HALIFAX, NS / ACCESSWIRE / May 10, 2022 / Meta Materials Inc. (the 'Company' or 'META®') (NASDAQ:MMAT), (FSE:MMAT) a developer of high-performance functional materials and nanocomposites, today announced first quarter FY 2022 results. Please visit the Investors section of our website to view the Q1 2022 Shareholder Letter. The Company will host a webcast on Wednesday, May 11, 2022, at 8:00 AM EDT.

The Q1 2022 financial statements and the associated management discussion and analysis for the quarter ended March 31, 2022 are available on the Investors section of our website as well as on Nasdaq.com or on the SEC EDGAR website at www.sec.gov.

In Q1:22, total revenue grew 399%, to $2,974,695, compared to $596,303 in Q1:21. The Q1:22 net loss was $18,434,541, or $0.06 per share on 285,224,469 weighted average shares, compared to a Q1:21 net loss of $44,158,519 (which included a $40 million, non-cash loss on financial instruments), or $0.26 per share on 168,864,762 weighted average shares.

Net cash used in operating activities during the quarter ended March 31, 2022, was $18,745,199, compared to $2,393,475 in Q1:21. In Q1:22, capital expenditures for purchases of property, plant, and equipment were $1,746,936. As of March 31, 2022, cash and cash equivalents totaled approximately $30.2 million, including about $0.5 million in restricted cash. The Company has no debt, except for approximately $3.3 million in various interest-free loans from ACOA (Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency), and common shares outstanding were 296,614,994.

Webcast Details:
Date: May 11, 2022
Time: 8:00 AM EDT / 5:00 AM PDT
To register, please use the link below:
https://audience.mysequire.com/webinar-view?webinar_id=10e4bdaa-d8a2-4da2-a6fe-f7176d417a2c

About Meta Materials Inc.
META® delivers previously unachievable performance, across a range of applications, by inventing, designing, developing, and manufacturing sustainable, highly functional materials. Our extensive technology platform enables leading global brands to deliver breakthrough products to their customers in consumer electronics, 5G communications, health and wellness, aerospace, automotive, and clean energy. Our nano-optic technology provides anti-counterfeiting security features for government documents and currencies and authentication for brands. Our achievements have been widely recognized, including being named a Lux Research Innovator of the Year in 2021. Learn more at www.metamaterial.com.

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Forward-Looking Information
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Media Inquiries
Rob Stone
Vice President, Corporate Development and Communications
Meta Materials Inc.
media@metamaterial.com

Investor Contact
Mark Komonoski
Senior Vice President
Integrous Communications
Phone: 1-877-255-8483
Email: ir@metamaterial.com

SOURCE: Meta Materials Inc.