H/Cell Energy Reports FY2018 Third Quarter Financial Results


FLEMINGTON, N.J., Nov. 08, 2018 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- H/Cell Energy Corporation (OTCQB-HCCC) (“HCCC”), a company that designs and implements clean energy solutions featuring hydrogen energy systems, has announced financial results for its fiscal 2018 third quarter ended September 30, 2018.

For the three months ended September 30, 2018, HCCC generated revenue of $1,839,491 and a net loss of $267,328, or ($0.04) in earnings per share fully diluted, which includes $69,199 in non-cash charges. For the nine months ended September 30, 2018, HCCC generated revenue of $5,575,640 and a net loss of $364,342, or ($0.05) in earnings per share fully diluted, which includes $200,848 in non-cash charges. As of September 30, 2018, HCCC has submitted overall proposals in the amount of $12,751,061 and had a backlog of projects to complete totaling $715,595. The balance sheet as of September 30, 2018 remained solid with $331,236 in cash, $3,548,607 in assets and $417,338 in working capital.

Andrew Hidalgo, CEO of HCCC, commented, "In the third quarter, we committed to investing in the expansion of the renewable energy effort at our Pride Group subsidiary in Australia, which resulted in significant capital expenditures in labor, training and business development. We believe this investment will be the key to launching our renewable energy efforts in the Asia-Pacific region as we are currently quoting many projects in a very active market. Further, our PVBJ subsidiary had a higher level of material purchases in the third quarter for projects to be completed in the fourth quarter. In addition to the capital expenditures for growth initiatives, we absorbed non-cash charges in the third quarter and the year-to-date financials for compliance purposes. Non-cash charges do not affect the cash flow performance or working capital of HCCC. Our subsidiaries are performing well exclusive of these corporate expenses. We have recently initiated several hydrogen energy projects and combined with our continued investments in expanding the renewable energy market effort, we are very encouraged about the future quarters. HCCC continues to build momentum by training our existing subsidiaries in clean energy, identifying many new opportunities and expanding our customer base. We look forward to future growth and building shareholder value.”

About H/Cell Energy Corporation:

H/Cell Energy Corporation is an integrator that focuses on the design and implementation of clean energy solutions including solar, battery, fuel cell and hydrogen generation systems. In addition, through its subsidiaries, HCCC also provides environmental systems and security systems integration. HCCC serves the residential, commercial and government sectors. Please visit our website at www.hcellenergy.com for more information.

Forward Looking Statements:

Certain statements in this press release are forward-looking within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. These statements may be identified by the use of forward-looking words such as “anticipate,” “believe,” “forecast,” “estimate,” “expect,” and “intend,” among others. These forward-looking statements are based on current expectations and actual results could differ materially. H/Cell Energy Corporation does not undertake an obligation to update or revise any forward-looking statement. The information set forth herein speaks only as of the date hereof.

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H/CELL ENERGY CORPORATION
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS
     
  September 30, 2018 December 31, 2017
  (Unaudited) (Audited)
 ASSETS     
Current assets    
Cash and cash equivalents $331,236  $455,700 
Accounts receivable (net retention)  1,230,621   808,050 
Prepaid expenses  23,282   14,669 
Costs and earnings in excess of billings  73,180   51,531 
Total current assets  1,658,319   1,329,950 
     
Property and equipment, net  362,933   102,573 
Security deposits and other non-current assets  20,711   8,416 
Deferred tax asset  44,257   44,257 
Customer lists, net  88,766   - 
Goodwill  1,373,621   - 
     
Total assets  $3,548,607  $1,485,196 
     
 LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY     
     
Current liabilities    
Accounts payable and accrued expenses $830,708  $631,385 
Management fees payable – related party  -   31,257 
Earn-out payable  186,346   - 
Billings in excess of costs and earnings  51,798   87,206 
Sales and withholding tax payable  45,154   61,239 
Current equipment notes payable  32,538   - 
Current capital lease payable  68,240   - 
Income tax payable  26,197   98,313 
Total current liabilities   1,240,981   909,400 
     
Noncurrent liabilities    
Note payable  222,963   - 
Capital leases  149,590   - 
Equipment notes payable  118,606   - 
Convertible note payable – related party, net of discount  14,268   - 
Total noncurrent liabilities  505,427   - 
     
Total liabilities  1,746,408   909,400 
     
Commitments and contingencies      
     
Stockholders' equity     
Preferred stock - $0.0001 par value; 5,000,000 shares authorized; 0 shares issued and outstanding  -   - 
Common stock - $0.0001 par value; 25,000,000 shares authorized; 7,586,024 and 7,041,579 shares issued and outstanding as of September 30, 2018 and December 31, 2017, respectively  758   704 
Additional paid-in capital  2,967,004   1,335,656 
Accumulated deficit  (1,096,096)  (731,754)
Accumulated other comprehensive loss  (69,467)  (28,810)
Total stockholders' equity   1,802,199  $575,796 
     
TOTAL LIABILITIES & STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY  $3,548,607  $1,485,196 
         

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements.

 
H/CELL ENERGY CORPORATION
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF OPERATIONS – OTHER COMPREHENSIVE INCOME
     
  For the Three Months
Ended September 30,
 For the Nine Months
Ended September 30,
  2018 2017 2018 2017
         
Revenue         
Construction income $1,830,992  $1,292,905  $5,535,352  $5,050,155
Related party  8,499   45,666   40,288   85,919
Total revenue   1,839,491   1,338,571   5,575,640   5,136,074
         
Cost of goods sold         
Direct costs  1,438,669   870,369   3,901,125   3,432,098
Direct costs – related party  9,019   37,304   40,636   87,649
Total cost of goods sold   1,447,688   907,673   3,941,761   3,519,747
         
Gross profit   391,803   430,898   1,633,879   1,616,327
         
Operating expenses         
General and administrative expenses  607,125   437,344   1,850,140   1,379,415
Management fees – related party  19,500   46,000   58,500   138,000
Total operating expenses   626,625   483,344   1,908,640   1,517,415
         
Income (loss) from operations  (234,822)  (52,446)  (274,761)  98,912
Income tax provision (benefit)  -   -   -   -
         
Income (loss) before other income and expense  (234,822)  (52,446)  (274,761)  98,912
         
Other expenses        
Interest expense  7,544   -   21,636   -
Interest expense – related party  19,877   -   52,768   -
Change in fair value earn-out  4,290   -   11,028   -
Loss on fixed asset disposal  795   -   4,149   -
Total other expenses  28,216   -   78,553   -
         
Net income (loss)  $(267,328) $(52,446) $(364,342) $98,912
         
Other comprehensive income (loss), net         
         
Foreign currency translation adjustment  (7,828)  5,928   (40,657)  24,345
         
Comprehensive income (loss)  $(275,156) $(46,518) $(404,999) $123,257
         
Earnings (loss) per share         
Basic $(0.04) $(0.01) $(0.05) $0.02
Diluted $(0.04) $(0.01) $(0.05) $0.01
Weighted average common shares outstanding         
Basic  7,586,024   7,084,436   7,469,307   6,601,873
Diluted  7,586,024   7,084,436   7,469,307   7,526,763