Virgin Galactic has issued its financial results for the fourth quarter and full-year ended December 31, 2020.

Virgin Galactic has issued its financial results for the fourth quarter and full-year ended December 31, 2020.

“We accomplished several significant milestones during 2020 despite the ongoing challenges posed by the COVID-19 pandemic,” said Michael Colglazier, Chief Executive Officer of Virgin Galactic. “Looking ahead, we’re focused on completing our test flight program, expanding our fleet of spaceships and motherships, and developing our unique and transformative customer experience. I am excited about the talent we’re bringing on to our leadership team and the investments we’re making in the business, both of which will position us well to scale for future growth.”

Fourth Quarter 2020 Business Highlights:

Completed significant build milestones on second spaceship, in preparation for its scheduled rollout on March 30, 2021.

Conducted safe test flight on December 12, 2020 during which the onboard computer lost connection and halted ignition of the rocket motor.

Appointed two new pilots into Virgin Galactic Pilot Corps, bringing the total number of pilots to eight as of October 27, 2020.

Successfully closed the “One Small Step” program on December 31, 2020, with approximately 1,000 participants enrolled.

Total Future Astronauts remained at approximately 600, as of December 31, 2020.

Appointed Alistair Burns as Chief Information Officer on November 9, 2020.

Fourth Quarter 2020 Financial Highlights:

Cash position remains strong, with cash and cash equivalents of $666 million as of December 31, 2020.

Net loss of $74 million, compared to a $77 million net loss in the third quarter of 2020.

GAAP selling, general, and administrative expenses of $33 million, compared to $31 million in the third quarter of 2020. Non-GAAP selling, general and administrative expenses of $23 million in the fourth quarter of 2020, compared to $26 million in the third quarter of 2020.

GAAP research and development expenses of $41 million, compared to $46 million in the third quarter of 2020. Non-GAAP research and development expenses of $40 million in the fourth quarter of 2020, compared to $43 million in the third quarter of 2020.

Adjusted EBITDA totaled $(60) million, compared to $(66) million in the third quarter of 2020.

Cash paid for capital expenditures totaled $3.5 million, compared to $3.7 million in the third quarter of 2020.#

Recent Updates:

Continue to prepare for next rocket-powered spaceflight from Spaceport America, targeted for May 2021. Completing modifications and conducting technical checks ahead of flight, which will include revenue-generating payloads as part of the NASA Flight Opportunities Program.

Re-confirmed second and third spaceflights from Spaceport America, including Sir Richard Branson’s flight, and announced timing for revenue-generating spaceflight with the Italian Air Force.

Accelerating multi-month enhancement program to mothership vehicle, VMS Eve, and preparing for second generation mothership build program.

Continue to build senior management team:

Appointed Swami Iyer as President of Aerospace Systems, effective end of March 2021.

Appointed Stephen Justice as Vice President of Engineering on March 1, 2021.

Appointed Doug Ahrens as Chief Financial Officer, effective March 1, 2021.

Appointed Seth Zaslow as Vice President of Investor Relations on February 8, 2021.

COVID-19 Impact

The Company is continuing to experience ongoing delays to its business and operations due to COVID-19. The Company continues to operate under strict protocols and follows rigorous health and safety procedures, in line with CDC, state and local guidelines, to ensure employee safety.

VIRGIN GALACTIC HOLDINGS, INC.
Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations and Comprehensive Loss
(In thousands except for per share data)
		Three Months Ended												Year Ended
		(unaudited)												(unaudited)
		December 31, 2020				September 30, 2020				December 31, 2019				December 31, 2020				December 31, 2019
Revenue		$	—			$	—			$	529			$	238			$	3,781
Cost of revenue		—				—				314				173				2,004
Gross profit		—				—				215				65				1,777
Selling, general, and administrative expenses		32,854				30,936				37,447				116,592				82,166
Research and development expenses1		41,463				46,095				36,754				158,757				132,873
Operating loss		(74,317		)		(77,031		)		(73,986		)		(275,284		)		(213,262		)
Interest income		272				322				1,160				2,277				2,297
Interest expense		(10		)		(9		)		(34		)		(36		)		(36		)
Other income (expense)		9				(44		)		—				14				128
Loss before income taxes		(74,046		)		(76,762		)		(72,860		)		(273,029		)		(210,873		)
Income tax (benefit) expense		(28		)		40				(61		)		6				62
Net loss		(74,018		)		(76,802		)		(72,799		)		(273,035		)		(210,935		)
Other comprehensive loss:
Foreign currency translation adjustment		(48		)		48				56				(54		)		(23		)
Total comprehensive loss		$	(74,066	)		$	(76,754	)		$	(72,743	)		$	(273,089	)		$	(210,958	)
Net loss per share:
Basic and diluted		$	(0.31	)		$	(0.34	)		$	(0.37	)		$	(1.25	)		$	(1.09	)
Weighted-average shares outstanding:
Basic and diluted		236,722,884				225,253,536				194,378,154				219,107,905				194,378,154
1Please refer to Reclassification section for prior period adjustment.

VIRGIN GALACTIC HOLDINGS, INC.
Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets
(In thousands, except share data)
		As of
		December 31, 2020				December 31, 2019
		(unaudited)
Assets
Current assets
Cash and cash equivalents		$	665,924			$	480,443
Restricted cash		13,031				12,278
Accounts receivable		470				461
Inventories1		30,483				31,855
Prepaid expenses and other current assets		17,949				16,672
Due from related party, net		70				—
Total current assets		727,927				541,709
Property, plant, and equipment, net1		53,148				44,295
Right-of-use asset		19,914				16,927
Other non-current assets		3,001				2,615
Total assets		$	803,990			$	605,546
Liabilities and Stockholders' Equity
Current liabilities
Accounts payable		$	5,998			$	7,038
Current portion of operating lease obligation		2,384				2,354
Current portion of finance lease obligation		136				47
Current portion of note payable		310				—
Accrued expenses		22,982				22,277
Customer deposits		83,211				83,362
Due to related party, net		—				767
Total current liabilities		115,021				115,845
Finance lease obligation, net of current portion		236				274
Operating lease obligation, net of current portion		24,148				21,867
Note payable, net of current portion		310				—
Other long-term liabilities		1,757				—
Total liabilities		$	141,472			$	137,986
Stockholders' Equity
Preferred stock, $0.0001 par value; 10,000,000 authorized; none issued and outstanding		$	—			$	—
Common stock, $0.0001 par value; 700,000,000 shares authorized; 236,123,659 and 196,001,038 shares issued and outstanding as of December 31, 2020 and 2019, respectively		23				20
Additional paid-in capital		1,057,202				589,158
Accumulated deficit		(394,712)				(121,677)
Accumulated other comprehensive income		5				59
Total stockholders' equity		662,518				467,560
Total liabilities and stockholders' equity		$	803,990			$	605,546
1Please refer to Reclassification section for prior period adjustment.

VIRGIN GALACTIC HOLDINGS, INC.
Condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows
(In thousands)
		Three Months Ended												Year Ended
		(unaudited)												(unaudited)
		December 31, 2020				September 30, 2020				December 31, 2019				December 31, 2020				December 31, 2019
Cash flows from operating activities
Net loss		$	(74,018	)		$	(76,802	)		$	(72,799	)		$	(273,035	)		$	(210,935	)
Stock-based compensation		11,749				8,625				2,535				30,324				2,535
Depreciation and amortization		2,765				2,529				2,079				9,781				6,999
Deferred rent		—				—				375				—				—
(Gain) Loss on disposal of property and equipment1		21				8				(555		)		96				(555		)
Change in assets and liabilities
Accounts receivable		(100		)		414				431				(106		)		819
Inventories1		176				3,182				(6,256		)		1,371				(8,566		)
Prepayments and other current assets		(8,674		)		4,724				(13,089		)		(342		)		(12,476		)
Other non-current assets		47				(1,251		)		8,107				(1,131		)		1,178
Due from related party, net		158				(996		)		9,734				(838		)		9,734
Accounts payable and accrued expenses		(1,729		)		1,633				(2,883		)		(1,010		)		(323		)
Customer deposits		21				1,456				1,160				(151		)		2,479
Other current and non-current liabilities		(512		)		1,502				(9,664		)		1,882				—
Net cash used in operating activities		(70,096		)		(54,976		)		(80,825		)		(233,159		)		(209,111		)
Cash flows from investing activity
Capital expenditures1		(3,540		)		(3,721		)		(176		)		(17,201		)		(13,856		)
Cash used in investing activity1		(3,540		)		(3,721		)		(176		)		(17,201		)		(13,856		)
Cash flows from financing activities
Payments of finance lease obligations		(34		)		(40		)		(49		)		(123		)		(104		)
Repayment of notes payable		(310		)		—				—				(310		)		—
Net transfer from Parent Company		—				—				—				—				106,119
Proceeds from Parent Company		—				—				16,310				—				56,310
Proceeds from issuance of common stock pursuant to stock options exercised		2,582				—				—				2,582				—
Proceeds from issuance of common stocks		—				460,200				20,000				460,200				20,000
Proceeds from reverse acquisition		—				—				500,000				—				500,000
Transaction costs		(122		)		(19,399		)		(48,005		)		(20,988		)		(48,005		)
Withholding taxes paid on behalf of employee on net settled stock-based awards		(4,368		)		(399		)		—				(4,767		)		—
Net cash provided by (used in) by financing activities		(2,252		)		440,362				488,256				436,594				634,320
Net increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents1		(75,888		)		381,665				407,255				186,234				411,353
Cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash at beginning of period		754,843				373,178				85,466				492,721				81,368
Cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash at end of period		$	678,955			$	754,843			$	492,721			$	678,955			$	492,721
Cash and cash equivalents		$	665,924			$	741,575			$	480,443			$	665,924			$	480,443
Restricted cash		13,031				13,268				12,278				13,031				12,278
Cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash		$	678,955			$	754,843			$	492,721			$	678,955			$	492,721
1Please refer to Reclassification section for prior period adjustment.

 

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