Voltabox (VBX) Q4 2024 earnings summary

Executive summary

• Voltabox AG underwent a major strategic transformation in 2024, shifting from battery systems and photovoltaics to a buy-and-build strategy focused on electronic and energy storage solutions, highlighted by the acquisition of EKM Elektronik GmbH and divestment of loss-making units.

• The company divested the VoltaMobil business unit for €4 million, began winding down GreenCluster GmbH, and sold its stake in ForkOn GmbH, aiming to establish a profitable, growth-oriented portfolio.

• The new strategy is anchored by EKM Elektronik GmbH, targeting growth in battery systems, stationary energy storage, medical technologies, industrial control, IoT, and consumer electronics.

Financial highlights

• Group revenue fell 47% year-over-year to €5.6 million, with an EBITDA margin of -55.1% (2023: €10.6 million, -23.6%).

• Consolidated net loss widened to €4.1 million from €3.2 million in the prior year.

• Cash and cash equivalents increased to €2.1 million (2023: €0.9 million), supported by a €2.6 million capital increase and €2.6 million in new loans.

• Equity remained negative at €-3.0 million (2023: €-1.5 million), despite the capital increase.

• Personnel expenses rose slightly to €2.3 million, with headcount reduced to 23 employees.

Outlook and guidance

• For 2025, revenue is forecasted between €15 million and €20 million, with EBITDA expected to break even or reach up to €1 million.

• Management anticipates the first-ever post-tax profit in company history, driven by the EKM acquisition and the exit from loss-making activities.

• One-off effects: €2.6 million gain from VoltaMobil sale, €0.4 million loss from VoltaStore wind-down.

• The company will focus on integrating EKM and pursuing further M&A to build a diversified, profitable group.