Revenue up 68% to $10.1 million in FY 2023
Received $30 Million Strategic Investment from
Tether Investments Limited
Planned Redomicile to U.S. to Position the
Company to Compete for U.S. Government and Allied Contracts
Satellogic Inc. (NASDAQ: SATL), a leader in sub-meter resolution
Earth Observation (“EO”) data collection, today provided financial
results for the year ended December 31, 2023, and a business
update.
“The second half of 2023 was highlighted by new partnerships,
continued revenue growth, and milestone accomplishments in our
strategy to capitalize on high-value opportunities in the U.S.,”
said Satellogic CEO, Emiliano Kargieman. “As the EO market and
macroeconomic environment continue to evolve, we are strategically
realigning our business to capture high value opportunities in the
U.S. With our focus on the U.S., we have taken two important steps.
First, we commenced the process of redomiciling to Delaware from
the British Virgin Islands, with an aim to completing the
conversion in the first half of 2024. As a result, once this
process is complete, we will report results on a quarterly basis
consistent with being a domestic filer. Second, in late 2023, we
were granted approval for a remote sensing license for our
constellation with the National Oceanic & Atmospheric
Administration (NOAA). The license results in Satellogic being
subject to NOAA’s oversight as we pivot operational control of our
satellite constellation to U.S. personnel and expand the Satellogic
ground station network to include U.S. based ground stations. These
actions are crucial in terms of satisfying requirements for
expanding business in the U.S. market and better positioning us to
compete for U.S. government and allied contracts. With these two
steps, we anticipate targeting new U.S. government contract
opportunities in 2024, in addition to our current pipeline of
international government and commercial opportunities.
“To support our new strategy, we recently announced a $30
million strategic investment from Tether Investments Limited, the
company behind the world's leading stablecoin. With this
transaction now completed, we are excited to continue advancing our
U.S. strategy, including our redomiciliation to Delaware.”
Matt Tirman, Satellogic President, added, “During the second
half of 2023 we had several compelling wins for our pipeline. With
Tata Advanced Systems Limited (“TASL”), we are establishing and
developing local space technology capabilities in India. Together
we developed a new satellite design and worked together to
integrate multiple payloads on a single satellite that will
generate a diverse range of data over India. This collaboration is
a first step in TASL’s satellite strategy and a significant
milestone as we enter the fast-growing Indian defense and
commercial markets. We also partnered with Uzma, a leading energy
and technology company, to evolve the landscape of satellite
imagery capabilities and geospatial services in Southeast Asia. The
agreement includes leveraging a state-of-the-art EO satellite
designed and manufactured by Satellogic that is planned to be
launched in the second half of 2024 as “UzmaSAT-1” aboard a SpaceX
Falcon 9 rocket, and extensive tasking access to the Satellogic
constellation.
“The results of our efforts were revenue growth of 68%
year-over-year primarily as a result of our Space Systems and Asset
Monitoring businesses gaining momentum. We have proven that it is
possible to provide high-quality satellite imagery through a
constellation of small, low-orbit satellites at what we believe to
be the lowest price, while retaining strong margins. We also
recently celebrated our 16th consecutive successful launch and the
continued expansion of our constellation, adding a NewSat Mark-V
satellite to our fleet in orbit on board SpaceX’s Transporter-10
mission to support our partners and growth. We are consistently
delivering more capacity, more reliability, and next-gen
capabilities for our customers.
“Looking ahead, we are highly focused on a plan to meet the
developing needs of our customers and the broader EO market, while
making our organization more streamlined and efficient. We are
closing in on the strategic realignment of our business to
capitalize on what we believe to be our highest growth
opportunities in the U.S.,” concluded Tirman.
Rick Dunn, Satellogic CFO, commented, “We ended 2023 with $23.5
million of cash on hand and significantly reduced our cash used in
operations by $18.9 million, or 28%. Our revenue grew 68% to $10.1
million and gross profit excluding depreciation increased 84% to
$5.0 million, with a corresponding 500 bps increase in gross margin
to 50%, for the full year 2023. As we move into 2024, we have seen
positive momentum in terms of revenue, backlog and pipeline with
over $12 million signed strategic contracts in the second half of
2023.
“While we are encouraged by our positive momentum, we
experienced slower than anticipated revenue growth. As a result, we
undertook cost and spending control measures in 2023. These actions
primarily related to the moderation of capital expenditures, a
reduction of certain discretionary spending, as well as a headcount
reduction, which represented approximately 25% of the total
headcount at the beginning of 2023. Cumulative reductions in
headcount are expected to result in approximately $7.5 million of
annual savings in 2024.
“We continue to expect that our revenue for 2024 will largely be
dependent on closing opportunities within our Space Systems line of
business, which we anticipate will contribute considerable per unit
cash flow and strong gross margin, although that revenue may be
heavily weighted to the second half of the year. As we look to 2024
and beyond, we are focused on executing on our strategic
realignment and growth opportunities in the U.S. market. We
continue to expect our revenue will be driven by our further growth
in Space Systems, Asset Monitoring, and
Constellation-as-a-Service.
“Lastly, our ability to accurately forecast annual revenue and
profitability relies on the speed and decision-making of our large
commercial partners. This sales cycle is often long and subject to
many variables beyond our control. For these reasons, the Company
is withdrawing its previously communicated guidance. We have no
current plans to publish guidance in the near term, but look
forward to providing periodic updates as we achieve strategic and
commercial milestones,” concluded Dunn.
Financial Results for the Year Ended December 31,
2023
- Revenue for the year ended December 31, 2023, increased
68% to $10.1 million, as compared to revenue of $6.0 million for
the year ended December 31, 2022. The increase was driven primarily
by Space Systems and Asset Monitoring lines of business.
- Gross profit, excluding depreciation expense, for the
year ended December 31, 2023, totalled $5.0 million, an 84%
increase, as compared to $2.7 million for the year ended December
31, 2022. Gross margin was 50% in the full year 2023, as compared
to 45% for the prior year period, due primarily to the year over
year increase in revenue.
- General and administrative expenses were $23.5 million
for the year ended December 31, 2023, as compared to $37.2 million
for the year ended December 31, 2022. The decrease was primarily
due to cost savings initiatives in 2023, lower professional fees
related to elevated merger activity during 2022, and lower
insurance and other administrative expenses.
- Research & Development expenses decreased to $10.7
million for the year ended December 31, 2023, as compared to $13.1
million for the year ended December 31, 2022. The decrease was
driven primarily by a decrease in other research and development
expenses and professional fees, as a result of cost control
measures implemented in 2023. Additionally, employee related
expenses decreased due to lower average headcount in 2023 as
compared to 2022.
- Net loss for the year ended December 31, 2023, increased
to $61.0 million, as compared to a net loss of $36.6 million for
the year ended December 31, 2022. The increase was primarily driven
by a decrease in the change in fair value of financial
instruments.
- Non-GAAP Adjusted EBITDA loss for the year ended
December 31, 2023, decreased to $44.1 million from an Adjusted
EBITDA loss of $56.0 million for the year ended December 31, 2022,
primarily due to an increase in revenue, as well as a decrease in
non-merger related costs and expenses and as a result of cost
control measures implemented in 2023.
- Cash was $23.5 million at December 31, 2023, as compared
to $76.5 million at December 31, 2022.
- Net cash used in operating activities decreased to $49.6
million for the year ended December 31, 2023, as compared to $68.5
million for the year ended December 31, 2022, primarily due to a
reduction in headcount, research and development expenses, and
professional fees.
Use of Non-GAAP Financial Measures
We monitor a number of financial performance and liquidity
measures on a regular basis in order to track the progress of our
business. Included in these financial performance and liquidity
measures are the non-GAAP measures, Non-GAAP EBITDA and Non-GAAP
Adjusted EBITDA. We believe these measures provide analysts,
investors and management with helpful information regarding the
underlying operating performance of our business, as they remove
the impact of items that we believe are not reflective of our
underlying operating performance. The non-GAAP measures are used by
us to evaluate our core operating performance and liquidity on a
comparable basis and to make strategic decisions. The non-GAAP
measures also facilitate company-to-company operating performance
comparisons by backing out potential differences caused by
variations such as capital structures, taxation, capital
expenditures and non-cash items (i.e., depreciation, embedded
derivatives, debt extinguishment and stock-based compensation)
which may vary for different companies for reasons unrelated to
operating performance. However, different companies may define
these terms differently and accordingly comparisons might not be
accurate. Non-GAAP EBITDA and Non-GAAP Adjusted EBITDA are not
intended to be a substitute for any GAAP financial measure. For the
definitions of Non-GAAP EBITDA and Non-GAAP Adjusted EBITDA and
reconciliations to the most directly comparable GAAP measure, net
loss, see below.
We define Non-GAAP EBITDA as net loss excluding interest, income
taxes, depreciation and amortization. We did not incur amortization
expense during the years ended December 31, 2023, 2022 and
2021.
We define Non-GAAP Adjusted EBITDA as Non-GAAP EBITDA further
adjusted for merger-related transaction costs and other income
(expense). Other income (expense) consists of foreign currency
gains and losses, changes in the fair value of financial
instruments, loss on extinguishment of debt and stock-based
compensation.
The following table presents a reconciliation of Non-GAAP
EBITDA and Non-GAAP Adjusted EBITDA to its net loss for the periods
indicated.
Year Ended December
31,
(in thousands of U.S. dollars)
2023
2022
2021
Net loss
$
(61,018
)
$
(36,641
)
$
(96,305
)
Plus interest expense
51
1,596
8,729
Plus income tax expense (benefit)
9,082
4,573
(232
)
Plus depreciation
17,256
14,326
10,728
Non-GAAP EBITDA
$
(34,629
)
$
(16,146
)
$
(77,080
)
Plus Merger transaction costs
—
11,188
16,236
Less other income, net (1)
(9,271
)
(1,140
)
(1,069
)
Less change in fair value of financial
instruments
(6,474
)
(58,311
)
(17,983
)
Plus loss on extinguishment of debt
—
—
37,216
Plus stock-based compensation
6,299
8,368
10,881
Non-GAAP Adjusted EBITDA
$
(44,075
)
$
(56,041
)
$
(31,799
)
Key Second Half 2023 and Subsequent Highlights
- In April 2024, entered into a Note Purchase Agreement, under
which the Company agreed to issue floating rate secured convertible
promissory notes in the aggregate principal amount of $30 million
to Tether Investments Limited, the company behind the world's
leading stablecoin.
- Signed strategic contract with Tata Advanced Systems (“TASL”),
India’s leading private sector player for aerospace and defense
solutions, to build LEO Satellites in India with TASL to establish
an Assembly, Integration, and Testing (“AIT”) facility for
satellites in India and co-develop a satellite design with
Satellogic. Following this collaboration, announced the successful
deployment of TASL’s TSAT-1A satellite aboard the Bandwagon-1
mission on April 7, 2024, via SpaceX’s Falcon 9 rocket launched
from Launch Complex 39A at Kennedy Space Center, Florida.
- Signed a Memorandum of Understanding with TAQNIA ETS to support
the advancement of geospatial technologies for The Saudi Technology
Development And Investment Company (TAQNIA) information
services.
- Signed a Memorandum of Understanding with OHB to explore
collaborative opportunities to develop advanced Earth Observation
data based services. The agreement underlines the joint commitment
to support the use of EO data and products for a greener and more
sustainable planet, including applications for day-to-day
decision-making in the fields of agriculture, forestry, energy,
critical infrastructures, and climate change mitigation.
- Granted a remote sensing license by the National Oceanic and
Atmospheric Administration (“NOAA”) as part of Satellogic’s
strategy to capitalize on high-value opportunities and redomicile
to the U.S., which is expected in the second quarter of 2024.
- NewSat-44, a Mark-V satellite successfully reached low-Earth
orbit following the launch of SpaceX’s Transporter-10 mission on
March 4, 2024 from Vandenberg Space Force Base, California.
- Signed multi-million dollar +3-year agreement with UZMA, a
leading energy and technology company, to advance geospatial
capabilities in Southeast Asia.
- Signed an agreement with Skyloom, a leader in space-based
telecommunications, detailing plans to integrate Skyloom’s Optical
Communications Terminal onto Satellogic satellites to test new
methods of high-resolution EO data delivery.
- Announced partnership and integration with SkyWatch, a leader
in the remote sensing data technology industry bringing
Satellogic’s highest resolution commercially available EO data to
EarthCache customers.
- Announced the integration of Satellogic's satellite imagery
archives into SkyFi's platform, bringing enhanced EO capabilities
to end users and supplementing the existing tasking capabilities
within the Satellogic constellation.
- Signed an agreement with Quant Data & Analytics, a leading
Saudi provider of Data & AI Products and Enterprise Solutions
focused on the real estate and retail sectors. This agreement
leverages Satellogic’s high-resolution satellite imagery to serve
and evolve the ever-expanding property tech landscape across the
Kingdom of Saudi Arabia and the Gulf region.
About Satellogic
Founded in 2010 by Emiliano Kargieman and Gerardo Richarte,
Satellogic (NASDAQ: SATL) is the first vertically integrated
geospatial company, driving real outcomes with planetary-scale
insights. Satellogic is creating and continuously enhancing the
first scalable, fully automated EO platform with the ability to
remap the entire planet at both high-frequency and high-resolution,
providing accessible and affordable solutions for customers.
Satellogic’s mission is to democratize access to geospatial data
through its information platform of high-resolution images to help
solve the world’s most pressing problems including climate change,
energy supply, and food security. Using its patented Earth imaging
technology, Satellogic unlocks the power of EO to deliver
high-quality, planetary insights at the lowest cost in the
industry.
With more than a decade of experience in space, Satellogic has
proven technology and a strong track record of delivering
satellites to orbit and high-resolution data to customers at the
right price point.
To learn more, please visit: http://www.satellogic.com
Forward-Looking Statements
This press release contains “forward-looking statements” within
the meaning of the U.S. federal securities laws. The words
“anticipate”, “believe”, “continue”, “could”, “estimate”, “expect”,
“intends”, “may”, “might”, “plan”, “possible”, “potential”,
“predict”, “project”, “should”, “would” and similar expressions may
identify forward-looking statements, but the absence of these words
does not mean that a statement is not forward-looking. These
forward-looking statements are based on Satellogic’s current
expectations and beliefs concerning future developments and their
potential effects on Satellogic and include statements concerning
Satellogic’s strategies, including its plans to redomicile in the
U.S., Satellogic’s future opportunities and financial performance,
and the commercial and governmental applications for Satellogic’s
technology. Forward-looking statements are predictions, projections
and other statements about future events that are based on current
expectations and assumptions and, as a result, are subject to risks
and uncertainties. These statements are based on various
assumptions, whether or not identified in this press release. These
forward-looking statements are provided for illustrative purposes
only and are not intended to serve, and must not be relied on by an
investor as, a guarantee, an assurance, a prediction or a
definitive statement of fact or probability. Actual events and
circumstances are difficult or impossible to predict and will
differ from assumptions. Many actual events and circumstances are
beyond the control of Satellogic. Many factors could cause actual
future events to differ materially from the forward-looking
statements in this press release, including but not limited to: (i)
our ability to generate revenue as expected, (ii) our ability to
effectively market and sell our EO services and to convert
contracted revenues and our pipeline of potential contracts into
actual revenues, (iii) risks related to the secured convertible
notes, (iv) the potential loss of one or more of our largest
customers, (v) the considerable time and expense related to our
sales efforts and the length and unpredictability of our sales
cycle, (vi) risks and uncertainties associated with defense-related
contracts, (vii) our ability to scale production of our satellites
as planned, (viii) unforeseen risks, challenges and uncertainties
related to our expansion into new business lines, (ix) our
dependence on third parties to transport and launch our satellites
into space, (x) our reliance on third party vendors and
manufacturers to build and provide certain satellite components,
products, or services, (xi) market acceptance of our EO services
and our dependence upon our ability to keep pace with the latest
technological advances, (xii) competition for EO services, (xiii)
unknown defects or errors in our products, (xiv) risk related to
the capital-intensive nature of our business and our ability to
raise adequate capital to finance our business strategies, (xv)
uncertainties beyond our control related to the production, launch,
commissioning, and/or operation of our satellites and related
ground systems, software and analytic technologies, (xvi) the
failure of the market for EO services to achieve the growth
potential we expect, (xvii) risks related to our satellites and
related equipment becoming impaired, (xviii) risks related to the
failure of our satellites to operate as intended, (xix) production
and launch delays, launch failures, and damage or destruction to
our satellites during launch and (xx) the impact of natural
disasters, unusual or prolonged unfavorable weather conditions,
epidemic outbreaks, terrorist acts and geopolitical events
(including the ongoing conflicts between Russia and Ukraine, in the
Gaza Strip and the Red Sea region) on our business and satellite
launch schedules. The foregoing list of factors is not exhaustive.
You should carefully consider the foregoing factors and the other
risks and uncertainties described in the “Risk Factors” section of
Satellogic’s Annual Report on Form 20-F and other documents filed
or to be filed by Satellogic from time to time with the Securities
and Exchange Commission. These filings identify and address other
important risks and uncertainties that could cause actual events
and results to differ materially from those contained in the
forward-looking statements. Forward-looking statements speak only
as of the date they are made. Readers are cautioned not to put
undue reliance on forward-looking statements, and Satellogic
assumes no obligation and does not intend to update or revise these
forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information,
future events, or otherwise. Satellogic can give no assurance that
it will achieve its expectations.
SATELLOGIC INC.
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF
OPERATIONS AND COMPREHENSIVE LOSS
Year Ended December
31,
(in thousands of U.S. dollars, except
share and per share amounts)
2023
2022
2021
Revenue
$
10,074
$
6,012
$
4,247
Costs and expenses
Cost of sales, exclusive of depreciation
shown separately below
5,056
3,284
1,876
General and administrative expenses
23,500
37,191
36,640
Research and development
10,656
13,055
9,636
Depreciation expense
17,256
14,326
10,728
Other operating expenses
23,009
29,023
14,002
Total costs and expenses
79,477
96,879
72,882
Operating loss
(69,403
)
(90,867
)
(68,635
)
Other income (expense), net
Finance income (expense), net
1,722
(652
)
(9,738
)
Change in fair value of financial
instruments
6,474
58,311
17,983
Loss on extinguishment of debt
—
—
(37,216
)
Other income, net
9,271
1,140
1,069
Total other income (expense), net
17,467
58,799
(27,902
)
Loss before income tax
(51,936
)
(32,068
)
(96,537
)
Income tax (expense) benefit
(9,082
)
(4,573
)
232
Net loss available to
stockholders
$
(61,018
)
$
(36,641
)
$
(96,305
)
Other comprehensive loss
Foreign currency translation gain (loss),
net of tax
279
(226
)
(86
)
Comprehensive loss
$
(60,739
)
$
(36,867
)
$
(96,391
)
Basic loss per share for the period
attributable to stockholders
$
(0.68
)
$
(0.44
)
$
(5.78
)
Basic weighted-average common shares
outstanding
89,539,910
83,188,276
16,655,634
Diluted loss per share for the period
attributable to stockholders
$
(0.68
)
$
(0.66
)
$
(5.78
)
Diluted weighted-average common shares
outstanding
89,539,910
83,798,149
16,655,634
SATELLOGIC INC.
CONSOLIDATED BALANCE
SHEETS
December 31,
(in thousands of U.S. dollars, except
per share amounts)
2023
2022
ASSETS
Current assets
Cash and cash equivalents
$
23,476
$
76,528
Restricted cash
—
126
Accounts receivable, net of allowance of
$126 and $3,237, respectively
901
1,388
Prepaid expenses and other current
assets
2,173
3,198
Total current assets
26,550
81,240
Property and equipment, net
41,130
47,981
Operating lease right-of-use assets
3,195
8,171
Other non-current assets
5,507
6,463
Total assets
$
76,382
$
143,855
LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS'
EQUITY
Current liabilities
Accounts payable
$
7,935
$
9,850
Warrant liabilities
2,795
8,335
Earnout liabilities
419
1,353
Operating lease liabilities
2,143
2,176
Contract liabilities
3,728
1,941
Accrued expenses and other liabilities
4,372
6,417
Total current liabilities
21,392
30,072
Operating lease liabilities
1,789
6,063
Contract liabilities
1,000
1,000
Other non-current liabilities
526
522
Total liabilities
24,707
37,657
Commitments and contingencies (Note
20)
Stockholders' equity
Preferred stock, $0.0001 par value
—
—
Ordinary Shares, $0.0001 par value,
unlimited shares authorized, 77,289,166 Class A ordinary shares
issued and 76,721,343 shares outstanding; and 13,582,642
convertible Class B ordinary shares issued and outstanding as of
December 31, 2023 and 76,180,618 Class A ordinary shares issued and
75,612,795 shares outstanding and 13,582,642 convertible Class B
ordinary shares issued and outstanding as of December 31, 2022
—
—
Treasury stock, at cost, 567,823 shares as
of December 31, 2023 and 567,823 shares as of December 31, 2022
(8,603
)
(8,603
)
Additional paid-in capital
344,144
337,928
Accumulated other comprehensive loss
(33
)
(312
)
Accumulated deficit
(283,833
)
(222,815
)
Total stockholders’ equity
51,675
106,198
Total liabilities and stockholders'
equity
$
76,382
$
143,855
SATELLOGIC INC.
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF
CASH FLOWS
Year Ended December
31,
(in thousands of U.S. dollars)
2023
2022
2021
Cash flows from operating
activities:
Net loss
$
(61,018
)
$
(36,641
)
$
(96,305
)
Adjustments to reconcile net loss to net
cash used in operating activities:
Depreciation expense
17,256
14,326
10,728
Operating lease expense
2,751
2,015
548
Deferred tax expense (benefit)
—
1,601
(1,619
)
Stock-based compensation
6,299
8,368
10,881
Interest expense
—
1,693
9,703
Change in fair value of financial
instruments
(6,474
)
(58,311
)
(17,983
)
Loss on debt extinguishment
—
—
37,216
Expenses related to Merger
—
9,859
—
Foreign exchange differences
(10,933
)
(4,578
)
(2,385
)
Expense for estimated credit losses on
accounts receivable
1,126
1,736
1,794
Non-cash change in contract
liabilities
1,188
—
—
Other, net
666
996
579
Changes in operating assets and
liabilities:
Accounts receivable
(385
)
(1,928
)
(4,691
)
Prepaid expenses and other current
assets
2,114
(1,855
)
21
Accounts payable
1,533
(3,202
)
1,421
Contract liabilities
598
1,006
480
Accrued expenses and other liabilities
(2,059
)
(1,562
)
21,622
Operating lease liabilities
(2,233
)
(1,985
)
(449
)
Net cash used in operating
activities
(49,571
)
(68,462
)
(28,439
)
Cash flows from investing
activities:
Purchases of property and equipment
(14,885
)
(27,252
)
(11,233
)
Proceeds from sale of property and
equipment
450
—
—
Equity investment in OS
—
(3,653
)
—
Other
—
53
3
Net cash used in investing
activities
(14,435
)
(30,852
)
(11,230
)
Cash flows from financing
activities:
Proceeds from issuance of redeemable
Series X preferred stock
—
—
20,332
Proceeds from issuance of debt
—
—
7,513
Repurchase of stock
—
(8,603
)
—
Tax withholding payments for vested
equity-based compensation awards
(458
)
—
—
Proceeds from exercise of Public
Warrants
—
5,291
—
Proceeds from sale of Ordinary Shares
—
167,504
—
Proceeds from exercise of stock
options
375
144
791
Net cash (used in) provided by
financing activities
(83
)
164,336
28,636
Net (decrease) increase in cash, cash
equivalents and restricted cash
(64,089
)
65,022
(11,033
)
Effect of foreign exchange rate
changes
10,900
4,237
2,299
Cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash
- beginning of period
77,792
8,533
17,267
Cash, cash equivalents and restricted
cash - end of period
$
24,603
$
77,792
$
8,533
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