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ChargePoint Holdings Inc

For the period ended Jul 31, 2024. Filed Sep 9, 2024.

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Jul 31, 2024 · Filed Sep 9, 2024

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Previous report: 10-Q

Period ended 2024-04-30; filed 2024-06-06.

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Item 2. Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations

Current report: 10-Q

Period ended 2024-07-31; filed 2024-09-09.

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Item 2. Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations

The baseline is this issuer’s latest earlier reporting period of the same form that was filed before the current report. A previous 10-Q is a different quarter, not a year-over-year comparison. Amendments are excluded.

Compared 115 previous paragraphs and 120 current paragraphs.

87 unchanged; 27 reworded; 4 added; 0 removed; 1 previous and 2 current paragraphs rearranged.

Tables are not compared: 15 previous and 15 current tables excluded. Dates, whitespace, punctuation and numbering changes are ignored; changes to financial figures remain significant.

A changed paragraph is not evidence that risk increased or decreased. An unchanged paragraph does not establish that risk stayed the same.

Added paragraphs (4)

Current report

Gross profit and gross margin both increased during the three and six months ended July 31, 2024 compared to the three and six months ended July 31, 2023 primarily due to the inventory impairment charge of $28.0 million taken in the prior year.

Current report

Research and development expenses decreased during the six months ended July 31, 2024 compared to the six months ended July 31, 2023 primarily due to the Company’s reorganization plans taken in the prior year and cost reduction measures resulting in decreases of $17.5 million in personnel expenses, $6.3 million in stock-based compensation expenses, $8.2 million in engineering materials and service costs, and $4.4 million in consulting and other operating expenses.

Current report

Sales and marketing expenses decreased during the three months ended July 31, 2024 compared to the three months ended July 31, 2023 primarily due to the Company’s reorganization plans taken in the prior year and cost reduction measures resulting in decreases of $1.0 million in personnel expenses, $2.3 million in stock-based compensation expenses, and $1.9 million in consulting expenses, offset by an increase of $2.4 million in other operating expenses.

Current report

General and administrative expenses decreased during the six months ended July 31, 2024 compared to the six months ended July 31, 2023 primarily due to the Company’s reorganization plans taken in the prior year and cost reduction measures resulting in decreases of $3.0 million in personnel expenses, $11.0 million in stock-based compensation expenses, and $4.3 million in consulting expenses, offset by an increase of $4.0 million in other operating expenses.
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Previous wording

Since its inception in 2007, ChargePoint has been engaged in developing and marketing its Networked Charging Systems, subscriptions and other offerings, raising capital and recruiting personnel. ChargePoint has incurred net operating losses and negative cash flows from operations in every year since its inception. As of April 30, 2024, ChargePoint had an accumulated deficit of $1,686.2 million. ChargePoint has funded its operations primarily from customer payments, the issuance of common stock, redeemable convertible preferred stock and convertible notes, exercise proceeds from options and warrants, borrowings under loan facilities and proceeds from the Reverse Recapitalization.

Current wording

Since its inception in 2007, ChargePoint has been engaged in developing and marketing its Networked Charging Systems, subscriptions and other offerings, raising capital and recruiting personnel. ChargePoint has incurred net operating losses and negative cash flows from operations in every year since its inception. As of July 31, 2024, ChargePoint had an accumulated deficit of $1,755.0 million. ChargePoint has funded its operations primarily from customer payments, the issuance of common stock, redeemable convertible preferred stock and convertible notes, exercise proceeds from options and warrants, borrowings under loan facilities and proceeds from the Reverse Recapitalization.

Previous wording

ChargePoint believes its revenue growth is tied to the number of passenger and commercial EVs sold, which it believes drives the demand for EV charging infrastructure. The market for EVs is still rapidly evolving and although demand for EVs has grown in recent years, the rate of EV sales is highly volatile and there is no guarantee of future demand for EV sales. Factors impacting the adoption of EVs include but are not limited to perceptions about EV features, quality, safety, performance and cost; perceptions about the limited range over which EVs may be driven on a single battery charge; volatility in the cost of oil and gasoline; availability of services for EVs; consumers’ perception about the convenience, reliability and cost of charging EVs; and increases in fuel efficiency of internal combustion engine vehicles. Further, numerous EV auto manufacturers have recently announced delays in their previously announced plans to migrate their manufacturing production to be solely or primarily EVs. In addition, macroeconomic factors, including governmental mandates and incentives and the impact of rising interest rates, inflation and a potential economic recession, could impact demand for EVs, particularly since they can be more expensive to purchase than traditional gasoline-powered vehicles. Further, geopolitical factors, such as the ongoing conflict between Russia and Ukraine, conflicts in the Middle East, conflicts between the United States and China or between China and Taiwan may negatively impact the global automotive supply chain and reduce the manufacturing of automobiles, including EVs. If the market for EVs does not develop as expected, if there is any slow-down or delay in overall EV adoption, or if auto manufacturers delay their EV manufacturing rates or eliminate their plans to transition to predominately EV manufacturing, the rate of EV adoption may be adversely affected and the market for EV charging may not develop as a result and ChargePoint’s financial condition and results of operations could be materially and adversely impacted.

Current wording

ChargePoint believes its revenue growth is tied to the number of passenger and commercial EVs sold, which it believes drives the demand for EV charging infrastructure. The market for EVs is still rapidly evolving and although demand for EVs has grown in recent years, the rate of EV sales is highly volatile and there is no guarantee of future demand for EV sales. Factors impacting the adoption of EVs include but are not limited to perceptions about EV features, quality, safety, performance and cost; perceptions about the limited range over which EVs may be driven on a single battery charge; volatility in the cost of oil and gasoline; availability of services for EVs; consumers’ perception about the convenience, reliability and cost of charging EVs; and increases in fuel efficiency of internal combustion engine vehicles. Further, numerous EV auto manufacturers have recently announced delays in their previously announced plans to migrate their manufacturing production to be solely or primarily EVs. In addition, macroeconomic factors, including governmental mandates and incentives and the impact of higher interest rates, inflation and a potential economic recession, could impact demand for EVs, particularly since they can be more expensive to purchase than traditional gasoline-powered vehicles. Further, geopolitical factors, such as the ongoing conflict between Russia and Ukraine, conflicts in the Middle East, conflicts between the United States and China or between China and Taiwan may negatively impact the global automotive supply chain and reduce the manufacturing of automobiles, including EVs. If the market for EVs does not develop as expected, if there is any slow-down or delay in overall EV adoption, or if auto manufacturers delay their EV manufacturing rates or eliminate their plans to transition to predominately EV manufacturing, the rate of EV adoption may be adversely affected and the market for EV charging may not develop as a result and ChargePoint’s financial condition and results of operations could be materially and adversely impacted.

Previous wording

ChargePoint is currently a market leader in North America in commercial Level 2 Alternating Current (“AC”) charging. ChargePoint also offers AC chargers for use at home or multifamily settings and for fleet applications, and high-power Level 3 Direct Current (“DC”) chargers for fast urban charging, corridor or long-trip charging and fleet applications. ChargePoint intends to expand its market share over time in its product categories, leveraging the network effect of its products and Cloud Services software. Existing competitors may expand their product offerings and sales strategies, and new competitors may enter the market. Historically, ChargePoint has sold its Networked Charging Systems and Cloud Services as an integrated “full-stack” offering, providing its customers with a sole-source solution for their EV charging needs, especially in the United States. Recently, ChargePoint has seen an increase in the frequency of customers seeking to disaggregate their networked charging solutions and to implement independent hardware and charging management software solutions, particularly for national or global commercial retailers and large fleet operators. While ChargePoint enables charge station operators to choose ChargePoint’s Cloud Services and select their choice of third-party hardware, and also enables e-mobility services providers to build and integrate their solutions with ChargePoint’s Cloud Services, there is no guarantee that this distributed sales model will be successful. If ChargePoint’s market share decreases due to increased competition, or if ChargePoint is unable to compete with a disaggregate EV charging solutions sales model, its financial condition and results of operations may be materially and adversely impacted. Furthermore, ChargePoint’s success could be negatively impacted if consumers and businesses choose other types of alternative fuel vehicles or high fuel-economy gasoline powered vehicles.

Current wording

ChargePoint is currently a market leader in North America in commercial Level 2 Alternating Current (“AC”) charging. ChargePoint also offers AC chargers for use at home or multifamily settings and for fleet applications, and high-power Level 3 Direct Current (“DC”) chargers for fast urban charging, corridor or long-trip charging and fleet applications. ChargePoint intends to expand its market share over time in its product categories, leveraging the network effect of its products and Cloud Services software. Existing competitors may expand their product offerings and sales strategies, and new competitors may enter the market. Historically, ChargePoint has sold its Networked Charging Systems and Cloud Services as an integrated “full-stack” offering, providing its customers with a sole-source solution for their EV charging needs, especially in the United States. Recently, ChargePoint has seen an increase in the frequency of customers seeking to disaggregate their networked charging solutions and to implement independent hardware and charging management software solutions, particularly for national or global commercial retailers and large fleet operators. While ChargePoint enables charging station operators to choose ChargePoint’s Cloud Services and select their choice of third-party hardware, and also enables e-mobility services providers to build and integrate their solutions with ChargePoint’s Cloud Services, there is no guarantee that this distributed sales model will be successful. If ChargePoint’s market share decreases due to increased competition, or if ChargePoint is unable to compete with a disaggregate EV charging solutions sales model, its financial condition and results of operations may be materially and adversely impacted. Furthermore, ChargePoint’s success could be negatively impacted if consumers and businesses choose other types of alternative fuel vehicles or high fuel-economy gasoline powered vehicles.

Previous wording

The U.S. federal government, certain foreign governments and some state and local governments provide incentives to end users and purchasers of EVs and EV infrastructure in the form of rebates, tax credits and other financial incentives. These governmental rebates, tax credits and other financial incentives significantly lower the effective price of EVs and EV infrastructure to customers. For example, the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act signed into law on November 15, 2021 (the “Jobs Act”) provided additional funding for EVs and EV charging infrastructure through the creation of new programs and grants and the expansion of existing programs, including $7.5 billion for EV charging along highway corridors and communities. In addition, the Inflation Reduction Act of 2022 (the “IRA”) signed into law on August 16, 2022 includes incentives and tax credits aimed at reducing the effects of climate change, such as the extension of electric vehicle charging infrastructure tax credits under Section 30C and tax credits for electric vehicles under Section 30D of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended (the “Code”) through 2032. There are numerous restrictions and requirements associated with qualifying for the electric vehicle tax credits available under the IRA and ChargePoint is still assessing how the IRA may impact its business and EV sales generally. Further, incentives such as the Jobs Act and the IRA take time to be disbursed and to affect actual expenditure decisions. These incentives may also expire on specified dates, end when the allocated funding is no longer available, or be reduced or terminated as a matter of regulatory or legislative policy. Any reduction in rebates, tax credits or other financial incentives could reduce the demand for EVs and for charging infrastructure, including infrastructure ChargePoint offers.

Current wording

The U.S. federal government, certain foreign governments and some state and local governments provide incentives to end users and purchasers of EVs and EV infrastructure in the form of rebates, tax credits and other financial incentives. These governmental rebates, tax credits and other financial incentives significantly lower the effective price of EVs and EV infrastructure to customers. For example, the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act signed into law on November 15, 2021 (the “Jobs Act”) provided additional funding for EVs and EV charging infrastructure through the creation of new programs and grants and the expansion of existing programs, including $7.5 billion for EV charging along highway corridors and communities. In addition, the Inflation Reduction Act of 2022 (the “IRA”) signed into law on August 16, 2022 includes incentives and tax credits aimed at reducing the effects of climate change, such as the extension of electric vehicle charging infrastructure tax credits under Section 30C and tax credits for electric vehicles under Section 30D of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended (the “Code”) through 2032. There are numerous restrictions and requirements associated with qualifying for the electric vehicle tax credits available under the IRA and incentives such as the Jobs Act and the IRA take time to be disbursed and to affect actual expenditure decisions. These incentives may also expire on specified dates, end when the allocated funding is no longer available, or be reduced or terminated as a matter of regulatory or legislative policy. Any reduction in rebates, tax credits or other financial incentives could reduce the demand for EVs and for charging infrastructure, including infrastructure ChargePoint offers.

Previous wording

ChargePoint has an international presence and as a result is subject to risks and uncertainties caused by significant events with macroeconomic impacts, including, but not limited to geopolitical events, including the ongoing Russia-Ukraine conflict, conflicts in the Middle East, rising political tensions with China, rising inflation and interest rates, monetary policy changes, financial services sector instability, recessions, global pandemics and foreign currency fluctuations. Additionally, these macroeconomic impacts have generally disrupted the operations of its customers and prospective customers. In addition, shifts in ChargePoint’s product mix to DC chargers from AC chargers may negatively affect ChargePoint’s gross profits and gross margins since ChargePoint generally realizes higher gross margins from sales of its AC chargers. Further, disruption to ChargePoint’s supply chains and heightened component and shipping pricing and logistics expenses, which ChargePoint experienced in 2021 and 2022, may further adversely impact ChargePoint’s gross margins, adversely affect demand for ChargePoint’s products, lengthen its product development and sales cycles, and reduce expected spending from new customers, all of which could adversely affect ChargePoint’s business, results of operations and financial condition.

Current wording

ChargePoint has an international presence and as a result is subject to risks and uncertainties caused by significant events with macroeconomic impacts, including, but not limited to geopolitical events, including the ongoing Russia-Ukraine conflict, conflicts in the Middle East, rising political tensions with China, rising inflation and interest rates, monetary policy changes, financial services sector instability, recessions, global pandemics and foreign currency fluctuations. Additionally, these macroeconomic impacts have generally disrupted the operations of its customers and prospective customers. In addition, shifts in ChargePoint’s product mix to DC chargers from AC chargers may negatively affect ChargePoint’s gross profits and gross margins since ChargePoint generally realizes higher gross margins from sales of its AC chargers. Further, disruption to ChargePoint’s supply chains and heightened component and shipping pricing and logistics expenses, which ChargePoint experienced in 2021 and 2022, may further adversely impact ChargePoint’s gross margins, adversely affect demand for

Previous wording

Networked Charging Systems revenue includes the deliveries of EV charging system infrastructure, which include a range of AC products for use in residential, commercial and fleet applications, and DC, or fast-charge products for use in commercial and fleet applications, as well as fees received for transferring regulatory incentives earned for participating in low carbon fuel programs. ChargePoint generally recognizes revenue from sales of Networked Charging Systems upon shipment to the customer, at which point ChargePoint’s performance obligation is satisfied. Revenue from regulatory incentives is recognized when the regulatory incentives are transferred.

Current wording

Networked Charging Systems revenue includes the deliveries of EV charging system infrastructure, which include a range of AC products for use in residential, commercial and fleet applications, and DC, or fast-charge products for use in commercial and fleet applications, as well as fees received for transferring regulatory incentives earned for participating in low carbon fuel programs. ChargePoint generally recognizes revenue from sales of Networked Charging Systems upon shipment to distributors, resellers or direct sales customers as these customers obtain title and control over these products. Revenue is adjusted for estimated returns. Revenue from regulatory incentives is recognized when the regulatory incentives are transferred.

Previous wording

Networked Charging Systems revenue decreased during the three months ended April 30, 2024 compared to the three months ended April 30, 2023 primarily due to lower volume of Networked Charging Systems delivered across ChargePoint’s major product families.

Current wording

Networked Charging Systems revenue decreased during the three and six months ended July 31, 2024 compared to the three and six months ended July 31, 2023 primarily due to lower volume of Networked Charging Systems delivered across ChargePoint’s major product families.

Previous wording

Subscriptions revenue increased during the three months ended April 30, 2024 compared to the three months ended April 30, 2023 primarily due to the growth in the number of Cloud subscriptions and Assure subscriptions for Networked Charging Systems connected to ChargePoint’s network.

Current wording

Subscriptions revenue increased during the three and six months ended July 31, 2024 compared to the three and six months ended July 31, 2023 primarily due to the growth in the number of Cloud subscriptions and Assure subscriptions for Networked Charging Systems connected to ChargePoint’s network.

Previous wording

Other revenue increased during the three months ended April 30, 2024 compared to the three months ended April 30, 2023 primarily due to net transaction fees earned for processing payments collected on driver charging sessions.

Current wording

Other revenue increased during the three and six months ended July 31, 2024 compared to the three and six months ended July 31, 2023 primarily due to net transaction fees earned for processing payments collected on driver charging sessions.

Previous wording

Cost of Networked Charging Systems revenue decreased during the three months ended April 30, 2024 compared to the three months ended April 30, 2023 primarily due to a decrease in Networked Charging Systems delivered.

Current wording

Cost of Networked Charging Systems revenue decreased during the three and six months ended July 31, 2024 compared to the three and six months ended July 31, 2023 primarily due to a decrease in Networked Charging Systems delivered and an inventory impairment charge of $28.0 million taken in the prior year.

Previous wording

Cost of Subscriptions revenue increased during the three months ended April 30, 2024 compared to the three months ended April 30, 2023 primarily due to increases in Assure maintenance costs and network wireless connectivity costs.

Current wording

Cost of Subscriptions revenue increased during the six months ended July 31, 2024 compared to the six months ended July 31, 2023 primarily due to increases in Assure maintenance costs and network wireless connectivity costs.

Previous wording

Cost of other revenue did not materially fluctuate during the three months ended April 30, 2024 compared to the three months ended April 30, 2023.

Current wording

Cost of other revenue increased during the three and six months ended July 31, 2024 compared to the three and six months ended July 31, 2023 primarily due to higher driver-related processing costs on Networked Charging Stations.

Previous wording

Research and development expenses decreased during the three months ended April 30, 2024 compared to the three months ended April 30, 2023 primarily due to the Company’s reorganization plans resulting in decreases of $7.6 million in personnel expenses, $1.2 million in stock-based compensation expenses, $2.4 million in engineering materials and service costs, and $2.1 million in consulting and other operating expenses.

Current wording

Research and development expenses decreased during the three months ended July 31, 2024 compared to the three months ended July 31, 2023 primarily due to the Company’s reorganization plans taken in the prior year and cost reduction measures resulting in decreases of $9.9 million in personnel expenses, $5.1 million in stock-based compensation expenses, $5.9 million in engineering materials and service costs, and $2.3 million in consulting and other operating expenses.

Previous wording

Sales and marketing expenses decreased during the three months ended April 30, 2024 compared to the three months ended April 30, 2023 primarily due to the Company’s reorganization plans resulting in decreases of $1.4 million in personnel expenses and $0.5 million in marketing expenses.

Current wording

Sales and marketing expenses decreased during the six months ended July 31, 2024 compared to the six months ended July 31, 2023 primarily due to the Company’s reorganization plans taken in the prior year and cost reduction measures resulting in decreases of $2.4 million in personnel expenses, $1.0 million in stock-based compensation expenses, $2.8 million in consulting expenses, and $0.7 million in marketing expenses, offset by an increase of $1.9 million in other operating expenses.

Previous wording

General and administrative expenses decreased during the three months ended April 30, 2024 compared to the three months ended April 30, 2023 primarily due to the Company’s reorganization plans resulting in decreases of $1.4 million in personnel expenses, $2.5 million in stock-based compensation expenses, and $2.1 million in consulting expenses, offset by an increase of $1.8 million in other operating expenses.

Current wording

General and administrative expenses decreased during the three months ended July 31, 2024 compared to the three months ended July 31, 2023 primarily due to the Company’s reorganization plans taken in the prior year and cost reduction measures resulting in decreases of $1.6 million in personnel expenses, $8.5 million in stock-based compensation expenses, and $2.1 million in consulting expenses, offset by an increase of $2.3 million in other operating expenses.

Previous wording

Interest income did not materially fluctuate during the three months ended April 30, 2024 as compared to the three months ended April 30, 2023.

Current wording

Interest income did not materially fluctuate during the three and six months ended July 31, 2024 as compared to the three and six months ended July 31, 2023.

Previous wording

Interest expense increased during the three months ended April 30, 2024 as compared to the three months ended April 30, 2023 primarily due to interest expense on the 2028 Convertible Notes. For more information, see Note 6, Debt, in the notes to condensed consolidated financial statements in this Quarterly Report.

Current wording

Interest expense increased during the three and six months ended July 31, 2024 as compared to the three and six months ended July 31, 2023 primarily due to increased interest expense on the 2028 Convertible Notes. For more information, see Note 6, Debt, in the notes to condensed consolidated financial statements in this Quarterly Report.

Previous wording

Other income (expense), net decreased during three months ended April 30, 2024 as compared to the three months ended April 30, 2023 due to unfavorable changes in foreign exchange rates.

Current wording

Other income (expense), net decreased during three and six months ended July 31, 2024 as compared to the three and six months ended July 31, 2023 due to unfavorable changes in foreign exchange rates.

Previous wording

The provision for (benefit from) income taxes did not materially fluctuate during the three months ended April 30, 2024 as compared to the three months ended April 30, 2023.

Current wording

The provision for (benefit from) income taxes increased during the three and six months ended July 31, 2024 as compared to the three and six months ended July 31, 2023 primarily due to reserves for uncertain tax positions.

Previous wording

ChargePoint has incurred net losses and negative cash flows from operations since its inception, which it anticipates will continue for the foreseeable future. To date, ChargePoint has funded its business and past acquisitions primarily with proceeds from the issuance of common stock, redeemable convertible preferred stock, proceeds from the Merger, proceeds from warrant and option exercises for cash, convertible debt and from customer payments. As of April 30, 2024, ChargePoint had cash and restricted cash of $292.3 million. As of January 31, 2024, ChargePoint had cash and restricted cash of $357.8 million. ChargePoint believes that its cash on hand and cash generated from sales to customers will satisfy its working capital and capital requirements for at least the next twelve months.

Current wording

ChargePoint has incurred net losses and negative cash flows from operations since its inception, which it anticipates will continue for the foreseeable future. To date, ChargePoint has funded its business and past acquisitions primarily with proceeds from the issuance of common stock, redeemable convertible preferred stock, proceeds from the Merger, proceeds from warrant and option exercises for cash, convertible debt and from customer payments. As of July 31, 2024, ChargePoint had cash and cash equivalents and restricted cash of $243.7 million. As of January 31, 2024, ChargePoint had cash and cash equivalents and restricted cash of $357.8 million. ChargePoint believes that its cash on hand and cash generated from sales to customers will satisfy its working capital and capital requirements for at least the next twelve months.

Previous wording

During the three months ended April 30, 2024, net cash used in operating activities was $62.5 million, consisting primarily of a net loss of $71.8 million and change in net operating assets of $30.4 million, partially offset by an add back of non-cash charges of $39.6 million. The noncash charges consisted primarily of $21.6 million of stock-based compensation expense, $8.8 million of inventory reserves and other costs, $8.2 million of depreciation, amortization, and amortization of deferred contract acquisition costs, and $0.9 million of non-cash operating lease cost. The change in operating assets and liabilities was mainly driven by increases in inventories of $25.0 million and prepaid expenses and other assets of $2.9 million and decrease in accounts payable, operating lease liabilities, and accrued and other liabilities of $10.8 million, offset by decrease in accounts receivable, net, of $4.8 million and an increase in deferred revenue of $3.5 million.

Current wording

During the six months ended July 31, 2024, net cash used in operating activities was $113.7 million, consisting primarily of a net loss of $140.7 million and change in net operating assets of $44.4 million, partially offset by an add back of non-cash charges of $71.4 million. The noncash charges consisted primarily of $40.4 million of stock-based compensation expense, $12.7 million of inventory reserves and other costs, $16.5 million of depreciation, amortization, and amortization of deferred contract acquisition costs, and $1.9 million of non-cash operating lease cost. The change in operating assets and liabilities was mainly driven by increases in inventories of $28.4 million and prepaid expenses and other assets of $8.2 million and decrease in accounts payable, operating lease liabilities, and accrued and other liabilities of $22.6 million, offset by decrease in accounts receivable, net, of $7.6 million and an increase in deferred revenue of $7.2 million.

Previous wording

During three months ended April 30, 2023, net cash used in operating activities was $104.2 million and change in net operating assets of $61.5 million, offset by an add back of non-cash charges of $36.7 million. The non-cash charges consisted primarily of $24.0 million of stock-based compensation expense, $7.7 million of depreciation, amortization expense and amortization of deferred contract acquisition costs, $3.9 million of inventory reserves and other costs, and $1.1 million of non-cash operating lease cost. The change in operating assets and liabilities was mainly driven by increases in inventories of $53.1 million, prepaid expenses and other assets of $17.9 million, and accounts receivable, net, of $2.0 million, offset by increases in deferred revenue of $6.6 million and accounts payable, operating lease liabilities, and accrued and other liabilities of $4.9 million.

Current wording

During the six months ended July 31, 2023, net cash used in operating activities was $190.6 million, consisting primarily of a net loss of $204.6 million and change in net operating assets of $95.6 million, partially offset by an add back of non-cash charges of $109.7 million. The non-cash charges primarily consisted of $59.1 million of stock-based compensation expense, $28.0 million of inventory write down and related non-cash charges, $15.4 million of depreciation, amortization expense and amortization of deferred contract acquisition costs, $5.0 million of inventory reserves and other costs, and $2.2 million of non-cash operating lease cost. The changes in operating assets and liabilities were mainly driven by increases in inventories of $97.9 million, accounts receivable, net, of $40.6 million, prepaid expenses and other assets of $12.4 million, offset by increases in deferred revenue of $21.2 million and accounts payable, operating lease liabilities and accrued and other liabilities of $34.0 million.

Previous wording

During the three months ended April 30, 2024, net cash used in investing activities was $3.5 million related to purchases of property and equipment.

Current wording

During the six months ended July 31, 2024, net cash used in investing activities was $7.3 million related to purchases of property and equipment.

Previous wording

During the three months ended April 30, 2023, net cash provided by investing activities was $99.2 million consisting of cash received from maturities of short-term investments of $105.0 million, partially offset by purchases of property and equipment of $5.8 million and an immaterial initial cash investment in a joint venture.

Current wording

During the six months ended July 31, 2023, net cash provided by investing activities was $95.1 million consisting of cash received from maturities of short-term investments of $105.0 million, partially offset by purchases of property and equipment of $9.9 million and an immaterial initial cash investment in a joint venture.

Previous wording

During the three months ended April 30, 2024, net cash provided by financing activities was $1.0 million, consisting of proceeds from the issuance of Common Stock under employee equity plans of $3.5 million, net of tax withholdings, offset by change in driver funds and amounts due to customers of $2.5 million.

Current wording

During the six months ended July 31, 2024, net cash provided by financing activities was $6.9 million, consisting of proceeds from the issuance of Common Stock under employee equity plans of $4.5 million, net of tax withholdings and change in driver funds and amounts due to customers of $2.4 million.

Previous wording

During the three months ended April 30, 2023, net cash provided by financing activities was $23.8 million, consisting of proceeds from the sale of common stock under the ATM Facility, net of commissions and fees, of $17.5 million, proceeds from the issuance of Common Stock under employee equity plans of $5.8 million, net of tax withholdings, and change in driver funds and amounts due to customers of $4.0 million, partially offset by $3.5 million of the total $7.1 million contingent earnout consideration payment, of which the remaining $3.6 million is classified as cash out flow under operating activities.

Current wording

During the six months ended July 31, 2023, net cash provided by financing activities was $64.0 million, consisting of proceeds from the sale of common stock under the ATM Facility, net of commissions and fees, of $54.8 million, proceeds from the issuance of Common Stock under employee equity plans of $6.2 million, net of tax withholdings, and change in driver funds and amounts due to customers of $8.8 million, partially offset by $2.3 million issuance costs related to the 2027 Revolving Credit Facility and $3.5 million of the total $7.1 million contingent earnout consideration payment, of which the remaining $3.6 million is classified as cash out flow under operating activities.
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Current report — wording carried from elsewhere

ChargePoint’s products, lengthen its product development and sales cycles, and reduce expected spending from new customers, all of which could adversely affect ChargePoint’s business, results of operations and financial condition.

Current report — wording carried from elsewhere

Cost of Subscriptions revenue did not materially fluctuate during the three months ended July 31, 2024 compared to the three months ended July 31, 2023.
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Previous report — wording carried elsewhere

Gross profit and gross margin both decreased during the three months ended April 30, 2024 compared to the three months ended April 30, 2023 primarily due to a decrease in Networked Charging Systems revenue.