Q2 2024 Maintains Strong Gross Margins While Revenue More Than Doubles, Drives Adjusted EBITDA of $0.4 Million

Company’s Reaffirms Full Year 2024 Revenue Guidance of $33.0 Million

KISSIMMEE, Fla., Aug. 19, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- ECD Automotive Design, Inc. (Nasdaq: ECDA) (“ECD” or the “Company”), the world’s largest Land Rover and Jaguar restoration company known for its custom luxury builds, including bespoke Defenders, Range Rovers, Jaguar E-Types, Ford Mustangs and Toyota FJs, announced today its financial results for the second quarter ended June 30, 2024.

Company Highlights

• Revenues increased 129% to $8.9 million in the second quarter of 2024, compared to $3.9 million in the same year-ago quarter. Growth was driven by increased volume, higher average selling price and increased used vehicle sales versus a year ago.
• Gross profit increased significantly to $2.2 million in the second quarter of 2024, compared to $1.2 million in the same year-ago quarter
• Gross margin was essentially flat at 31.8% in the second quarter of 2024, compared to 31.8% in the same year-ago quarter
• Net loss was ($0.9) million in the second quarter of 2024, compared to net income of $36,000 in same year-ago quarter
• Adjusted EBITDA (a non-GAAP financial measure) improved $0.4 million to $0.4 million in the second quarter of 2024, compared to Adjusted EBITDA of $9,000 in the same year-ago quarter
• Subsequent to quarter end, classic Toyota FJs were added to the Company’s product lineup through a licensing agreement with Black Dog Trading.

Management Commentary

“ECD continues to see strong growth as we push through with our ambitious plans to be the preferred partner in the classic luxury automotive market. Progress along our growth plan was evidenced by our 129% increase in revenues to a record $8.9 million and strong gross margins of 31.8% during the second quarter, which is among industry leaders like Ferrari and other luxury auto brands,” stated Scott Wallace, CEO & Founder of ECD. Mr. Wallace continued, “As we move ahead, we will continue scaling our existing footprint to maximize the business model, while also looking at growth opportunities in the larger classic car ecosystem. In 2024, we have expanded our classic car product line through the acquisition of assets of ‘Brand New Muscle Car’, adding classic Mustangs, and a licensing agreement with ‘Black Dog Trading’, which added classic Toyota FJs. We also continue to enhance our brand through strategic partnerships like our new collaboration with Turtleback Trailers. Not only are these opportunities important to our growth plans, but they provide us the ability to maximize our existing footprint and scale in a capital efficient manner.”

Full Year 2024 Guidance

The Company is reaffirming their guidance and expects 2024 revenue to be $33.0 million, representing an increase of approximately 108% when compared to revenue of $15.1 million in 2023.

Financial Results

Revenue increased 129% to a record $8.9 million in the second quarter of 2024, compared to $3.9 million in the second quarter of 2023. The increase was primarily due increased volume, higher average selling price and increased used vehicle sales versus a year ago.

Second quarter 2024 gross profit increased significantly to $2.8 million, or 31.8% of revenue, compared to $1.2 million, or 31.8% or revenue in the second quarter of 2023.

Operating expenses were $2.7 million in the second quarter 2024, compared to $1.2 million in the second quarter 2023. The increase in operating expenses was primarily due to higher general and administrative expenses related to the ongoing costs of being a public company.

Operating Income improved to $0.1 million, compared to an operating loss of ($19,000) in the second quarter of 2023. The improvement was primarily due to a higher average selling price per vehicle and efficiencies in the build process.

Net loss for the second quarter 2024 was ($0.9 million), or $(0.03) per diluted share, compared to net income of $36,000, or $(0.00) per diluted share in the second quarter of 2023. The change in net loss was primarily the result of interest expense affiliated with a convertible note.

Adjusted EBITDA improved $0.4 million to $0.4 million in the second quarter 2024, compared to Adjusted EBITDA of $0.0 million in the second quarter of 2023.

Cash and equivalents on June 30, 2024 were $5.6 million, as compared to $8.1 million on December 31, 2023.

Earnings Call and Webcast

Management will host the conference call, followed by a question and answer session.

Date: Monday, August 19, 2024
Time: 4:30 PM Eastern Time (1:30 PM Pacific Time)
U.S. dial-in number: 877-270-2148
International number: 412-902-6510
Webcast: 2Q24 Webcast Link

The Company will also provide a link at https://ecdautodesign.com/ecd-investors/ for those who wish to stream the call via webcast. Please call the conference telephone number 5-10 minutes prior to the start time.

A telephonic replay of the conference call will also be available through August 21, 2024.

Toll-free replay number: 877-344-7529
International replay number: 412-317-0088
Replay passcode: 4333997

About ECD Auto Design

ECD, a public company trading under ECDA on the Nasdaq, is a creator of restored luxury vehicles that combines classic English beauty with modern performance. Currently, ECD restores Land Rovers Defenders, Land Rover Series IIA, the Range Rover Classic, the Jaguar E-Type and we have recently added Ford Mustang and Toyota FJ. Historically, each vehicle produced by ECD was fully bespoke, a one-off that is designed by the client through an immersive luxury design experience and hand-built from the ground up in 2,200 hours by master-certified Automotive Service Excellence (“ASE”) craftsmen. The company was founded in 2013 by three British “gear heads” whose passion for classic vehicles is the driving force behind exceptionally high standards for quality, custom luxury vehicles. ECD's global headquarters, known as the “Rover Dome,” is a 100,000-square-foot facility located in Kissimmee, Florida that is home to 90 talented craftsmen and technicians, who hold a combined 61 ASE and five master level certifications. ECD has an affiliated logistics center in the U.K. where its seven employees work to source and transport 25-year-old work vehicles back to the U.S. for restoration. For more information, visit www.ecdautodesign.com.

About Non-GAAP Financial Measures

The Company believes that EBITDA (earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization) is useful to investors because it is commonly used to evaluate companies on the basis of operating performance and leverage.

EBITDA is not intended to represent cash flows for the periods presented, nor have they been presented as an alternative to operating income or as an indicator of operating performance and should not be considered in isolation or as a substitute for measures of performance prepared in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America (“GAAP”). In accordance with SEC Regulation G, the non-GAAP measurements in this press release have been reconciled to the nearest GAAP measurement, which can be viewed under the heading “Reconciliation of Net Income (loss) from Operations to EBITDA” in the financial tables included in this press release.

Cautionary Note Regarding Forward-Looking Statements

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Investor Relations
Brian M. Prenoveau, CFA
MZ Group – MZ North America
ECDA@mzgroup.us
561 489 5315