GlobeNewswire Inc | Sep 13, 2021 04:15PM EDT

September 13, 2021

MONROE TOWNSHIP, N.J., Sept. 13, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Ocean Power Technologies, Inc.("OPT" or "the Company") (NYSE American: OPTT), a leader in innovative and cost-effective low-carbon marine power, data, and service solutions, today announced financial results for its first quarter, endedJuly 31, 2021.

Recent Operational Highlights

-- Received a U.S. Department of Energy Small Business Innovation Research award to study a modular and scalable next generation autonomous wave energy device -- Entered into strategic partnerships with software and robotics developers, Greensea and Fathom5, and initiated development of proprietary next-generation Maritime Domain Awareness Solution (MDA) platform -- Strategic Consulting Services driven by the 3Dent Technology acquisition showed steady growth as customer base continues to expand -- Received permits for offshore demonstration fields (located off the coast of New Jersey) and received delivery of first MDA test buoy -- Added to the Russell Microcap Index -- Appointed Philipp Stratmann as President and Chief Executive Officer

Management Commentary"We made great progress during the quarter as we continue our strategic transformation from a research and development product-based company to a data and power services and solutions provider, said Philipp Stratmann, OPTs President and Chief Executive Officer. "I am excited about OPTs future, Stratmann continued. Not only have our Strategic Consulting Services seen steady growth since the acquisition of 3Dent, but we have also made substantial progress on the data and power services and solutions front. Weve partnered with experienced developers to offer a leading-edge proprietary Maritime Domain Awareness platform that features analytic capabilities and military-grade cybersecurity. Stratmann concluded, With the addition of the U.S. government's investment in our next generation of wave energy conversion, OPT is anticipating the needs, and is at the forefront of, the ever-evolving markets we serve and seek to serve."

First Quarter Fiscal Year 2022 Financial Review Revenue for the first quarter of fiscal year 2022 was$0.3 million, compared to $0.2 million in the first quarter of fiscal year 2021, primarily the result of additional Strategic Consulting Services from the 3Dent acquisition. The net loss for the first quarter of fiscal year 2022 was $3.0 million as compared to $3.4 million for the first quarter of fiscal year 2021. This decrease was mainly attributable to a $0.9 million gain on the extinguishment of the Companys PPP loan, after the SBA granted its forgiveness during the quarter, and an income tax benefit of $1.0 million. These gains were partially offset by increases in the quarter for product development and administrative costs.

Balance Sheet and Cash FlowTotal cash, cash equivalents, and restricted cash was$78.3 millionas ofJuly 31, 2021. Net cash used in operating activities was $5.3 million during the first quarter of fiscal 2022, representing an increase of $2.6 million over the first quarter of fiscal year 2021, mainly as a result of higher project and employee-related costs and the settlement of litigation during the current fiscal year period.

Conference Call & WebcastOPT will host a conference call and webcast to review its financial and operating results on Tuesday, September 14, 2021, at 11:00 A.M. Eastern Time. Interested parties may access the conference call by dialing 877-407-8291 (toll-free in the U.S.) or 201-689-8345 for international callers. Investors, analysts, and members of the media interested in listening to the live presentation are encouraged to join a webcast of the call available on the Company's website at www.OceanPowerTechnologies.com/investor-relations.

A digital replay will be available by telephone approximately two hours after the call's completion and until December 14, 2021. Access by dialing 877-660-6853 from the U.S. or 201-612-7415 for international callers and using the Conference ID#13694019. The archived webcast will also be available on the OPT website investor relations page.

About Ocean Power TechnologiesHeadquartered in Monroe Township, New Jersey, OPT aspires to transform the world through durable, innovative, and cost-effective marine energy, data, and service solutions. Its PowerBuoy solutions platform provides clean and reliable electric power and real-time data communications for remote maritime and subsea applications in markets such as offshore oil and gas, defense and security, science and research, and offshore wind. To learn more, visit www.OceanPowerTechnologies.com.

Forward-Looking StatementsThis release may contain forward-looking statements that are within the safe harbor provisions of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Forward-looking statements are identified by certain words or phrases such as "may", "will", "aim", "will likely result", "believe", "expect", "will continue", "anticipate", "estimate", "intend", "plan", "contemplate", "seek to", "future", "objective", "goal", "project", "should", "will pursue" and similar expressions or variations of such expressions. These forward-looking statements reflect the Company's current expectations about its future plans and performance. These forward-looking statements rely on a number of assumptions and estimates that could be inaccurate and subject to risks and uncertainties. Actual results could vary materially from those anticipated or expressed in any forward-looking statement made by the Company. Please refer to the Company's most recent Forms 10-Q and 10-K and subsequent filings with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission for further discussion of these risks and uncertainties. The Company disclaims any obligation or intent to update the forward-looking statements in order to reflect events or circumstances after the date of this release.

Financial Tables FollowAdditional information may be found in the Company's Annual Report on Form 10-K that has been filed with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission. The Form 10-K is accessible at www.sec.gov or the Investor Relations section of the Company's website (www.OceanPowerTechnologies.com/investor-relations).

Ocean Power Technologies, Inc. and Subsidiaries

Consolidated Statements of Operations(in $ 000's, except per share data)Unaudited

Three months ended July 31, 2021 2020 Revenues $ 272 $ 169 Cost of revenues 423 334 Gross loss (151 ) (165 ) Operating expenses: Engineering and product 1,961 1,252 development costs Selling, general and 2,919 1,987 administrative costs Total operating expenses 4,880 3,239 Operating loss (5,031 ) (3,404 ) Interest income, net 20 11 Gain on extiguishment of PPP loan 891 - Foreign exchange gain - 8 Loss before income taxes (4,120 ) (3,385 ) Income tax benefit 1,041 - Net loss $ (3,079 ) $ (3,385 )Basic and diluted net loss per share $ (0.06 ) $ (0.22 ) Weighted average shares used to compute basic and diluted net loss per 52,458,011 15,677,331 share

Ocean Power Technologies, Inc. and SubsidiariesConsolidated Balance Sheet(in $ 000's, except share data)

July 31, 2021 April 30, 2021 (Unaudited) ASSETS Current assets: Cash and cash equivalents $ 77,720 $ 83,028 Restricted cash, short-term 384 384 Accounts receivable 446 350 Contract assets 304 190 Other current assets 507 487 Total current assets 79,361 84,439 Property and equipment, net 373 406 Intangibles, net 268 274 Right-of-use asset, net 967 1,036 Restricted cash, long-term 222 222 Total assets $ 81,191 $ 86,377 LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY Current liabilities: Accounts payable $ 454 $ 687 Accrued expenses 1,821 1,881 Right-of-use liability, current portion 317 347 Litigation payable - 1,224 Liability classified stock awards 60 60 Paycheck protection program loan- current - 495 Total current liabilities 2,652 4,694 Paycheck protection program loan, less - 396 current portionRight-of-use liability, less current portion 774 819 Total liabilities 3,426 5,909 Commitments and contingencies Stockholders' Equity: Preferred stock, $0.001 par value; authorized 5,000,000 shares, none issued or outstanding - - Common stock, $0.001 par value; authorized 100,000,000 shares, issued and outstanding 52,458,011 52 52 shares Treasury stock, at cost; 21,040 shares (338 ) (338 ) Additional paid-in capital 316,211 315,821 Accumulated deficit (237,975 ) (234,896 ) Accumulated other comprehensive loss (185 ) (171 ) Total stockholders' equity 77,765 80,468 Total liabilities and stockholders' $ 81,191 $ 86,377 equity

Ocean Power Technologies, Inc. and SubsidiariesConsolidated Statements of Cash Flows(in $ 000's)Unaudited

Three months ended July 31, 2021 2020 Cash flows from operating activities: Net loss $ (3,079 ) $ (3,385 ) Adjustments to reconcile net loss to net cash used in operating activities: Foreign exchange gain - (8 ) Depreciation of fixed assets 40 37 Amortization of intangible assets 6 - Amortization of right of use asset 69 52 Gain on extinguishment of PPP Loan (891 ) - Stock-based compensation 390 116 Changes in operating assets and liabilities: Accounts receivable (96 ) 84 Contract assets (114 ) (115 ) Other assets (20 ) 181 Accounts payable (233 ) 8 Accrued expenses (60 ) 381 Change in lease liability (75 ) (54 ) Contract liabilities - (34 ) Litigation Payable (1,224 ) - Net cash used in operating (5,287 ) (2,737 ) activitiesCash flows from investing activities: Purchase of property, plant and equipment (7 ) - Net cash used in investing (7 ) - activitiesCash flows from financing activities: Proceeds from Paycheck Protection Program - 890 Loan Proceeds from issuance of common stock- Aspire financing net of issuance costs - 2,635 Proceeds from issuance of common stock- AGP At The Market offering, net of issuance costs - 243 Net cash provided by financing - 3,768 activitiesEffect of exchange rate changes on cash, cash (14 ) 32 equivalents and restricted cash Net (decrease)/increase in cash, cash (5,308 ) 1,063 equivalents and restricted cashCash, cash equivalents and restricted cash, 83,634 10,930 beginning of periodCash, cash equivalents and restricted cash, end $ 78,326 $ 11,993 of period Supplemental disclosure of noncash operating activities: Prepaid financing costs reported in accrued $ - $ 40 expenses

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