Ocean Power Technologies Announces First Quarter Fiscal 2020 Results

MONROE TOWNSHIP, N.J., Sept. 16, 2019 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Ocean Power Technologies, Inc. (“OPT” or “the Company”) (NASDAQ: OPTT), a leader in innovative and cost-effective ocean energy solutions, today announced financial results for the first quarter of fiscal year 2020 ended July 31, 2019.

First Quarter & Recent Operational Highlights

Revenue Generation:

• Successfully deployed a PB3 PowerBuoy® in the North Sea for customer Premier Oil, which begins a lease that includes an option to purchase.
• Eni deployment in the Adriatic Sea has produced more than one thousand kilowatt-hours of cumulative energy to date and is operating continuously and error-free.
• Completed a feasibility study for a leading oil & gas operator on subsea well monitoring during deep water decommissioning activities, confirming that the PB3 PowerBuoy® can successfully provide power to operations in the Gulf of Mexico in water depths over 3,000 feet.

Growing Industry Partnerships:

• Signed an agreement with Modus, Ltd. to develop commercial market solutions for a combined Hybrid Autonomous Underwater Vehicle (HAUV) charging station that uses the PowerBuoy® system.

Advancing Technology:

• Received new U.S. Patent for OPT Power Take-Off (PTO) System, which has already been incorporated in both PB3 PowerBuoys® currently deployed for Eni and Premier Oil.

Management Commentary

“Our results for the quarter demonstrate our commitment towards achieving commercial success,” said George H. Kirby, President and Chief Executive Officer of OPT. “For the last several years, our Company has been focused evolving to a commercial operation that leverages the superior patented technology of the PB3 PowerBuoy® in a wide array of markets. As we continue to grow an operational track record, we believe these opportunities will grow and convert at a quicker pace.”

First Quarter Financial Review

Revenue for the first quarter of fiscal 2020 was $202,000, an increase of $171,000 as compared to $31,000 for the prior-year period. The increase was attributable to revenue recognition from our contracts with Eni, PMO, and the U.S. Navy. Cost of revenues increased $225,000 to $367,000, compared to $142,000 in the three months ended July 31, 2018. This increase in cost of revenues was due to higher upfront spending and material costs on new customer revenue generating projects compared to the same period in fiscal 2019. The net loss for the first quarter of fiscal 2020 was $3.0 million, compared to a net loss of $3.2 million for the prior-year period. The decrease in net loss was mainly attributable to the decrease in selling, general and administrative costs.

Balance Sheet and Cash Flow

Total cash, cash equivalents, and restricted cash were $13.5 million as of July 31, 2019, down from $17.2 million on April 30, 2019. Net cash used in operating activities during the three months ended July 31, 2019 were $3.6 million, a decrease of $0.2 million compared to $3.8 million during the three months ended July 31, 2018.

Conference Call & Webcast:

Ocean Power Technologies’ management will host a conference call and webcast to review its financial and operating results on Wednesday, September 18, 2019 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 investor relations section of the Company’s website at

A digital replay will be available by telephone approximately two hours after the completion of the call and until December 18, 2019 and may be accessed by dialing 877-660-6853 from the U.S. or 201-612-7415 for international callers and using the Conference ID#13694019. The webcast will also be archived on the Ocean Power Technologies investor relations website.

About Ocean Power Technologies

Headquartered in Monroe Township, New Jersey, Ocean Power Technologies aspires to transform the world through durable, innovative and cost-effective ocean energy solutions. Its PB3 PowerBuoy® and the near-term availability of its hybrid PowerBuoy® and Subsea Battery Solution, along with its Innovation and Support Services provide clean and reliable electric power and real-time data communications for remote offshore and subsea applications in markets such as oil and gas, defense and security, science and research, and communications. To learn more, visit .

Forward-Looking Statements

This 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 which could be inaccurate, and which are 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 SEC for a 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 Follow

Additional 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 ("SEC"). The Form 10-K may be accessed at  or at the company's website in the Investor Relations section.

Investor Relations Contact:

Matthew Abenante, IRC

Porter, LeVay & Rose

Email:

Phone: 212-564-4700

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