Electrovaya Inc. (TSX: EFL) today announced financial results for the first quarter of fiscal 2010 ended December 31, 2009. All figures are in US dollars.
“We are very proud to partner on this important Utility-scale energy storage project led by CEATI,” commented Dr. Sankar Das Gupta, Chief Executive Officer of Electrovaya. “This project is a clear demonstration of the expanding reach of our proprietary Lithium Ion SuperPolymer® battery technology. While Electrovaya’s large-format Lithium Ion SuperPolymer® battery is ideally suited for the Plug-In-Hybrid Electric Vehicle market, we are excited about the growing opportunities in the emerging renewable Utility and Smart Grid market.”
“We are also pleased to have achieved our second consecutive quarter of net operating profit, which is a testament to our fiscal discipline. At the same time, we continue to prudently invest in the advanced technologies that are driving our business forward. Electrovaya has expended over $80 million to-date in developing our proprietary Lithium Ion SuperPolymer® battery technology with about 20 issued US patents and 130 corresponding patents worldwide,” concluded Dr. Das Gupta.
| In thousands of US$ except per share amounts | 3 months ended December 31 | |
|---|---|---|
| 2009 | 2008 | |
| Revenue | $ 920 | $ 792 |
| Profit/(Loss) from operations before interest, taxes, foreign exchange and amortization, capital assets writedown and gain on sale of investments | $ 38 | $ (515) |
| Profit/(Loss) per share | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| Cash & cash equivalents | $ 5,243 | $ 4,218 |
The Company’s complete Fiscal 2010 First Quarter Financial Statements and Management Discussion and Analysis are available at www.sedar.com or on the Company’s website at www.electrovaya.com.
Electrovaya Inc. (TSX:EFL) designs, develops and manufactures proprietary Lithium Ion SuperPolymer® batteries, battery systems, and battery-related products for the clean transportation, smart grid power, consumer and healthcare markets. The Company’s mission is to accelerate clean transportation as a commercial reality with its advanced power system for all classes of zero-emission electric vehicles and plug-in hybrid electric vehicles. Founded in 1996 and headquartered in Ontario, Canada, Electrovaya has production facilities in Canada as well as in the US, and customers around the globe. To learn more about how Electrovaya is powering mobility, please explore www.electrovaya.com
For more information, please contact:
Electrovaya Inc.
Paul Hart, Chief Financial Officer
Telephone: 905.855.4618
Email: ir@electrovaya.com
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Suzanne Craig / Danielle Ginach
Investor Relations for Electrovaya Inc.
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Email: suzanne@blueshirtgroup.com / danielle@blueshirtgroup.com
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