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Globe and Mail
11-05-2025
- Business
- Globe and Mail
NASA's Europa Clipper Headed to Jupiter with 5N Plus Inc.'s AZUR Solar Cell Technology
MONTREAL , Oct. 16, 2024 /CNW/ - 5N Plus Inc. (TSX: VNP) ("5N+" or the "Company"), a leading global producer of specialty semiconductors and performance materials, is proud to announce that solar cells produced by its wholly-owned subsidiary, AZUR SPACE Solar Power GmbH ("AZUR"), are enabling the Europa Clipper, NASA's largest spacecraft ever built for planetary exploration. The spacecraft took flight on Monday with the mission to determine whether Jupiter's icy moon Europa has the potential to support life. "We are immensely proud to have our high-efficiency solar cells once again powering a critical mission, demonstrating AZUR's strong expertise and ability to push the boundaries of solar cell technology for deep space exploration. The world's leading space agencies continue to choose AZUR as a trusted partner and our high-performing solar cells which enable the generation of solar power in the extreme cold, dark and harsh conditions of Jupiter as well as many other environments, such as missions close to the sun and various Earth Orbits," said Gervais Jacques , President and CEO, 5N+. AZUR's triple-junction solar cells (3G-LILT) were embedded in the Europa Clipper spacecraft's massive solar arrays. These solar-cell covered 'wings' are critical for utilizing the maximum amount of sunlight possible to generate power, as Europa Clipper will receive only 3% to 4% of the sunlight that reaches Earth due to Europa's distance from the Sun. The selected AZUR solar cells are specifically designed to function in one of the most extreme environments in our solar system, with conditions characterized by intense particle radiation, low sunlight intensity and low temperature ("LILT"). Prior to NASA, the European Space Agency also relied on these same solar cells for their Jupiter Icy Moons Explorer (Juice) mission spacecraft, which launched in 2023. "I would like to extend my deepest appreciation and congratulations to the entire team for this latest achievement in partnership with NASA, which further cements AZUR's strong global leadership and expertise in advanced solar cell technology for space solar power applications," concluded Mr. Jacques. About 5N+ 5N+ is a leading global producer of specialty semiconductors and performance materials. The Company's ultra‐pure materials often form the core element of its customers' products. These customers rely on 5N+'s products to enable performance and sustainability in their own products. 5N+ deploys a range of proprietary and proven technologies to develop and manufacture its products. The Company's products enable various applications in several key industries, including renewable energy, security, space, pharmaceutical, medical imaging and industrial. Headquartered in Montreal, Quebec , 5N+ operates R&D, manufacturing and commercial centers in strategically located facilities around the world including Europe , North America and Asia . Forward‐Looking Statements Certain statements in this press release may be forward‐looking within the meaning of applicable securities laws. Such forward‐looking statements are based on a number of estimates and assumptions that the Company believes are reasonable when made, including that 5N+ will be able to retain and hire key personnel and maintain relationships with customers, suppliers and other business partners, that 5N+ will continue to operate its business in the normal course, that 5N+ will be able to implement its growth strategy, that 5N+ will be able to successfully and timely complete the realization of its backlog, that 5N+ will not suffer any supply chain challenges or any material disruption in the supply of raw materials on competitive terms, that 5N+ will be able to generate new sales, produce, deliver, and sell its expected product volumes at the expected prices and control its costs, as well as other factors believed to be appropriate and reasonable in the circumstances. However, there can be no assurance that such estimates and assumptions will prove to be correct. These statements are not guarantees of future performance and involve assumptions, risks and uncertainties that are difficult to predict and may cause the Company's actual results, performance or achievements to be materially different from any future results, performance or achievements expressed or implied by such forward‐looking statements. A description of the risks affecting the Company's business and activities appears under the heading "Risk and Uncertainties" of the Company's 2023 MD&A dated February 27, 2024, and note 10 of the unaudited condensed interim consolidated financial statements for the three and six-month periods ended June 30, 2024 and June 30, 2023 available on Forward‐looking statements can generally be identified by the use of terms such as "may", "should", "would", "believe", "expect", the negative of these terms, variations of them or any similar terms. No assurance can be given that any events anticipated by the forward‐looking statements in this press release will transpire or occur, or if any of them do so, what benefits that 5N+ will derive therefrom. In particular, no assurance can be given as to the future financial performance of 5N+. The forward‐looking statements contained in this press release is made as of the date hereof and the Company has no obligation to publicly update such forward‐looking information to reflect new information, subsequent or otherwise, unless required by applicable securities laws. The reader is warned against placing undue reliance on these forward‐looking statements.
Cision Canada
07-05-2025
- Business
- Cision Canada
5N Plus Inc. Reports 2025 First Quarter Financial Results Français
37% revenue growth to a record $88.9 million 77% Adjusted EBITDA 1 growth to $20.8 million 51% increase in Adjusted gross margin 1 to $30.4 million Adjusted gross margin of 34.2% as a percentage of sales MONTREAL, May 7, 2025 /CNW/ - 5N Plus Inc. (TSX: VNP) ("5N+" or "the Company"), a leading global producer of specialty semiconductors and performance materials, today announced its financial results for the three-month period ended March 31, 2025 ("Q1 2025"). All amounts in this press release are expressed in U.S. dollars unless otherwise stated. "Our outstanding first quarter performance reflects strong demand and accelerated purchasing by customers in strategic sectors. Positive momentum entering the year resulted in 5N+ generating record revenue growth in the first quarter compared to the same period last year, coupled with impressive 77% growth in Adjusted EBITDA and continued margin expansion. Both of our segments contributed to our operational and financial performance, with strong demand from the strategic terrestrial renewable energy and space solar power sectors under Specialty Semiconductors, as well as for bismuth-based products under Performance Materials," said Gervais Jacques, President and CEO of 5N+. "In an environment of ongoing global trade volatility, our customers are acting decisively to secure the advanced materials they require from reliable partners, and we are their trusted choice. This reinforces our unique and global standing as the ideal partner with the right technical expertise, footprint and sourcing capabilities to supply critical materials to critical industries. This is further supported by our increased operational agility and manufacturing capacity, following investments made in the last few years. We continue to actively explore opportunities to increase our production capacity, including through external growth, to capture more demand in the future and solidify our leadership in our key end markets," concluded Mr. Jacques. Financial Highlights Revenue in Q1 2025 increased by 37% to $88.9 million, compared to $65.0 million in Q1 2024. The increase is primarily attributable to higher sales in the terrestrial renewable energy and space solar power sectors under Specialty Semiconductors, and higher bismuth-based products sales under Performance Materials. Adjusted EBITDA in Q1 2025 increased by 77% to $20.8 million, compared to $11.7 million in Q1 2024, driven by higher volume in the terrestrial renewable energy and space solar power sectors, and better prices over inflation. Adjusted gross margin increased by 51% to $30.4 million in Q1 2025, favourably impacted by the same factors as above. Adjusted gross margin as a percentage of sales was 34.2% in Q1 2025, compared to 30.9% in Q1 2024. Net earnings in Q1 2025 were $9.6 million, compared to $2.5 million in Q1 2024. Backlog 1 stood at $260.9 million, representing 268 days of annualized revenue as at March 31, 2025, 58 days lower than at the end of last year, primarily due to the timing of contract signings and renewals under Performance Materials net of the revenue realized during the quarter. Net debt 2 was $92.3 million as at March 31, 2025, compared to $100.1 million as at December 31, 2024, reflecting an increase in cash. The Company's net debt to EBITDA ratio 1 stood at 1.60x as at March 31, 2025. _____________________________ 1 These measures are not recognized measures under IFRS and do not have standardized meanings prescribed by IFRS and therefore may not be comparable to similar measures presented by other companies. See Non-IFRS Measures for more information. Outlook Taking into account its performance year-to-date, and based on under-contract and anticipated near-term demand primarily under Specialty Semiconductors, management's Adjusted EBITDA guidance for 2025 remains unchanged in the range of $55 to $60 million. The Company remains committed to its long-term objectives and the execution of its strategic initiatives. It will continue to leverage its strategic positioning and competitive advantages to navigate any potential headwinds that result from the evolving macroeconomic environment. The Company also continues to actively explore opportunities to increase its production capacity to meet strong demand in its strategic sectors over the coming years. Conference Call 5N+ will host a conference call on Thursday, May 8, 2025, at 8:00 am Eastern Daylight Time to discuss its 2025 first quarter financial results. All interested parties are invited to participate in the live broadcast on the Company's website at To participate in the conference call: A replay of the conference call will be available two hours after the event and until May 15, 2025. To access the recording, please dial 1-888-660-6345 and enter access code 55753. About 5N+ 5N+ is a leading global producer of specialty semiconductors and performance materials. The Company's ultra‐pure materials often form the core element of its customers' products. These customers rely on 5N+'s products to enable performance and sustainability in their own products. 5N+ deploys a range of proprietary and proven technologies to develop and manufacture its products. The Company's products enable various applications in several key industries, including renewable energy, security, space, pharmaceutical, medical imaging and industrial. Headquartered in Montréal, Quebec, 5N+ operates R&D, manufacturing and commercial centers in strategically located facilities around the world including Europe, North America and Asia. ___________________________________ 1 These measures are not recognized measures under IFRS and do not have standardized meanings prescribed by IFRS and therefore may not be comparable to similar measures presented by other companies. See Non-IFRS Measures for more information. Forward‐Looking Statements Certain statements in this press release may be forward‐looking within the meaning of applicable securities laws. Such forward‐looking statements are based on a number of estimates and assumptions that the Company believes are reasonable when made, including that 5N+ will be able to retain and hire key personnel and maintain relationships with customers, suppliers and other business partners, that 5N+ will continue to operate its business in the normal course, that 5N+ will be able to implement its growth strategy, that 5N+ will be able to successfully and timely complete the realization of its backlog, that 5N+ will not suffer any supply chain challenges or any material disruption in the supply of raw materials on competitive terms, that 5N+ will be able to generate new sales, produce, deliver, and sell its expected product volumes at the expected prices and control its costs, as well as other factors believed to be appropriate and reasonable in the circumstances. However, there can be no assurance that such estimates and assumptions will prove to be correct. These statements are not guarantees of future performance and involve assumptions, risks and uncertainties that are difficult to predict and may cause the Company's actual results, performance or achievements to be materially different from any future results, performance or achievements expressed or implied by such forward‐looking statements. A description of the risks affecting the Company's business and activities appears under the heading "Risk and Uncertainties" of 5N+'s 2024 MD&A dated February 25, 2025 and note 10 of the unaudited condensed interim consolidated financial statements for the three-month periods ended March 31, 2025 and March 31, 2024 available on SEDAR+ at Forward‐looking statements can generally be identified by the use of terms such as "may", "should", "would", "believe", "expect", the negative of these terms, variations of them or any similar terms. No assurance can be given that any events anticipated by the forward‐looking statements in this press release will transpire or occur, or if any of them do so, what benefits that 5N+ will derive therefrom. In particular, no assurance can be given as to the future financial performance of 5N+. The forward‐looking statements contained in this press release is made as of the date hereof and the Company has no obligation to publicly update such forward‐looking information to reflect new information, subsequent or otherwise, unless required by applicable securities laws. The reader is warned against placing undue reliance on these forward‐looking statements. Forward-looking statements are presented in this press release for the purpose of assisting investors and others in understanding certain key elements of the Company's expected financial results, as well as the Company's objectives, strategic priorities and outlook, and in obtaining a better understanding of the Company's anticipated operating environment. Readers are cautioned that such information may not be appropriate for other purposes. Net earnings are completely attributable to equity holders of 5N Plus Inc. 5N PLUS INC. INTERIM CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF FINANCIAL POSITION (in thousands of United States dollars) (unaudited) March 31 2025 December 31 2024 $ $ Assets Current Cash 30,524 22,142 Accounts receivable 58,724 42,172 Inventories 135,526 137,823 Income tax receivable 1,900 1,811 Derivative financial assets - 6,978 Other current assets 6,028 6,469 Total current assets 232,702 217,395 Property, plant and equipment 89,420 85,995 Right-of-use assets 28,604 28,583 Intangible assets 23,049 22,929 Goodwill 11,103 10,665 Deferred tax assets 6,867 7,358 Other assets 4,221 3,982 Total non-current assets 163,264 159,512 Total assets 395,966 376,907 Liabilities Current Trade and accrued liabilities 39,534 42,116 Income tax payable 6,834 5,207 Derivative financial liabilities 3,524 - Current portion of deferred revenue 13,782 11,206 Current portion of lease liabilities 1,997 1,952 Total current liabilities 65,671 60,481 Long-term debt 122,779 122,203 Deferred tax liabilities 5,843 5,737 Employee benefit plan obligations 12,441 12,624 Lease liabilities 27,607 27,450 Deferred revenue 9,432 8,688 Other liabilities 735 706 Total non-current liabilities 178,837 177,408 Total liabilities 244,508 237,889 Equity 151,458 139,018 Total liabilities and equity 395,966 376,907 Non‐IFRS Measures Backlog represents the expected orders the Company has received, but has not yet executed, and that are expected to translate into sales within the next twelve months, expressed in dollars and estimated in number of days not to exceed 365 days. Bookings represent orders received during the period considered, expressed in number of days, and calculated by adding revenues to the increase or decrease in backlog for the period considered, divided by annualized year revenues. 5N+ uses backlog to provide an indication of expected future revenues in days, and bookings to determine its ability to sustain and increase its revenues. EBITDA means net earnings (loss) before interest expenses, income tax expense (recovery), depreciation and amortization. 5N+ uses EBITDA because it believes it is a meaningful measure of the operating performance of its ongoing business, without the effects of certain expenses. The definition of this non-IFRS measure used by the Company may differ from that used by other companies. EBITDA is reconciled to the most comparable IFRS measure: EBITDA margin is defined as EBITDA divided by revenues. Adjusted EBITDA means operating earnings (loss) as defined before the effect of impairment of inventories, share-based compensation expense (recovery), ERP implementation costs, loss (gain) on disposal of property, plant and equipment, loss (gain) on remeasurement of financial instrument, impairment (reversal of impairment) of non-current assets, litigation and restructuring costs (income), and depreciation and amortization. 5N+ uses Adjusted EBITDA because it believes it is a meaningful measure of the operating performance of its ongoing business without the effects of certain expenses. The definition of this non-IFRS measure used by the Company may differ from that used by other companies. Adjusted EBITDA margin is defined as Adjusted EBITDA divided by revenues. Adjusted EBITDA and Adjusted EBITDA margin are reconciled to the most comparable IFRS measure: Adjusted gross margin is a measure used to monitor the sales contribution after paying cost of sales, excluding depreciation and inventory impairment charges. 5N+ also expressed this measure in percentage of revenues by dividing the adjusted gross margin value by the total revenue. Adjusted gross margin is reconciled to the most comparable IFRS measure: Net debt is calculated as total debt less cash. Any introduced IFRS 16 reporting measures in reference to lease liabilities are excluded from the calculation. 5N+ uses this measure as an indicator of its overall financial position. The net debt to EBITDA ratio is defined as net debt divided by the trailing 12 months EBITDA. Total debt and Net debt are reconciled to the most comparable IFRS measure: (in thousands of U.S. dollars) As at March 31, 2025 As at December 31, 2024 $ $ Bank indebtedness - - Long-term debt including current portion 122,779 122,203 Lease liabilities including current portion 29,604 29,402 Subtotal Debt 152,383 151,605 Lease liabilities including current portion (29,604) (29,402) Total Debt 122,779 122,203 Cash (30,524) (22,142) Net Debt 92,255 100,061 SOURCE 5N Plus Inc.
