Allego Reports First Quarter 2023 Results; Allego Nearly Triples Charging Revenues in Q1 2023

  • First quarter 2023 revenue increased 27.4% to €38.8 million, compared to the prior year period of €30.5 million.
  • Charging revenue was up 166.7% to €27.8 million compared to €10.4 million for the three months ended March 31, 2022.
  • First quarter 2023 net loss was €(13.2) million compared to €(351.0) million during the first quarter of 2022.
  • Robust operating momentum drove operational EBITDA of €8.9 million in Q1 2023 versus €1.5 million in the prior year period.
  • First quarter 2023 total energy sold was 49.4 gigawatt-hour (GWh), an increase of 53.8% over the prior-year period. This energy translates in 247 million km driven and 39,000 tons of CO2 saved.
  • Strong roll-out momentum continues: signed largest partnership to date with porta Group agreement to install up to 123 premium sites and 1,500 new public ultrafast charging points for electric vehicles in Germany, which is equivalent to more than 10% of installed charging points in Germany as at the end of 2022.1
  • Reaffirms full-year total revenue guidance of €180 - €220 million and Operational EBITDA guidance of €30 - €40 million.

ARNHEM, Netherlands--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Allego N.V. (“Allego” or the “Company”) (NYSE: ALLG), a leading pan-European public electric vehicle fast and ultrafast charging network, today announced its results and key performance metrics for the first quarter of 2023.

First Quarter 2023 Ended March 31, 2023

  • Total revenue increased 27.4% to €38.8 million, compared to €30.5 million in the prior-year period driven by strong growth in charging revenue.
  • Charging revenue was up 166.7% to €27.8 million compared to €10.4 million for the three months ended March 31, 2022. The growth was driven by an increase in the number of operational chargers, targeted price increases during the second half of 2022 and higher utilization rates underpinned by uptime performance and premium site selection.
  • In line with Allego’s strategy to focus on its core charging business, services revenue was €10.9 million, compared to €20.0 million for the three months ended March 31, 2022. The decrease was driven by the lower revenues from the Carrefour project in line with expectations. The project is otherwise weighted towards the second half of 2023, as was the case in 2022.
  • Gross profit was €13.4 million, up 190.9% compared to €4.6 million for the three months ended March 31, 2022, which reflected the impact of the strong increase in higher-margin charging revenue and high margin as well in charging.
  • Net loss for the three months ended March 31, 2023 was €(13.2) million, compared to €(351.0) million, during the first quarter of 2022. As a reminder, 98% of the €(351.0) million loss in the first quarter of 2022 resulted from non-recurring, share-based expenses and warrant accounting linked to the listing.
  • First quarter operational EBITDA was €8.9 million compared to €1.5 million for the three months ended March 31, 2022. This increase was primarily driven by an increase in gross margin underpinned by higher recurring charging revenues and cost-efficient long-term hedging of energy.
  • Allego secured 160 GWh of renewable power purchase agreements (“PPA”) in its main markets in line with its target to minimize the impact of energy price volatility on input cost base and maximize gross margin over time.
  • Beyond our partnership with porta Group, our backlog of signed location contracts grew to more than 1,300 premium sites compared to 500 at the end of the first quarter of 2022.

Key Metrics

Three Months Ended
March 31

Metrics

2023

2022

% Change

Average Utilization Rate(1)

13.1%

7.7%

69.5%

Public Charging Ports(3)

24,693

28,838

-14.4%

# Fast & Ultra-Fast Charging Sites(3)

1,056

872

21.1%

# Fast & Ultra-Fast Charging Ports(3)

1,551

1,225

26.4%

Recurring Users %

81.3%

80.1%

1.5%

Owned Public Charging Ports(3)

24,693

28,838

-14.4%

Third-Party Public Charging Ports(3)

4,338

5,369

-19.2%

Total # Sessions ('000)(2)

2,629

2,139

22.9%

Total Energy Sold (GWh)

49.4

32.1

53.8%

Secured Backlog (sites)(3)

1,117

500

123.4%

(1) Includes Mega-E for all periods

(2) Total # sessions include owned and third party

(3) As of March 31, 2023 and March 31, 2022, respectively.

2023 Outlook Reaffirmed:

Full-Year Guidance Range:

  • Total Revenues: €180 - €220 million
  • Energy Sold: 215 GWh – 225 GWh
  • Operational EBITDA: €30 - €40 million

CEO and CFO Comments and Outlook

Allego’s Chief Executive Officer, Mathieu Bonnet, commented, “I am very excited to report a strong first quarter of 2023, driven by close to a tripling of our charging revenue as we continued to see robust demand for our charging network and a further acceleration of our core strategy. Operational EBITDA increased sharply, representing improving economics on our development of the charging network.”

Mr. Bonnet continued, “Key accomplishments during the first quarter include the signing of an important contract with porta Group, as well as other numerous charging stations sites and the signing of three PPAs for 160 GWh at very attractive prices. Our technology stack continues to be recognized as best in class, with recent updates improving our competitive position, and we expect to see sustained growth in utilization rates. We will look to continue our robust growth as we expand our ultrafast EV public network.”

Allego’s Chief Financial Officer, Ton Louwers, stated, “We executed well during the first quarter, in-line with our expectations. The combination of minimizing input cost volatility through the PPAs, the ongoing shift in revenue to a mix consisting of a larger proportion of higher margin charging revenue, and the pickup in our pace of installations of new ultrafast chargers, positions us to generate higher revenue and profit this year. Accordingly, we are reaffirming our guidance for 2023.”

Key Financials

(in €‘mm)

Three Months Ended
March 31

2023

2022

% Change

Charging Revenue

27.8

10.4

166.7%

Services Revenue

10.9

20.0

-45.4%

Total Revenue

38.8

30.5

27.4%

 

 

 

Net Loss

-13.2

-351.0

96.2%

Operational EBITDA

8.9

1.5

509.8%

 

Conference Call Information

Allego will hold a conference call for investors at 8:30 AM Eastern Time today, Monday, June 5, 2023, to discuss its results for the first quarter of 2023.

Participants may access the call at 1-877-407-9716, international callers may use 1-201-493-6779 and request to join the Allego earnings call. A live webcast will also be available at https://ir.allego.eu/events-publications.

A telephonic replay of the call will be available shortly after the conclusion of the call and until Monday, June 19, 2023. Participants may access the replay 1-844-512-2921, international callers may use 1-412-317-6671 and enter access code 13739126. An archived replay of the call will also be available on the investor portion of the Allego website at https://ir.allego.eu/.

About Allego

Allego is a leading provider of electric vehicle charging solutions, dedicated to accelerating the transition to electric mobility with 100% renewable energy. Allego has developed a comprehensive portfolio of innovative charging infrastructure and proprietary technology, including its Allamo and EV Cloud software platforms. With a network of 34,000 charging points (and counting) spanning 16 countries, Allego delivers independent, reliable, and safe charging solutions, agnostic of vehicle model or network affiliation. Founded in 2013 and publicly listed on the NYSE in 2022, Allego now employs a team of 220 people striving every day to make charging easier, more convenient, and enjoyable for all.

Forward-Looking Statements

All statements other than statements of historical facts contained in this press release are forward-looking statements. Allego intends such forward-looking statements to be covered by the safe harbor provisions for forward-looking statements contained in Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 and the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Forward-looking statements may generally be identified by the use of words such as “believe,” “may,” “will,” “estimate,” “continue,” “anticipate,” “intend,” “expect,” “should,” “would,” “plan,”, “project,” “forecast,” “predict,” “potential,” “seem,” “seek,” “future,” “outlook,” “target” or other similar expressions (or the negative versions of such words or expressions) that predict or indicate future events or trends or that are not statements of historical matters. These forward-looking statements include, without limitation, Allego’s expectations with respect to future performance. These forward-looking statements involve significant risks and uncertainties that could cause the actual results to differ materially, and potentially adversely, from those expressed or implied in the forward-looking statements. Most of these factors are outside Allego’s control and are difficult to predict. Factors that may cause such differences include, but are not limited to: (i) changes adversely affecting Allego’s business, (ii) the price and availability of electricity, (iii) the risks associated with vulnerability to industry downturns and regional or national downturns, (iv) fluctuations in Allego’s revenue and operating results, (v) unfavorable conditions or further disruptions in the capital and credit markets, (vi) Allego’s ability to generate cash, service indebtedness and incur additional indebtedness, (vii) competition from existing and new competitors, (viii) the growth of the electric vehicle market, (ix) Allego’s ability to integrate any businesses it may acquire, (x) Allego’s ability to recruit and retain experienced personnel, (xi) risks related to legal proceedings or claims, including liability claims, (xii) Allego’s dependence on third-party contractors to provide various services, (xiii) data security breaches or other network outage; (xiv) Allego’s ability to obtain additional capital on commercially reasonable terms, (xv) Allego’s ability to remediate its material weaknesses in internal control over financial reporting, (xvi) the impact of COVID-19, including COVID-19 related supply chain disruptions and expense increases, (xvii) general economic or political conditions, including the Russia/Ukraine conflict or increased trade restrictions between the United States, Russia, China and other countries; and (xviii) other factors detailed under the section entitled “Risk Factors” in Allego’s filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The foregoing list of factors is not exclusive. If any of these risks materialize or Allego’s assumptions prove incorrect, actual results could differ materially from the results implied by these forward-looking statements. There may be additional risks that Allego presently does not know or that Allego currently believes are immaterial that could also cause actual results to differ from those contained in the forward-looking statements. In addition, forward-looking statements reflect Allego’s expectations, plans or forecasts of future events and views as of the date of this press release. Allego anticipates that subsequent events and developments will cause Allego’s assessments to change. However, while Allego may elect to update these forward-looking statements at some point in the future, Allego specifically disclaims any obligation to do so, unless required by applicable law. These forward-looking statements should not be relied upon as representing Allego’s assessments as of any date subsequent to the date of this press release. Accordingly, undue reliance should not be placed upon the forward-looking statements.

Interim condensed consolidated statement of profit or loss for the three months ended March 31, 2023 and 2022 (unaudited)

(in €‘000)

Q1 2023

Q1 2022
(restated)(1)

Revenue from contracts with customers

 

Charging sessions

27,849

10,443

Service revenue from the sale of charging equipment

1,720

16,607

Service revenue from installation services

6,673

2,117

Service revenue from operation and maintenance of charging equipment

1,018

1,286

Service revenue from consulting services

1,524

Total revenue from contracts with customers

38,784

30,453

Cost of sales

(25,420)

(25,859)

Gross profit

13,364

4,594

Other income

2,021

7,534

Selling and distribution expenses

(1,018)

(555)

General and administrative expenses

(19,028)

(244,359)

Operating loss

(4,661)

(232,786)

Finance income/(costs)

(8,119)

(117,921)

Loss before income tax

(12,780)

(350,707)

Income tax

(458)

(245)

Loss for the period

(13,238)

(350,952)

Attributable to:

Equity holders of the Company

(13,130)

(350,878)

Non-controlling interests

(108)

(74)

(1) Refer to Note 2.7.24 of the Company’s consolidated financial statements in the Company’s Annual Report on Form 20-F for the year ended December 31, 2022 for details regarding the restatement of comparative figures as a result of changes in accounting policies.

Interim condensed consolidated statement of financial position as at March 31, 2023 (unaudited) and December 31, 2022

(in €‘000)

31-March-2023

December 31, 2022 (1)

Assets

 

 

Non-current assets

Property, plant and equipment

140,455

134,718

Intangible assets

23,665

24,648

Right-of-use assets

52,393

47,817

Deferred tax assets

523

523

Other financial assets

61,274

62,487

Total non-current assets

278,310

270,193

Current assets

Inventories

27,716

26,017

Prepayments and other assets

7,703

9,079

Trade and other receivables

61,372

47,235

Contract assets

4,388

1,512

Other financial assets

7,211

601

Cash and cash equivalents

27,851

83,022

Total current assets

136,241

167,466

Total assets

414,551

437,659

 

Equity

Share capital

32,061

32,061

Share premium

365,900

365,900

Reserves

(7,582)

(6,860)

Retained earnings

(374,858)

(364,088)

Equity attributable to equity holders of the Company

15,521

27,013

Non-controlling interests

637

745

Total equity

16,158

27,758

Non-current liabilities

Borrowings

267,971

269,033

Lease liabilities

48,543

44,044

Provisions and other liabilities

522

520

Contract liabilities

2,442

2,442

Deferred tax liabilities

2,184

2,184

Total non-current liabilities

321,662

318,223

Current liabilities

Trade and other payables

36,234

56,390

Contract liabilities

8,027

7,917

Current tax liabilities

1,712

1,572

Lease liabilities

7,432

7,280

Provisions and other liabilities

20,154

17,223

Warrant liabilities

3,172

1,296

Total current liabilities

76,731

91,678

Total liabilities

398,393

409,901

Total equity and liabilities

414,551

437,659

1. Consolidated statement of financial position as at December 31, 2022 audited.

Interim condensed consolidated statement of cash flows for the three months ended March 31, 2023 and 2022 (unaudited)

(in €‘000)

Q1 2023

Q1 2022

Cash flows from operating activities

Loss before income tax

(12,780)

(350,706)

Adjustments to reconcile loss before income tax to net cash flows:

Finance (income)/costs

6,048

117,761

Fair value (gains)/losses on derivatives (purchase options)

(5,314)

Fair value (gains)/losses on Public and Private warrant liabilities

1,903

Share-based payment expenses

3,545

231,005

Depreciation, impairments and reversal of impairments of property, plant and equipment

5,182

2,048

Depreciation and impairments of right-of-use of assets

1,848

1,437

Amortization and impairments of intangible assets

983

839

Net (gain)/loss on disposal of property, plant and equipment

 

Movements in working capital:

Decrease/(increase) in inventories

(1,699)

(7,767)

Decrease/(increase) in other financial assets

(6,448)

Decrease/(increase) in trade and other receivables, contract assets and prepayments and other assets

(15,780)

(13,470)

Increase/(decrease) in trade and other payables and contract liabilities

(22,113)

(47,814)

Increase/(decrease) in provisions and other liabilities

652

(36)

Cash generated from/(used in) operations

(38,659)

(72,017)

Interest paid

(1,577)

(215)

Interest received

57

Income taxes paid

(88)

(26)

Net cash flows from/(used in) operating activities

(40,266)

(72,258)

 

Cash flows from investing activities

Acquisition of Mega-E, net of cash acquired

874

Acquisition of MOMA, net of cash acquired

Purchase of property, plant and equipment

(12,649)

(3,180)

Proceeds from sale of property, plant and equipment

97

Purchase of intangible assets

(750)

Proceeds from investment grants

580

Payment of purchase options derivative premiums

Net cash flows from/(used in) investment activities

(12,649)

(2,379)

 

Cash flows from financing activities

Proceeds from borrowings

Payment of principal of borrowings

Proceeds from settlement of derivatives

Payment of derivatives premiums

Share premium contribution

Payment of principal portion of lease liabilities

(1,560)

(1,330)

Payment of transaction costs on borrowings

(700)

Proceeds from issuing equity instruments (Spartan shareholders)

10,079

Proceeds from issuing equity instruments (PIPE financing)

136,048

Net cash flows from/(used in) financing activities

(2,260)

144,797

 

Net increase/(decrease) in cash and cash equivalents

(55,175)

70,160

Cash and cash equivalents at the beginning of the period

83,022

24,652

Effect of exchange rate changes on cash and cash equivalents

4

(2)

Cash and cash equivalents at the end of the period

27,851

94,810

 

Reconciliation for Loss for EBITDA and Operational EBITDA for the three months ended March 31, 2023 and 2022 (unaudited)

(in €‘000)

2023

2022

Loss for the period

(13,238)

(350,952)

Income tax

458

245

Finance costs

8,119

117,921

Amortization and impairments of intangible assets

983

839

Depreciation and impairments of right-of-use assets

1,479

1,437

Depreciation, impairments and reversal of impairments of property, plant and equipment

5,226

2,048

EBITDA

3,026

(228,462)

Fair value (gains)/losses on derivatives (purchase options)

(5,314)

Share-based payment expenses

3,545

231,005

Transaction costs

130

4,233

Business optimization costs

2,213

Reorganization and severance

Operational EBITDA

8,913

1,462

 

FINANCIAL INFORMATION; NON-IFRS FINANCIAL MEASURES

Some of the financial information and data contained in this press release, such as EBITDA and Operational EBITDA, have not been prepared in accordance with Dutch generally accepted accounting principles, United States generally accepted accounting principles or the International Financial Reporting Standards (“IFRS”). We define (i) EBITDA as earnings before interest expense, taxes, depreciation and amortization and (ii) Operational EBITDA as EBITDA further adjusted for reorganization costs, certain business optimization costs, lease buyouts, and transaction costs. Allego believes that the use of these non-IFRS measures of financial results provide useful information to management and investors regarding certain financial and business trends relating to Allego’s financial condition and results of operations. Allego’s management uses these non-IFRS measures for trend analyses, for purposes of determining management incentive compensation and for budgeting and planning purposes. Allego believes that the use of these non-IFRS financial measures provides an additional tool for investors to use in evaluating projected operating results and trends and in comparing Allego’s financial measures with other similar companies, many of which present similar non-IFRS financial measures to investors. Management does not consider these non-IFRS measures in isolation or as an alternative to financial measures determined in accordance with IFRS. The principal limitation of these non-IFRS financial measures is that they exclude significant expenses and income that are required by IFRS to be recorded in Allego’s financial statements. In addition, they are subject to inherent limitations as they reflect the exercise of judgments by management about which expense and income are excluded or included in determining these non-IFRS financial measures. In order to compensate for these limitations, management presents non-IFRS financial measures in connection with IFRS results, and reconciliations to the most directly comparable IFRS measure are provided in this press release.

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