Trading and Board Update

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eEnergy Group PLC

21 July 2022

 

21 July 2022

eEnergy Group plc

("eEnergy" or "the Group")

Trading and Board Update

eEnergy (AIM: EAAS), the net zero energy services provider, is pleased to provide the following update in respect to the financial year ended 30 June 2022.

The Board is pleased to confirm that the Group generated revenue of £22.0 million and Adjusted EBITDA of £3.0 million for the period⁽¹⁾ and is well placed to deliver significant year-on-year revenue and Adjusted EBITDA growth for FY23⁽²⁾.

The Group delivered a record performance in Q4 FY22 with revenues of £8.3 million and Adjusted EBITDA of £2.0 million. Due to strong demand seen across our services, the Group enters FY23 benefitting from a strong pipeline and encouraging momentum.

FY22 Highlights

· Revenues of £22.0 million (up 62% from £13.6 million in FY21), split between Energy Management and Energy Efficiency divisions (representing 52% and 48% respectively)

· Further progress made in complementing organic growth with strategic acquisitions, with the Group's largest acquisition to-date, Utility Team, completed in H1 FY21

· Adjusted EBITDA of £3.0 million (up 261% vs. FY21)

· Significant progress with additional project funding through SUSI Partners AG and successful debt refinancing with Silicon Valley Bank in H2 FY22

· Completed commercial launch of MY ZeERO, eCharge and eSolar with demonstrated strong demand

· Net Bank Debt (excluding lease liabilities) of £3.7 million following investment and inventory build in MY ZeERO, funding of deferred consideration payments and non-recurring integration costs related to the UtilityTeam acquisition and working capital absorption due to timing of June Energy Efficiency installations and shift in supplier payment terms in Energy Management as previously highlighted

FY22 has seen rigorous focus on integrating the business into a single compelling proposition, helping organisations achieve net zero without capital investment, coming together under the one eEnergy brand from 1 July 2022. This has contributed, together with the increasing cost of energy, to increasing momentum in both client acquisition and also the adoption of multiple new services by existing accounts.

New Business opportunities developed well during Q4 across both Energy Management and Energy Services and the Group enters FY23 benefitting from a robust contracted order book and a strong sales pipeline.

FY23 Outlook

· Forward order book of £25.3 million (up from £18.3 million at 31 December 2021) across both Energy Management and Energy Services divisions:

o  88% Q1 revenues contracted as at 30 June 2022

o  39% FY23 revenues contracted as at 30 June 2022

· Cash flows are expected to reflect continued re-investment of cash profits into growth opportunities, in particular MY ZeERO to meet expected customer demand, and payment of certain non-recurring balance sheet items. It is expected this will be funded by operating cash generation and/or borrowings, as appropriate

· Looking ahead, the Board remains confident that the Group is well placed to continue to deliver on its strategic objectives and the underlying growth of the business

Board Update

Further to the announcement of 4 May 2022, the Company is pleased to announce Crispin Goldsmith, the Company's Interim CFO, has been appointed on a permanent basis and joins the Board with immediate effect. Disclosures required under the AIM Rules for Companies are provided below. Crispin was previously eEnergy's Chief Strategy & Commercial Officer.

Harvey Sinclair, CEO of eEnergy Group plc, commented: "We are pleased to announce a record Q4 which follows therecord contract signings achieved in Q3. The continued energy crisis continues to generate strong demand for our integrated Net Zero offering with the new business pipeline developing strongly as we enter the new financial year.

"FY22 saw investment in our platform, our people and our proposition as we integrated our businesses under the single eEnergy brand. We continue to invest in our innovative suite of products and services , as well as seeking additional cross-sell opportunities amongst our existing and new customer base, as we execute our strategy of delivering a unique market leading solution.

"Finally, I would like to formally welcome Crispin Goldsmith as permanent CFO and Board member. Crispin brings with him a wealth of knowledge and experience that will benefit the continued growth of the business and we look forward to the future with optimism . We would like to thank Ric for his services to the Group and wish him all the best for the future."

Note:

(1) Market consensus forecast for year ended 30 June 2022: Revenue £23.0m; Adjusted EBITDA £3.0m.

(2) Market consensus forecast for year ending 30 June 2023: Revenue £30.5m; Adjusted EBITDA £5.0m.

Contacts:

eEnergy Group plc	Tel: [phone]
Harvey Sinclair, Chief Executive Officer Crispin Goldsmith, Chief Financial Officer	[e-mail]  ;  www.eenergyplc.com
Singer  Capital Markets  (Nominated Adviser and Joint Broker)	Tel: [phone]
Justin McKeegan, Mark Taylor, Asha Chotai (Corporate Finance) Tom Salvesen (Corporate Broking) Canaccord Genuity Limited (Joint Broker) Max Hartley, Tom Diehl (Corporate Broking) Kit Stephenson (Sales)	Tel: [phone]
Tavistock	Tel: [phone]
Jos Simson, Heather Armstrong, Katie Hopkins	[e-mail]

Regulatory Disclosures

In accordance with Schedule 2(g) of the AIM Rules for Companies, Crispin Kinglake Goldsmith (aged 46) is, or has been within the previous five years, a director or partner of the following companies or partnerships:

Current directorships/partnerships	Past directorships/partnerships
OAR Advisors Ltd Prize Ventures Ltd	N/A

Crispin has a beneficial interest in 530,100 ordinary shares in eEnergy (held via OAR Advisors Ltd, a company of which he has full beneficial ownership). In addition, Crispin holds a total of 2,500,000 options to subscribe for ordinary shares in eEnergy (1,900,000 EMI options and 600,000 non-advantaged options), pursuant to the Group's management LTIP.

There are no further disclosures to be made under Schedule 2(g) of the AIM Rules for Companies.

About  eEnergy Group plc

eEnergy (AIM: EAAS) is a net zero energy services provider , empowering organisations to achieve net zero by tackling energy waste and transitioning to clean energy, without the need for upfront investment. It is making net zero possible and profitable for all organisations in four ways: 

· Transition to the lowest cost clean energy through our digital procurement platform and energy management services. 

· Tackle energy waste with granular data and insight on energy use and dynamic energy management. 

· Reduce energy use with the right energy efficiency solutions without upfront cost. 

· Reach net zero with onsite renewable generation and electric vehicle (EV) charging. 

eEnergy is a Top 5 B2B energy management company which has been awarded The Green Economy Mark by London Stock Exchange.

 

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