Blink Charging to Position Company for the Future by Implementing Planned Operational Cost Reductions
September 17 2024 - 4:30PM
Blink Charging Co. (NASDAQ: BLNK)
(“Blink” or the “Company”), a leading manufacturer, owner,
operator, and provider of electric vehicle (EV) charging equipment
and services, today announced that it will implement its planned
operational cost reduction actions designed to position the Company
for short and long-term success within current economic conditions.
The cost reduction plan anticipates reducing the
global personnel count by 14%, resulting in annualized savings of
approximately $9 million. It will begin immediately and be
completed in the first quarter of 2025. The plan aims to improve
operational efficiencies by streamlining functions across the
company.
Blink is focused on strengthening its financial
position by improving economic stability, profitability, and
competitive positioning. Blink plans to develop a more efficient
and resilient organization that supports long-term growth and
strategic advantage. These measures aim to strengthen the Company's
financial performance and growth potential, benefiting shareholders
through increased value and returns.
“The timing of these cost-cutting measures, as
indicated in our last earnings announcement, is a proactive step to
adapt to current market conditions while preserving our long-term
strategy,” said President & CEO Brendan Jones. “We remain fully
committed to our mission to develop and deploy energy management
services and pursue operational excellence and superior customer
experience. These operational changes will make Blink Charging a
more efficient and effective organization that is better aligned
with our strategic priorities.”
“We believe the current economic and market
challenges facing the EV industry are temporary,” added Blink Chief
Operating Officer and CEO Elect Michael Battaglia. “We are very
optimistic about the future. The operational changes we are
announcing today will help us reduce costs and improve our
financial performance right away. At the same time, these changes
will also help us make faster progress in establishing Blink as a
top provider of electric transportation solutions and innovative
technologies.”
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About Blink Charging
Blink Charging Co. (Nasdaq: BLNK) is a global
leader in electric vehicle (EV) charging equipment and services,
enabling drivers, hosts, and fleets to easily transition to
electric transportation through innovative charging solutions.
Blink’s principal line of products and services include Blink’s EV
charging networks (“Blink Networks”), EV charging equipment, and EV
charging services. Blink Networks use proprietary, cloud-based
software that operates, maintains, and tracks the EV charging
stations connected to the network and the associated charging data.
Blink has established key strategic partnerships for rolling out
adoption across numerous location types, including parking
facilities, multifamily residences and condos, workplace locations,
health care/medical facilities, schools and universities, airports,
auto dealers, hotels, mixed-use municipal locations, parks and
recreation areas, religious institutions, restaurants, retailers,
stadiums, supermarkets, and transportation hubs.
For more information, please visit
https://blinkcharging.com/.
Forward-Looking Statements
This press release contains forward-looking
statements as defined within Section 27A of the Securities Act of
1933, as amended, and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of
1934, as amended. These forward-looking statements, and terms such
as “anticipate,” “expect,” “intend,” “may,” “will,” “should” or
other comparable terms, involve risks and uncertainties because
they relate to events and depend on circumstances that will occur
in the future. These statements include statements regarding the
intent, belief, or current expectations of Blink and members of its
management, as well as the assumptions on which such statements are
based. Prospective investors are cautioned that any such
forward-looking statements are not guarantees of future performance
and involve risks and uncertainties, including the possibility that
its planned cost reduction actions will not result in the
operational efficiencies as anticipated by management and the risk
factors described in Blink’s periodic reports filed with the SEC
and that actual results may differ materially from those
contemplated by such forward-looking statements. Except as required
by federal securities law, Blink Charging undertakes no obligation
to update or revise forward-looking statements to reflect changed
conditions.
Blink Media ContactNipunika
CoePR@BlinkCharging.com305-521-0200 ext. 266
Blink Investor Relations
ContactVitalie SteleaIR@BlinkCharging.com305-521-0200 ext.
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