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SunPower Reports Fourth Quarter and Full Year 2023 Results

  • Added 16,000 customers in Q4, 75,900 new customers in FY 2023
  • Reported Q4 revenue of $357 million; FY 2023 revenue of $1.7 billion
  • Reported Q4 GAAP Net Loss of ($124) million and Adjusted EBITDA of ($68) million; FY 2023 GAAP Net Loss of ($247) million and Adjusted EBITDA of ($84) million
  • Announced $175 million of additional capital and $25 million of additional revolving debt capacity

RICHMOND, Calif., Feb. 15, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- SunPower Corp. (NASDAQ:SPWR), a leading solar technology and energy services provider, today announced financial results for the fourth quarter and full year ending December 31, 2023.

"With the recent infusion of capital, SunPower is focused on driving positive free cash flow and profitability," said Peter Faricy, SunPower CEO. "This is a new opportunity for SunPower to reinforce our strong foundation as we continue to navigate an uncertain market in early 2024. With this funding and industry tailwinds of extended tax credits and lower equipment costs, we believe SunPower is positioned to execute on maximizing the value proposition of solar and storage for our customers."  

On February 15, the company announced it raised $175 million in new capital financing from TotalEnergies and Global Infrastructure Partners, including $45 million of prior bridge financing, $80 million in new investment, and $50 million that is available to be borrowed upon the satisfaction of certain conditions. As a part of the transaction, the Company also received $25 million of revolving debt capacity as part of new long-term waivers from key financial partners.

"$48 million of the Adjusted EBITDA delta between guidance and our final reporting can be attributed to restatement impacts and items we believe are one-time charges or not expected to recur," said Beth Eby, SunPower CFO. "For 2024, we are focused on profitability and free cash flow, and we expect to be cash flow positive in the second half of 2024 and beyond.  We will provide additional guidance later in the year, after we assess the implications of the recapitalization and restructuring." 

FY 2024 GUIDANCE

 
  

Net Loss (GAAP)

($160) million - ($80) million

Gross Margin (Non-GAAP)

17% - 19%

Free Cash Flow1

Positive in second half 2024

1 Cash from operations minus capital expenditures

 

Financial Highlights

    
     

($ Millions, except percentages, residential customers, and per-share data)

4th Quarter 2023

4th Quarter 2022

Fiscal Year 2023

Fiscal Year 2022

GAAP revenue from continuing operations

$356.9

$498.0

$1,685.2

$1,741.9

GAAP gross margin from continuing operations

3.1 %

22.8 %

14.1 %

23.1 %

GAAP net (loss) income from continuing operations

$(115.6)

$5.1

$(227.1)

$93.7

GAAP net (loss) income from continuing operations per diluted share

$(0.66)

$0.03

$(1.30)

$0.54

Non-GAAP revenue from continuing operations1, 4

$361.3

$498.0

$1,689.7

$1,749.2

Non-GAAP gross margin from continuing operations1, 3, 4

4.5 %

23.0 %

14.6 %

23.7 %

Non-GAAP net (loss) income from continuing operations1, 3, 4

$(89.5)

$19.5

$(158.5)

$30.0

Non-GAAP net (loss) income from continuing operations per diluted share1, 3, 4

$(0.51)

$0.11

$(0.91)

$0.17

Adjusted EBITDA1, 3, 4

$(67.6)

$30.6

$(84.2)

$70.0

Residential customers

586,250

427,300

586,250

427,300

Cash2

$87.4

$123.7

$87.4

$123.7

 

The sale of our C&I Solutions business met the criteria for classification as "discontinued operations" in accordance with GAAP beginning the first quarter of fiscal 2022. For all periods presented, the financial results of C&I Solutions are excluded in the table above.

1 Information about SunPower's use of non-GAAP financial information, including a reconciliation to GAAP, is provided under "Use of Non-GAAP Financial Measures" below

2 Includes cash, and cash equivalents, excluding restricted cash

3 Beginning in the second quarter of fiscal 2023, we are no longer excluding non-GAAP adjustments related to "Transition Costs" from our non-GAAP results, and have adjusted all comparative periods to reflect the current presentation.

4 Beginning in the second quarter of fiscal 2023, we are no longer excluding non-GAAP adjustments related to "Results of operations of businesses exited/to be exited" from our non-GAAP results, with the exception of certain charges related to our legacy power plant and development projects sold in fiscal 2018 and 2019. All comparative periods have been adjusted to reflect the current presentation.

Earnings Conference Call Information

SunPower will discuss its full year and fourth quarter 2023 financial results on Thursday, Feb. 15 at 8 a.m. ET. Analysts intending to participate in the Q&A session must register for a personal link and dial-in at:  https://register.vevent.com/register/BI49f0f6c1dcda48db936395f3333e1574.

The live audio webcast and supplemental financial information will be available on SunPower's investor website at http://investors.sunpower.com/events.cfm.

About SunPower

SunPower (NASDAQ: SPWR) is a leading residential solar, storage and energy services provider in North America. SunPower offers solar + storage solutions that give customers control over electricity consumption and resiliency during power outages while providing cost savings to homeowners. For more information, visit www.sunpower.com.

Forward-Looking Statements

This release includes information that constitutes forward-looking statements. Forward-looking statements often address expected future business and financial performance, and often contain words such as "believe," "expect," "anticipate," "intend," "plan," or "will." By their nature, forward-looking statements address matters that are subject to risks and uncertainties. Any such forward-looking statements may involve risk and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ materially from any future results encompassed within the forward-looking statements. All statements, other than statements of historical fact, are forward-looking statements. Examples of such forward-looking statements include, but are not limited to, statements regarding: the Company's anticipated results, cash flow and financial outlook; expectations regarding growth, demand and our future performance and our ability to capture or meet consumer demand; the Company's ability to continue as a going concern; expectations regarding our recent recapitalization, including our ability to satisfy conditions precedent to additional funding; our plans and expectations with respect to our strategic partnerships and initiatives; our strategic plans and areas of investment and focus; and our expectations for industry trends and factors, and the impact on our business and strategic plans. 

The anticipated results, financial outlook and other forward-looking statements presented in this release are estimates based on information available to management as of the date of this release and are subject to change. There can be no assurance that the Company's actual results will not differ from the anticipated results, financial outlook and other forward-looking statements presented in this release. Factors that could cause or contribute to such differences include, but are not limited to the Company's ability to realize the anticipated benefits of capital received and project financings; the Company's ability to comply with its financing agreements, including debt covenants or cure any defaults; the Company's ability to repay its obligations as they come due; and our liquidity, indebtedness, and ability to obtain additional financing for our projects and customers; challenges managing our acquisitions, joint ventures, and partnerships, including our ability to successfully manage acquired assets and supplier relationships; the timing and execution of any restructuring plans;  and the risks and other important factors discussed under the caption "Risk Factors" in the Company's Annual Report on Form 10-K/A for the fiscal year ended January 1, 2023 and the Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarterly period ended October 1, 2023, and the Company's other filings with the SEC. These forward-looking statements should not be relied upon as representing the Company's views as of any subsequent date, and the Company is under no obligation to, and expressly disclaims any responsibility to, update or alter its forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events, or otherwise, except as required by applicable law. 

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SUNPOWER CORPORATION

CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS

(In thousands)

(Unaudited)

 

December 31, 2023

 

January 1, 2023

Assets

   

Current assets:

   

Cash and cash equivalents

$                     87,424

 

$                   377,026

Restricted cash and cash equivalents, current portion

1,949

 

10,668

Short-term investments

 

132,480

Accounts receivable, net

169,556

 

169,674

Contract assets

45,638

 

57,070

Loan receivables held for sale, net

4,467

 

Inventories

260,909

 

295,731

Advances to suppliers, current portion

659

 

12,059

Prepaid expenses and other current assets

258,164

 

197,811

Total current assets

828,766

 

1,252,519

    

Restricted cash and cash equivalents, net of current portion

9,111

 

18,812

Property, plant and equipment, net

108,198

 

76,473

Operating lease right-of-use assets

31,290

 

36,926

Solar power systems leased, net

37,892

 

41,779

Goodwill

125,998

 

125,998

Other intangible assets, net

14,018

 

24,192

Other long-term assets

191,811

 

186,927

Total assets

$                1,347,084

 

$                1,763,626

    

Liabilities and Equity

   

Current liabilities:

   

Accounts payable

$                   220,356

 

$                   243,139

Accrued liabilities

154,589

 

148,119

Operating lease liabilities, current portion

11,176

 

11,356

Contract liabilities, current portion

153,466

 

141,863

Short-term debt

344,332

 

82,240

Convertible debt, current portion

 

424,919

Total current liabilities

883,919

 

1,051,636

    

Long-term debt

249

 

308

Operating lease liabilities, net of current portion

23,619

 

29,347

Contract liabilities, net of current portion

10,553

 

11,588

Other long-term liabilities

122,075

 

114,702

Total liabilities

1,040,415

 

1,207,581

    

Equity:

   

Common stock

175

 

174

Additional paid-in capital

2,858,046

 

2,855,930

Accumulated deficit

(2,332,763)

 

(2,085,784)

Accumulated other comprehensive income (loss)

13,996

 

11,568

Treasury stock, at cost

(233,755)

 

(226,646)

Total stockholders' equity

305,699

 

555,242

Noncontrolling interests in subsidiaries

970

 

803

Total equity

306,669

 

556,045

Total liabilities and equity

$                1,347,084

 

$                1,763,626

 

SUNPOWER CORPORATION

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS

(In thousands, except per share data)

(Unaudited)

  

THREE MONTHS ENDED

 

TWELVE MONTHS ENDED

  

December 31, 2023

 

January 1, 2023

 

December 31, 2023

 

January 1, 2023

Total revenues

 

$           356,905

 

$           497,968

 

$        1,685,222

 

$        1,741,943

Total cost of revenues

 

345,926

 

384,204

 

1,446,767

 

1,338,942

Gross profit

 

10,979

 

113,764

 

238,455

 

403,001

Operating expenses:

        

Research and development

 

4,799

 

5,560

 

23,960

 

24,759

Sales, general, and administrative

 

104,865

 

92,848

 

393,026

 

387,260

Restructuring charges (credits)

 

6,806

 

 

12,679

 

244

Expense (income) from transition services

agreement, net

 

79

 

1,356

 

109

 

69

Total operating expenses

 

116,549

 

99,764

 

429,774

 

412,332

Operating (loss) income

 

(105,570)

 

14,000

 

(191,319)

 

(9,331)

Other (expense) income, net:

        

Interest income

 

490

 

2,922

 

2,746

 

3,200

Interest expense

 

(9,832)

 

(6,342)

 

(28,956)

 

(21,565)

Other, net

 

(1,242)

 

(6,755)

 

(11,833)

 

115,405

Other (expense) income, net

 

(10,584)

 

(10,175)

 

(38,043)

 

97,040

(Loss) income from continuing operations before

income taxes and equity in earnings (losses) of

unconsolidated investees

 

(116,154)

 

3,825

 

(229,362)

 

87,709

Benefits from (provision for) income taxes

 

623

 

1,903

 

(946)

 

8,383

Equity in earnings (losses) of unconsolidated investees

 

(36)

 

336

 

3,374

 

2,272

Net (loss) income from continuing operations

 

(115,567)

 

6,064

 

(226,934)

 

98,364

(Loss) income from discontinued operations before

income taxes and equity in (losses) earnings of

unconsolidated investees

 

(7,926)

 

(1,476)

 

(20,006)

 

(51,729)

(Provision for) benefits from income taxes

 

(363)

 

(158)

 

 

640

Net (loss) income from discontinued operations

 

(8,289)

 

(1,634)

 

(20,006)

 

(51,089)

Net (loss) income

 

(123,856)

 

4,430

 

(246,940)

 

47,275

Net (income) loss from continuing operations

attributable to noncontrolling interests

 

(43)

 

(1,005)

 

(167)

 

(4,676)

Net loss (income) from discontinued operations

attributable to noncontrolling interests

 

 

 

 

250

Net (income) loss attributable to noncontrolling

interests

 

(43)

 

(1,005)

 

(167)

 

(4,426)

Net (loss) income from continuing operations

attributable to stockholders

 

(115,610)

 

5,059

 

(227,101)

 

93,688

Net (loss) income from discontinued operations

attributable to stockholders

 

(8,289)

 

(1,634)

 

(20,006)

 

(50,839)

Net (loss) income attributable to stockholders

 

$         (123,899)

 

$               3,425

 

$         (247,107)

 

$             42,849

         

Net (loss) income per share attributable to

stockholders - basic and diluted:

        

Continuing operations

 

$               (0.66)

 

$                 0.03

 

$               (1.30)

 

$                 0.54

Discontinued operations

 

$               (0.05)

 

$               (0.01)

 

$               (0.11)

 

$               (0.29)

Net (loss) income per share - basic and diluted

 

$               (0.71)

 

$                 0.02

 

$               (1.41)

 

$                 0.25

         

Weighted-average shares:

        

Basic

 

175,354

 

174,231

 

175,041

 

173,919

Diluted

 

175,354

 

175,518

 

175,041

 

174,603

 

SUNPOWER CORPORATION

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS

(In thousands)

(Unaudited)

  

THREE MONTHS ENDED

 

TWELVE MONTHS ENDED

  

December 31, 2023

 

January 1, 2023

 

December 31, 2023

 

January 1, 2023

Cash flows from operating activities:

        

Net (loss) income

 

$         (123,856)

 

$               4,430

 

$         (246,940)

 

$             47,275

Adjustments to reconcile net (loss) income to net cash used in operating activities:

        

Depreciation and amortization

 

15,448

 

8,030

 

52,442

 

30,291

Amortization of cloud computing arrangements

 

1,454

 

1,790

 

5,705

 

5,339

Impairment losses

 

5,631

 

 

5,631

 

Stock-based compensation

 

5,064

 

7,378

 

26,203

 

26,434

Amortization of debt issuance costs

 

416

 

1,108

 

1,948

 

3,664

Equity in losses (earnings) of unconsolidated investees

 

36

 

(335)

 

(3,374)

 

(2,271)

Loss (gain) on equity investments

 

 

6,255

 

10,805

 

(114,710)

Unrealized loss (gain) on derivatives

 

6,455

 

11

 

5,125

 

(2,293)

Distributions from equity investees

 

143

 

(13)

 

739

 

120

Net (gain) loss from lease terminations

 

(780)

 

 

(780)

 

Deferred income taxes

 

453

 

(1,314)

 

(83)

 

(13,973)

Loss (gain) on loan receivables held for sale

 

991

 

 

1,352

 

Other, net

 

5,754

 

1,081

 

6,689

 

1,209

Changes in operating assets and liabilities:

        

Accounts receivable

 

28,380

 

5,833

 

(6,574)

 

(59,969)

Contract assets

 

(8,492)

 

(13,856)

 

11,450

 

(14,174)

Inventories

 

63,575

 

(75,463)

 

34,822

 

(90,227)

Project assets

 

 

 

3

 

295

Loan receivables held for sale

 

9,984

 

 

(5,820)

 

Prepaid expenses and other assets

 

(26,541)

 

4,301

 

(49,953)

 

(200,687)

Operating lease right-of-use assets

 

2,959

 

2,833

 

11,357

 

11,445

Advances to suppliers

 

5,828

 

(5,627)

 

11,400

 

(11,915)

Accounts payable and other accrued liabilities

 

47,760

 

45,887

 

(22,572)

 

120,518

Contract liabilities

 

(78,376)

 

(397)

 

10,569

 

97,900

Operating lease liabilities

 

(2,329)

 

(3,340)

 

(11,860)

 

(15,168)

Net cash (used in) provided by operating activities

 

(40,043)

 

(11,408)

 

(151,716)

 

(180,897)

Cash flows from investing activities:

        

Purchases of property, plant, and equipment

 

(10,929)

 

(11,849)

 

(50,438)

 

(48,807)

Investments in software development costs

 

(1,810)

 

(1,465)

 

(6,459)

 

(5,690)

Proceeds from sale of property, plant, and equipment

 

10

 

 

35

 

Cash paid for working capital settlement related to C&I Solutions sale

 

 

 

(30,892)

 

Cash received from C&I Solutions sale, net of de-consolidated cash

 

 

 

 

146,303

Cash paid for equity investments under the Dealer Accelerator Program and other

 

 

 

(7,500)

 

(30,920)

Proceeds from sale of equity investment

 

 

 

121,675

 

440,108

Cash paid for investments in unconsolidated investees

 

(1,501)

 

(2,431)

 

(10,571)

 

(8,173)

Distributions from equity investees, in excess of cumulative earnings

 

 

13

 

149

 

150

Net cash (used in) provided by investing activities

 

(14,230)

 

(15,732)

 

15,999

 

492,971

Cash flows from financing activities:

        

Proceeds from bank loans and other debt

 

50,000

 

21,482

 

543,440

 

146,211

Repayment of bank loans and other debt

 

(12,465)

 

(15,439)

 

(279,947)

 

(182,340)

Distributions to noncontrolling interests attributable to residential projects

 

 

(9,201)

 

 

(9,201)

Repayment of convertible debt

 

 

 

(424,991)

 

Proceeds from lease terminations

 

780

 

 

780

 

Payments for financing leases

 

(1,388)

 

(668)

 

(4,479)

 

(1,432)

Purchases of stock for tax withholding obligations on vested restricted stock

 

(129)

 

(943)

 

(7,108)

 

(11,405)

Net cash provided by (used in) financing activities

 

36,798

 

(4,769)

 

(172,305)

 

(58,167)

Effect of exchange rate changes on cash, cash equivalents, and restricted cash

 

 

 

 

Net (decrease) increase in cash, cash equivalents, and restricted cash

 

(17,475)

 

(31,909)

 

(308,022)

 

253,907

Cash, cash equivalents, and restricted cash, beginning of period

 

115,959

 

438,415

 

406,506

 

152,599

Cash, cash equivalents, and restricted cash, end of period

 

$             98,484

 

$           406,506

 

$             98,484

 

$           406,506

         

Reconciliation of cash, cash equivalents, and

restricted cash to the consolidated balance sheets,

including discontinued operations:

        

Cash and cash equivalents

 

$             87,424

 

$           377,026

 

$             87,424

 

$           377,026

Restricted cash and cash equivalents, current portion

 

1,949

 

10,668

 

1,949

 

10,668

Restricted cash and cash equivalents, net of current portion

 

9,111

 

18,812

 

9,111

 

18,812

Total cash, cash equivalents, and restricted cash

 

$             98,484

 

$           406,506

 

$             98,484

 

$           406,506

         

Supplemental disclosure of non-cash activities:

        

Property, plant, and equipment acquisitions

funded by liabilities (including financing leases)

 

$               3,874

 

$               3,298

 

$             18,830

 

$             12,380

Right-of-use assets obtained in exchange for lease obligations

 

$               2,044

 

$               1,464

 

$               6,050

 

$             14,452

Net working capital settlement related to C&I Solutions sale

 

$                    —

 

$                    —

 

$                    —

 

$               7,005

Accrued contingent consideration on equity method investment

 

$               2,857

 

$                    —

 

$               2,857

 

$                    —

Supplemental cash flow disclosures:

        

Cash paid for interest

 

$               8,124

 

$                  741

 

$             33,385

 

$             21,064

Cash paid for income taxes

 

$                  297

 

$               2,250

 

$               1,739

 

$               7,437

Cash received for interest

 

$                  270

 

$               1,474

 

$               2,739

 

$               1,474

Use of Non-GAAP Financial Measures

To supplement its consolidated financial results presented in accordance with United States Generally Accepted Accounting Principles ("GAAP"), the company uses non-GAAP measures that are adjusted for certain items from the most directly comparable GAAP measures. The specific non-GAAP measures listed below are: revenue; gross margin; net (loss) income; net (loss) income per diluted share; and adjusted earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization ("Adjusted EBITDA"). Management believes that each of these non-GAAP measures are useful to investors, enabling them to better assess changes in each of these key elements of the company's results of operations across different reporting periods on a consistent basis, independent of certain items as described below. Thus, each of these non-GAAP financial measures provide investors with another method to assess the company's operating results in a manner that is focused on its ongoing, core operating performance, absent the effects of these items. Management uses these non-GAAP measures internally to assess the business, its financial performance, current and historical results, as well as for strategic decision-making and forecasting future results. Many of the analysts covering the company also use these non-GAAP measures in their analysis. Given management's use of these non-GAAP measures, the company believes these measures are important to investors in understanding the company's operating results as seen through the eyes of management. These non-GAAP measures are not prepared in accordance with GAAP or intended to be a replacement for GAAP financial data; and therefore, should be reviewed together with the GAAP measures and are not intended to serve as a substitute for results under GAAP, and may be different from non-GAAP measures used by other companies.

We exclude the following adjustments from our non-GAAP financial measures:

Non-GAAP Adjustments

  • Mark-to-market loss (gain) in equity investments: We recognize adjustments related to the fair value of equity investments with readily determinable fair value based on the changes in the stock price of these equity investments at every reporting period. Under GAAP, mark-to-market gains and losses due to changes in stock prices for these securities are recorded in earnings while under International Financial Reporting Standards ("IFRS"), an election can be made to recognize such gains and losses in other comprehensive income. Such an election was made by TotalEnergies SE. Further, we elected the Fair Value Option ("FVO") for some of our equity method investments, and we adjust the carrying value of those investments based on their fair market value calculated periodically. Such option is not available under IFRS, and equity method accounting is required for those investments. We believe that excluding these adjustments on equity investments is consistent with our internal reporting process as part of its status as a subsidiary and equity method investee of TotalEnergies SE and better reflects our ongoing results.
  • Legacy power plant and development projects: We exclude from our Non-GAAP results adjustments to variable consideration resulting from the true-up of estimated milestone payments for two legacy power plant projects sold in fiscal 2018 and 2019. We believe that it is appropriate to exclude such charges from our non-GAAP results as they are not reflective of ongoing operating results.
  • Loss/Gain on sale and impairment of residential lease assets: In fiscal 2018 and 2019, in an effort to sell all the residential lease assets owned by us, we sold membership units representing a 49% membership interest in the majority of our residential lease business and retained a 51% membership interest. We recorded impairment charges based on the expected fair value for a portion of residential lease assets portfolio that was retained. Depreciation savings from the unsold residential lease assets resulting from their exclusion from non-GAAP results historically, are excluded from our non-GAAP results as they are not reflective of ongoing operating results.
  • Stock-based compensation: Stock-based compensation relates primarily to our equity incentive awards. Stock-based compensation is a non-cash expense that is dependent on market forces that are difficult to predict. We believe that this adjustment for stock-based compensation provides investors with a basis to measure the company's core performance, including compared with the performance of other companies, without the period-to-period variability created by stock-based compensation.
  • Litigation: We may be involved in various instances of litigation, claims and proceedings that result in payments or recoveries. We exclude gains or losses associated with such events because the gains or losses do not reflect our underlying financial results in the period incurred.  We believe that it is appropriate to exclude such charges from our non-GAAP results as they are not reflective of ongoing operating results.
  • Transaction-related costs: In connection with material transactions such as acquisition or divestiture of a business, the company incurred transaction costs including legal and accounting fees. We believe that it is appropriate to exclude these costs from our non-GAAP results as they would not have otherwise been incurred as part of the business operations and therefore is not reflective of ongoing operating results.
  • Amortization of intangible assets and software: We incur amortization of intangible assets as a result of acquisitions, primarily from the Blue Raven acquisition, which includes brand, non-compete arrangements, and purchased technology. In addition, we also incur amortization of our capitalized internal-use software costs once the software has been placed into service, until the end of the useful life of the software. We believe that it is appropriate to exclude these amortization charges from our non-GAAP results as they are non-recurring in nature, and are therefore not reflective of ongoing operating results.
  • Acquisition-related costs: We incurred certain costs in connection with the acquisition of Blue Raven, that are either paid as part of the transaction or will be paid in the coming year, but are considered post-acquisition compensation under the applicable GAAP framework due to the nature of such items. For fiscal 2022, other post-combination expenses include change in fair value of contingent consideration as well as deferred post-combination employment expense payable to certain Blue Raven employees and sellers. We believe that it is appropriate to exclude these from our non-GAAP results as they are directly related to the acquisition transaction and non-recurring in nature, and are therefore not reflective of ongoing operating results.
  • Business reorganization costs: In connection with the spin-off of Maxeon into an independent, publicly traded company, we incurred non-recurring charges on third-party legal and consulting expenses, primarily to enable in separation of shared information technology systems and applications. In addition, we incurred certain non-recurring costs upon amendment, settlement or termination of historical agreements with Maxeon to fully enable separate independent operations of the two companies that is focused on our respective core business. We believe that it is appropriate to exclude these from our non-GAAP results as it is not reflective of ongoing operating results.
  • Restructuring charges (credits): We incur restructuring expenses related to reorganization plans aimed towards realigning resources consistent with the company's global strategy and improving its overall operating efficiency and cost structure. Although the company has engaged in restructuring activities in the past, each has been a discrete event based on a unique set of business objectives. We believe that it is appropriate to exclude these from our non-GAAP results as it is not reflective of ongoing operating results.
  • Equity (income) loss from unconsolidated investees: We account for our minority investments in dealers included in the Dealer Accelerator Program using the equity method of accounting and recognize our proportionate share of the reported earnings or losses of the investees through net income. We do not control or manage the investees' business operations and operating and financial policies. Therefore, we believe that it is appropriate to exclude these from our non-GAAP results as it is not reflective of ongoing operating results.
  • Mark-to-market loss (gain) on interest rate swaps: We recognize changes in fair value of our interest rate swaps as mark-to-market gains or losses, excluding final settlements, and record within "interest expense" and "total revenues" within our condensed consolidated statements of operations dependent on the risk that is being economically hedged and mitigated by the interest rate swap. Such fair value changes are not necessarily indicative of the actual settlement value of the underlying interest rate swap, thus, we believe that excluding these adjustments from our non-GAAP results is appropriate and allows investors to better understand and analyze our ongoing operating results.
  • Tax effect: This amount is used to present each of the adjustments described above on an after-tax basis in connection with the presentation of non-GAAP net income (loss) and non-GAAP net income (loss) per diluted share. Our non-GAAP tax amount is based on estimated cash tax expense and reserves. We forecast our annual cash tax liability and allocates the tax to each quarter in a manner generally consistent with its GAAP methodology. This approach is designed to enhance investors' ability to understand the impact of our tax expense on its current operations, provide improved modeling accuracy, and substantially reduce fluctuations caused by GAAP to non-GAAP adjustments, which may not reflect actual cash tax expense, or tax impact of non-recurring items.
  • Adjusted EBITDA adjustments: When calculating Adjusted EBITDA, in addition to adjustments described above, we exclude the impact of the following items during the period:
  • Cash interest expense, net of interest income
  • Provision for income taxes
  • Depreciation

For more information about these non-GAAP financial measures, please see the tables captioned "Reconciliations of GAAP Measures to Non-GAAP Measures" set forth at the end of this release, which should be read together with the preceding financial statements prepared in accordance with GAAP.

 

SUNPOWER CORPORATION

RECONCILIATIONS OF GAAP MEASURES TO NON-GAAP MEASURES

(In thousands, except percentages and per share data)

(Unaudited)

Adjustments to Revenue:

  

THREE MONTHS ENDED

 

TWELVE MONTHS ENDED

  

December 31, 2023

 

January 1, 2023

 

December 31, 2023

 

January 1, 2023

GAAP revenue

 

$           356,905

 

$           497,968

 

$        1,685,222

 

$        1,741,943

Legacy power plant and development projects1

 

 

 

 

7,239

Mark to market loss (gain) on interest rate swaps

 

4,345

 

 

4,435

 

Non-GAAP revenue

 

$           361,250

 

$           497,968

 

$        1,689,657

 

$        1,749,182

 

1 Beginning in the second quarter of fiscal 2023, we are no longer excluding non-GAAP adjustments related to "Results of operations of businesses exited/to be exited" from our non-GAAP results, with the exception of certain charges related to our legacy power plant and development projects sold in fiscal 2018 and 2019. All comparative periods have been adjusted to reflect the current presentation.

Adjustments to Gross Profit (Loss) / Margin:

  

THREE MONTHS ENDED

 

TWELVE MONTHS ENDED

  

December 31,

 2023

 

January 1,

 2023

 

December 31,

 2023

 

January 1,

 2023

GAAP gross profit from continuing operations

 

$         10,979

 

$       113,764

 

$       238,455

 

$       403,001

Legacy power plant and development projects1

 

 

 

 

7,239

(Gain) loss on sale and impairment of residential lease assets

 

(266)

 

(268)

 

(1,066)

 

(1,101)

Mark to market loss (gain) on interest rate swaps

 

4,345

 

 

4,435

 

Stock-based compensation expense

 

1,217

 

1,257

 

5,258

 

4,689

Litigation

 

 

 

62

 

Transaction-related costs

 

 

 

 

162

Business reorganization costs

 

 

 

 

11

Non-GAAP gross profit2

 

$         16,275

 

$       114,753

 

$       247,144

 

$       414,001

         

GAAP gross margin (%)

 

3.1 %

 

22.8 %

 

14.1 %

 

23.1 %

Non-GAAP gross margin (%)

 

4.5 %

 

23.0 %

 

14.6 %

 

23.7 %

 

Beginning in the second quarter of fiscal 2023, we are no longer excluding non-GAAP adjustments related to "Results of operations of businesses exited/to be exited" from our non-GAAP results, with the exception of certain charges related to our legacy power plant and development projects sold in fiscal 2018 and 2019. All comparative periods have been adjusted to reflect the current presentation. 

2 Beginning in the second quarter of fiscal 2023, we are no longer excluding non-GAAP adjustments related to "Transition Costs" from our non-GAAP results, and have adjusted all comparative periods to reflect the current presentation.

Adjustments to Net (Loss) Income: 

  

THREE MONTHS ENDED

 

TWELVE MONTHS ENDED

  

December 31,

 2023

 

January 1,

 2023

 

December 31,

 2023

 

January 1,

 2023

GAAP net (loss) income from continuing operations attributable to stockholders

 

$         (115,610)

 

$               5,059

 

$         (227,101)

 

$             93,688

Mark-to-market (gain) loss on equity investments

 

(374)

 

6,255

 

8,254

 

(117,038)

Legacy power plant and development projects1

 

 

 

 

7,239

(Gain) loss on sale and impairment of residential lease assets

 

(266)

 

(268)

 

(1,066)

 

(1,101)

Impairment of property, plant, and equipment

 

957

 

 

957

 

Litigation

 

5,606

 

1,242

 

6,025

 

4,813

Stock-based compensation expense

 

5,064

 

7,372

 

26,203

 

26,305

Amortization of intangible assets and software

 

2,844

 

2,847

 

11,410

 

10,554

Transaction-related costs

 

76

 

44

 

918

 

1,601

Mark to market loss (gain) on interest rate swaps

 

6,455

 

11

 

5,125

 

(2,293)

Business reorganization costs

 

 

 

 

4,526

Restructuring charges (credits)

 

6,799

 

1

 

12,679

 

(452)

Acquisition-related costs

 

(359)

 

114

 

(556)

 

11,570

Tax effect

 

(1,110)

 

(2,831)

 

(558)

 

(8,951)

Equity loss (income) from unconsolidated investees

 

410

 

(335)

 

(823)

 

(471)

Non-GAAP net (loss) income attributable to stockholders2

 

$           (89,508)

 

$             19,511

 

$         (158,533)

 

$             29,990

 

1 Beginning in the second quarter of fiscal 2023, we are no longer excluding non-GAAP adjustments related to "Results of operations of businesses exited/to be exited" from our non-GAAP results, with the exception of certain charges related to our legacy power plant and development projects sold in fiscal 2018 and 2019. All comparative periods have been adjusted to reflect the current presentation.

2 Beginning in the second quarter of fiscal 2023, we are no longer excluding non-GAAP adjustments related to "Transition Costs" from our non-GAAP results, and have adjusted all comparative periods to reflect the current presentation.

Adjustments to Net (Loss) Income per diluted share

  

THREE MONTHS ENDED

 

TWELVE MONTHS ENDED

  

December 31,

 2023

 

January 1,

 2023

 

December 31,

 2023

 

January 1,

 2023

Net (loss) income per diluted share

        

Numerator:

        

GAAP net (loss) income from continuing operations attributable to stockholders1

 

$         (115,610)

 

$               5,059

 

$         (227,101)

 

$             93,688

         

Non-GAAP net (loss) income from continuing operations attributable to stockholders1, 2, 3

 

$           (89,508)

 

$               1,435

 

$         (158,533)

 

$             29,990

         

Denominator:

        

GAAP weighted-average shares

 

175,354

 

174,231

 

175,041

 

173,919

Effect of dilutive securities:

        

Restricted stock units

 

 

1,287

 

 

684

GAAP dilutive weighted-average common shares:

 

175,354

 

175,518

 

175,041

 

174,603

         

Non-GAAP weighted-average shares

 

175,354

 

174,231

 

175,041

 

173,919

Effect of dilutive securities:

        

Restricted stock units

 

 

1,287

 

 

684

Non-GAAP dilutive weighted-average common shares1

 

175,354

 

175,518

 

175,041

 

174,603

         

GAAP dilutive net (loss) income per share - continuing operations

 

$               (0.66)

 

$                 0.03

 

$               (1.30)

 

$                 0.54

Non-GAAP dilutive net (loss) income per share - continuing operations2, 3

 

$               (0.51)

 

$                 0.11

 

$               (0.91)

 

$                 0.17

 

1 In accordance with the if-converted method, net (loss) income available to common stockholders excludes interest expense related to the 4.00% debentures if the debentures are considered converted in the calculation of net (loss) income per diluted share. If the conversion option for a debenture is not in the money for the relevant period, the potential conversion of the debenture under the if-converted method is excluded from the calculation of non-GAAP net income (loss) per diluted share.

Beginning in the second quarter of fiscal 2023, we are no longer excluding non-GAAP adjustments related to "Results of operations of businesses exited/to be exited" from our non-GAAP results, with the exception of certain charges related to our legacy power plant and development projects sold in fiscal 2018 and 2019. All comparative periods have been adjusted to reflect the current presentation. 

3 Beginning in the second quarter of fiscal 2023, we are no longer excluding non-GAAP adjustments related to "Transition Costs" from our non-GAAP results, and have adjusted all comparative periods to reflect the current presentation.

Adjusted EBITDA:

  

THREE MONTHS ENDED

 

TWELVE MONTHS ENDED

  

December 31,

 2023

 

January 1,

 2023

 

December 31,

 2023

 

January 1,

 2023

GAAP net (loss) income from continuing operations attributable to stockholders

 

$         (115,610)

 

$               5,059

 

$         (227,101)

 

$             93,688

Mark-to-market loss (gain) on equity investments

 

(374)

 

6,255

 

8,254

 

(117,038)

Legacy power plant and development projects1

 

 

 

 

7,239

(Gain) loss on sale and impairment of residential lease assets

 

(266)

 

(268)

 

(1,066)

 

(1,101)

Impairment of property, plant, and equipment

 

957

 

 

957

 

Litigation

 

5,606

 

1,242

 

6,025

 

4,813

Stock-based compensation expense

 

5,064

 

7,372

 

26,203

 

26,305

Amortization of intangible assets and software

 

2,844

 

2,847

 

11,410

 

10,554

Transaction-related costs

 

76

 

44

 

918

 

1,601

Mark to market loss (gain) on interest rate swaps

 

6,455

 

11

 

5,125

 

(2,293)

Business reorganization costs

 

 

 

 

4,526

Restructuring charges (credits)

 

6,799

 

1

 

12,679

 

(452)

Acquisition-related costs

 

(359)

 

114

 

(556)

 

11,570

Equity loss (income) from unconsolidated investees

 

410

 

(335)

 

(823)

 

(471)

Cash interest expense, net of interest income

 

7,234

 

3,406

 

25,522

 

20,493

(Benefit from) provision for income taxes

 

(623)

 

(1,903)

 

946

 

(8,383)

Depreciation

 

14,215

 

6,726

 

47,262

 

18,983

Adjusted EBITDA2

 

$           (67,572)

 

$             30,571

 

$           (84,245)

 

$             70,034

 

1 Beginning in the second quarter of fiscal 2023, we are no longer excluding non-GAAP adjustments related to "Results of operations of businesses exited/to be exited" from our non-GAAP results, with the exception of certain charges related to our legacy power plant and development projects sold in fiscal 2018 and 2019. All comparative periods have been adjusted to reflect the current presentation. 

2 Beginning in the second quarter of fiscal 2023, we are no longer excluding non-GAAP adjustments related to "Transition Costs" from our non-GAAP results, and have adjusted all comparative periods to reflect the current presentation.

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