Exhibit 99.1

 

 

Aeluma Provides Third Quarter 2024 Results

Increasing Revenue Driven by Funding Awards and Contracts

 

GOLETA, CA – May 10, 2024 – Aeluma, Inc. (OTCQB:ALMU), a semiconductor company specializing in scalable, cost-effective technologies for LiDAR (light detection and ranging), communication, and sensing, today provided a corporate update and announced financial results for the third quarter of fiscal 2024, ended March 31, 2024.

 

Recent Company Highlights

 

Continued to increase sequential revenue in the quarter to record levels

 

Awarded grant from the Department of Energy to develop high sensitivity photodetectors

 

Management delivered presentation at SPIE Defense + Commercial Sensing Conference

 

Exhibited at SPIE Photonics West Exhibition and presented at Technical Conference

 

Management Commentary

 

“We have continued our success in winning funding awards and contracts to help drive Aeluma’s technology and corporate development efforts, while simultaneously pursing more significant product revenue opportunities in automotive, consumer electronics, and defense & aerospace,” said Aeluma Founder and CEO, Jonathan Klamkin, Ph.D. “We have been demonstrating to potential customers the benefits of Aeluma’s advanced semiconductors and we believe we will realize an adoption ramp over the next several years.”

 

Financial Results

 

During the quarter ended March 31, 2024, revenue was $344 thousand, compared to $263 thousand in the prior quarter and $0 in the same quarter last year.

 

The Company incurred a net loss of $962 thousand, or $0.08 per basic and diluted share, for the quarter ended March 31, 2024, compared to a net loss of $1.13 million, or $0.09 per basic and diluted share, for the prior quarter and a net loss of $1.46 million, or $0.13 per basic and diluted share, for the same quarter last year.

 

The Company had $1.87 million in cash and cash equivalents as of March 31, 2024, compared to $5.07 million as of June 30, 2023.

 

The total number of shares outstanding was 12,178,424 as of March 31, 2024.

 

Note about Non-GAAP Financial Measures

 

This press release includes and makes reference to certain non-GAAP financial measures. The presentation of this financial information is not intended to be considered in isolation or as a substitute for the financial information prepared and presented in accordance with GAAP. Aeluma believes that the presentation of non-GAAP financial measures provides important supplemental information to management and investors regarding financial and business trends relating to the Company’s financial condition and results of operations. Aeluma believes that these non-GAAP financial measures provide additional insight into Aeluma’s ongoing performance and core operational activities and has chosen to provide these measures for more consistent and meaningful comparison between periods. These measures should only be used to evaluate Aeluma’s results of operations in conjunction with the corresponding GAAP measures. The non-GAAP results exclude the effect of stock-based compensation, depreciation and amortization.

 

 

 

 

A reconciliation between GAAP and non-GAAP financial results is provided in the financial statements portion of this press release.

 

About Aeluma, Inc.

 

Aeluma (www.aeluma.com) develops novel optoelectronics for sensing and communication applications. Aeluma has pioneered a technique to manufacture semiconductor chips using high-performance compound semiconductor materials on large-diameter substrates that are commonly used for mass-market microelectronics. The technology has the potential to enhance performance and scale manufacturing, both of which are critical for emerging applications. Aeluma is developing a streamlined business model from its headquarters in Santa Barbara, California that has a state-of-the-art manufacturing cleanroom. Its transformative semiconductor chip technology may impact a variety of markets including automotive LiDAR, mobile, defense & aerospace, AR/VR, AI, quantum, and communication. Aeluma differentiates itself with unique semiconductor manufacturing capability, proprietary technology, the ability to perform rapid prototyping, and a broad set of product offerings.

 

Forward-Looking Statements

 

All statements in this press release that are not historical are forward-looking statements, including, among other things, statements relating to the Company’s expectations regarding its market position and market opportunity, expectations and plans as to its product development, manufacturing and sales, and relations with its partners and investors. These statements are not historical facts but rather are based on the Company’s current expectations, estimates, and projections regarding its business, operations and other similar or related factors. Words such as “may,” “will,” “could,” “would,” “should,” “anticipate,” “predict,” “potential,” “continue,” “expect,” “intend,” “plan,” “project,” “believe,” “estimate,” and other similar or related expressions are used to identify these forward-looking statements, although not all forward-looking statements contain these words. You should not place undue reliance on forward-looking statements because they involve known and unknown risks, uncertainties, and assumptions that are difficult or impossible to predict and, in some cases, beyond the Company’s control. Actual results may differ materially from those in the forward-looking statements as a result of a number of factors, including those described in the Company’s filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The Company undertakes no obligation to revise or update information in this release to reflect events or circumstances in the future, even if new information becomes available.

 

Company

Aeluma, Inc.

(805) 351-2707

info@aeluma.com

 

Investor Contact:

Bishop IR

Mike Bishop

(415) 894-9633

ir@aeluma.com

 

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Aeluma, Inc. and Subsidiary

Consolidated Balance Sheets (unaudited)

 

   March 31,
2024
   December 31,
2023
   March 31,
2023
 
Assets            
Current assets:            
Cash and cash equivalents  $1,874,565   $2,423,054   $4,857,255 
Accounts receivable   147,500    192,992    - 
Deferred compensation, current portion   24,029    27,925    268,196 
Prepaids and other current assets   96,113    155,647    199,360 
Total current assets   2,142,207    2,799,618    5,324,811 
Property and equipment:               
Equipment   1,526,590    1,373,946    797,995 
Leasehold improvements   546,864    546,864    541,559 
Accumulated depreciation   (509,391)   (430,728)   (242,475)
Property and equipment, net   1,564,063    1,490,082    1,097,079 
Intangible assets   7,583    8,333    10,583 
Right of use asset - facility   992,157    1,012,342    382,463 
Deferred compensation, long term portion   3,085    6,171    - 
Other assets   13,014    13,014    13,014 
Total assets  $4,722,109   $5,329,560   $6,827,950 
                
Liabilities and stockholders’ equity               
Current liabilities:               
Accounts payable  $347,236   $162,823   $457,648 
Accrued expenses and other current liabilities   172,648    163,900    167,282 
Lease liability, current portion   126,420    124,145    160,882 
Total current liabilities   646,304    450,868    785,812 
Lease liability, long term portion   974,656    1,006,736    337,888 
Total liabilities   1,620,960    1,457,604    1,123,700 
Commitments and contingencies   -    -    - 
Stockholders’ equity:               
Preferred stock   -    -    - 
Common stock   1,218    1,217    1,225 
Additional paid-in capital   15,735,477    15,543,634    13,456,900 
Accumulated deficit   (12,635,546)   (11,672,895)   (7,753,875)
Total stockholders’ equity   3,101,149    3,871,956    5,704,250 
Total liabilities and stockholders’ equity  $4,722,109   $5,329,560   $6,827,950 

 

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Aeluma, Inc. and Subsidiary

Consolidated Statements of Operations (unaudited)

 

   Three Months Ended   Nine Months Ended 
   March 31,
2024
   December 31,
2023
   March 31,
2023
   March 31,
2024
   March 31,
2023
 
Revenue  $343,894   $262,992   $-   $639,286.00   $- 
Operating expenses:                         
Cost of revenue   233,585    136,767    -    385,491    - 
Research and development   620,285    651,099    719,717    2,106,253    2,323,977 
General and administrative   452,792    603,925    848,779    1,721,820    1,966,100 
Total expenses   1,306,662    1,391,791    1,568,496    4,213,564    4,290,077 
Loss from operations   (962,768)   (1,128,799)   (1,568,496)   (3,574,278)   (4,290,077)
Other income (expense):                         
Sub-lease rental income and other income (expense)   (81)   -    107,426    (81)   217,942 
Interest income   198    279    269    879    744 
Total other income, net   117    279    107,695    798    218,686 
Loss before income tax expense   (962,651)   (1,128,520)   (1,460,801)   (3,573,480)   (4,071,391)
Income tax expense   -    -    -    -    - 
Net loss  $(962,651)  $(1,128,520)  $(1,460,801)  $(3,573,480)  $(4,071,391)
Loss per share - basic and diluted  $(0.08)  $(0.09)  $(0.13)  $(0.29)  $(0.37)

 

Aeluma, Inc. and Subsidiary

Reconciliation of GAAP and Non-GAAP Net Loss (unaudited)

 

   Three Months Ended   Nine Months Ended 
   March 31,
2024
   December 31,
2023
   March 31,
2023
   March 31,
2024
   March 31,
2023
 
GAAP net loss  $(962,651)  $(1,128,520)  $(1,460,801)  $(3,573,480)  $(4,071,391)
Adjustments:                         
Stock-based compensation - Stock option   191,844    135,919    127,102    568,340    304,553 
Consulting and advisory - Restricted stock award   6,981    6,981    213,348    25,919    705,302 
Depreciation   78,663    61,249    53,640    208,946    145,488 
Amortization   750    750    750    2,250    2,250 
Total adjustments to GAAP net loss   278,238    204,899    394,840    805,455    1,157,593 
Non-GAAP net loss  $(684,413)  $(923,621)  $(1,065,961)  $(2,768,025)  $(2,913,798)
                          
GAAP net loss per share - basic and diluted  $(0.08)  $(0.09)  $(0.13)  $(0.29)  $(0.37)
Adjustment   0.02    0.01    0.04    0.07    0.10 
Non-GAAP net loss per share - basic and diluted  $(0.06)  $(0.08)  $(0.09)  $(0.22)  $(0.27)

 

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Aeluma, Inc. and Subsidiary

Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows (unaudited)

 

   Nine Months Ended 
   March 31,
2024
   March 31,
2023
 
Operating activities:        
Net loss  $(3,573,480)  $(4,071,391)
Adjustments to reconcile net loss to net cash used in operating activities:          
Issuance of shares for services   -    300,000 
Amortization of deferred compensation   25,920    405,302 
Stock-based compensation expense   568,340    304,553 
Depreciation and amortization expense   211,196    147,738 
Change in accounts receivable   41,739    - 
Change in prepaids and other current assets   (76,170)   (171,698)
Change in accounts payable   (114,561)   343,548 
Change in accrued expenses and other current liabilities   40,826    42,915 
Net cash used in operating activities   (2,876,190)   (2,699,033)
Investing activities:          
Purchase of equipment   (316,934)   (178,382)
Payment for leasehold improvements   -    (77,197)
Net cash used in investing activities   (316,934)   (255,579)
Financing activities:          
Repurchase of common stock   (4,001)   - 
Proceeds from Private Placement, net of offering costs   -    4,071,145 
Net cash (used in) provided by financing activities   (4,001)   4,071,145 
Net change in cash   (3,197,125)   1,116,533 
Cash, beginning of period   5,071,690    3,740,722 
Cash, end of period  $1,874,565   $4,857,255 

 

 

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