group store products on the customer’s behalf until the customer is ready to collect or have the goods delivered to their specified location. This may arise if customers are not ready to take delivery as a result, generally, of delays in their site construction and rollout or obtaining necessary customs clearances. In these situations, we have concluded that the transfer of control of these products to the customer occurs when the finished products are ready for delivery to the customer. In assessing the transfer of control in these arrangements, we assess whether the Group has:
“bill-and-hold”
| • | billed the customers in full; |
| • | made the products available for the customer, end of line testing of the product is completed and notification made of the completion of manufacture; |
| • | identified the product physically and systematically as belonging to a specific customer and segregated in our warehouse; and |
| • | the Group does not have the ability to direct the product to a different customer. |
In assessing arrangements, the Group is required to make a judgement on whether there is commercial substance to the customer’s request and that the customer agrees that control has passed and the Group has the right to bill the customer.
bill-and-hold
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2. |
REVENUE |
| Six months to December 31, 2022 $’000 |
Six months to December 31, 2021 $’000 |
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Total revenue |
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Sale of hardware reflects the revenues from the sale of electric vehicle chargers. Hardware revenue is broken down into the sale of Stand Alone, or Distributed Chargers, or other products provided to customers. This revenue is recognized at a point in time when the performance obligations per the terms of a contract are satisfied. Depending on specific contract terms, this may be at delivery or dispatch, or when bill and hold criteria are met.
Service and maintenance revenues can reflect either a point in time or an overtime obligation dependent on the services provided. The substantial portion of service and maintenance revenue is satisfied at a point in time, with the exception of Service Level Agreements which are recorded overtime. Details on the reportable segments have been referenced in Note 13, Segment Reporting.
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SELLING, GENERAL AND ADMINISTRATION EXPENSE |
| Six months to December 31, 2022 $’000 |
Six months to December 31, 2021 $’000 |
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Wages, salaries and employee benefits |
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Depreciation |
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IT and communications |
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Occupancy |
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Sales and marketing |
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Insurance |
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Professional fees |
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Expected credit losses on trade receivables |
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Travel, meals, and accommodation expenses |
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Other administration expenses |
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Other operating expenses |
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Total selling, general and administration expense |
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4. |
FINANCE COSTS |
| Six months to December 31, 2022 $’000 |
Six months to December 31, 2021 $’000 |
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Interest on debt and borrowings (Note 10) |
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Other finance costs |
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Total finance costs |
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5. |
INCOME TAX EXPENSE |
There is no provision for income taxes because the Group has historically incurred operating losses and maintains a full valuation allowance against its net deferred tax assets.
The Group’s loss before provision for income taxes for the 6 months ended December 31, 2022, and 2021 was generated in Australia.
5. |
INCOME TAX EXPENSE CONTINUED |
As a result, any material income tax results arise in foreign jurisdictions.
A reconciliation of the statutory income tax rate to the Group’s effective income tax rate is as follows:
| Six months to December 31, 2022 $’000 |
Six months to December 31, 2021 $’000 |
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Tax at the statutory tax rate of |
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Tax effect amounts which are not deductible/(taxable) in calculating taxable income: |
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Foreign tax rate differential |
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Non-deductible items |
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Impact of foreign exchange rates |
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Current year tax losses and changes in valuation allowance 1 |
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Effective income tax |
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1 |
Net operating losses and temporary differences for which a valuation allowance has been recorded. |
Net deferred tax assets as of December 31, 2022, and June 30, 2022, consisted of the following:
| December 31, 2022 $’000 |
June 30, 2022 $’000 |
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Deferred tax assets |
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Unused tax losses |
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Employee entitlements |
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Warranties |
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Lease liabilities |
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Other |
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Total deferred tax assets |
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Deferred tax liabilities |
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Right of use assets |
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Total deferred tax liabilities |
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Valuation allowance applied |
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Net deferred tax assets |
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Changes in deferred taxation allowance |
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Opening balance – July 1 |
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(Increase) in deferred tax assets (excluding losses) |
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(Increase) recorded to income tax provision |
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Other movements including foreign currency and rate differential |
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Valuation allowance on tax losses – December 31, 2022, and June 30, 2022 |
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The Group has no
The Group’s historical tax losses predominantly arose in Australia. On December 31, 2022, and December 31, 2021, there are $238.5 million and $135.6 million respectively available indefinitely for offsetting against future taxable profits of the companies in which the losses arose, subject to certain tests being met. The losses are subject to confirmation with taxing authorities and the lodgement and finalization of income tax returns. The actual losses available on lodgement of these returns may be different. The future use is also uncertain due to Group operations, continuity of ownership limitations, tax law changes and compliance with existing tax law. Consequently, a full valuation allowance has been recorded as of December 31, 2022 and June 30, 2022.
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6. |
ACCOUNTS RECEIVABLE, NET OF ALLOWANCE FOR EXPECTED CREDIT LOSSES |