American DG Energy Reports Third Quarter 2016 Financial Performance

WALTHAM, Mass., Nov. 10, 2016 /PRNewswire/ -- American DG Energy Inc. (NYSE MKT: ADGE, the "Company"), an On-Site Utility provider offering clean electricity, heat, hot water and cooling solutions to hospitality, healthcare, housing and fitness facilities, reported total revenues of $1,580,863 for the third quarter of 2016, compared to $1,534,553 for the same period in 2015. GAAP diluted earnings per share (EPS) were a loss of $0.01 for the third quarter of 2016 versus the $0.02 loss reported in the comparable prior year quarter.

Speaking about recent company developments, Co-Chief Executive Officer Benjamin Locke noted, "Management has taken a number of steps over the past several quarters to secure the future of the company, culminating in the recently announced planned merger with longtime affiliate Tecogen Inc. Our sites improvement initiative, cost-reduction efforts, near-elimination of debt outstanding, and deconsolidation with European subsidiary EuroSite Power all cleared the slate for a new beginning for the Company and the team at American DG deserves congratulations for their tireless efforts over the past 18-plus months."

Reflecting the Company's ongoing efforts to optimize its On-Site Utility business, gross margin excluding depreciation improved in third quarter of 2016 to 51.0% versus 45.4% for the same period in 2015, representing 12.3% growth in adjusted gross margin.

In addition, the Company delivered a cash flow positive quarter in core operations on a non-GAAP EBITDA basis, with an inflow of $288,334 for the quarter ended September 30, 2016 as compared to outflows of $51,067 in the comparable prior year period. Likewise, the Company achieved positive non-GAAP EBITDA cash flow for the year-to-date period ended September 30, 2016, with an inflow of $326,713 as compared to a $(364,404) outflow in the prior year comparable period.

Chief Financial Officer Bonnie Brown observed, "The previously announced series of transactions to significantly reduce our debt burden and minimize potential shareholder dilution were fully completed as of third quarter end, resulting in a number of non-operating items on our financial statements including a gain on extinguishment of debt which was partially offset by a loss from discontinued operations. Going forward, our investment in EuroSite Power will be marked to market, with fluctuations in value accounted for in Other Comprehensive Income."

Major Highlights:

Consolidated Financial Results

• Our revenues increased to $1,580,863 for the third quarter of 2016 compared to $1,534,553 for the same period in 2015, an increase of $46,310 or 3.0%.
• Overall operating expenses have decreased to $567,086 for the third quarter of 2016 versus $732,593 for the same period in 2015, a 22.6% improvement, generating an expense reduction of $165,507.  Operating expenses benefited not only from reductions in employee headcount but also from reduced travel expense, consulting fees, and rent expense.
• Adjusted gross margin excluding depreciation improved by 12.3%, hitting 51.0% for third quarter of 2016 versus 45.4% for the same period in 2015. Gross margin for the third quarter of 2016 was 22.3% compared with 18.2% in 2015, reflecting the ongoing benefit from reductions in fuel, maintenance, and installation related expense.
• As a result of our focused efforts to improve fleet operations, non-GAAP EBITDA cash flows improved by $339,401, reaching a positive "inflow" of $288,334 for the third quarter of 2016, versus an "outflow" of $51,067 for the same period in 2015.
• Loss from operations was $(214,849) in the third quarter, a substantial reduction from the $(454,023) loss reported in third quarter 2015.
• On September 30, 2016, American DG completed a series of transactions that resulted in a reduction of convertible debt outstanding to $3.4 million with zero coupon due May 2018; eliminated 1.02 million in outstanding warrants expiring October 2017; and reduced the Company's stake in EuroSite Power Inc. to 2.03% (approximately 1.7 million shares). These transactions significantly improved the Company's balance sheet and have prevented substantial potential shareholder dilution.
• The reduction in ownership of EuroSite Power Inc. to just 2.03% resulted in accounting for our investment in EuroSite as discontinued operations. As such, its balance sheets and operations have been deconsolidated and collapsed into single categorical lines in the attached financial statements. 

Operations

• Improved efficiencies resulted in a 3% reduction of fuel costs for our fleet.
• Throughout 2016 the Company has been implementing a program to upgrade our electrical metering such that we can accurately measure the CHP system's benefit in reducing site peak electrical demand. By measuring this portion of site savings accurately, the company is eligible to collect revenue proportional to this savings. With only one third of the sites upgraded, the company was able to increase third quarter revenue attributed to demand savings year-to-year more than threefold ($19k to $72k). We expect further site upgrade work to bring similar additional revenues.
• Electrical production in the period increased by 5.5% year-on-year. However, overall energy production (thermal and electrical) decreased 5.6% compared to third quarter 2015, with the entire shortfall attributable to reduced thermal and A/C production.
• Year-over-year electric rates used as the basis for customer invoicing decreased on average 1.8%. Gas prices, on the other hand, increased by 5.1%. This likewise increases the value of our thermal energy proportionally but with negative offset relative to our fuel costs.
  
  
• Revenue for the quarter was attributable to the following core markets:

• The revenue was distributed by energy type as is outlined in the following table:

• In total, as of September 30, 2016, we operated 92 systems totaling 5,445kW of installed capacity with a total approximate lifetime contract value of $203 million.
• We have a backlog of 13 systems totaling 975kW of installed capacity, on a consolidated basis, as of September 30, 2016.

American DG Energy will hold its earnings conference call today, November 10, 2016 at 1:00 p.m. Eastern Time. To listen, dial (866) 364-3819 within the U.S., (855) 669-9657 from Canada, or (412) 902-4209 from other international locations.  Participants should reference American DG Energy to access the call. We suggest you begin dialing at least 10 minutes before the scheduled starting time. Alternately, to register for and listen to the live webcast, please go to http://investors.americandg.com/webcast.

The earnings conference call will be recorded and available for playback one hour after the end of the call through Thursday, November 17, 2016.  To listen to the playback, dial (877) 344-7529 within the U.S. (855) 669-9658 from Canada, or +1 (412) 317-0088 from other international locations and reference Replay Access Code 10094791. Following the call, the webcast will be archived for 30 days.

About American DG Energy
American DG Energy supplies low-cost energy to its customers through distributed power generating systems. We are committed to providing institutional, commercial and small industrial facilities with clean, reliable power, cooling, heat and hot water at lower costs than charged by local utilities - without any capital or start-up costs to the energy user - through our On-Site Utility energy solutions. American DG Energy is headquartered in Waltham, Massachusetts. Learn more about how American DG Energy reduces energy costs at www.americandg.com or follow us on Facebook and Twitter.

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 Securities and Exchange Commission filings. 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.

SOURCE American DG Energy Inc.

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