The following is a summary of the Ilika Plc (ILIKF) Q4 2024 Earnings Call Transcript:

Financial Performance:

• Ilika reported a turnover of GBP 2.1 million for the year, a significant increase from GBP 0.7 million the previous year.

• Additional income of GBP 0.5 million came from R&D tax credits.

• EBITDA loss reduced to GBP 4.1 million from GBP 7 million due to increased turnover and cost optimization.

Business Progress:

• Ilika has made significant progress with its Goliath product line, achieving lithium ion energy density parity and developing the P1 prototype which was sent to customers for testing.

• The company has entered into collaborations, such as with Tata Sons Company Agratas and MPac for assembly line design and construction.

• Ilika is also progressing in its Stereax product line, aiming for full-scale commercialization and enhanced interaction with customers by engaging in co-marketing activities.

Opportunities:

• Expansion in the electric vehicle and medical device sectors is highlighted by collaborations and the adaptation of Goliath batteries for varying high-demand applications.

• There are opportunities in secondary markets such as consumer electronics and potentially the defense sector with both Stereax and Goliath technologies.

Risks:

• The gradual adoption of AI and solid-state battery technologies as the industry progresses towards energy density targets and operational scaling.

• Potential economic impacts on production scaling and customer adoption due to sensitivity towards product cost amongst commoditized competitors.

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