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Bright Green Corp (BGXX)·Q2 2023 Earnings Summary

Executive Summary

  • No commercial revenue reported; operating expenses fell sharply YoY to $3.0M from $19.2M, driving a smaller net loss of $3.0M and diluted EPS of $(0.02) for Q2 2023 .
  • Liquidity stood at $11.9M (including ~$11.4M undrawn on a related-party credit facility) at quarter-end; the company also raised ~$3.1M in a May private placement and continues to market its EB-5 $500M capital program (44,010 shares sold to date, $1.76M proceeds) .
  • DEA registration for bulk cannabis manufacturing is in place (April 28, 2023), enabling federally legal cannabis activities for research and pharma supply; management is progressing greenhouse outfitting and operational readiness .
  • Subsequent events highlight capital structure actions (debt fully settled into shares/warrants at a premium conversion) and a Nasdaq minimum bid price deficiency notice, both potential stock catalysts/risks .

What Went Well and What Went Wrong

What Went Well

  • DEA registration received in April 2023, enabling federally authorized cannabis production, research supply, and exports, differentiating BGXX from most U.S. operators .
  • Operating expenses declined dramatically YoY (Q2 OpEx $3.0M vs $19.2M), with lower stock-based compensation and professional fees versus prior-year listing-related costs; net loss narrowed accordingly .
  • Funding and liquidity actions: ~$3.1M raised via private placement; EB-5 program marketing continued with $1.76M proceeds to date; credit facility availability remained ~$11.4M at quarter-end .
    • “We are focused on making strategic decisions and realizing the full potential of the opportunity and maximizing shareholder value with minimum further dilution.” — Terry Rafih, Executive Chairman .

What Went Wrong

  • No revenue yet as the company is still constructing and outfitting facilities; Q2 revenue was $0, reinforcing timing risk to commercialization .
  • Going-concern risks: negative working capital of ~$7.3M and accumulated deficit of ~$39.7M at June 30, 2023; dependence on external financing persists .
  • Governance/market risks: Nasdaq notified BGXX of non-compliance with the $1.00 minimum bid rule (Aug 16); the company has an initial 180-day remediation window (potential reverse split consideration), creating listing overhang .

Financial Results

Income Statement Snapshot (USD)

MetricQ2 2022Q1 2023Q2 2023
Revenue ($)$0 $0 $0
Total Operating Expenses ($)$19,181,093 $2,612,623 $2,986,506
Loss from Operations ($)$(19,181,093) $(2,612,623) $(2,986,506)
Net Loss ($)$(19,181,093) $(2,613,265) $(2,992,171)
Diluted EPS ($)$(0.12) $(0.02) $(0.02)

Liquidity and Capital (USD)

MetricDec 31, 2022Mar 31, 2023Jun 30, 2023
Cash and Equivalents ($)$414,574 $422,502 $507,445
Credit Facility Availability ($)~$11.5M ~$11.4M
Accounts Payable ($)$5,033,831 $6,360,662 $5,408,503
Accrued Liabilities ($)$447,325 $938,356 $945,911
Related Party LOC Outstanding ($)$3,686,107 $3,460,092 $3,561,657

KPIs and Operating Detail

KPIQ1 2023Q2 2023
Equity-based Compensation ($)$823,900 ~$1,400,000 (part of OpEx)
Weighted Avg Shares (Basic/Diluted)173,445,814 176,240,466
EB-5 Program — Proceeds to Date$880,000 (22,005 shares at $39.99) $1.76M (44,010 shares at $39.99)
Private Placement Proceeds~$3,104,750 net / ~$3.5M gross

Note: Segment breakdown not applicable; company has not commenced commercial operations .

Guidance Changes

MetricPeriodPrevious GuidanceCurrent GuidanceChange
Capital Raise (EB-5)OngoingPlan to raise ~$500M via USCIS EB-5 to fund greenhouse build/operations Continued marketing; “working diligently to finalize agreements” Maintained
Balance Sheet Strategy2023Aim for “minimum debt and minimum share dilution” Reiterated; executed debt-for-equity (post-Q2) to cancel ~$3.62M obligation via shares/warrants Executing plan
Alterola Acquisition202325% stake acquired; intent to move forward on remaining 75% “Outlined plans to move forward”; negotiating new agreement Maintained/progress
Liquidity Facility2023$15M LOC (amended capacity), undrawn availability ~$11.5M as of Q1 Undrawn availability ~$11.4M at Q2; total liquidity $11.9M Maintained access

Earnings Call Themes & Trends

No Q2 2023 earnings call transcript was found (we searched and none was available) [List: 0 earnings-call-transcript].

TopicPrevious Mentions (Q1 2023)Current Period (Q2 2023)Trend
Regulatory/DEADEA registration received (April 28, 2023) enabling bulk manufacture; MOA terms outlined Confirmed DEA registration as a core strategic milestone Positive, foundational
Capital RaisingEB-5 program initiated; $880k proceeds; LOC in place EB-5 proceeds to date $1.76M; $3.1M private placement completed Building, early-stage
Operations/GreenhouseOutfitting and construction in progress Further outfitting of greenhouse; continued preparation Progressing
Nasdaq Listing RiskNasdaq minimum bid price deficiency notice (Aug 16) Negative risk emerging

Management Commentary

  • “We are focused on making strategic decisions and realizing the full potential of the opportunity and maximizing shareholder value with minimum further dilution.” — Terry Rafih, Executive Chairman .
  • “I am truly excited about the future of Bright Green Corporation… This Agreement reaffirms my confidence in Bright Green’s potential for growth….” — Lynn Stockwell (regarding debt settlement into shares/warrants) .

Q&A Highlights

No Q2 2023 earnings call/Q&A transcript available (none found) [List: 0 earnings-call-transcript].

Estimates Context

Wall Street consensus estimates via S&P Global were unavailable for BGXX (no mapping/coverage returned). As a result, no vs-estimate comparisons can be made for Q2 2023 [SpgiEstimatesError from GetEstimates].

Key Takeaways for Investors

  • Execution hinges on converting DEA authorization into revenue; commercialization timing remains the central risk given zero revenue this quarter .
  • Cost discipline shows up in OpEx normalization vs last year’s listing-related spike, supporting narrower losses at current pre-revenue stage .
  • Liquidity is adequate near term (cash + undrawn LOC), but negative working capital and going-concern language underscore reliance on external financing until revenue starts .
  • Capital actions (private placement and EB-5 program) plus debt settlement at a premium reduce near-term balance sheet pressure but add dilution risk if equity issuance continues .
  • Regulatory position (DEA) is a strategic moat; successful customer onboarding (DEA-registered researchers/manufacturers) would be a meaningful catalyst .
  • Nasdaq minimum bid price deficiency introduces listing risk and potential corporate actions (e.g., reverse split) if shares don’t recover above $1.00, a near-term trading overhang .
  • Near-term focus: milestone-driven updates (quota approvals, initial sales agreements, greenhouse commissioning), funding progress on EB-5, and any revenue initiation will likely drive stock narrative .