Item 2. Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations.
The following discussion of Aeva’s results of operations and financial condition should be read in conjunction with the information set forth in the financial statements and the notes thereto included elsewhere in this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q. This discussion may contain forward-looking statements based upon Aeva’s current expectations, estimates, and projections that involve risks and uncertainties. Actual results could differ materially from those anticipated in these forward-looking statements due to, among other considerations, the matters discussed in Part I, Item 1A of the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2021 (the “2021 Form 10-K”) under the heading “Risk Factors” and “Special Note Regarding Forward-Looking Statements.” Unless the context otherwise requires, all references in this section to “we,” “our,” “us” “the Company” or “Aeva” refer to the business of Aeva Technologies, Inc., a Delaware corporation, and its subsidiaries.
Overview
Our goal is to bring perception to all devices. Through our Frequency Modulated Continuous Wave (“FMCW”) sensing technology, we believe we are introducing the world’s first 4D LiDAR-on-chip that, along with our proprietary software applications, enables the adoption of LIDAR across broad applications. We believe that our solutions will allow for the wide-scale adoption of autonomous driving. Furthermore, we believe that our proprietary 4D LiDAR technology has the potential to enable new categories for perception across consumer electronics, consumer health, industrial automation and security applications.
Founded in 2017 by former Apple engineers Soroush Salehian and Mina Rezk and led by a multidisciplinary team of engineers and operators experienced in the field of sensing and perception, Aeva’s mission is to bring the next wave of perception technology to broad applications from automated driving to consumer electronics, consumer health, industrial automation and security. Our 4D LiDAR-on-chip combines silicon photonics technology that is proven in the telecom industry with precise instant velocity measurements and long-range performance for commercialization.
On March 12, 2021, Aeva, Inc. consummated a business combination (the “Business Combination”) with InterPrivate Acquisition Corp. (the Company’s predecessor, which was originally incorporated in Delaware as a special purpose acquisition company (“IPV”)) pursuant to the Business Combination Agreement dated as of November 2, 2020 (the “BCA”), by and among IPV, WLLY Merger Sub Corp., a wholly owned subsidiary of IPV, and Aeva, Inc. Immediately upon the consummation of the Business Combination, WLLY Merger Sub Corp. merged with and into Aeva, Inc., with Aeva, Inc. surviving the merger as a wholly owned subsidiary of IPV. IPV changed its name to Aeva Technologies, Inc. and the pre-combination Aeva retained its name of Aeva, Inc.
As a development stage company, we work closely with our customers on the development and commercialization of their programs and the utilization of our products in such programs. Thus far, our customers have purchased prototype products and engineering services from us for use in their research and development programs. We are expanding our manufacturing capacity through third-party manufacturers to meet our customers’ anticipated demand for the production of our products.
Unlike legacy 3D LiDAR, which relies on Time-of-Flight (“ToF”) technology and measures only depth and reflectivity, Aeva’s solution leverages a proprietary FMCW technology to measure velocity in addition to depth, reflectivity and inertial motion. We believe the ability of Aeva’s solution to measure instant velocity for every pixel is a major advantage over ToF-based sensing solutions. Furthermore, Aeva’s technology is free from interference from other LiDAR or, the beams and sunlight, and our core innovations within FMCW are intended to enable autonomous vehicles to see at significantly higher distances of up to 500 meters.
We believe Aeva is uniquely positioned to provide a superior solution to enable autonomous driving at scale. Furthermore, we believe the advantages of our 4D LiDAR-on-chip allow us to provide the first LiDAR solution that is fully integrated onto a chip with superior performance at scale, with the potential to drive new categories of perception across industrial automation, consumer electronics, consumer health, and security markets.
Business Combination and Public Company Costs
The Business Combination on March 12, 2021, was accounted for as a reverse recapitalization, in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America (“U.S. GAAP”). Under this method of accounting, IPV was treated as the legal acquirer and accounting acquiree. Accordingly, the business combination was treated as the equivalent of Aeva, Inc, issuing stock for the net assets of IPV, accompanied by a recapitalization. The most significant change in the Company’s financial position and results of the business combination was an increase in cash of $513.1 million. Total non-recurring transaction costs incurred for this transaction were $47.7 million.
Upon the closing of the Business Combination, the Company's common stock and warrants began trading under the ticker symbols “AEVA” and “AEVA.WS” on the New York Stock Exchange (“NYSE”). We anticipate that we will continue to hire additional personnel and implement procedures and processes to address public company regulatory requirements and customary practices. We have incurred and expect to incur additional annual expenses as a public company for, among other things, directors’ and officers’ liability insurance, director fees and additional internal and external accounting and legal and administrative resources, including increased audit and legal fees.
COVID-19 Impact
The extent of the impact of the pandemic related to the novel coronavirus (“COVID-19”) on Aeva’s operational and financial performance will depend on various future developments, including the duration and spread of the outbreak and impact on its customers, suppliers, and employees, all of which is uncertain at this time. Aeva expects the COVID-19 pandemic to adversely impact revenue and results of operations, but Aeva is unable to
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predict at this time the size and duration of this adverse impact. Aeva is observing a larger trend of automakers shifting course in “make vs buy” decisions as it relates to autonomous solutions and software systems. As cash flows tighten, more automakers are looking to limit the potentially massive investments required to develop autonomous software and systems for which they may not necessarily have substantial expertise. As a result, automakers may be more open to and accepting of a model to incorporate full-stack hardware and software solutions from suppliers, which for autonomy is particularly relevant for Aeva. For more information on Aeva’s operations and risks related to health epidemics, including the COVID-19 pandemic, refer to Part I, Item 1A of the 2021 Form 10-K under the heading “Risk Factors” for more information.
Key Factors Affecting Aeva’s Operating Results
Aeva believes that its future performance and success depends to a substantial extent on its ability to capitalize on the following opportunities, which in turn is subject to significant risks and challenges, including those discussed in Part I, Item 1A of the 2021 Form 10-K under the heading “Risk Factors.”
Pricing, Product Cost and Margins. Our pricing and margins will depend on the volumes and the features as well as specific market applications of the solutions we provide to our customers. We have customers with technologies in various stages of development across different market segments. We anticipate that our prices will vary by market and application due to market-specific product and commercial requirements, supply and demand dynamics and product lifecycles.
Aeva's future performance will depend on its ability to deliver on economies of scale with lower product costs to enable industry adoption. Aeva believes its business model is positioned for scalability due to the ability to leverage the same product platform across markets and customer base, relationships with leading foundries and contract manufacturers. Our customers will require that our perception solutions be manufactured and sold at per-unit prices that are affordable. Our ability to compete in key markets will depend on the success of our efforts to efficiently and reliably produce cost-effective perception solutions that are competitively priced and affordable for our commercial-stage customers.
Additionally, the macroeconomic conditions in the industry, the growing emergence of competition in advanced assisted driving sensing and software technologies globally can negatively impact pricing, margins and market share. If Aeva does not generate the margins it expects upon commercialization of its perception solutions, Aeva may be required to raise additional debt or equity capital, which may not be available or may only be available on terms that are onerous to Aeva’s stockholders.
Commercialization of LiDAR-based Applications. We expect that our results of operations, including revenue and gross margins, will fluctuate on a quarterly basis for the foreseeable future as our customers continue on research and development projects and begin to commercialize autonomous solutions that rely on LiDAR technology. As more customers reach the commercialization phase and as the market for LiDAR solutions matures, these fluctuations in our operating results may become less pronounced.
Sales Volume. Each product program will have an expected range of sales volumes, depending on the end market demand for our customers’ products as well as market application. This can depend on several factors, including market penetration, product capabilities, size of the end market that the product addresses and our end customers’ ability to sell their products. In addition to end market demand, sales volumes also depend on whether our customer is in the development or production phase. In certain cases, we may provide volume discounts or strategic customer pricing on sales of our solutions, which may or may not be offset by lower manufacturing costs related to higher volumes which in turn could adversely impact our gross margins. Aeva’s ability to ultimately achieve profitability is dependent upon progression of existing relationships to production and our ability to meet required volumes and required cost targets and gross margins. Delays of our current and future customers’ programs could result in Aeva being unable to achieve its revenue targets and profitability in the time frame it anticipates.
Basis of Presentation
Aeva currently conducts its business through one operating segment.
Components of Results of Operations
Revenue
Revenue consists of sales of perception solutions or sensing systems and non-recurring engineering services.
Aeva is engaged in design, manufacturing and sale of LiDAR sensing systems and related perception and autonomy-enabling software solutions serving customers in automotive and other markets. Under the customer agreements, Aeva delivers a specified number of sensing systems at a fixed price under customary terms and conditions. The sensing system units sold under these agreements are typically prototypes that are used by the customer for its research, development, evaluation, pilot, or testing purposes. Aeva also enters into non-recurring engineering service arrangements with certain of its customers to customize Aeva’s perception solution to meet customer specific requirements. Revenue from such services and related systems is recognized as professional services in the consolidated condensed statement of operations.
Cost of revenue and gross profit
Cost of revenue principally includes direct material, direct labor and allocation of overhead associated with manufacturing operations, including inbound freight charges and depreciation expense. Cost of revenue also includes the direct cost and appropriate allocation of overhead involved in execution of non-recurring engineering services. Aeva’s gross profit equals total revenue less total cost of revenue.
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Operating expenses
Research and development
Aeva’s research and development efforts are focused on enhancing and developing additional functionality for its existing products and on new product development. Research and development expenses consist primarily of:
•Personnel-related expenses, including salaries, benefits, and stock-based compensation expense, for personnel in Aeva’s research and engineering functions; and
•Expenses related to materials, software licenses, supplies, and third-party services.
Aeva expenses research and development costs as incurred. Aeva expects its research and development costs to increase for the foreseeable future as it continues to invest in research and development activities to achieve its product roadmap.
General and administrative expenses
General and administrative expenses consist of personnel and personnel-related expenses, including stock-based compensation of Aeva’s executive, finance, and information systems functions, as well as legal and accounting fees for professional and contract services. Aeva expects its general and administrative expenses to increase for the foreseeable future as it scales headcount with the growth of its business, and as a result of operating as a public company, including compliance with the rules and regulations of the Securities and Exchange Commission (the “SEC”), legal, audit, additional insurance expenses, investor relations activities, and other administrative and professional services.
Selling and marketing expenses
Selling and marketing expenses consist of personnel and personnel-related expenses, including stock-based compensation of Aeva’s business development team as well as advertising and marketing expenses. These include the cost of trade shows, promotional materials, public relations, an allocated portion of facilities and depreciation. Aeva expects to increase its sales and marketing activities and expand customer relationships. Aeva also expects that its sales and marketing expenses will increase over time as it continues to grow its sales force and increase marketing efforts.
Interest income and Interest expense
Interest income consists primarily of income earned on Aeva’s cash equivalents and investments in marketable securities. Interest income will vary based on Aeva’s cash equivalents and marketable securities balance and changes in interest rates.
Other income and expense
Other income and expense primarily consist of changes in the fair value of private placement warrants, foreign currency conversion gains and losses, and realized gain/loss on marketable securities.
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Results of Operations
Comparison of the Three Months Ended June 30, 2022, and 2021
The results of operations presented below should be reviewed in conjunction with the financial statements and notes included elsewhere in this quarterly statement. The following table sets forth Aeva’s results of operations data for the periods presented:
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Three Months Ended June 30, |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
2022 |
|
|
2021 |
|
|
Change $ |
|
|
Change % |
|
|
|
(in thousands, except percentages) |
|
Revenues: |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Product |
|
$ |
466 |
|
|
$ |
241 |
|
|
$ |
225 |
|
|
|
93 |
% |
Professional service |
|
|
1,027 |
|
|
|
2,360 |
|
|
|
(1,333 |
) |
|
|
(56 |
)% |
Total revenues |
|
|
1,493 |
|
|
|
2,601 |
|
|
|
(1,108 |
) |
|
|
(43 |
)% |
Cost of revenue |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Product |
|
|
434 |
|
|
|
137 |
|
|
|
297 |
|
|
|
217 |
% |
Professional service |
|
|
557 |
|
|
|
1,285 |
|
|
|
(728 |
) |
|
|
(57 |
)% |
Total cost of revenues |
|
|
991 |
|
|
|
1,422 |
|
|
|
(431 |
) |
|
|
(30 |
)% |
Gross profit |
|
|
502 |
|
|
|
1,179 |
|
|
|
(677 |
) |
|
|
(57 |
)% |
Operating expenses: |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Research and development |
|
|
25,938 |
|
|
|
18,732 |
|
|
|
7,206 |
|
|
|
38 |
% |
General and administrative expenses |
|
|
8,677 |
|
|
|
6,685 |
|
|
|
1,992 |
|
|
|
30 |
% |
Selling and marketing expenses |
|
|
1,572 |
|
|
|
498 |
|
|
|
1,074 |
|
|
|
216 |
% |
Total operating expenses |
|
|
36,187 |
|
|
|
25,915 |
|
|
|
10,272 |
|
|
|
40 |
% |
Loss from operations |
|
|
(35,685 |
) |
|
|
(24,736 |
) |
|
|
(10,949 |
) |
|
|
44 |
% |
Interest income |
|
|
586 |
|
|
|
106 |
|
|
|
480 |
|
|
|
453 |
% |
Other income, net |
|
|
128 |
|
|
|
557 |
|
|
|
(429 |
) |
|
|
(77 |
)% |
Net loss before taxes |
|
|
(34,971 |
) |
|
|
(24,073 |
) |
|
|
(10,898 |
) |
|
|
45 |
% |
Income tax provision |
|
|
— |
|
|
|
— |
|
|
|
— |
|
|
|
|
Net loss |
|
$ |
(34,971 |
) |
|
$ |
(24,073 |
) |
|
$ |
(10,898 |
) |
|
|
45 |
% |
Revenue
Product
Product revenue increased by $0.2 million, or 93%, to $0.5 million during the three months ended June 30, 2022, from $0.2 million for the three months ended June 30, 2021. This increase was primarily due to an increase in the sale of prototype units sold in 2022 as compared to 2021, partially offset by a decrease in average selling price of prototype units sold in 2022 as compared to 2021.
Professional Service
Professional services revenue decreased by $1.3 million, or 56%, for the three months ended June 30, 2022. This was primarily due to a decrease in activity related to non-recurring engineering services which is dependent upon the timing of the work performed for our customers.
Cost of revenue and gross profit
Cost of product revenues increased by $0.3 million or 217%, during the three months ended June 30, 2022, from the three months ended June 30, 2021. The increase was primarily due to inventory impairment of $0.1 million and increase in number of units sold during the three months ended June 30, 2022 as compared to the three months ended June 30, 2021.
Cost of professional service revenues decreased by $0.7 million, or 57%, during the three months ended June 30, 2022. The decrease was primarily due to the lower employee costs related to professional services due to a decrease in non-recurring services revenue. However, as a percentage of revenue there was no significant change in the cost during the three months ended June 30, 2022 as compared to the three months ended June 30, 2021.
Operating expenses
Research and development
Total research and development expense increased by $7.2 million, or 38%, to $25.9 million for the three months ended June 30, 2022, from $18.7 million for the three months ended June 30, 2021. Research and development expenses increased primarily due to an increase in payroll expenses due to continued expansion for product development. Payroll expenses increased by $5.7 million, stock-based compensation expenses increased by $2.6 million, facility expenses increased by $0.5 million, consulting increased by $1.6 million, other equipment expenses increased by $0.3 million, depreciation expense increased by $0.3 million, travel expense increased by $0.2 million, and other employee costs increased by $0.1
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million, partially offset by a decrease in software licenses and service related expenses by $4.1 million primarily due to an one time purchase of intellectual property license during the three months ended June 30, 2021.
General and administrative
Total general and administrative expense increased by $2.0 million, or 30%, to $8.7 million for the three months ended June 30, 2022, from $6.7 million for the three months ended June 30, 2021. General and administrative expense increased primarily due to increase in employee related costs. Payroll expenses increased by $1.9 million, amortization expense increased by $0.2 million, other employee expenses increased by $0.4 million, facility expenses increased by $0.1 million, and other equipment expenses increased by $0.1 million, partially offset by a decrease in professional and other fees by $0.5 million, and stock-based compensation expense by $0.2 million.
Selling and marketing
Total selling and marketing expense increased by $1.1 million, or 216%, to $1.6 million for the three months ended June 30, 2022, from $0.5 million for the three months ended June 30, 2021. The increase in sales and marketing expense was primarily due to an increase in payroll expenses by $0.5 million driven by additional headcount, stock-based compensation expenses increased by $0.2 million, consulting expense increased by $0.1 million, travel expense increased by $0.1 million, marketing related expense increased by $0.1 million and facility expenses increased by $0.1 million.
Interest income
Interest income increased by $0.5 million during the three months ended June 30, 2022, as compared to the three months ended June 30, 2021. The increase is due to increase in the interest rate in 2022 as compared to 2021.
Other income, net
Other income, decreased by $0.4 million for the three months ended June 30, 2022, primarily due to a lower decrease in the fair value of private placement warrant liability in 2022 as compared to 2021.
Results of Operations
Comparison of the Six Months Ended June 30, 2022, and 2021
The results of operations presented below should be reviewed in conjunction with the financial statements and notes included elsewhere in this quarterly statement. The following table sets forth Aeva’s results of operations data for the periods presented:
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Six Months Ended June 30, |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
2022 |
|
|
2021 |
|
|
Change $ |
|
|
Change % |
|
|
(in thousands, except percentages) |
Revenues: |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Product |
|
$ |
677 |
|
|
$ |
534 |
|
|
$ |
143 |
|
|
27% |
Professional service |
|
|
1,953 |
|
|
|
2,375 |
|
|
|
(422 |
) |
|
(18)% |
Total revenues |
|
|
2,630 |
|
|
|
2,909 |
|
|
|
(279 |
) |
|
(10)% |
Cost of revenue |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Product |
|
|
1,354 |
|
|
|
317 |
|
|
|
1,037 |
|
|
327% |
Professional service |
|
|
1,012 |
|
|
|
1,285 |
|
|
|
(273 |
) |
|
(21)% |
Total cost of revenues |
|
|
2,366 |
|
|
|
1,602 |
|
|
|
764 |
|
|
48% |
Gross profit |
|
|
264 |
|
|
|
1,307 |
|
|
|
(1,043 |
) |
|
(80)% |
Operating expenses: |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Research and development |
|
|
51,253 |
|
|
|
30,111 |
|
|
|
21,142 |
|
|
70% |
General and administrative expenses |
|
|
15,549 |
|
|
|
14,902 |
|
|
|
647 |
|
|
4% |
Selling and marketing expenses |
|
|
3,220 |
|
|
|
1,157 |
|
|
|
2,063 |
|
|
178% |
Total operating expenses |
|
|
70,022 |
|
|
|
46,170 |
|
|
|
23,852 |
|
|
52% |
Loss from operations |
|
|
(69,758 |
) |
|
|
(44,863 |
) |
|
|
(24,895 |
) |
|
55% |
Interest income |
|
|
869 |
|
|
|
109 |
|
|
|
760 |
|
|
697% |
Other income, net |
|
|
761 |
|
|
|
1,223 |
|
|
|
(462 |
) |
|
(38)% |
Net loss before taxes |
|
|
(68,128 |
) |
|
|
(43,531 |
) |
|
|
(24,597 |
) |
|
57% |
Income tax provision |
|
|
— |
|
|
|
— |
|
|
|
— |
|
|
|
Net loss |
|
$ |
(68,128 |
) |
|
$ |
(43,531 |
) |
|
$ |
(24,597 |
) |
|
57% |
Revenue
Product
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Product revenue increased by $0.2 million, or 27%, to $0.7 million during the six months ended June 30, 2022, from $0.5 million for the six months ended June 30, 2021. This increase was primarily due to an increase in the sale of prototype units sold in 2022 as compared to 2021, partially offset by a decrease in average selling price of prototype units sold in 2022 as compared to 2021.
Professional Service
Professional services revenue decreased by $0.4 million, or 18%, to $2.0 million during the six months ended June 30, 2022, from $2.4 million for the six months ended June 30, 2021. This was primarily due to a decrease in activity related to non-recurring engineering services which is dependent upon the timing of the work performed for our customers.
Cost of revenue and gross profit
Cost of product revenues increased by $1.0 million or 327%, during the six months ended June 30, 2022, from the six months ended June 30, 2021. The increase was primarily due to inventory impairment of $0.8 million recorded and an increase in number of units sold during the six months ended June 30, 2022 as compared to the six months ended June 30, 2021.
Cost of professional service revenues decreased by $0.3 million, or 21%, during the six months ended June 30, 2022, the decrease was primarily due to the lower employee costs related to professional services due to a decrease in non-recurring services revenue.
Operating expenses
Research and development
Total research and development expense increased by $21.2 million, or 70%, to $51.3 million for the six months ended June 30, 2022, from $30.1 million for the six months ended June 30, 2021. Research and development expenses increased primarily due to an increase in payroll expenses due to continued expansion for product development. Payroll expenses increased by $11.6 million, stock-based compensation expenses increased by $5.2 million, facility expenses increased by $1.2 million, consulting increased by $2.9 million, other equipment expenses increased by $0.7 million, depreciation expense increased by $0.5 million, and travel expense increased by $0.3 million, partially offset by a decrease in software licenses and service related expenses by $1.2 million due to an one time purchase of intellectual property license during the six months ended June 30, 2021.
General and administrative
Total general and administrative expense increased by $0.6 million, or 4%, to $15.5 million for the six months ended June 30, 2022, from $14.9 million for the six months ended June 30, 2021. General and administrative expense increased primarily due to an increase in employee related costs. Payroll expenses increased by $0.9 million, insurance expenses increased by $0.6 million, other equipment and facility expenses increased by $0.4 million, amortization increased by $0.5 million, and other employee expenses by $0.6 million, partially offset by a decrease in stock-based compensation expenses by $1.7 million and a decrease in professional and other fees by $0.6 million.
Selling and marketing
Total selling and marketing expense increased by $2.0 million, or 178%, to $3.2 million for the three months ended June 30, 2022, from $1.2 million for the six months ended June 30, 2021. Sales and marketing expense increased primarily due to an increase in payroll expenses and market related cost due to increase in marketing activities. Payroll expense increased by $0.9 million driven by additional headcount, marketing related expense increased by $0.7 million, stock-based compensation expenses increased by $0.3 million, travel expense increased by $0.1 million, and facility expenses increased by $0.1 million, this increase was offset by a decrease in other employees related expense by $0.1 million.
Interest income
Interest income increased by $0.8 million during the six months ended June 30, 2022, as compared to the six months ended June 30, 2021. The increase is due to the timing of the investment and increase in the interest rate in 2022 as compared to 2021.
Other income, net
Other income, decreased by $0.5 million for the six months ended June 30, 2022, primarily due to a lower decrease in the fair value of private placement warrant liability in 2022 as compared to 2021.
Liquidity and Capital Resources
Sources of Liquidity
Aeva’s capital requirements will depend on many factors, including sales volume, the timing and extent of spending to support research and development efforts, investments in information technology systems, the expansion of sales and marketing activities, and market adoption of new and enhanced products and features. As of June 30, 2022, Aeva had cash and cash equivalents and marketable securities totaling $378.9 million. Prior to the Business Combination, Aeva’s principal sources of liquidity have been proceeds received from the issuance of private equity.
Until Aeva can generate sufficient revenue from its sale of products to cover operating expenses, working capital and capital expenditures, Aeva expects the funds raised in the Business Combination, including the funds from PIPE financing, to fund its cash needs. Any additional equity securities issued may provide for rights, preferences or privileges senior to those of holders of the Company’s common stock. If Aeva raises funds by issuing debt securities, these debt securities would have rights, preferences and privileges senior to those of common stockholders. The terms of debt
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securities or borrowings could impose significant restrictions on Aeva’s operations. The credit market and financial services industry have in the past, and may in the future, experience periods of uncertainty and other risks detailed in Part I, Item 1A of the 2021 Form 10-K under the heading "Risk Factors" that could impact the availability and cost of equity and debt financing.
Aeva has incurred negative cash flows from operating activities and losses from operations in the past as reflected in its accumulated deficit of $231.1 million as of June 30, 2022. Aeva expects to continue to incur operating losses due to continued investments that it intends to make in its business, including development of products. Aeva believes that existing cash and cash equivalent and marketable securities will be sufficient to fund operating and capital expenditure requirements through at least 12 months from the date of issuance of these financial statements.
Cash Flow Summary
The following table summarizes our cash flows for the periods presented:
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|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Six Months Ended June 30, |
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|
2022 |
|
|
2021 |
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(in thousands) |
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Cash used in operating activities |
|
$ |
(57,971 |
) |
|
$ |
(33,992 |
) |
Cash provided by (used in) investing activities |
|
|
74,382 |
|
|
|
(347,283 |
) |
Cash provided by (used in) financing activities |
|
|
(173 |
) |
|
|
513,650 |
|
Net increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents |
|
$ |
16,238 |
|
|
$ |
132,375 |
|
Operating Activities
For the six months ended June 30, 2022, net cash used in operating activities was $58.0 million, attributable to a net loss of $68.1 million and a net change in our net operating assets and liabilities of $5.6 million, partially offset by non-cash charges of $15.8 million. Non-cash charges primarily consisted of $12.2 million in stock-based compensation, $1.4 million in depreciation and amortization expense, $1.4 million in amortization of right of use, $0.8 million in impairment of inventory and $0.6 million in amortization of premium on available for sale securities, partially offset by $0.8 million change in the fair value of warrant liabilities. The change in net operating assets and liabilities was primarily due to a $2.0 million decrease in accounts receivable, a $1.8 million decrease in accrued liabilities, a $0.4 million decrease in accounts payable, a $1.4 million decrease in lease liability and a $0.5 million decrease on other current liabilities. These changes were partially offset by a $3.2 million decrease in other current assets due to timing of billing and cash collections, and a $0.3 million decrease in inventory.
For the six months ended June 30, 2021, net cash used in operating activities was $34.0 million, attributable to a net loss of $43.5 million and a net change in our net operating assets and liabilities of $0.8 million, partially offset by non-cash charges of $8.7 million. Non-cash charges primarily consisted of $8.5 million in stock-based compensation, $0.5 million in depreciation expense, $0.6 million in amortization of right of use, $0.4 million in accretion of discount on available for sale securities, partially offset by $1.2 million change in the fair value of warrant liabilities. The change in net operating assets and liabilities was primarily due to a $5.0 million increase in other current assets, a $1.4 million increase in accounts receivable due to an increase in sales, a $0.5 million increase in inventory, a $0.3 million increase in other non-current assets, a $6.3 million increase in accrued liability, a $1.9 million increase in accounts payable resulting primarily from expansion in our operating activities. These changes were partially offset by a $0.4 million decrease in lease liability.
Investing Activities
For the six months ended June 30, 2022, net cash provided by investing activities was $74.4 million, attributable to maturity and sale of available-for-sale investments of $218.0 million, partially offset by purchase of marketable securities investments of $139.7 million and purchase of property and equipment of $3.9 million.
For the six months ended June 30, 2021, net cash used in investing activities was $347.3 million, attributable to purchase of marketable securities investments of $366.2 million, and purchase of property and equipment of $1.2 million, partially offset by maturity of available-for-sale investments of $20.1 million.
Financing Activities
For the six months ended June 30, 2022, net cash used in financing activities was $0.2 million, attributable to a $0.4 million payment of taxes withheld on net settled vesting of restricted stock units, partially offset by $0.2 million of proceeds from stock option exercises.
For the six months ended June 30, 2021, net cash provided by financing activities was $513.7 million, attributable to net proceeds of $513.3 million from the Business Combination and PIPE financing and proceeds of $0.4 million from stock option exercises.
Off-Balance Sheet Arrangements
As of June 30, 2022, Aeva has not engaged in any off-balance sheet arrangements, as defined in the rules and regulations of the SEC.
Critical Accounting Policies and Estimates
Aeva prepares its financial statements in accordance with U.S. GAAP. The preparation of these financial statements requires us to make estimates, assumptions and judgments that can significantly impact the amounts Aeva reports as assets, liabilities, revenue, costs and expenses and
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the related disclosures. Aeva bases its estimates on historical experience and other assumptions that it believes are reasonable under the circumstances. Aeva’s actual results could differ significantly from these estimates under different assumptions and conditions. Aeva believes that the accounting policies discussed below are critical to understanding its historical and future performance as these policies involve a greater degree of judgment and complexity.
Stock-Based Compensation
Aeva recognizes the cost of stock-based awards granted to its employees and directors based on the estimated grant-date fair value of the awards. Cost is recognized on a straight-line basis over the service period, which is generally the vesting period of the award. Aeva elected to recognize the effect of forfeitures in the period they occur. The fair value of the RSUs is equal to the closing price of the Company’s common stock on the grant date. The fair value of each stock option grant was determined by the Company using the Black-Scholes option-pricing model, which is impacted by the following assumptions:
•Expected Term — Expected term is the length of time the grant is expected to be outstanding before it is exercised or terminated. This number is calculated as the midpoint between the vesting term and the original contractual term (contractual period to exercise). If the option contains graded vesting, then the vesting term would be based on the vesting pattern.
•Expected Volatility — The volatility is based on a benchmark of comparable companies within the automotive and energy storage industries.
•Expected Dividend Yield — The dividend rate used is zero as Aeva has never paid any cash dividends on its common stock and does not anticipate doing so in the foreseeable future.
•Risk-Free Interest Rate — The interest rates used are based on the implied yield available on U.S. Treasury zero-coupon issues with an equivalent remaining term equal to the expected life of the award.
The grant date fair value of Aeva common stock, prior to the closing of BCA was determined using valuation methodologies that utilize certain assumptions, including probability weighting of events, volatility, time to liquidation, a risk-free interest rate, and an assumption for a discount for lack of marketability (Level 3 inputs). Subsequent to the closing of BCA the valuation of Aeva common stock was determined using publicly closing price as reported on the NYSE.
Revenue
The most critical accounting policy estimate and judgments required in applying ASC 606, Revenue Recognition of Contracts from Customers, and our revenue recognition policy relate to the identification of performance obligations and accounting for certain contracts recognized over time. In certain contracts, the determination of our distinct performance obligations requires significant judgment. As our business and offerings to customers change over time, the products and services we determine to be distinct performance obligations may change. Such changes may adversely impact the amount of revenue and gross margin we report in a particular period. Revenue from product sales is recognized upon transfer of control of promised products. Revenue is recognized in an amount that reflects the consideration that Aeva expects to receive in exchange for those products and services. Product sales to certain customers may require customer acceptance, in which case revenue recognition is deferred until acceptance takes place. For service projects, revenue is recognized as services are performed and amounts are earned in accordance with the terms of contract at estimated collectible amounts.
For certain custom products that require engineering and development based on customer specifications, the Company recognizes revenue over time using a cost-to-cost measure of progress which the Company believes faithfully depicts the transfer of control of the goods or services to the customer. Amounts billed to customers for shipping and handling are included in revenue. Some of the Company’s arrangements provide software embedded in hardware, and promises to update the Company’s software represent immaterial promises in contracts with customers. Taxes collected from customers and remitted to governmental authorities are excluded from revenue.
Changes in judgments with respect to these assumptions and estimates could impact the timing or amount of revenue recognition.
Recent Accounting Pronouncements
See Note 1 to Aeva’s financial statements included elsewhere in this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for recently adopted accounting pronouncements and recently issued accounting pronouncements not yet adopted as of the date of this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q.
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