Carbon Revolution secures further funding of $5 million from OIC, reports cancellation of two EV wheel programs
1. Carbon Revolution secures US$7 million funding from Orion Infrastructure Capital.
2. Cancellation of two EV wheel programs due to declining demand in the EV market.
3. Company revises revenue forecasts downwards and slows short-term expansion.
4. Seeking additional funding and strategic alternatives before June 2026.
5. Non-compliance with Nasdaq listing requirements; awaiting extension decision.
The cancellation of EV programs and downward revenue revision indicates weakened business fundamentals. Historical examples show that such cancellations typically lead to decreased investor confidence and stock price declines.
How important is it?
The article contains critical information about funding, program cancellations, and compliance risks which directly impacts CREV's operational viability and investor sentiment.
Why Short Term?
The immediate funding needs and compliance issues may lead to volatility. Similar situations in other companies often see short-term stock price impacts as investors react to liquidity concerns.
GEELONG, Australia, Oct. 31, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Carbon Revolution plc (NASDAQ:CREV) (the "Company"), a Tier 1 OEM supplier and the leading global manufacturer of lightweight advanced technology automotive carbon fiber wheels, today announced that it has reached agreement with Orion Infrastructure Capital ("OIC") to provide a further up to US$7 million of funding. The Company also reports the cancellation of two electric vehicle ("EV") wheel programs, which is consistent with the weakening of demand across the broader EV market.
Further US$7 million of OIC funding
Of the up to US$7 million of OIC funding, US$5 million was released on October 31, 2025, in exchange for the issuance of additional senior secured notes. The notes will have substantially the same terms as the Company's existing senior secured notes outstanding (the "Existing Notes"). In connection with this funding tranche, the Company will also issue to OIC penny warrants to purchase an aggregate number of shares equal to 5.0% of the Company's shares outstanding.
The release of the second US$2 million tranche of funding is subject to the agreement of both parties, with funding to occur on a date no earlier than March 31, 2026. As part of this funding, both OIC and the holders of Existing Notes have agreed to partial payment in kind, in lieu of cash, for certain interest payments until July 2026 and a further deferral of the commencement of principal repayments to January 2027.
Program cancellations and important business update
As previously disclosed in the Company's release of July 25, 2025, the Company has a number of new programs entering, or expected to enter, production in the near-term, however, as a result of a decline in the volume of wheels ordered or projected to be ordered by certain customers, the Company revised its revenue forecasts downward and slowed its initial short-term expansion plans.
The Company has continued to experience lower than expected demand for certain programs, especially those tied to the EV space. The weakening of the broader EV market has led to the early cancellation of two programs by a customer, which the Company had initially expected to contribute substantial wheel volumes. The Company is pursuing claims in relation to these cancelled programs.
In addition, as disclosed in the Company's release of June 3, 2025, the Company is currently not in compliance with certain Nasdaq continued listing requirements. The Company has submitted a plan of compliance to Nasdaq where it has sought an extension in accordance with its plan and is waiting for Nasdaq's determination. However, even if such plan is accepted, the Nasdaq staff only has the discretion to grant an exception for regaining compliance until November 26, 2025.
Notwithstanding the additional US$5 million of OIC funding announced today (and the expected release of a further US$2 million of OIC funding), the Company expects that it may need to obtain additional funding in the short term and is actively seeking other strategic alternatives to be completed within this fiscal year (ending June 30, 2026).
In order to obtain sufficient liquidity to fund its business and operations, the extent of which funding need is partially dependent upon the outcome of the customer claims being pursued by the Company mentioned above, as well as to contribute towards regaining compliance with Nasdaq continued listing requirements, the Company is exploring other potential strategic and financing options, a portion of which may need to be obtained significantly earlier than the end of the Company's fiscal year. The Company makes no assurances that it will be able to secure any of the aforementioned on satisfactory terms, or at all.
About Carbon Revolution plc
Carbon Revolution plc (NASDAQ:CREV) (the "Company" or "Carbon Revolution") is the parent of Carbon Revolution Pty Ltd, an early-stage growth company which has successfully innovated, commercialized and industrialized the advanced manufacture of carbon fiber wheels for the global automotive industry. The Company has progressed from single prototypes to designing and manufacturing lightweight wheels for cars and SUVs in the high performance, premium and luxury segments, for the world's most prestigious automotive brands. Carbon Revolution is creating a significant and sustainable advanced technology business that supplies its lightweight wheel technology to automotive manufacturers around the world.
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These forward-looking statements are subject to a number of risks and uncertainties, including (i) the ability to maintain the listing of Carbon Revolution's securities on Nasdaq or any other exchange on which such securities may be listed in the future; (ii) the failure to realize the benefits of being listed on a U.S. securities exchange and publicly-traded in the United States; (iii) Carbon Revolution's liquidity, including its ability to pay its obligations and to issue equity, refinance its indebtedness or otherwise obtain financing or complete a strategic transaction at all or on acceptable terms, (iv) risks related to its ability to meet financial covenants and other key covenants under existing financing arrangements or to obtain waivers or forbearance from compliance with such covenants, which could result in the acceleration of outstanding indebtedness, (v) changes in domestic and foreign business, market, financial, political and legal conditions; (vi) risks related to the rollout of Carbon Revolution's business strategy and the timing of expected business milestones; (vii) the effects of competition on Carbon Revolution's future business and the ability of the combined company to grow and manage growth, establish and maintain relationships with customers and retain its management and key employees; (viii) risks related to domestic and international political and macroeconomic uncertainty, including the Russia-Ukraine conflict and conflicts in the Middle East; (ix) the outcome of any legal proceedings that may be instituted against Carbon Revolution; (x) the impact of pandemic and governmental responses on any of the foregoing risks; (xi) risks related to Carbon Revolution's industry; (xii) changes in laws and regulations; and (xiii) those factors discussed in the documents Carbon Revolution filed with the SEC, including Carbon Revolution's Annual Report on Form 20-F.
If any of these risks materialize or Carbon Revolution's assumptions prove incorrect, actual results could differ materially from the results implied by these forward-looking statements. There may be additional risks that Carbon Revolution does not presently know or that Carbon Revolution currently believes are immaterial that could also cause actual results to differ from those contained in the forward-looking statements. In addition, forward-looking statements reflect Carbon Revolution's expectations, plans or forecasts of future events and views as of the date of this communication. Carbon Revolution anticipates that subsequent events and developments will cause Carbon Revolution's assessments to change. However, while Carbon Revolution may elect to update these forward-looking statements at some point in the future, Carbon Revolution specifically disclaims any obligation to do so, unless required by applicable law. These forward-looking statements should not be relied upon as representing Carbon Revolution's assessments as of any date subsequent to the date of this communication. Accordingly, undue reliance should not be placed upon the forward-looking statements.
