EX-99.1 2 tm2524740d1_ex99-1.htm EXHIBIT 99.1

 

Exhibit 99.1

 

LOTUS TECH

 

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Lotus Technology Reports Unaudited Second Quarter and First Half 2025 Financial Results

 

·Delivered over 2,800 vehicles1 and achieved total revenue of $218 million in the first half of 2025

·The operating loss in the first half 2025 narrowed approximately 40% year-on-year to $263 million

·Received up to approximately $500 million funding commitment from institutional investors and strategic partners

·Lotus Robotics entered into MOU with a strategic partner for strategic collaboration on intelligent driving, exploring Robotaxi development in Saudi Arabia.

 

New York – August 29, 2025 – Lotus Technology Inc. (“Lotus Tech” or the “Company”), a leading global intelligent and luxury mobility provider, today announced its unaudited financial results for the second quarter and half year ended June 30, 2025.

 

Operating Highlights of the First Half of 2025

 

In the first half of 2025, the Company achieved total deliveries1 of 2,813 units, representing a transitional period characterized by the tariff impact, gradual destocking and the phased commencement of upgraded model deliveries.

 

Deliveries in the first half of 2025 was primarily contributed by the China market. With customer deliveries of upgraded models rolled out in the second quarter, the upgraded Eletre hyper SUV has become a dominant player in China’s premium luxury BEV SUV segment2 in the second quarter of 2025. Deliveries of sportscars to the North America were disrupted in the second quarter due to tariff issues but have resumed since July.

 

Deliveries1 by Model Type

 

   1H 2025   1H 2024   % Change (YoY) 
Lifestyle SUV and Sedan   1,922    2,428    (21)%
Sportscars   891    2,476    (64)%
Total   2,813    4,904    (43)%

 

Deliveries1 by Region

 

   1H 2025   1H 2025%   1H 2024   1H 2024 % 
Europe   858    31%   1,459    30%
China   1,403    50%   1,239    25%
North America   430    15%   1,278    26%
Rest of the World   122    4%   928    19%
Total   2,813    100%   4,904    100%

 

On June 30, 2025, Etika Automotive Sdn Bhd (“Etika”) exercised its put option, requiring the Company to purchase 49% of equity interests in Lotus Advance Technologies Sdn (“Lotus UK”) held by Etika. With Geely having exercised a similar put option in April 2025, the Company is now expected to acquire 100% of the equity interests of Lotus UK by 2025, subject to potential regulatory approvals. Upon completion, the Company will gain control over Lotus UK and consolidate its financial results. The strategic transaction will enable the Company to integrate all businesses and operations under the Lotus brand. The acquisition will be conducted through non-cash transactions based on pre-agreed prices.

 

 

 

 

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Financial Highlights of the First Half of 2025

 

Total revenues for the first half of 2025 was $218 million, a 45% YoY decrease.
Gross margin for the first half was 8.2%, versus 12.8% for the first half of 2024.
Operating loss was $263 million for the first half of 2025, narrowed by 40% YoY.
Net loss was $313 million for the first half of 2025, narrowed by 32% YoY.
Adjusted EBITDA (non-GAAP) was a loss of $240 million for the first half of 2025, narrowed by 37% YoY.

 

Key Financial Results

 

The table below summarizes key preliminary financial results for the half year ended June 30, 2025.

 

(in millions of U.S. dollars, unaudited)

 

   1H 2025   1H 2024   % Change (YoY) 
Revenue   218    398    (45)%
Cost of revenue   200    347    (42)%
Gross profit   18    51    (65)%
Gross margin (%)   8%   13%   - 
Operating loss   (263)   (438)   (40)%
Net loss   (313)   (460)   (32)%
Adjusted net loss(A)   (311)   (424)   (27)%
Adjusted EBITDA(A)   (240)   (382)   (37)%

 

(A) Non-GAAP measure. See “Non-GAAP Financial Measures” and “Appendix D – Unaudited Reconciliation of GAAP and Non-GAAP results (Adjusted net loss/Adjusted EBITDA)” for details and a reconciliation of adjusted metrics to the nearest GAAP measure.

 

Recent Developments

 

New Sources of Funding: On August 19, 2025, the Company entered into a securities purchase agreement with ATW Partners, pursuant to which the Company agreed to issue and sell convertible notes for up to an aggregate principal amount of $300 million. Pursuant to this agreement, the Company issued notes in the original principal amount of $10 million on August 19, 2025, and up to $290 million in aggregate principal amount of additional convertible notes may be issued upon satisfaction of certain conditions. On July 28, 2025, the Company entered into a Master Credit Facility Framework Agreement with Zhejiang Geely Holding Group Company Limited (“Geely”), pursuant to which Geely agrees to provide (including through its affiliates) the Company and its affiliates with a non-revolving credit facility of up to RMB1,600,000,000.
Goodwood Festival of Speed: In July, Lotus announced its official return to Goodwood Festival by unveiling the “Emira Cup” race car at the event. Lotus also exhibited the concept car “Theory 1”, with a full lineup including hypercar Evija, Emeya hyper GT, Eletre hyper SUV, Emira, as well as legacy race cars, to numerous Goodwood visitors.
Strategic Partnership: Lotus Robotics, a wholly-owned subsidiary of the Company has entered into a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with a strategic partner to pursue a strategic collaboration in AI and intelligent driving technologies, including the exploration of a Robotaxi project in Saudi Arabia.

 

CEO and CFO Comments

 

Mr. Qingfeng Feng, Chief Executive Officer, commented: "Amidst volatile market condition, our ability to deliver standout performance in China's fiercely competitive landscape underscores the resilience of our strategy. We are grateful to our investors for their confidence in our vision – the recent capital injections have not only fortified our cash positions but will also accelerate our transformation into a next-generation mobility leader. We are confident that we will further strengthen our operations and deliver sustainable value for our shareholders over the long-term."

 

Dr. Daxue Wang, Chief Financial Officer, commented: "With deliveries of the upgraded models ramping up in China during the second quarter, we achieved a QoQ revenue growth of 35%, a testament to our product competitiveness. Notably, our gross margin has rebounded meaningfully from the trough as compared with the full year of 2024, supported by disciplined cost controls. We remain committed to enhancing operational efficiency to continue to deliver value for our customers, partners, and shareholders.”

 

 

 

 

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Operating and Financial Results of the Second Quarter of 2025

 

Total deliveries1 for the second quarter of 2025 was 1,410 units, a 49% YoY decrease.
Total revenues for the second quarter of 2025 were $126 million, a 44% YoY decrease.
Gross margin for the second quarter of 2025 was 5.4%, versus 9.2% for the same period of 2024.
Net loss for the second quarter was $130 million, narrowed by 36% YoY.
Adjusted EBITDA (non-GAAP) was a loss of $103 million for the second quarter of 2025, narrowed by 42% YoY.

 

Deliveries1 by Model Type

 

   2Q 2025   2Q 2024   % Change (YoY) 
Lifestyle SUV and Sedan   1,170    1,385    (16)%
Sportscars   240    1,354    (82)%
Total   1,410    2,739    (49)%

 

Key Financial Results

 

The table below summarizes key preliminary financial results for the second quarter in 2025.

 

(in millions of U.S. dollars, unaudited)

 

   2Q 2025   2Q 2024   % Change (YoY) 
Revenue   126    225    (44)%
Cost of Revenue   119    204    (42)%
Gross profit   7    21    (67)%
Gross margin (%)   5%   9%   - 
Operating loss   (160)   (204)   (22)%
Net loss   (130)   (202)   (36)%
Adjusted net loss(A)   (128)   (201)   (36)%
Adjusted EBITDA(A)   (103)   (177)   (42)%

 

(A) Non-GAAP measure. See “Non-GAAP Financial Measures” and “Appendix D – Unaudited Reconciliation of GAAP and Non-GAAP results (Adjusted net loss/Adjusted EBITDA)” for details and a reconciliation of adjusted metrics to the nearest GAAP measure.

 

Conference Call

 

Lotus Tech management will host an earnings conference call at 8:00 AM U.S. Eastern Time on Friday, August 29, 2025 (14:00 Central European Time / 20:00 China Standard Time on the same day).

 

There will be a live audio webcast and replay available following completion of the call on the Company’s investor relations website at https://ir.group-lotus.com/.

 

For participants who wish to join the call, please complete online registration prior to the scheduled call start time using the link provided below. Upon registration, participants will receive a confirmation email with conference call access information, including dial-in numbers and a unique PIN. Participant online registration link: https://register-conf.media-server.com/register/BI4ba350436871458691c94dca92e18e7c

 

Note 1: Including commissioned deliveries in US market.

 

The volume of delivery previously announced by the Company was based on the number of vehicles invoiced in the China market and the number of vehicles in relation to which revenue had been recognized for markets outside China, and included commissioned deliveries in the US market. Starting from the three months ended June 30, 2025, the presentation of delivery data has been unified and the volume of delivery reported represents the number of vehicles in relation to which revenue has been recognized for all markets and includes commissioned deliveries in the US market. Historical data presented in this press release has been adjusted to reflect this change.

 

Note 2: Based on market data of invoiced deliveries. Premium luxury SUV refers to EV SUV models pricing over RMB 550,000.

 

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About Lotus Technology Inc.

 

Lotus Technology Inc. has operations across the UK, the EU and China. The Company is dedicated to delivering luxury lifestyle battery electric vehicles, with a focus on world-class R&D in next-generation automobility technologies such as electrification, digitalisation and more. For more information about Lotus Technology Inc., please visit www.group-lotus.com.

 

Non-GAAP Financial Measures

 

The Company uses non-GAAP financial measures, including adjusted net loss and adjusted EBITDA in evaluating its operating results and for financial and operational decision-making purposes. Adjusted net loss represents net loss excluding share-based compensation expenses, and such adjustment has no impact on income tax. Lotus Tech defines adjusted EBITDA as net loss excluding interest income, interest expense, income tax expenses, depreciation of property, equipment and software, and share-based compensation expenses. The Company believes that non-GAAP financial measures help identify underlying trends in its business and enhance the overall understanding of the Company’s past performance and future prospects. The Company also believes that non-GAAP financial measures allow for greater visibility with respect to key metrics used by the Company’s management in its financial and operational decision-making.

 

Non-GAAP financial measures are not presented in accordance with U.S. GAAP and may be different from non-GAAP methods of accounting and reporting used by other companies. Non-GAAP financial measures have limitations as analytical tools and when assessing the Company’s operating performance, investors should not consider them in isolation, or as a substitute for financial information prepared in accordance with U.S. GAAP. The Company encourages investors and others to review its financial information in its entirety and not rely on a single financial measure. The Company mitigates these limitations by reconciling non-GAAP financial measures to the most comparable U.S. GAAP performance measures, all of which should be considered when evaluating the Company’s performance. For more information on non-GAAP financial measures, please see "Appendix D – Unaudited Reconciliation of GAAP and Non-GAAP Results (Adjusted net loss/Adjusted EBITDA)" set forth at the end of this press release.

 

Forward-Looking Statements

 

This press release contains statements that may constitute “forward-looking” statements pursuant to the “safe harbor” provisions of the U.S. Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. All statements other than statements of historical fact are forward-looking statements. In some cases, you can identify forward-looking statements by terminology such as “may”, “should”, “expect”, “intend”, “will”, “estimate”, “anticipate”, “believe”, “predict”, “potential”, “forecast”, “plan”, “seek”, “future”, “propose” or “continue”, or the negatives of these terms or variations of them or similar terminology although not all forward-looking statements contain such terminology. Forward-looking statements involve inherent risks and uncertainties, including those identified under the heading “Risk Factors” in the Company’s filings with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission. All information provided in this press release is as of the date of this press release, and Lotus Tech undertakes no obligation to update any forward-looking statement, except as required under applicable law.

 

Contact Information 

For investor inquiries 

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Appendix A

 

Lotus Technology Inc. 

Unaudited Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets

 

(All amounts in thousands)

 

   As of 
   June 30, 2025   December 31, 2024 
   US$   US$ 
ASSETS        
Current assets          
Cash   67,849    103,072 
Restricted cash   420,971    379,293 
Accounts receivable – third parties, net   54,193    117,076 
Accounts receivable – related parties, net   110,143    107,816 
Inventories   164,411    188,582 
Prepayments and other current assets – third parties, net   87,044    72,541 
Prepayments and other current assets – related parties, net   149,010    74,558 
           
Total current assets   1,053,621    1,042,938 
           
Non-current assets          
Restricted cash   2,728    2,572 
Investment securities – related parties   2,158    2,221 
Securities pledged to an investor   320,734    315,796 
Loan receivable from a related party   302,632    269,539 
Property, equipment and software, net   243,265    316,447 
Intangible assets   116,485    116,500 
Operating lease right-of-use assets   126,648    144,029 
Equity method investments   12,126    7,499 
Other non-current assets – third parties   70,829    67,009 
Other non-current assets – related parties   878    1,113 
           
Total non-current assets   1,198,483    1,242,725 
           
Total assets   2,252,104    2,285,663 

 

 

 

 

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Lotus Technology Inc. 

Unaudited Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets (Con’d)

 

(All amounts in thousands)

 

   As of 
   June 30, 2025   December 31, 2024 
   US$   US$ 
LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS' DEFICIT          
Current liabilities          
Short term borrowings – third parties   633,278    602,949 
Short-term borrowings – related parties   390,406    199,570 
Accounts payable – third parties   84,020    61,752 
Accounts payable – related parties   358,891    410,433 
Contract liabilities – third parties   27,666    33,964 
Operating lease liabilities – third parties   11,493    14,094 
Accrued expenses and other current liabilities – third parties   322,408    389,791 
Accrued expenses and other current liabilities – related parties   234,207    214,760 
Share buyback forward liabilities   49,575    117,059 
Put option liabilities – third parties   -    309,115 
Convertible notes - related parties   123,544    113,910 
           
Total current liabilities   2,235,488    2,467,397 
           
Non-current liabilities          
Contract liabilities – third parties   7,570    8,683 
Operating lease liabilities – third parties   64,794    68,331 
Operating lease liabilities – related parties   4,025    10,729 
Put option liabilities – third parties   363,521    - 
Warrant Liabilities   1,618    3,340 
Exchangeable notes   125,853    102,999 
Convertible notes - third parties   63,855    74,246 
Convertible notes - related parties   75,502    - 
Deferred income   295,114    293,923 
Other non-current liabilities – third parties   115,789    114,770 
Other non-current liabilities – related parties   1,537    1,471 
           
Total non-current liabilities   1,119,178    678,492 
           
Total liabilities   3,354,666    3,145,889 

 

 

 

 

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Lotus Technology Inc. 

Unaudited Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets (con’d)

 

(All amounts in thousands)

 

   As of 
   June 30, 2025   December 31, 2024 
   US$   US$ 
SHAREHOLDERS’ DEFICIT          
Ordinary shares   7    7 
Additional paid-in capital   1,846,655    1,785,664 
Accumulated other comprehensive income   65,260    55,165 
Accumulated deficit   (3,006,736)   (2,693,698)
           
Total shareholders' deficit attributable to ordinary shareholders   (1,094,814)   (852,862)
Noncontrolling interests   (7,748)   (7,364)
Total shareholders' deficit   (1,102,562)   (860,226)
           
Total liabilities and shareholders' deficit   2,252,104    2,285,663 

 

 

 

 

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Appendix B

 

Lotus Technology Inc. 

Unaudited Condensed Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive loss

 

(All amounts in thousands, except for share and per share/ADS data)

 

   For the Six Months Ended June 30, 
   2025   2024 
   US$   US$ 
Revenues:        
Sales of goods   197,485    382,893 
Service revenues   20,841    15,222 
Total revenues   218,326    398,115 
Cost of revenues:          
Cost of goods sold   (184,885)   (340,882)
Cost of services   (15,575)   (6,321)
Total cost of revenues   (200,460)   (347,203)
Gross profit   17,866    50,912 
Operating expenses:          
Research and development expenses   (92,305)   (174,854)
Selling and marketing expenses   (78,995)   (204,274)
General and administrative expenses   (114,860)   (111,978)
Government grants   4,866    2,488 
Total operating expenses   (281,294)   (488,618)
Operating loss   (263,428)   (437,706)
Interest expenses   (33,641)   (11,708)
Interest income   13,157    8,658 
Investment income, net   9,400    3,496 
Foreign currency exchange gains (losses), net   40,525    (4,429)
Changes in fair values of liabilities, excluding impact of instrument-specific credit risk   (68,084)   (18,567)
Loss before income taxes and share of results of equity method investments   (302,071)   (460,256)
Income tax expense   (15,043)   (355)
Share of results of equity method investments   4,074    359 
Net loss   (313,040)   (460,252)
Less: Net loss attributable to noncontrolling interests   (2)   (933)
Net loss attributable to ordinary shareholders   (313,038)   (459,319)
Accretion of redeemable convertible preferred shares   -    (2,979)
Net loss available to ordinary shareholders   (313,038)   (462,298)
Loss per ordinary share1          
—Basic and diluted   (0.47)   (0.75)
Weighted average number of ordinary shares outstanding used in computing net loss per ordinary share1          
—Basic and diluted   659,335,966    616,941,673 

 

1 Shares outstanding for all periods reflect the adjustment for recapitalization upon the consummation of merger transaction in February 2024.

 

 

 

 

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Lotus Technology Inc. 

Unaudited Condensed Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive loss (cont’d)

 

(All amounts in thousands, except for share and per share/ADS data)

 

   For the Six Months Ended June 30, 
   2025   2024 
   US$   US$ 
Net loss   (313,040)   (460,252)
           
Other comprehensive income:          
Fair value changes of liabilities due to instrument-specific credit risk, net of nil income taxes   16,427    (401)
Foreign currency translation adjustment, net of nil income taxes   (6,332)   412 
           
Total other comprehensive income   10,095    11 
           
Total comprehensive loss   (302,945)   (460,241)
Less: Total comprehensive loss attributable to noncontrolling interests   (2)   (933)
Total comprehensive loss attributable to ordinary shareholders   (302,943)   (459,308)

 

 

 

 

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Appendix C

 

Lotus Technology Inc. 

Unaudited Condensed Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive loss

 

(All amounts in thousands, except for share and per share/ADS data)

 

   For the Three Months Ended June 30, 
   2025   2024 
   US$   US$ 
Revenues:        
Sales of goods   112,877    222,109 
Service revenues   12,626    2,924 
Total revenues   125,503    225,033 
Cost of revenues:          
Cost of goods sold   (107,052)   (201,609)
Cost of services   (11,734)   (2,826)
Total cost of revenues   (118,786)   (204,435)
Gross profit   6,717    20,598 
Operating expenses:          
Research and development expenses   (43,703)   (70,162)
Selling and marketing expenses   (39,411)   (100,785)
General and administrative expenses   (84,196)   (55,008)
Government grants   160    969 
Total operating expenses   (167,150)   (224,986)
Operating loss   (160,433)   (204,388)
Interest expenses   627    (7,761)
Interest income   6,491    6,993 
Investment income, net   4,760    4,890 
Foreign currency exchange gains, net   26,678    2,238 
Changes in fair values of liabilities, excluding impact of instrument-specific credit risk   1,587    (3,944)
Loss before income taxes and share of results of equity method investments   (120,290)   (201,972)
Income tax expense   (14,411)   (213)
Share of results of equity method investments   4,486    158 
Net loss   (130,215)   (202,027)
Less: Net loss attributable to noncontrolling interests   -    (577)
Net loss attributable to ordinary shareholders   (130,215)   (201,450)
Accretion of redeemable convertible preferred shares   -    - 
Net loss available to ordinary shareholders   (130,215)   (201,450)
Loss per ordinary share1          
—Basic and diluted   (0.20)   (0.30)
Weighted average number of ordinary shares outstanding used in computing net loss per ordinary share1          
—Basic and diluted   659,341,465    675,454,342 

 

1 Shares outstanding for all periods reflect the adjustment for recapitalization upon the consummation of merger transaction in February 2024.

 

 

 

 

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Lotus Technology Inc.

Unaudited Condensed Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive loss (con’d)

 

(All amounts in thousands, except for share and per share/ADS data)

 

   For the Three Months Ended June 30, 
   2025   2024 
   US$   US$ 
Net loss   (130,215)   (202,027)
           
Other comprehensive income:          
Fair value changes of liabilities due to instrument-specific credit risk, net of nil income taxes   9,649    (226)
Foreign currency translation adjustment, net of nil income taxes   (1,691)   1,827 
           
Total other comprehensive income   7,958    1,601 
           
Total comprehensive loss   (122,257)   (200,426)
Less: Total comprehensive loss attributable to noncontrolling interests   -    (577)
Total comprehensive loss attributable to ordinary shareholders   (122,257)   (199,849)

 

 

 

 

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Appendix D

 

Lotus Technology Inc.

Unaudited Reconciliation of GAAP and Non-GAAP results (Adjusted net loss/Adjusted EBITDA)

 

(All amounts in thousands)

 

   For the Six Months Ended June 30, 
   2025   2024 
   US$   US$ 
Net loss   (313,040)   (460,252)
Share-based compensation expenses   2,215    35,894 
Adjusted net loss   (310,825)   (424,358)
Net loss   (313,040)   (460,252)
Interest expenses   33,641    11,708 
Interest income   (13,157)   (8,658)
Income tax expense   15,043    355 
Share-based compensation expenses   2,215    35,894 
Depreciation   35,652    39,286 
Adjusted EBITDA   (239,646)   (381,667)

 

   For the Three Months Ended June 30, 
   2025   2024 
   US$   US$ 
Net loss   (130,215)   (202,027)
Share-based compensation expenses   2,154    571 
Adjusted net loss   (128,061)   (201,456)
Net loss   (130,215)   (202,027)
Interest expenses   (627)   7,761 
Interest income   (6,491)   (6,993)
Income tax expense   14,411    213 
Share-based compensation expenses   2,154    571 
Depreciation   17,525    23,112 
Adjusted EBITDA   (103,243)   (177,363)