Expion360 Inc., an industry supplier of lithium-ion battery power storage solutions, reported its financial and operational results for the third quarter ended Sept. 30
Third quarter and subsequent 2024 financial and operational highlights:
- Q3 2024 revenue totaled $1.4 million, up 8.7% sequentially from Q2 2024.
- Q3 2024 net loss totaled $8.8 million compared to a net loss of $1.8 million in the prior year period, which was primarily the result of lower net sales and higher other expenses due to the change in fair value of warrants and settlement expense for the period ended Sept. 30.
- Partnered with Scout Campers, a subsidiary of Adventurer Manufacturing Inc., to equip their high-quality campers with Expion360’s advanced lithium-ion batteries as a standard option.
- Partnered with Alaskan Camper dba Alaskan Campers for Expion360’s 12.8V GC2 162Ah VHC internally heated battery to come standard in all of their truck camper product lines.
- Partnered with K-Z Recreational Vehicles, a subsidiary of THOR Industries, for integration of Expion360’s 51.2V 60Ah Edge Vertical Heat Conduction (VHC) heated batteries and new Group 27 12.8V 100Ah VHC heated batteries into their premium offerings.
- Closed a firm commitment underwritten public offering with gross proceeds to the company of approximately $10 million, before deducting underwriting discounts and other expenses payable by the company.
“The third quarter of 2024 was highlighted by sequential revenue growth and the addition of three new OEM customers,” said Brian Schaffner, CEO of Expion360. “Additionally, we have secured several other OEM partnerships and a new distributor, which will be officially announced at a later date. These partnerships expand our customer base as our recently introduced batteries and enhanced features continue to gain traction in the marketplace. We continued to make steady progress in our timeline to launch our next generation battery products, including two energy storage products currently under development, which includes undergoing the process to obtain UL safety certifications, in addition to other requirements for various Authorities Having Jurisdiction.
“Revenue grew sequentially for a third consecutive quarter, improving 8.7% from Q2 2024, highlighting our efforts to expand sales with our more than 300 resellers across the United States, consisting of dealers, wholesalers, private-label customers and OEMs who then sell our products to end consumers. Year over year sales continued to be impacted by the downturn in the RV market with the persistence of high interest rates. We believe the RV market will continue to gain ground through 2025, with shipments remaining steady in the short term and increasing traction heading into next year.
“During the quarter we took the opportunity to strengthen our balance sheet with the close of a public offering with gross proceeds of approximately $10.0 million. The net proceeds from the offering were used, in part, to fully repay the unsecured convertible promissory note issued to 3i, LP.
“We are also using proceeds from the offering to provide necessary funding to further develop our new e360 Home Energy Storage Solutions, targeting home and small commercial solar users and installers. Additionally, funds are being used to allocate inventory for the mentioned new original equipment manufacturer (“OEM”) relationships. Our two LiFePO4 battery storage solutions enable residential and small business customers to create their own stable micro-energy grid and lessen the impact of increasing power fluctuations and outages.
“Three recently named OEM customers highlight how we are leveraging our products’ superior capacity and flexibility to lead acid competitors to add critical new OEMs with recreational vehicle brands. Scout Campers offers a range of versatile truck campers designed to inspire outdoor adventures. Starting with model year 2025 production, each camper built by Scout Campers will feature a single Group 27 132Ah VHC internally heated lithium battery from Expion360. Through a collaboration with Alaskan Campers, our state-of-the-art 12.8V GC2 162Ah VHC internally heated battery will now become standard in all of Alaskan Campers’ truck camper product lines.
“With K-Z RV, we are integrating our cutting-edge battery technology into their premium offerings, enhancing the off-grid capabilities of their vehicles. K-Z RV’s Boondocker package, renowned for its exceptional off-grid features, will now include three Expion360 51.2V 60Ah Edge VHC heated batteries, with an option to expand to a fourth battery. K-Z RV will also offer two of our new Group 27 100Ah VHC Heated batteries as an option for their standard Off the Grid solar package. Taken together, these new relationships reflect our commitment to delivering energy solutions that meet the evolving needs of outdoor enthusiasts.
“Adding to the momentum created by these new customers, our team recently attended a very successful Elkhart RV Dealer Open House in September. More than 30 of the nation’s top RV manufacturers attended this event, which resulted in several new relationships with OEMs and one reseller who expressed interest across our product line, including our next generation GC2, Group 27, and new Edge batteries. We look forward to providing additional updates soon.
“Looking ahead, we are highly focused on scaling revenue through the introduction of new technologies and batteries, entering new retail markets, and expanding into complementary high-growth verticals to capture additional market share. We are supported by strong marketing initiatives and an expanding list of large customers and major resellers,” concluded Schaffner.
