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Jun 30, 2024
Oklo Q2 2024 Earnings Report
Oklo's business was financed after merger with AltC Acquisition Corp, positioning it to be the first advanced fission company to generate revenue from selling clean power.
Key Takeaways
Oklo reported a net loss of $29.3 million for the second quarter of 2024, which included non-cash fair market value losses of $13.1 million associated with SAFE notes and $0.4 million losses in deemed dividend earnout and founder shares. The company ended the quarter with $294.6 million in cash and marketable securities, driven by $276 million in proceeds received at deal closure net-of-fees. Oklo is targeting to meet its operating loss estimate of $40-50 million for the full year 2024.
Merger with AltC Acquisition Corp. in May financed the business, providing Oklo with over $300 million to accelerate its strategy.
Signed over 1,350 megawatts under non-binding indications of interest from the data center, energy, and industrial sectors.
Established preferred supplier agreement with Siemens Energy for steam turbine generator products and services.
Completed successful end-to-end demonstration of advanced fuel recycling process, advancing commercial-scale recycling facility.
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Forward Guidance
Oklo believes it remains on target to meet its operating loss estimate of $40-50 million for the full year 2024, with full year 2024 expectations still in line with prior guidance.
Positive Outlook
- Remains on target to meet operating loss estimate of $40-50 million for the full year 2024.
- Full year 2024 expectations are still in line with prior guidance.
- Strong customer demand with 1,350 megawatts in signed letters of intent.
- Plans to begin pre-application readiness review for combined license application by end of year.
- ADVANCE Act reduces fees, shortens timelines, and creates regulatory awards.
Challenges Ahead
- Approximately $37.8 million of deal-related impacts are associated with non-cash fair market value adjustments and are represented in net loss.
- Year-to-date cash used in operating activities sits at $17.0 million made up of a net loss of $53.3 million offset by $38.9 million in non-cash impacts.
- Year-to-date loss from operations of $25.1 million included $9.2 million of non-cash stock-based compensation expenses.
- Year-to-date net loss of $53.3 million included non-cash FMV losses of $30 million associated with SAFE notes and $7.8 million losses in stock-based compensation.
- Risks related to the deployment of Oklo’s powerhouses and regulatory uncertainties.