Ballard Announces Strategic Realignment to Strengthen Commercial Focus and Achieve Positive Cash Flow Under New Leadership

Ballard Announces Strategic Realignment to Strengthen Commercial Focus and Achieve Positive Cash Flow Under New Leadership

VANCOUVER, BC, July 31, 2025 /PRNewswire/ – Ballard today announced the launch of a bold strategic realignment led by newly appointed President and CEO, Marty Neese, to position the Company for disciplined growth, sharper market execution, and stronger financial performance in line with current commercial realities. This decisive shift reflects an important leadership agenda and marks a fundamental reset in how the Company operates, prioritizes innovation, and delivers value to customers, given the current market dynamics.

Mr. Neese, said:

Today’s plan is not about waiting for a market to emerge — it’s about focusing on the market that is,

“We are aligning the Company around real, near-term opportunities where we have proven product-market fit and clear customer value, while driving toward a sustainable business model rooted in operational excellence and margin discipline.”

The realignment is grounded in a robust assessment of customer needs, market dynamics, and Ballard’s own capabilities. With a strong balance sheet, high-performing products, and world-class customers, Ballard is shifting from aspirational growth to commercially validated execution which emphasizes Total Cost of Ownership, scalability, and measurable returns for customers.

Key elements of the strategic realignment include:

• Path to Positive Cash Flow: A core outcome of the realignment is a structured plan to achieve positive cash flow by year-end 2027, through enhanced cost discipline, market prioritization, pricing improvements, and optimized working capital.
• Operational Efficiency: Ballard expects to reduce annualized operating costs by at least 30% in 2026 relative to the first half of 2025, through immediate workforce adjustments, tighter portfolio integration, and streamlined operations.
• Sharpened Market and Product Focus: Ballard plans to prioritize fuel cell products with the strongest commercial traction, discontinue non-core programs, and focus product development on efforts to reduce system costs, accelerate next-gen stack readiness, and drive higher-margin offerings.
• Margin Expansion Initiatives: Ballard is targeting enhanced gross margins through lower product costs, value-based pricing, and elevated customer service.
• Disciplined Capital and Cash Management: Ballard plans to continue limiting capital expenditures and rigorously manage cash, with a focus on inventory optimization and working capital control, to sustain financial strength. As of June 30, 2025, the Company held approximately $550 million in cash and cash equivalents.

Mr. Neese, continued:

Our strategy is grounded in focus, execution, and value,

“We are building a company that is not just innovative, but commercially durable. One that serves customers today with clarity and delivers shareholder value through prudent growth.”

While the plan involves difficult decisions, including workforce reductions, the Company remains committed to supporting impacted employees through the transition and honoring their contributions to its journey.

Marty Neese, concluded:

We remain steadfast in our belief that hydrogen and fuel cells are essential to decarbonizing global mobility.

“This realignment ensures we can lead in this transition — not with hope in a future market, but with discipline, readiness, and focus.”

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