EX-99.1 3 ea129463ex99-1_genieenergy.htm PRESS RELEASE, DATED NOVEMBER 6, 2020, REPORTING THE RESULTS OF OPERATIONS FOR THE QUARTER ENDED SEPTEMBER 30, 2020

Exhibit 99.1

 

 

Genie Energy Ltd. Reports Third Quarter 2020 Results

 

NEWARK, NJ — November 6, 2020: Genie Energy Ltd. (NYSE: GNE, GNEPRA) reported third quarter 2020 earnings of $0.24 per diluted share on revenue of $96.3 million.

 

HIGHLIGHTS

(Throughout this release, 3Q20 results are compared to 3Q19 results unless otherwise noted)

 

By quarter end, Genie had expanded its global customer base to the highest level in company history. Global RCEs rose to 442,000 and global meters to 558,000, representing year over year increases of 15% and 13% respectively.

 

Consolidated revenue increased 12.4% to $96.3 million driven by increases in average electricity consumption in the U.S. and internationally. Gross profit increased 3.7% to $27.3 million while SG&A expense decreased 3.0% to $18.8 million on reduced customer acquisition expense.

 

Consolidated income from operations increased 22.2% to $8.5 million. Consolidated Adjusted EBITDA1 increased 18.6% to $9.5 million.

 

Genie Retail Energy, Genie’s domestic energy supply business, increased income from operations to $12.3 million from $10.9 million and Adjusted EBITDA1 to $12.6 million from $11.2 million.

 

Diluted EPS increased to $0.24 from $0.18.

 

COMMENTS OF MICHAEL STEIN, CEO

“Our strong third quarter results reflect our long-term investments in customer base growth and geographic diversification. International meter acquisitions led the expansion of our global customer base to its highest level in our history.

 

“In the U.S., our year over year increases in revenue, gross profit and income from operations were driven by increased average per meter electricity consumption. Residential electricity demand in the U.S. has increased in the COVID-19 era while churn and the pace of meter acquisition have slowed.

 

“After the third quarter closed, we acquired our partner’s interest in our U.K. joint venture for $1.7 million. We are excited about the long-term prospects for this business and expect it to become EBITDA accretive within the next two years.

 

“Our bottom line results further strengthened our balance sheet this quarter even as we continued to invest to grow our international businesses. By the quarter close, we had achieved our highest levels of cash and working capital since 2016.”

 

 

 

 

CONSOLIDATED RESULTS

 

 

$ in millions, except EPS

  3Q20   2Q20   3Q19  

3Q20-3Q19

Change (%/$)

 
Revenue  $96.3   $76.1   $85.7    +12.4% 
Gross profit  $27.3   $19.5   $26.4    +3.6% 
Gross margin percentage   28.4%   25.6%   30.7%   (230) BP 
SG&A expense  $18.8   $16.0   $19.4    (3.0)%
   Stock-based compensation included in SG&A  $0.4   $0.4   $0.3    +33.6% 
Depreciation and amortization  $0.7   $0.7   $0.9    (28.1)%
Bad debt expense  $1.0   $0.6   $0.1    +$0.9 
Impairment of assets   na   $0.8    na    na 
Income from operations  $8.5   $2.7   $6.9    +22.2% 
Adjusted EBITDA1  $9.5   $3.5   $8.0    +18.6% 
Equity in the net loss in equity method investees2  $(0.1)  $(1.2)  $(0.2)   +$0.1 
Provision for income taxes  $(2.4)  $(0.6)  $(1.9)  $(0.5)
Net income attributable to Genie Energy common stockholders  $6.4   $1.6   $4.9    +$1.5 
Earnings per diluted share attributable to Genie Energy common stockholders  $0.24   $0.06   $0.18    +$0.6 
Net cash provided by operating activities  $10.4   $16.4   $12.1   $(1.7)

 

GLOBAL METERS AND RCEs

 

Genie Energy’s global customer base increased year-over-year and sequentially driven by Genie International’s investment in customer acquisition complemented by more modest domestic RCE growth. COVID-19 public health restrictions relaxed in some Genie domestic markets in the third quarter, facilitating a partial reactivation of previously curtailed customer acquisition channels. Genie Energy’s global RCE and meter totals are provided in the chart below.

 

 

Global RCEs and Meters (in thousands)3 

  September 30,
2020
  

June 30,

2020

   March 31,
2020
   December 31,
2019
   September 30,
2019
 
Electricity RCEs   364    346    325    297    309 
Natural gas RCEs   78    75    76    77    75 
Total RCEs   442    421    401    374    384 
                          
Electricity meters   445    429    421    390    392 
Natural gas meters   113    107    111    107    100 
Total meters   558    536    532    497    492 

 

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SEGMENT RESULTS

 

Genie Retail Energy (GRE)

 

Genie Retail Energy

$ in millions

  3Q20   2Q20   3Q19  

3Q20-3Q19
Change (%/$)

 
Total revenue  $89.5   $66.5   $81.7    +9.6% 
Electricity revenue  $86.2   $61.1   $78.5    +9.8% 
Natural gas revenue  $2.7   $5.4   $3.2    (14.1)%
Other  $0.6    -    -    +$0.6 
Gross profit  $25.9   $17.1   $25.7    +1.0% 
Gross margin percentage   29.0%   25.7%   31.5%   (250BP)
SG&A expense  $13.6   $11.1   $14.8    (8.4)%
Depreciation and amortization  $0.1   $0.1   $0.2    (37.3)%
Income from operations  $12.3   $6.0   $10.9    +13.6% 
Adjusted EBITDA1  $12.6   $6.2   $11.2    +13.1% 

 

GRE - KPIs and Take-Aways:

 

RCEs served at September 30, 2020 increased 6% to 350,000 from 329,000 a year earlier and 2% from 343,000 at June 30, 2020.

 

Meters served at September 30, 2020 decreased 4% to 375,000 from 389,000 a year earlier and increased slightly from 374,000 at June 30, 2020.

 

Gross meters added during 3Q20 totaled 44,000 compared to 76,000 in 3Q19 and 40,000 in 2Q20. The year over year decrease is due to COVID-19 related curtailment of certain customer acquisition activities.

 

Average monthly customer churn decreased to 3.7% from 5.3% in 3Q19 and 3.9% in 2Q20, reflecting decreased sales activity by competitors and lower rates of gross meter ads in recent quarters – both as a result of COVID-19-related restrictions on customer acquisition in certain channels – as well as the continuing increase in the ratio of fixed rate to variable rate customers, where fixed rate customers generally have lower rates of churn.

 

The year over year increase in electricity revenue was driven by a strong increase in average meter electricity consumption reflecting increased residential demand during the COVID-19 pandemic, and, to a lesser extent, a shift within GRE’s electricity customer base to meters with higher average consumption.

 

The year over year increases in income from operations and Adjusted EBITDA1 were driven by increased per meter electricity consumption and decreased customer acquisition expense, offset by a mild decrease in gross margin.

 

Genie Retail Energy International (GRE International)

 

GRE International

$ in millions

  3Q20   2Q20   3Q19  

3Q20-3Q19

Change (%/$)

 
Total revenue  $5.8   $5.0   $3.0    +91.9% 
Gross profit  $1.1   $1.9   $0.4    +175.8 
Gross margin percentage   18.7%   38.0%   13.0%   +570 BP 
SG&A expense  $2.7   $2.5   $2.0    +36.2% 
Loss from operations  $(1.6)  $(0.6)  $(1.6)   - 
Adjusted EBITDA1  $(1.0)  $(1.6)  $(1.0)   - 
Equity in the net loss in Orbit Energy4   -   $(1.5)   -    - 

 

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GRE International – KPIs and Take-Aways:

 

RCE’s served3 at September 30, 2020 increased 69% to 92,000 from 55,000 a year earlier and increased 18% from 79,000 at June 30, 2020 led by expansion in the U.K. and Scandinavian markets.

 

Meters served3 at September 30, 2020 increased 76% to 182,000 from 103,000 a year earlier and 13% from 161,000 at June 30, 2020.

 

On a pro forma basis5, inclusive of Orbit Energy’s revenue, GRE International’s revenue increased to $20.9 million from $8.8 million in 3Q19.

 

On a pro forma basis5, inclusive of Orbit Energy’s loss from operations, GRE International’s loss from operations increased to $5.8 million from $4.2 million in 3Q19.

 

Genie Energy Services (GES)

 

GES comprises Diversegy, a commercial energy consulting business, Genie’s interest in Prism Solar, a supplier of solar panels and solutions, and Genie Solar Energy.

 

GES’ revenue of $1.0 million was unchanged from 3Q19.

 

GES’ loss from operations was $0.7 million compared to a loss from operations of $0.8 million in 3Q19.

 

Genie Oil and Gas (GOGAS)

 

GOGAS’ Afek oil and gas exploration subsidiary initiated its final well test in the second half of October, following the quarter close.

 

GOGAS’ loss from operations6 decreased to $0.1 million from $0.3 million in 3Q19.

 

Corporate

 

Corporate loss from operations was $1.4 million compared to a loss from operations of $1.3 million in 3Q19. The losses include the impact of corporate stock-based compensation which increased to $0.2 million from $0.1 million in 3Q19.

 

BALANCE SHEET AND CASH FLOW HIGHLIGHTS

 

At September 30, 2020, Genie Energy had $148.9 million in total assets. Cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash increased to $49.2 million from $41.8 million at June 30, 2020. Liabilities totaled $62.4 million and working capital (current assets less current liabilities) totaled $54.9 million compared to $49.1 million at June 30, 2020.

 

Cash provided by operating activities in 3Q20 was $10.4 million compared to $12.1 million in 3Q19.

 

DIVIDEND ON GENIE ENERGY COMMON STOCK

 

Genie's Board of Directors has declared a third quarter dividend of $0.085 with a record date of December 4, 2020. The dividend will be paid on or about December 11, 2020. The distribution will be treated as an ordinary dividend for income tax purposes.

 

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GENIE ENERGY EARNINGS CONFERENCE CALL

 

This earnings press release is available for download in the “Investors” section of the Genie Energy website (https://genie.com/investors/investor-relations/) and has been filed on a current report (Form 8-K) with the SEC.

 

At 8:30 AM Eastern today, Genie Energy’s management will host a conference call to discuss financial and operational results, business outlook and strategy. The call will begin with management’s remarks followed by Q&A with investors.

 

To participate in the conference call, dial 1-888-348-6472 (toll-free from the US) or 1-412-902-4240 (international) and request the Genie Energy conference call.

 

Approximately three hours after the call, a call replay will be accessible by dialing 1-844-512-2921 (toll-free from the US) or 1-412-317-6671 (international) and providing the replay PIN: 10149641. The replay will remain available through November 13, 2020. A recording of the call - in MP3 format - will also be available for playback on the “Investors” section of the Genie Energy website.

 

Investors can sign up through the Genie Energy website to have earnings releases and other press releases e-mailed directly to them.

 

ABOUT GENIE ENERGY LTD.

 

Genie Energy Ltd. (NYSE: GNE, GNEPRA), is a global provider of energy services. The Genie Retail Energy division supplies electricity, including electricity from renewable resources, and natural gas to residential and small business customers in the United States. The Genie Retail Energy International division supplies customers in Europe and Asia. The Genie Energy Services division includes Diversegy, a commercial and industrial brokerage and consultative services company, and Genie Solar Energy and Prism Solar, which design, supply and install commercial solar solutions. For more information, visit Genie.com.

 

In this press release, all statements that are not purely about historical facts, including, but not limited to, those in which we use the words “believe,” “anticipate,” “expect,” “plan,” “intend,” “estimate, “target” and similar expressions, are forward-looking statements within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995.  While these forward-looking statements represent our current judgment of what may happen in the future, actual results may differ materially from the results expressed or implied by these statements due to numerous important factors, including, but not limited to, those described in our most recent report on SEC Form 10-K (under the headings “Risk Factors” and “Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations”), which may be revised or supplemented in subsequent reports on SEC Forms 10-Q and 8-K. We are under no obligation, and expressly disclaim any obligation, to update the forward-looking statements in this press release, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise.

 

CONTACT:

 

Genie Energy Investor Relations

Bill Ulrey

P: (973) 438-3848

E-mail: invest@genie.com

 

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FOOTNOTES:

 

1Adjusted EBITDA for all periods presented is a non-GAAP measure. The ‘Reconciliation of Non-GAAP Financial Measures’ at the end of this release provides an explanation of Adjusted EBITDA and reconciliations to its most directly comparable GAAP measures.

 

2Genie Energy accounted for its investments in Orbit Energy, its joint venture operating in the U.K., and Atid, a drilling contractor based in Israel in which it holds a minority stake, under the equity method of accounting. Under this method, Genie Energy records its share in the net income or loss of the venture. Therefore, revenue generated and expenses incurred are not reflected in Genie Energy’s consolidated revenue and expenses. However, Orbit Energy’s customers are included in metrics regarding our global customer base.

 

3Includes RCEs and meters acquired and served by Genie Energy’s domestic and international retail energy provider businesses including operations in Scandinavia and Japan and at Genie’s joint venture in the U.K. (although U.K. operations have not been included in our consolidated results of operations).

 

4Genie Energy accounted for its investments in Orbit Energy, its joint venture operating in the U.K., under the equity method of accounting. Revenue generated, and expenses incurred, are not reflected in segment revenue and operating expenses. RCE and meter counts do, however, include Orbit Energy customers.

 

5Pro forma results for all periods presented are non-GAAP measures intended to provide useful information that supplement the core operating results in accordance with GAAP of the relevant segment. Please refer to the ‘Reconciliation of Non-GAAP Financial Measures’ at the end of this release for an explanation of the pro forma results as well as for reconciliations to their most directly comparable GAAP measures.

 

6Genie Energy accounts for its minority interest in Atid, a drilling company based in Israel, under the equity method of accounting within its GOGAS segment. Atid’s revenue generated, and expenses incurred, are not reflected in segment revenue and operating expenses.

 

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GENIE ENERGY LTD.

CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS

(in thousands, except per share amounts)

 

   September 30,
2020
  

December 31,

2019

 
   (Unaudited)     
Assets        
Current assets:        
Cash and cash equivalents  $19,556   $31,242 
Restricted cash—short-term   29,104    6,792 
Trade accounts receivable, net of allowance for doubtful accounts of $4,285 and $2,631 at September 30, 2020 and December 31, 2019, respectively   44,787    49,822 
Inventory   13,414    16,632 
Prepaid expenses   4,181    6,318 
Other current assets   4,271    2,133 
Total current assets   115,313    112,939 
Property and equipment, net   357    3,607 
Goodwill   12,213    12,135 
Other intangibles, net   5,067    6,837 
Investment in equity method investees   483    675 
Restricted cash—long-term   570    520 
Deferred income tax assets, net   7,316    12,154 
Other assets   7,573    7,377 
Total assets  $148,892   $156,244 
Liabilities and equity          
Current liabilities:          
Loan payable  $1,422   $921 
Trade accounts payable   22,889    24,387 
Accrued expenses   31,326    26,116 
Contract liability   1,033    13,426 
Income taxes payable   1,548    1,591 
Due to IDT Corporation, net   115    381 
Short-term revolving line of credit       2,514 
Other current liabilities   2,109    2,820 
Total current liabilities   60,442    72,156 
Long-term notes payable       777 
Other liabilities   1,952    2,381 
Total liabilities   62,394    75,314 
Commitments and contingencies          
Equity:          
Genie Energy Ltd. stockholders’ equity:          
Preferred stock, $0.01 par value; authorized shares—10,000:          
Series 2012-A, designated shares—8,750; at liquidation preference, consisting of 2,322 shares issued and outstanding at September 30, 2020 and December 31, 2019   19,743    19,743 
Class A common stock, $0.01 par value; authorized shares—35,000; 1,574 shares issued and outstanding at September 30, 2020 and December 31, 2019   16    16 
Class B common stock, $0.01 par value; authorized shares—200,000; 25,808 and 25,785 shares issued and 24,521 and 24,755 shares outstanding at September 30, 2020 and December 31, 2019, respectively   258    258 
Additional paid-in capital   140,935    139,615 
Treasury stock, at cost, consisting of 1,287 and 1,030 shares of Class B common stock at September 30, 2020 and December 31, 2019   (9,572)   (7,675)
Accumulated other comprehensive income   2,800    2,519 
Accumulated deficit   (52,691)   (59,671)
Total Genie Energy Ltd. stockholders’ equity   101,489    94,805 
Noncontrolling interests   (14,991)   (13,875)
Total equity   86,498    80,930 
Total liabilities and equity  $148,892   $156,244 

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GENIE ENERGY LTD.

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS
(Unaudited)

  

   Three Months Ended
September 30,
   Nine Months Ended
September 30,
 
   2020   2019   2020   2019 
   (in thousands, except per share data) 
Revenues:                
Electricity  $91,793   $81,473   $227,671   $196,142 
Natural gas   2,724    3,169    24,190    27,069 
Other   1,809    1,071    24,591    10,127 
Total revenues   96,326    85,713    276,452    233,338 
Cost of revenues   69,010    59,360    200,744    172,417 
Gross profit   27,316    26,353    75,708    60,921 
Operating expenses and losses:                    
Selling, general and administrative (i)   18,831    19,408    54,287    53,419 
Impairment of assets           993     
Income from operations   8,485    6,945    20,428    7,502 
Interest income   21    163    164    445 
Interest expense   (48)   (161)   (223)   (479)
Equity in the net loss in equity method investees, net   (146)   (238)   (1,698)   (2,106)
Other  income (expense), net   291    (85)   390    147 
Income before income taxes   8,603    6,624    19,061    5,509 
Provision for income taxes   (2,406)   (1,916)   (5,563)   (3,142)
Net income   6,197    4,708    13,498    2,367 
Net loss attributable to noncontrolling interests   531    539    1,026    1,484 
Net income attributable to Genie Energy Ltd.   6,728    5,247    14,524    3,851 
Dividends on preferred stock   (370)   (370)   (1,111)   (1,111)
Net income attributable to Genie Energy Ltd. common stockholders  $6,358   $4,877   $13,413   $2,740 
                     
Earnings per share attributable to Genie Energy Ltd. common stockholders:                    
Basic  $0.25   $0.18   $0.51   $0.10 
Diluted  $0.24   $0.18   $0.50   $0.10 
Weighted-average number of shares used in calculation of earnings per share:                    
Basic   25,928    26,683    26,107    26,603 
Diluted   26,769    27,669    26,839    27,541 
                     
Dividends declared per common share  $0.085   $0.075   $0.245   $0.225 
(i) Stock-based compensation included in selling, general and  administrative expenses  $447   $335   $1,331   $1,106 

 

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GENIE ENERGY LTD. 

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS
(Unaudited)

 

   Nine Months Ended
September 30,
 
   2020   2019 
   (in thousands) 
Operating activities        
Net income  $13,498   $2,367 
Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by operating activities:          
Depreciation and amortization   2,219    2,797 
Impairment of assets   993     
Deferred income taxes   4,838    1,591 
Provision for doubtful accounts receivable   2,209    453 
Loss on sale of assets held for sale   456     
Stock-based compensation   1,331    1,106 
Equity in the net loss in equity method investees   1,698    2,106 
Gain on deconsolidation of subsidiaries   (98)    
Change in assets and liabilities:          
Trade accounts receivable   2,827    (1,607)
Inventory   3,218    264 
Prepaid expenses   2,166    (395)
Other current assets and other assets   (633)   1,243 
Trade accounts payable, accrued expenses and other current liabilities   2,018    2,152 
Contract liability   (12,393)   3,378 
Due to IDT Corporation   (266)   (81)
Income taxes payable   (43)   563 
Net cash provided by operating activities   24,038    15,937 
Investing activities          
Capital expenditures   (125)   (343)
Proceeds from disposal of assets held for sale   48     
Payment for acquisition of intangible   (298)    
Investments in equity method investee   (1,502)   (719)
Payments for business acquisition, net of cash acquired       (1,852)
Investments in notes receivables       (214)
Repayment of notes receivable   14    132 
Net cash used in investing activities   (1,863)   (2,996)
Financing activities          
Dividends paid   (7,543)   (7,220)
Repayment of short-term debt—Lumo       (2,260)
Proceeds from exercise of stock options   18    1,405 
Proceeds from revolving line of credit   1,000     
Repayment of revolving line of credit   (3,514)    
Purchase of Class B common stock from employees upon vesting of restricted shares   (263)   (315)
Proceeds from loan   1,395     
Repayment of loan payable   (930)    
Purchases of Class B common stock   (1,634)   (3,415)
Repayment of notes payable   (25)   (37)
Net cash used in financing activities   (11,496)   (11,842)
Effect of exchange rate changes on cash, cash equivalents, and restricted cash   (3)   12 
Net increase in cash, cash equivalents, and restricted cash   10,676    1,111 
Cash, cash equivalents, and restricted cash at beginning of period   38,554    44,197 
Cash, cash equivalents, and restricted cash at end of period  $49,230   $45,308 

 

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Reconciliation of Non-GAAP Financial Measures for the Third Quarter 2020

 

In addition to disclosing financial results that are determined in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles in the United States of America (GAAP), Genie Energy also disclosed for the third quarter 2020, as well as for comparable periods, pro forma revenue and income (loss) from operations for its Genie Retail Energy International (GRE International) segment and, for on a consolidated basis and for all segments, Adjusted EBITDA, which are non-GAAP measures. Generally, a non-GAAP financial measure is a numerical measure of a company’s performance, financial position, or cash flows that either excludes or includes amounts that are not normally excluded or included in the most directly comparable measure calculated and presented in accordance with GAAP.

 

Genie Energy’s measures of pro forma results consist of the corresponding GAAP metric with the addition of the corresponding results for Orbit Energy, the company’s joint venture operating in the United Kingdom. GAAP results for Orbit Energy are accounted for under the equity method of accounting. Under this method, Genie Energy records its share in the net income or loss of the venture. Therefore, revenue generated, expenses incurred and income (loss) from operations are not reflected in Genie Energy’s consolidated revenue and expenses (although Orbit Energy’s customers are included in metrics regarding our customer base). Pro forma results are calculated by adding the result for Orbit Energy to its corresponding GAAP result. Pro forma results are provided for the third quarter 2020 and third quarter 2019 to supplement the following results: revenue of the Genie Retail Energy International segment; and loss from operations for the Genie Retail Energy International segment.

 

Genie Energy’s measure of Adjusted EBITDA consists of gross profit less selling, general and administrative expense, exploration expense and equity in the net loss of in equity method investees, net, plus depreciation, amortization and stock-based compensation (which are included in selling, general and administrative expense). Another way of calculating Adjusted EBITDA is to start with income from operations and add depreciation, amortization, stock-based compensation and impairment of goodwill and subtract equity in net loss in equity method investees, net.

 

Management believes that Genie Energy’s pro forma results and Adjusted EBITDA provide useful information to both management and investors by excluding certain expenses that may not be indicative of Genie Energy’s or the relevant segment’s core operating results. Management uses the pro forma results and Adjusted EBITDA, among other measures, as relevant indicators of core operational strengths in its financial and operational decision making.

 

Pro forma revenue and pro forma income (loss) from operations are used specifically to evaluate the performance of its GRE International division. Management also used Adjusted EBITDA to evaluate operating performance in relation to Genie Energy’s competitors. Disclosure of these non-GAAP financial measure may be useful to investors in evaluating performance and allows for greater transparency to the underlying supplemental information used by management in its financial and operational decision-making. In addition, Genie Energy has historically reported Adjusted EBITDA and believes it is commonly used by readers of financial information in assessing performance. Therefore, the inclusion of comparative numbers provides consistency in financial reporting at this time.

 

The pro forma results facilitate evaluation of the results of GRE International as if the results of its U.K joint venture, Orbit Energy, were fully consolidated, which provides useful information regarding the size, growth and financial performance of GRE International businesses in aggregate. In contrast, GAAP results only include the company’s equity in the results of the operations of its U.K. venture.

 

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Management refers to pro forma results and Adjusted EBITDA, as well as the GAAP measures revenue, gross profit, income (loss) from operations and net income (loss), on a segment and/or consolidated level to facilitate internal and external comparisons to the segments’ and Genie Energy's historical operating results, in making operating decisions, for budget and planning purposes, and to form the basis upon which management is compensated.

 

Although depreciation and amortization are considered operating costs under GAAP, they primarily represent the non-cash current period allocation of costs associated with long-lived assets acquired or constructed in prior periods. While Genie Energy’s oil and gas exploration business may be capital intensive, Genie Energy does not expect to incur significant depreciation or depletion expense for the foreseeable future. Genie Energy’s operating results exclusive of depreciation and amortization is therefore a useful indicator of its current performance.

 

Stock-based compensation recognized by Genie Energy and other companies may not be comparable because of the various valuation methodologies, subjective assumptions and the variety of types of awards that are permitted under GAAP. Stock-based compensation is excluded from Genie Energy’s calculation of Adjusted EBITDA because management believes this allows investors to make more meaningful comparisons of the operating results of Genie Energy’s core business with the results of other companies. However, stock-based compensation will continue to be a significant expense for Genie Energy for the foreseeable future and an important part of employees’ compensation that impacts their performance.

 

Impairment of goodwill is a component of (loss) income from operations that is excluded from the calculation of Adjusted EBITDA. The impairment of goodwill is primarily dictated by events and circumstances outside the control of management that trigger an impairment analysis. While there may be similar charges in other periods, the nature and magnitude of these charges can fluctuate markedly and do not reflect the performance of Genie Energy's continuing operations.

 

Pro forma revenue and pro forma income (loss) from operations as well as Adjusted EBITDA should be considered in addition to, not as a substitute for, or superior to, revenue, gross profit, income from operations, cash flow from operating activities, net income, basic and diluted earnings per share or other measures of liquidity and financial performance prepared in accordance with GAAP. In addition, Genie Energy’s measurements of pro forma revenue, pro forma income (loss) from operations and Adjusted EBITDA may not be comparable to similarly titled measures reported by other companies.

 

Following are the reconciliations of GRE International’s pro forma results and Adjusted EBITDA to its most directly comparable GAAP measure. Pro forma revenue for the GRE International segment is reconciled to the segment’s revenue, and GRE International’s pro forma loss from operations is reconciled to the segment’s loss from operation. Adjusted EBITDA is reconciled to income from operations for Genie Energy’s reportable segments and net income for Genie Energy on a consolidated basis.

 

Reconciliation of pro forma GRE International revenue and loss from operations

 

Genie Retail Energy International (GREI) Segment Results

  

(results in millions)  3Q20   3Q19 
           
GREI segment revenue  $5.8   $3.0 
plus   Orbit Energy revenue  $15.1   $5.8 
Pro forma GREI segment revenue  $20.9   $8.8 
GREI segment loss from operations  $(1.6)  $(1.6)
plus   Orbit Energy loss from operations  $(4.2)  $(2.6)
Pro forma GREI segment loss from operations  $(5.8)  $(4.2)

 

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Reconciliation of Adjusted EBITDA

 

   Total   GRE   GES   GREI   GOGAS   CORP 
Three months ended September 30, 2020 (3Q20)                        
Net income attributable to Genie Energy Limited  $6,728                          
Net loss attributable to non-controlling interests   (531)                         
Net income  $6,197                          
Provision for income taxes   2,406                          
Other income, net   (291)                         
Interest expense   48                          
Interest income   (21)                         
Equity in the net loss of equity method investees   146                          
Income from operations  $8,485   $12,333   $(719)  $(1,574)  $(146)  $(1,409)
Add:                              
Stock-based compensation   447    172         68         207 
Depreciation and amortization   670    117    11    527    15      
Impairment                              
Subtract:                              
Equity in the net loss of equity method investees   146                   143    3 
Adjusted EBITDA  $9,456   $12,622   $(708)  $(979)  $(274)  $(1,205)

 

   Total   GRE   GES   GREI   GOGAS   CORP 
Three months ended June 30, 2020 (2Q20)                        
Net income attributable to Genie Energy Limited  $1,963                          
Net loss attributable to non-controlling interests   (1,083)                         
Net income  $880                          
Provision for income taxes   587                          
Other expenses, net   52                          
Interest expense   58                          
Interest income   (20)                         
Equity in the net loss of equity method investees   1,173                          
Income (loss) from operations  $2,730   $5,957   $(1,113)  $(607)  $(172)  $(1,335)
Add:                              
Stock-based compensation   401    175         14         213 
Depreciation and amortization   722    118    95    495    14      
Impairment   801         801                
Subtract:                              
Equity in the net loss of equity method investees   1,173              1,502    (224)   (105)
Adjusted EBITDA  $3,481   $6,250   $(217)  $(1,600)  $66   $(1,017)

 

   Total   GRE   GES   GREI   GOGAS   CORP 
Three months ended September 30, 2019 (3Q19)                        
Net income attributable to Genie Energy Limited  $5,247                          
Net loss attributable to non-controlling interests   (539)                         
Net income  $4,708                          
Provision for income taxes   1,916                          
Other income, net   85                          
Interest expense   161                          
Interest income   (163)                         
Equity in the net loss of equity method investees   238                          
Income from operations  $6,945   $10,856   $(798)  $(1,560)  $(283)  $(1,270)
Add:                              
Stock-based compensation   335    116         94         125 
Depreciation and amortization   933    187    243    488    15      
Impairment                              
Subtract:                              
Equity in the net loss of equity method investees   238                   148    90 
Adjusted EBITDA  $7,975   $11,159   $(555)  $(978)  $(416)  $(1,235)

 

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