New Horizon Aircraft Ltd (HOVR) (2027年第一季度) 财务电话会议要点：7000万美元现金储备及...

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• Research and Development Expenses: $7.4 million, up from $2.7 million a year ago.

• Engineering Costs (within R&D): Approximately $5.3 million, up from $0.3 million in the comparable quarter a year ago.

• General and Administrative Expenses: Declined to $1.7 million from $3.2 million a year ago, primarily due to lower stock-based compensation costs.

• Net Cash Used in Operations: $7.2 million, compared with $2.4 million in the same period last year.

• Cash Used in Investing Activities: $0.7 million, principally related to equipment and tooling.

• Financing Activities: $0.6 million raised via the ATM program at an average rate of CAD 2.81 (USD 2.04).

• Cash Position: More than $70 million in cash at quarter end.

• Net Loss: $4.1 million, or $0.06 per share, compared with a net loss of $10.9 million, or $0.29 per share, in the prior period.

• Warrant Liability Fair Value Change: $3.8 million non-cash gain, versus a $5.1 million non-cash expense in the prior period.

• Non-Dilutive Funding: Close to $0.5 million of reimbursed project costs received under the INSAT-supported project; reimbursable project costs anticipated to reach more than $1 million throughout the fiscal year.

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Release Date: October 09, 2026

For the complete transcript of the earnings call, please refer to the full earnings call transcript.

Positive Points

• New Horizon Aircraft Ltd (NASDAQ:HOVR) has a strong liquidity position with over $70 million in cash, providing a solid runway for development.

• The company is making significant progress on its full-scale Cavorite X7 demonstrator, with plans to begin flight testing by spring 2027.

• New Horizon Aircraft Ltd (NASDAQ:HOVR) has secured non-binding LOIs for up to 200 X7 aircraft, representing over $1 billion in potential sales value.

• The X7's hybrid-electric design offers unique advantages, including all-weather capability, no need for charging infrastructure, and lower operating costs compared to helicopters.

• The company is actively pursuing non-dilutive funding sources, such as the INSAT project and SR&ED program, to support its development.

• New Horizon Aircraft Ltd (NASDAQ:HOVR) has assembled a strong team, growing from 30 to over 65 employees, and partnered with established aerospace suppliers like BETA Technologies.

Negative Points

• Research and development expenses increased significantly to $7.4 million from $2.7 million year-over-year, and are expected to remain elevated, increasing cash burn.

• Net cash used in operations was $7.2 million, up from $2.4 million in the prior year, indicating growing cash requirements.

• The company reported a net loss of $4.1 million for the quarter, although this was an improvement from the prior year's loss.

• Certification with Transport Canada is not expected until early 2030, and the timeline is subject to regulatory risks and delays.

• The company is dependent on the successful conversion of LOIs into binding orders, which is contingent on the X7 demonstrator achieving flight testing milestones.

• There is potential for external factors, such as delays or issues with other eVTOL companies, to negatively impact the sector and New Horizon Aircraft Ltd (NASDAQ:HOVR) despite its differentiated technology.