Mullen Announces Significant Revenue Increase and Reduction in Spending
October 02 2024 - 9:10AM
via IBN -- Mullen Automotive Inc. (NASDAQ: MULN) (“Mullen” or
the “Company”), an electric vehicle (“EV”) manufacturer, announces
today that it expects $4.5 million in revenue for quarter ended
Sept. 30, 2024, compared to $65,235.00 reported in quarter ended
June 30, 2024, an increase of 6791% compared to prior quarter. The
Company also provides an operational update, which includes
initiatives it has recently taken to reduce overall operating
expenses.
Mullen operational updates include:
- As of today, Company received $11.9 million, and expects to
receive an additional $600,000 from investors, representing 25% of
their additional investment right
- Company has an additional investment commitment of $150 million
through the use of its equity line, which allows it to offer common
stock, subject to market and other conditions
- For quarter ended Sept. 30, 2024, Company expects to
report approximately $4.5 million in revenue compared to
$65,235.00 reported in quarter ended June 30, 2024, an increase of
6791% compared to prior quarter
- Mullen reported a monthly cash burn (operating and investing
cashflows) of $12.8 million for the quarter ended June 30, 2024, as
compared to a monthly cash burn of $18.1 million for the quarter
ended March 31, 2024, representing a decrease of 30% or $5.3
million per month. The Company’s monthly cash burn for the quarter
ended Sept. 30, 2024, is approximately $12.7 million per month
- The Company plans to continue to improve its cash burn
with operating reductions throughout 2025 with the
expectation to achieve breakeven on a cash basis by December
2025
“Our revenue is up significantly, and our cash burn continues to
decrease,” said David Michery, CEO and chairman of Mullen
Automotive. “We are going into the remainder of 2024 with strong
momentum, and I am focused on closing out the calendar year on an
extremely positive trajectory.”
About MullenMullen Automotive (NASDAQ: MULN) is
a Southern California-based automotive company building the next
generation of commercial electric vehicles (“EVs”) with two United
States-based vehicle plants located in Tunica, Mississippi,
(120,000 square feet) and Mishawaka, Indiana (650,000 square feet).
In August 2023, Mullen began commercial vehicle production in
Tunica. In September 2023, Mullen received IRS approval for federal
EV tax credits on its commercial vehicles with a Qualified
Manufacturer designation that offers eligible customers up to
$7,500 per vehicle. As of January 2024, both the Mullen ONE, a
Class 1 EV cargo van, and Mullen THREE, a Class 3 EV cab chassis
truck, are California Air Resource Board (“CARB”) and EPA certified
and available for sale in the U.S. Recently, CARB issued HVIP
approval on the Mullen THREE, Class 3 EV truck, providing up to
$45,000 cash voucher at time of vehicle purchase. The Company has
also recently expanded its commercial dealer network to seven
dealers with the addition of Papé Kenworth. Other previously
announced dealers include Pritchard EV, National Auto Fleet Group,
Ziegler Truck Group, Range Truck Group, Eco Auto, and Randy Marion
Auto Group, providing sales and service coverage in key Midwest,
West Coast, Pacific Northwest, New England and Mid-Atlantic
markets. The Company has also announced Foreign Trade Zone (“FTZ”)
status approval for its Tunica, Mississippi, commercial vehicle
manufacturing center. FTZ approval provides a number of benefits,
including deferment of duties owed and elimination of duties on
exported vehicles.
To learn more about the Company, visit www.MullenUSA.com.
Estimated Preliminary Results for the Fourth Quarter Ended Sept.
30, 2024 (Unaudited)
Set forth above are certain estimated preliminary financial
results and other key business metrics for the fourth quarter ended
Sept. 30, 2024. These estimates are based on the information
available to us at this time. Our actual results may differ
materially from the estimated preliminary results presented due to
the completion of our financial closing and accounting procedures,
including final adjustments, the completion of the preparation and
audit of the Company’s financial statements and the subsequent
occurrence or identification of events prior to the filing of the
audited consolidated financial statements for the fiscal year ended
Sept. 30, 2024, in its Annual Report on Form 10-K. The estimated
preliminary financial results and other key business metrics have
not been audited or reviewed by our independent registered public
accounting firm. These estimates should not be viewed as a
substitute for our full interim or annual financial statements.
Accordingly, you should not place undue reliance on this
preliminary data. In addition, any such statements regarding the
Company’s financial performance are not necessarily indicative of
the Company’s financial performance that may be expected to occur
for the fiscal quarter ending Sept. 30, 2024, or for any future
fiscal period.
Forward-Looking StatementsCertain statements in
this press release that are not historical facts are
forward-looking statements within the meaning of Section 27A of the
Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended. Any statements
contained in this press release that are not statements of
historical fact may be deemed forward-looking statements. Words
such as "continue," "will," "may," "could," "should," "expect,"
"expected," "plans," "intend," "anticipate," "believe," "estimate,"
"predict," "potential" and similar expressions are intended to
identify such forward-looking statements. All forward-looking
statements involve significant risks and uncertainties that could
cause actual results to differ materially from those expressed or
implied in the forward-looking statements, many of which are
generally outside the control of Mullen and are difficult to
predict. Examples of such risks and uncertainties include, but are
not limited to, whether the Company will be successful with
cost-cutting initiatives or achieve anticipated expense reduction
within expected timeframes, how long governmental incentives for
electric vehicles will remain in place, and the resultant selling
prices of Mullen vehicles. Additional examples of such risks and
uncertainties include but are not limited to: (i) Mullen’s ability
(or inability) to obtain additional financing in sufficient amounts
or on acceptable terms when needed; (ii) Mullen's ability to
maintain existing, and secure additional, contracts with
manufacturers, parts and other service providers relating to its
business; (iii) Mullen’s ability to successfully expand in existing
markets and enter new markets; (iv) Mullen’s ability to
successfully manage and integrate any acquisitions of businesses,
solutions or technologies; (v) unanticipated operating costs,
transaction costs and actual or contingent liabilities; (vi) the
ability to attract and retain qualified employees and key
personnel; (vii) adverse effects of increased competition on
Mullen’s business; (viii) changes in government licensing and
regulation that may adversely affect Mullen’s business; (ix) the
risk that changes in consumer behavior could adversely affect
Mullen’s business; (x) Mullen’s ability to protect its intellectual
property; and (xi) local, industry and general business and
economic conditions. Additional factors that could cause actual
results to differ materially from those expressed or implied in the
forward-looking statements can be found in the most recent annual
report on Form 10-K, quarterly reports on Form 10-Q and current
reports on Form 8-K filed by Mullen with the Securities and
Exchange Commission. Mullen anticipates that subsequent events and
developments may cause its plans, intentions and expectations to
change. Mullen assumes no obligation, and it specifically disclaims
any intention or obligation, to update any forward-looking
statements, whether as a result of new information, future events
or otherwise, except as expressly required by law. Forward-looking
statements speak only as of the date they are made and should not
be relied upon as representing Mullen’s plans and expectations as
of any subsequent date.
Contact:Mullen Automotive Inc.+1 (714)
613-1900www.MullenUSA.com
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