MACCLESFIELD, UK, April 8, 2020 -- EuroSite Power Inc. (OTCPK: EUSP, the "Company") an On-Site Utility solutions provider, offering clean electricity, heat, hot water and cooling solutions to healthcare, hospitality, housing and leisure centers in the United Kingdom (UK) and Europe, reported an increase in full year gross profits in 2019 by 12.7% to $ 1,184,425 when compared to $ 1,051,116 in 2018, the result of gross margin increasing from 23.7% during 2018 to 26.5% in 2019. Together with an 8.8% fall in operating expenses this allowed the Company to report a 34.8% reduction in its operating losses from $ 870,689 in 2018 to $ 567,325 in 2019. Full year 2019 revenues increased 0.8% to $ 4,472,635 from $ 4,438,060, but this included an 11% increase in energy revenues from $3,787,045 in 2018 to $4,192,482 in 2019 and a 57% decline in turnkey revenues from $ 651,015 in 2018 to $ 280,153 in 2019 as the Company refocused its activity on its On-Site Utility Solution sales. Adjusted Non-GAAP EBITDA for the year ending December 31, 2019 was a positive $ 69,577 when compared to the positive $ 176,213 reported in 2018. Significantly the Company’s UK subsidiary reported a net profit during both the first and fourth quarters of 2019, a trend that is continuing.

Speaking about the Company’s full year results Dr Elias Samaras, Chief Executive Officer said “Net losses have improved again, and the profitable results delivered by our UK subsidiary during the first and fourth quarters of 2019 are more than encouraging, especially as profits have continued into the early part of 2020. We also remained cash positive in 2019 and with important contract wins late in the year the Company is now well positioned for the coming year. I am also pleased to report that the team have worked hard to diversify the technology behind our offer, and we are now offering both high efficiency chillers and solar PV systems using our proven as On-Site Utility Solutions”.

“Our focus on large multi-site opportunities provided success with a contract being signed with The Club Company for five country clubs across the UK and the contract agreed with Coca-Cola HBC in November now provides a platform to grow our business outside the UK” explained Paul Hamblyn, Chief Operating Officer and Managing Director of the UK operating company. “While we would have preferred stronger revenue growth during 2019 our work in progress now totals over 900kW of systems, many of which will come online early in 2020 so boosting energy generation and revenue creation. In addition, the work we have done to improve gross margin and control our operating costs will help boost returns, so the profitability first seen in 2019 is expected to continue into the new financial year”.

HEADLINES
Losses reduce alongside growth in energy revenues and increased gross profit

• The net loss from operations for the year ending December 31, 2019 reduced 34.8% to $ 567,325, compared to $870,689 for the year ending December 31, 2018
• Total revenue increased 0.8% to $ 4,472,635 for the full year of 2019 compared to $ 4,438,060 for 2018
• Energy revenue increased 11% to $4,192,482 for the year ending December 31, 2019 compared to $3,787,045 for the same period in 2018. Full year turnkey revenues fell from $ 651,015 in 2018 to $ 280,153 in 2019
• Overall gross profit including depreciation for 2019 increased to $ 1,184,425 compared to $1,051,116 in 2018, an improvement of 12.8%
• Overall gross margin including depreciation increased to 26.5% for the twelve months ending December 31, 2019 compared to 23.7% for the same period in 2018
• Overall gross margin excluding depreciation and impairment improved to 39.1% for 2019 compared to 37.3% in 2018
• Non-GAAP EBITDA reduced to a positive $ 69,577 for the full year of 2019, falling 60.5% when compared to the positive $ 176,213 achieved for the full year of 2018
• UK operating company achieved gross profit in during January, February, March, October, November and December 2019 delivering a total £73,670 of profits 

Additional financial headlines

• Liquidity and cash position at December 31, 2019 remained strong at $ 1,881,974
• Full year 2019 GAAP diluted loss per share (EPS) was $0.01, the same as for 2018
• UK government Enhanced Capital Allowance tax incentive expected to net £ 47,667 ($ 63,144) for year ending December 31, 2019. This amount is higher than the prior year as a result higher capital expenditure on construction of CHP systems during the year. These monies are expected to be received during 2020 along with an earlier claim of £ 19,999 ($ 25,492) for the year ending December 31, 2018. Please note that the Enhanced Capital Allowance scheme which provides these cash refunds is being withdrawn by UK government in April 2020
• As a post balance sheet event the Company made a further $ 550,000 capital injection into the Company’s 50% Joint Venture, FCN Energy Logistics Limited.  This investment is to be used by its 100% owned subsidiary, Blue Grid Gas & Power to purchase LNG distribution assets in preparation for LNG supply contracts due for closure early in 2020 and to fund ongoing operating expenses

Operational performance

• Total energy production increased by 7.0% to 59,348,234 kWh for the year ending December 31, 2019 as compared 55,490,051 kWh for the same period in 2018
• Operational energy fleet capacity at year-end 2019 was 40 systems at 38 sites totalling 5,100kWe compared to 38 systems at 37 sites totalling 4,835kWe at the end of 2018. Of these 36 systems totalling 4,282kWe are under contract as On-Site Utility Solutions with the balance owned by customers, but maintained by the Company under a long-term maintenance contract
• The Company signed contracts for 7 new systems totalling 592kW. These systems will be delivered to the International Convention Centre Wales, Brentwood Leisure Centre and five country clubs operated by The Club Company. Each system is secured on a 15-year On-Site Utility Contract and the total anticipated contracted revenues total $8.7 million
• The contract for the 101kW system installed at the Wentworth Clubhouse was terminated by the customer as a result of alterations to the building that removed essential heat demand. Contract termination resulted in a termination payment to the Company and transfer of title to the customer. A new long-term maintenance contract has been offered, but it yet to be signed
• The contract for two 5.5kW systems installed at the Hampton by Hilton Luton Airport was terminated by mutual consent following failure of the equipment rendering the units beyond economic repair
• Contracts for two systems which were yet to be installed were cancelled following failure of the customer’s business and a further contract was cancelled by the Company after consent to install the system was denied by the necessary authorities. This removed 3 systems totalling 364kW from the Company’s declared contract backlog as of December 31, 2018.
• The Company reached agreement with its customer to install a larger system at the Doubletree by Hilton Dunblane Hydro. This will increase the installed system capacity to 160kW
• Contracted backlog at December 31, 2019 - 10 systems totalling 1,211kW
• Achieved practical completion of the CEFAS Weymouth project and completed installation of the system at Dunstable Leisure Centre
• Hired Chris Marsland as UK General Manager and director of the UK operating company

New business and strategic development

• Signed a new 15-year OSU agreement for a 101kW solution at the Brentwood Leisure Centre, London.
• Signed a new 15-year OSU agreement with The Club Company for five solutions. This contract is for a total 390kW being installed at country clubs in Bournemouth, Macclesfield, Reading, Warwick and Witham.
• Signed a term sheet in December 2019 with a major UK hotel operator to provide CHP systems for at least two of their 31 properties
• Hired a new proposal engineer to support the sales team by providing specialist technical expertise
• Reviewed sales strategy to focus on large multi-site customers building a strong sales pipeline through development of a telemarketing led sales process
• Participated in the London Stock Exchange’s ELITE programme, connecting growing companies with capital

Outlook and risks

• The outlook for 2020 is uncertain as a result of the current Coronavirus crisis. While management is actively engaged in managing the evolving situation the Company is currently unable to quantify the impact to their plans for the year. Measures have been taken to secure all available support being provided by the UK government and the Company’s cash position is expected to provide sufficient liquidity. Management intend updating investors in more detail when announcing its first quarter 2020 results.    
• The Company intends rolling out its high efficiency chiller and solar PV offers from the start of the second quarter 2020
• UK operating company has now delivered a net profit for five consecutive months – October, November, December 2019, January and February 2020. Management’s objective was to deliver profitability at the UK operating company level for financial year 2020, but the effect of the coronavirus crisis makes this less likely
• Success of the Blue Grid Gas & Power Joint Venture remains a strategic focus for the year with management time and other resources being devoted to ensuring its continued growth
• Management consider the overall outlook for financial performance in 2020 to be uncertain due to the impact of the coronavirus crisis. In addition, other risks remain in the form of future energy price changes and a narrowing spark spread, or unexpected equipment failures

EuroSite Power ended 2019 having achieved profitability at the UK operating company during January, February, March, October, November and December. A trend that has continued in January and February of 2020. It did not however, achieve its aim of achieving profitability at a UK level for the full year 2019. This was the result of losses made on a single turnkey project, a key project being delayed due to consent delays and new business being secured later in the year than originally planned. Looking to the future management believe that the combination of its existing fleet, the higher gross margin and secured new systems being brought into operation will deliver profitability. That said profitability is at risk due to the impact of the coronavirus crisis.

As previously announced, the Company intends to focus on organic growth but management will continue to maintain a watchful eye on any opportunities to acquire companies that align with the Company's overall aims by adding either capacity or capability to its existing operation.

Future News Releases

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Alternative Reporting Standard

The Company now files its financial statements under the Alternative Reporting Standard (ARS). Financial reports, which are prepared in accordance with US GAAP, are generally provided within 45 days of period end (90 days for fiscal year end results) and are reported to maintain at least the OTC Pink Limited Information tier.

Following corporate reorganisation and de-registration of the Company’s common stock, with effect from January 1, 2017 foreign exchange gains/losses are reported in the cumulative translation adjustment (CTA) account on the Company’s balance sheet. 

Fiscal year-end financial reports for the operating company, EuroSite Power Limited are audited by a PCAOB registered firm and the Company provides current information for the purposes of SEC Rules 144(c)(2) and 10b-5 using the OTC Disclosure & News Service. Financial statements for EuroSite Power Limited are prepared in accordance with UK GAAP, and consequently differences in accounting treatment and presentation may arise.

On-Site Utility

EuroSite Power sells the energy produced from an onsite energy system to an individual property as an alternative to the outright sale of energy equipment. On-Site Utility solution customers only pay for the energy produced by the system and receive a guaranteed discount rate on the price of the energy. All system capital, installation, operating expenses and support are paid by EuroSite Power.

About EuroSite Power

The Company provides institutional, commercial and small industrial facilities with clean, reliable power, cooling, heat and hot water at lower costs than charged by conventional energy suppliers – without any capital or start-up costs to the energy user. More information can be found at www.eurositepower.co.uk.

FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS

This press release contains forward-looking statements under the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995 that involve a number of risks and uncertainties. Important factors could cause actual results to differ materially from those indicated by such forward-looking statements, as disclosed on the Company’s website and in financial statements held by OTC markets for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2019. This press release does not constitute an offer to buy or sell securities by the Company, its subsidiaries or any associated party and is meant purely for informational purposes. The statements in this press release are made as of the date of this press release, even if subsequently made available by the Company on its website or otherwise. The Company does not assume any obligation to update the forward-looking statements provided to reflect events that occur or circumstances that exist after the date on which they were made.

Investor Contact:
Dr Elias Samaras - CEO
elias.samaras@eurositepower.co.uk
+44 (0)844 693 2848