株探米国株
英語
エドガーで原本を確認する
6-K 1 tm2331389d1_6k.htm FORM 6-K

 

 

UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549

 

 

 

FORM 6-K

 

 

 

REPORT OF FOREIGN PRIVATE ISSUER
PURSUANT TO RULE 13a-16 OR 15d-16 UNDER
THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934

 

For the month of November 2023

 

Commission File Number: 001-33911

 

 

 

EMEREN GROUP LTD

 

 

 

100 First Stamford Place, Suite 302

Stamford CT 06902

U.S.A.

(Address of principal executive offices)

 

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant files or will file annual reports under cover of Form 20-F or Form 40-F.

 

Form 20-F þ Form 40-F o

 

Indicate by check mark if the registrant is submitting the Form 6-K in paper as permitted by Regulation S-T Rule 101(b)(1): o

 

Indicate by check mark if the registrant is submitting the Form 6-K in paper as permitted by Regulation S-T Rule 101(b)(7): o Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned, thereunto duly authorized.

 

 

 

 


 

Exhibit Index

 

Exhibit   Description
     
99.1   Press Release

 

 


 

SIGNATURE

 

 

  EMEREN GROUP LTD
   
  By: /s/ Ke Chen
  Name: Ke Chen
  Title: Chief Financial Officer

 

Date: November 22, 2023

 

 

 

EX-99.1 2 tm2331389d1_ex99-1.htm EXHIBIT 99.1

Exhibit 99.1

 

 

  

November 22, 2023

 

Dear shareholders,

 

We closed Q3 with revenue of $13.9 million, gross margin of 40.8% and a net loss of $9.4 million. Our revenue was below our guidance mainly due to timing of the final government approval for a 53 MW solar NTP project portfolio in Hungary. We expected to receive approval based on the government’s official processing timeline before mid-August. Had we received approval within their standard timeline, our revenue would have been near the low end of our guidance range. The good news is that we received government approval yesterday on November 20, 2023 and we will recognize this revenue in Q4.

 

Our Q3 results were further impacted by several one-time non-cash expenses. First, we recorded a $4.8 million foreign exchange loss as a result of a stronger dollar. Second, we recorded $4.5 million of one-time expense from impairment and write-off of assets of several pending projects as a result of permitting challenges. In addition, we expensed $1.3 million of development costs related to our pre-tier projects that previously would have been capitalized under our old tiering system. Excluding these items, our bottom line performance would have been breakeven.

 

Of our $13.9 million revenue for the quarter, we continued to benefit from our IPP assets, particularly our 50 MW UK Branston project and our 156 MW portfolio of China rooftop solar assets, which combined, generated $9.4 million revenue in the quarter with strong margins.

 

Further, in Q3, we successfully completed the grid connection of our inaugural solar storage project in Ningbo, Zhejiang Province, China. This project has a capacity of 0.6 MW/1.2 MWh, operates behind the meter and is backed by a private local off-taker. It has been strategically designed to yield high returns through daily price arbitration, emphasizing Emeren’s commitment to sustainable and financially responsible energy solutions. In addition, we have a growing portfolio of projects in the planning and execution phases in China. The total advanced-stage pipeline of over 80 MWh is all similar Commercial and Industrial sized storage projects, including several under construction.

 

Recently, we also announced the successful sale of a state-of-the-art portfolio comprising five Battery Energy Storage Systems (“BESS”) in Italy to Matrix Renewables with a total capacity of 410 MW. Our total storage project portfolio with Matrix now has a cumulative capacity of 3.8 GWh. This portfolio is strategically located in the Italian southern region of Apulia, significantly enhancing the regional energy infrastructure. The Ready-To-Build status is expected to be achieved by late 2024. Since the announcement, we have been approached by several top-tier renewable energy investment funds who are interested in partnering with us on our portfolio of BESS storage projects.

 

In Q3, the North American team continued focus on our strategic goal of the solar and storage pipeline by acquiring new project sites and advancing the development of existing pipeline projects. We have grown our advanced-stage storage pipeline significantly since last quarter to 3.8 GWh, which will contribute to our overall success.

 

These solar storage projects are major milestones for us and represent a defining chapter in our journey toward becoming a leading global renewable energy company and storage powerhouse. As part of our strategic vision, we plan to further expand our storage portfolio under our light IPP strategy. Furthermore, we remain steadfast in our commitment to executing our storage business strategies, solidifying our dedication to sustainable and innovative energy solutions.

 

During the quarter, we also grew our advanced-stage solar project pipeline. By the end of 2023, we anticipate an advanced-stage solar project pipeline of at least 3.5 GW, of which we anticipate monetizing approximately 400 to 500 MW of projects in 2024 and beyond. By the end of Q3, our advanced-stage storage project pipeline has increased to over 10 GWh.

 

     

 

 

  

For the full year 2023, we now anticipate revenue to be in the range of $110 million to $113 million due to project timing. We expect net income to be between $3 to $4 million, with gross margin of approximately 25% to 28%. We expect our Q4 revenue to be between $50 million and $53 million, gross margin to be in the range of 21% to 25%, and net income to be in the range of $4 to $5 million.

 

In conclusion, despite the increasing global uncertainty, we maintain our confidence in the long-term growth of the solar industry, driven by increasing demand for clean energy. Given our leading industry position, we are well positioned to benefit from our substantial solar development and storage pipeline. With our expertise in solar project development, strong industry network, and solid balance sheet, we are making significant progress towards becoming an industry leading global solar and storage developer. Our focus remains on delivering value to our shareholders. In Q3, we returned $4 million to our shareholders via our share repurchase program and we remain active in the market in Q4.

 

With that overview, we will now review the details of our third quarter operating and financial performance.

 

Q3 2023 Financial Highlights:

 

· Achieved a gross margin of 40.8%, exceeding our prior 35% - 38% guidance range
· Lower revenue was mainly due to timing of final government approval for a 53 MW solar NTP project in Hungary
· EBITDA of negative $6.8 million, compared to $2.3 million in Q3 last year
· Adjusted EBITDA of negative $0.2 million, compared to $2.7 million in Q3 last year
· Net loss of $9.4 million, compared to a $1.1 million net loss in Q3 last year

 

$ in millions   Q3’23     Q2’23     Q/Q     Q3’22     Y/Y  
Revenue   $ 13.9     $ 33.8       -59 %   $ 23.9       -42 %
Gross profit     5.7       12.7       -55 %     4.5       +26 %
Operating income/(loss)     (4.0 )     5.0       -178 %     1.0       -490 %
EBITDA     (6.8 )     8.8       -177 %     2.3       -402 %
Adjusted EBITDA     (0.2 )     9.3       -102 %     2.7       -108 %
Net income/(loss) attributed to Emeren Group Ltd   $ (9.4 )   $ 8.3       -212 %   $ (1.1 )     -777 %

 

 

Revenue by segment:

 

Segment
($ in thousands)
  Q3’23
Revenue
    % of Total
Revenue
 
Project development   $ 2,300       17 %
IPP     9,366       67 %
EPC     2,109       15 %
Others     173       1 %
Total   $ 13,948       100 %

 

Revenue by region:

 

Region
($ in thousands)
  Q3’23
Revenue
    % of Total
Revenue
 
Europe   $ 9,462       68 %
China     4,155       30 %
USA     331       2 %
Total   $ 13,948       100 %

 

     

 

 

 

Advanced-Stage and Early-Stage Solar Development Project Pipeline

Project Pipeline by Region (as of September 30, 2023):

 

Region   Advanced
Stage
   

Early

Stage

   

Total

(MWs)

 
Europe     1,503       4,572       6,075  
U.S.     1,307       296       1,603  
China     84       -       84  
Total     2,894       4,868       7,762  

 

Project Pipeline by Country (as of September 30, 2023):

 

Country   Advanced
Stage
   

Early

Stage

   

Total

(MWs)

 
Poland     538       -       538  
Hungary     49       -       49  
U.K.     100       -       100  
Spain     135       2,679       2,814  
Germany     106       1,452       1,558  
France     107       44       151  
Italy     468       397       865  
U.S.     1,307       296       1,603  
China     84       -       84  
Total     2,894       4,868       7,762  

 

Advanced-Stage and Early-Stage Solar Storage Project Pipeline

Project Pipeline by Region (as of September 30, 2023):

 

Region   Advanced
Stage
    Early
Stage
   

Total

(MWh)

 
Europe     6,440       3,958       10,398  
U.S.     3,765       3,036       6,801  
China     83       -       83  
Total     10,288       6,994       17,282  

 

Project Pipeline by Country (as of September 30, 2023):

 

Country   Advanced
Stage
    Early
Stage
   

Total

(MWh)

 
Poland     3,556       1,200       4,756  
Hungary     -       -       -  
U.K.     170       190       360  
Spain     -       100       100  
Germany     -       -       -  
France     6       -       6  
Italy     2,708       2,468       5,176  
U.S.     3,765       3,036       6,801  
China     83       -       83  
Total     10,288       6,994       17,282  

 

Growing IPP Asset Portfolio in Attractive PPA Regions

As of September 30, we owned and operated 240 MW of IPP projects, of which ~60 MW is in Europe, ~24 MW in U.S. and ~156 MW in China.

 

Operating Assets   Capacity (MW)  
Europe     60  
U.S.     24  
China DG     156  
Total     240  

 

     

 

 

 

Q3 2023 Financial Results:

All figures refer to the third quarter of 2023, unless stated otherwise.

 

Revenue

 

Revenue of $13.9 million decreased 42% year-over-year from Q3 2022 and 59% sequentially from Q2 2023. The lower than guided revenue was primarily due to an extended permit approval process for a 53 MW NTP project in Hungary.

 

Gross Profit and Gross Margin

 

Gross profit was $5.7 million, compared to $12.7 million in Q2 2023 and $4.5 million in Q3 2022. Gross margin was 40.8%, compared to 37.4% in Q2 2023 and 18.9% in Q3 2022.

 

Operating Expense

 

Operating expenses were $9.6 million, up from $7.6 million in Q2 2023 and up from $3.5 million in Q3 2022. The year-over-year increase primarily from $4.5 million of one-time expense from impairment and write-off of assets of several pending projects as a result of permitting challenges. In addition, we expensed $1.3 million of development costs related to our pre-tier projects that previously would have been capitalized under our old tiering system.

 

Net income (loss) attributable to Emeren Group Ltd’s common shareholders

 

Net loss attributed to Emeren Group Ltd’s common shareholders was $9.4 million, compared to net income of $8.3 million in Q2 2023 and net loss of $1.1 million in Q3 2022. Diluted net loss attributable to Emeren Group Ltd’s common shareholders per American Depositary Share (“ADS”) was $0.17, compared to diluted net income of $0.14 in Q2 2023 and diluted net loss of $0.02 in Q3 2022.

 

Cash Flow

 

Cash used in operating activities was $4.6 million; cash provided by investing activities was $10.1 million, and cash used in financing activities was $6.7 million.

 

Financial Position

 

Cash and cash equivalents at the end of Q3 2023 were $59.2 million compared to $60.5 million in Q2 2023.

 

Net asset value (NAV) is approximately $5.77 per ADS.

 

Our debt-to-asset ratio at the end of Q3 2023 was 9.93% compared to 10.08% in Q2 2023.

 

Shares Buyback

 

We purchased approximately $4 million ADS during the quarter and plan to continue to execute on the share buyback program, which has approximately $11 million remaining in authorization.

 

     

 

 

Conclusion

 

We are confident that the widespread social and governmental support for renewable energy will foster a strong environment for solar project growth, fueling our exciting prospects in the coming quarters. Our solid strategy and proven track record underscore our optimism about the future.

 

We express our gratitude to our dedicated employees, valued customers, trusted partners, and supportive shareholders for their unwavering commitment to Emeren Group Ltd.

 

Sincerely,

 

Yumin Liu Ke Chen
Chief Executive Officer Chief Financial Officer

 

     

  

 

 

Appendix 1: Unaudited Consolidated Statement of Operations 

 

    Three Months Ended  
    Sep 30, 2023     Jun 30, 2023     Sep 30, 2022  
    (in thousands, except per ADS data and ADS)  
Net revenues   $ 13,948     $ 33,846     $ 23,904  
Cost of revenues     (8,263 )     (21,184 )     (19,388 )
Gross profit     5,685       12,662       4,516  
                         
Operating income/(expense):                        
Sales and marketing     (74 )     (127 )     -  
General and administrative     (6,964 )     (5,329 )     (3,597 )
Other operating income/(expense)     (2,606 )     (2,160 )     95  
Total operating expenses     (9,644 )     (7,616 )     (3,502 )
                         
Income/(loss) from operations     (3,959 )     5,046       1,014  
Other income/(expense):                        
Interest income/(expense), net     (79 )     375       (1,009 )
Investment income     57       105       62  
Foreign exchange gain/(loss)     (4,785 )     2,119       (391 )
Total other income/(expense), net     (4,807 )     2,599       (1,338 )
                         
Income/(loss) before income tax     (8,766 )     7,645       (324 )
                         
Income tax benefit/(expense)     (251 )     37       (171 )
Income/(loss), net of tax     (9,017 )     7,682       (495 )
                         
Less: Net income/(loss) attributed to non-controlling interests     373       (666 )     576  
Net income/(loss) attributed to Emeren Group Ltd     (9,390 )     8,348       (1,071 )
                         
Income/(loss) attributed to Emeren Group Ltd per ADS                        
Basic   $ (0.17 )   $ 0.15     $ (0.02 )
Diluted   $ (0.17 )   $ 0.14     $ (0.02 )
                         
Weighted average number of ADS used in computing income/(loss) per ADS*                        
Basic     56,287,193       57,234,013       65,618,248  
Diluted     56,287,193       57,600,700       65,618,248  

 

*Each American depositary shares (ADS) represents 10 common shares Appendix 2: Unaudited Consolidated Balance Sheet

 

     

 

 

 

 

    Sep 30, 2023     Jun 30, 2023     Sep 30, 2022  
   

(in thousands)

 
ASSETS                        
Current assets:                        
Cash and cash equivalents   $ 59,171     $ 60,450     $ 122,988  
Restricted cash     10       6       5  
Short-investments in U.S. Treasury Bills     10,115       10,057       -  
Accounts receivable trade, net     19,187       25,511       36,033  
Accounts receivable unbilled     50,591       53,290       12,059  
Advances to suppliers     2,062       754       460  
Value added tax receivable     6,686       7,610       4,645  
Prepaid expenses and other current assets, net     23,358       38,286       15,531  
Project assets current     42,350       33,159       20,008  
Total current assets     213,530       229,123       211,729  
                         
Property, plant and equipment, net     151,813       155,094       161,846  
Project assets non-current     33,846       37,078       15,940  
Goodwill     -       1,023       1,023  
Long-term investments in U.S. Treasury Bills     -       -       9,989  
Operating lease right-of-use assets     19,597       19,722       16,518  
Finance lease right-of-use assets     17,652       17,983       21,269  
Other non-current assets     17,990       17,665       25,850  
Total assets   $ 454,428     $ 477,688     $ 464,164  
                         
TOTAL LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY                        
Current liabilities:                        
Short-term borrowings     1,015       750       394  
Accounts payable     3,131       5,367       6,535  
Advances from customers     4,743       4,598       202  
Amounts due to related parties     2,168       2,226       9,002  
Other current liabilities     21,427       19,469       6,725  
Income tax payable     411       1,654       466  
Salaries payable     604       680       765  
Operating lease liabilities current     1,034       1,149       257  
Failed sale-lease back and finance lease liabilities current     5,006       5,938       9,618  
Total current liabilities     39,539       41,831       33,964  
                         
Long-term borrowings     21,734       22,742       20,816  
Deferred tax liabilities, non-current     3,167       3,602       974  
Operating lease liabilities non-current     17,788       18,047       15,482  
Failed sale-lease back and finance lease liabilities non-current     11,523       12,706       17,180  
Total liabilities   $ 93,751     $ 98,928     $ 88,416  
                         
Shareholders' equity                        
Common shares     806,576       806,576       806,283  
Additional paid-in capital     14,508       14,116       13,215  
Treasury stock     (38,585 )     (34,623 )     (20,000 )
Accumulated deficit     (438,613 )     (429,223 )     (435,666 )
Accumulated other comprehensive loss     (21,542 )     (16,330 )     (28,736 )
Total equity attributed to Emeren Group Ltd     322,344       340,516       335,096  
Noncontrolling interest     38,333       38,244       40,652  
Total shareholders' equity     360,677       378,760       375,748  
Total liabilities and shareholders' equity   $ 454,428     $ 477,688     $ 464,164  

 

     

 

 

 

Appendix 3: Unaudited Consolidated Statement of Cash Flow

   

    Three Months Ended  
    Sep 30, 2023     Jun 30, 2023     Sep 30, 2022  
          (in thousands)        
Net cash provided by (used in) operating activities   $ (4,644 )   $ (2,353 )   $ (7,696 )
                         
Net cash provided by (used in) investing activities     10,118       116       (28,598 )
                         
Net cash provided by (used in) financing activities     (6,710 )     1,160       (45,784 )
Effect of exchange rate changes     (39 )     (5,204 )     (2,961 )
Net decrease in cash and cash equivalents and restricted cash     (1,275 )     (6,281 )     (85,039 )
Cash and cash equivalents and restricted cash, beginning of the quarter     60,456       66,737       208,032  
Cash and cash equivalents and restricted cash, end of the quarter   $ 59,181     $ 60,456     $ 122,993  

 

     

 

 

Use of Non-GAAP Financial Measures

 

To supplement Emeren Group Ltd’s financial statements presented on a US GAAP basis, Emeren Group Ltd provides non-GAAP financial data as supplemental measures of its performance.

 

To provide investors with additional insight and allow for a more comprehensive understanding of the information used by management in its financial and decision-making surrounding pro-forma operations, we supplement our consolidated financial statements presented on a basis consistent with U.S. generally accepted accounting principles, or GAAP, with EBITDA, Adjusted EBITDA as non-GAAP financial measures of earnings.

 

• EBITDA represents net income before income tax expense (benefit), interest expense, depreciation and amortization.

 

• Adjusted EBITDA represents EBITDA plus discount of electricity subsidy in China, plus share-based compensation, plus impairment of long-lived assets, plus loss/(gain) on disposal of assets, plus foreign exchange loss/(gain).

 

Our management uses EBITDA, Adjusted EBITDA as financial measures to evaluate the profitability and efficiency of our business model. We use these non-GAAP financial measures to access the strength of the underlying operations of our business. These adjustments, and the non-GAAP financial measures that are derived from them, provide supplemental information to analyze our operations between periods and over time.

 

We find these measures especially useful when reviewing pro-forma results of operations, which include large non-cash impairment of long-lived assets and loss on disposal of assets. Investors should consider our non-GAAP financial measures in addition to, and not as a substitute for, financial measures prepared in accordance with GAAP.

 

     

 

 

Appendix 4: Adjusted EBITDA

  

    Three Months Ended  
    Sep 30, 2023     Jun 30, 2023     Sep 30, 2022  
              (in thousands)          
Net Income (loss)   $ (9,017 )   $ 7,682     $ (495 )
Income tax expenses (benefit)     251       (37 )     171  
Interest expense (income), net     79       (375 )     1,009  
Depreciation & Amortization     1,864       1,544       1,573  
EBITDA   $ (6,823 )   $ 8,814     $ 2,258  
Discount of electricity subsidy in China     (35 )     163       -  
Share based compensation     391       407       8  
Impaiment of long-lived assets     1,325       -       -  
Loss on disposal of property, plant and equipment     -       2,128       -  
Interest income of discounted electricity subsidy in China     136       (87 )     -  
Foreign exchange loss (gain)     4,785       (2,119 )     391  
Adjusted EBITDA   $ (221 )   $ 9,306     $ 2,657