RKLB 3q 2024 financial results

RKLB 3q 2024 financial results

• 1. rocketlabusa.com November 12, 2024 Q3 2024 Investor Update Rocket Lab USA, Inc.

• 2. Forward Looking Statements This presentation may contain certain “forward-looking statements” within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995, Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended. All statements, other than statements of historical facts, contained in this presentation, including statements regarding our expectations of financial results for the fourth quarter of 2024, strategy, future operations, future financial position, projected costs, prospects, plans and objectives of management, are forward-looking statements. Words such as, but not limited to, “anticipate,” “aim,” “believe,” “contemplate,” “continue,” “could,” “design,” “estimate,” “expect,” “intend,” “may,” “might,” “plan,” “possible,” “potential,” “predict,” “project,” “seek,” “should,” “suggest,” “strategy,” “target,” “will,” “would,” and similar expressions or phrases, or the negative of those expressions or phrases, are intended to identify forward-looking statements, although not all forward-looking statements contain these identifying words. These forward-looking statements are based on Rocket Lab’s current expectations and beliefs concerning future developments and their potential effects. These forward-looking statements involve a number of risks, uncertainties (many of which are beyond Rocket Lab’s control), or other assumptions that may cause actual results or performance to be materially different from those expressed or implied by these forward-looking statements. Many factors could cause actual future events to differ materially from the forward-looking statements in this release, including risks related to delays and disruptions in expansion efforts; delays in the development of our Neutron rocket; our dependence on a limited number of customers; the harsh and unpredictable environment of space in which our products operate which could adversely affect our launch vehicle and spacecraft; increased competition in our industry due in part to rapid technological development; technological change in our industry which we may not be able to keep up with or which may render our services uncompetitive; average selling price trends; general economic uncertainty and turbulence which could impact our customers’ ability to pay what we are owed; failure of our launch vehicles, spacecraft and components to operate as intended either due to our error in design, in production or through no fault of our own; launch schedule disruptions; supply chain disruptions, product delays or failures; design and engineering flaws; launch failures; natural disasters and epidemics or pandemics; any inability to effectively integrate recently acquired assets; a US government shutdown or delays in government funding; changes in governmental regulations including with respect to trade and export restrictions, or in the status of our regulatory approvals or applications; or other events that force us to cancel or reschedule launches, including customer contractual rescheduling and termination rights; risks that acquisitions may not be completed on the anticipated time frame or at all or do not achieve the anticipated benefits and results; and the other risks detailed from time to time in Rocket Lab’s filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission (the “SEC”), including under the heading “Risk Factors” in Rocket Lab’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2023, which was filed with the SEC on February 28, 2024 and elsewhere. There can be no assurance that the future developments affecting Rocket Lab will be those that we have anticipated. Except as required by law, Rocket Lab is not undertaking any obligation to update or revise any forward-looking statements whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise. Use of Non-GAAP Financial Measures To supplement our unaudited consolidated financial statements presented on a basis consistent with GAAP, we disclose certain non-GAAP financial measures, including non-GAAP gross margin, operating expenses, research and development expenses, and non-GAAP net selling, general and administrative expenses. These supplemental measures exclude the effects of (i) stock-based compensation expense; (ii) amortization of purchased intangible assets and favorable lease; (iii) non-cash income tax benefits and expenses (iv) depreciation; (v) transaction costs; (vi) change in fair value of contingent consideration; (vii) performance reserve escrow; (viii) provision for income taxes; (ix) (Gain) loss on foreign exchange; (x) accretion of marketable securities purchased at a discount; (xi) (gain) loss on disposal of assets; and (xii) employee retention credit. We also supplement our unaudited historical statements and forward-looking guidance with the measure of adjusted EBITDA, where adjustments to EBITDA include share-based compensation, warrant expense related to customers and partners, foreign exchange gains or losses, acquisition related performance reserve and escrow, loss on extinguishment of debt, interest expense, net and other non-recurring gains or losses. These non-GAAP measures should only be viewed in conjunction with corresponding GAAP measures. We compensate for the limitations of non-GAAP financial measures by relying upon GAAP results to gain a complete picture of our performance. Non-GAAP financial measures are not in accordance with and do not serve as an alternative for the presentation of our GAAP financial results. We are providing this information to enable investors to perform more meaningful comparisons of our operating results in a manner similar to management's analysis of our business. We believe that these non-GAAP measures have limitations in that they do not reflect all of the amounts associated with our GAAP results of operations. We encourage investors to review the detailed reconciliation of our GAAP and non-GAAP presentations in our Earnings Release dated November 12, 2024 available on our website at investors.rocketlabusa.com. We have not provided a reconciliation for the forward-looking non-GAAP financial measures because, without unreasonable efforts, we are unable to predict with reasonable certainty the amount and timing of adjustments that are used to calculate these non-GAAP financial measures, particularly related to stock-based compensation and its related tax effects. FORWARD LOOK ING STATEMENTS 2

• 3. 1 Highlights 2 Electron 3 Neutron 4 Space Systems 5 Financial Highlights and Outlook 6 Q&A and Upcoming Events Agenda 3 Q3 | 2024 EARNINGS

• 4. Delivering as an end - to- end space company NEUTRON Our latest achievements support the strategic vision. SPACECRAFT THE TOOLS TO DO THINGS IN SPACE 1 2 3 COMPLETE COMPLETE FUTURE Launch THE RIDE TO SPACE SPACE SERV ICES THE END USE MARS SAMPLE RETURN Satellites coming off Production line at scale ELECTRON Everything we’re selling and developing feeds into our overall vision to deliver our own services from space with our own satellite constellation. Selected by NASA to propose mission architecture that enables faster & more costeffective return of samples from Mars in a historic first. Production line is up and humming, churning out satellites for our various constellations and bespoke programs. MULTI-LAUNCH AGREEMENT SIGNED With confidential satellite constellation operator. Record number of annual launches, with more scheduled for the year. $55m in new launch contracts signed in Q3. Section 1 | OVERVIEW

• 5. 5 $105m Third quarter revenue, representing 55% YoY increase. $1.05b Backlog as of Q3 2024, representing 80% YoY growth. Revenue guidance for Q4, 2024 – on track to be our biggest quarter ever. Q3 delivered Strong growth year -on-year Section 1 | HIGHLIGHTS $125- $135m

• 6. Key accomplishments ELECTRON SECTION

• 7. Section 2 | Electron 7 $55m in new launch contracts signed in Q3, 2024. Now the world’s 3rd most frequently launched rocket globally in 2024. Increase in Electron’s average sale price since its debut launch in 2017 – from $5m to now $8.4m. 67%

• 8. 2024 Orbital launches Globally 8 Section 2 | Electron Electron is the world’s third most frequently launched rocket annually after SpaceX & China. *Source: Wikipedia, “2024 in spaceflight. By rocket.” As of November 5th, 2024. (109)

• 9. missions launched Under m u lt i-launch contracts 9 Section 2 | Electron Three successful missions launched in Q3 for three separate commercial constellation operators. • All missions were a continuation of multi-launch contracts with return customers. • Includes two missions launched back-to-back within eight days.

• 10. From contract to launch in just 10 weeks 10 Rapid turnaround made possible by: • Standardized, rapid production of Electron. • Responsive launch sites. • Proven & established launch systems. • Experienced team. The expedited launch successfully deployed a single satellite for a confidential commercial customer. Section 2 | Electron Additional mission added to the manifest and successfully launched in Q4 within ten weeks of contract signing – our fastest turnaround yet from contract to launch. Rocket Lab is the only dedicated small launch provider currently delivering this rapid turnaround service. Credit: Joseph Baxter

• 11. Key accomplishments neutron SECTION

• 12. 12 NEUTRON is open for business Launching from Launch Complex 3 in Virginia. Two dedicated Neutron launches booked in 2026 & 2027. Beginning of a productive collaboration that could see Neutron deploy the entire constellation. Signed launch agreement w i t h comm er c ia l con s t e l lat ion o p e rator Section 3 | neutron Consistent with our target price for Neutron.

• 13. Neutron well positioned for NSSL Lane 1 on- ramp 13 Section 3 | NEUTRON Neutron is a compelling choice for NSSL Phase 3 Lane 1. • Program is an Indefinite Delivery, Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) contract projected at $5.6 billion over five years, allowing the Space Force to issue individual task orders to qualified providers. • Neutron on track for expected first launch in 2025, meeting on-ramp requirements. • Experience developing launch vehicles for national security missions with Electron and HASTE. • On track to bring Neutron to market faster than any vehicle of its class. Demonstrated this capability with Electron, reaching 50 launches faster than any other commercially developed rocket. • Neutron developed in close partnership with customers to meet their needs., incl. a $24.35m contract with the Space Force to develop Neutron’s upper stage. RFP now live for next on-ramp to Space Force’s NSSL Lane 1 program.

• 14. Gov e rnm en t in t e g rat ed in neutron development 14 U.S. Air Force Research Laboratory • Federal defense contract to support the development of Archimedes, valued up to $8m. • Study contract will showcase Rocket Lab’s digital engineering processes. • Contract further recognizes Rocket Lab and Neutron to provide for the National Security Space Launch program (NSSL). Section 3 | NEUTRON U.S. Transportation Command (USTRANSCOM) • Extension of 2022 research agreement to continue exploring point-to-point cargo delivery with Neutron. U.S. Space Force’s Space Systems Command • Neutron now eligible to compete for missions under OSP-4, a $986m IDIQ contract.

• 15. 15 15 Reusable fa ir ing 15 Section 3 | NEUTRON Fairing Assembly Flight hardware fairing assembly and integration complete. Interstage panels connecting the two fairing halves to Neutron’s first stage in production. Next up: qualification campaign. FLIGHT HARDWARE:

• 16. 16 16 S ta g e 2 i n t e g r at e d test campa ign 16 Section 3 | NEUTRON Stage 2 Conducted successful Stage 2 initial Wet Dress Rehearsal involving the stage in flight configuration with avionics, fluids, and propellant management systems. FLIGHT HARDWARE:

• 17. 17 17 F i r s t s ta g e p r o p e l l a n t ta n k s 17 Section 3 | NEUTRON Stage 1 Flight hardware for the Stage 1 propellant tank undergoing manufacture. Next up: qualification in full flight configuration, similar to the second stage. FLIGHT HARDWARE:

• 18. 18 18 Rocket engine testing is never a “one and done” scenario. With the Archimedes engine test campaign in full swing, multiple Archimedes engines are undergoing hot fires, tests, and refurbishments at once. Engine testing cadence doubled over the quarter. Archimedes being run in steady state across multiple tests proving its design and durability. Strong performance in line with expectations and requirements. Archimedes engine testing 18 Section 3 | NEUTRON

• 19. 19 19 Strong production execution throughout the quarter, with multiple engines manufactured, assembled, and shipped from Long Beach to Mississippi for engine testing. Archimedes engine production Section 3 | NEUTRON 19

• 20. 20 20 Launch pad structures 20 Section 3 | NEUTRON Neutron hold-down mechanisms manufactured, undergoing testing ahead of installation. 165 tonne steel launch mount fabrication in progress, installation at the launch pad in the coming weeks.

• 21. 21 21 Launch site construction on schedule for first launch next year. Long-lead infrastructure items being installed and completed, including: • Completed installation of two 90,000 gal. propellant tanks. • Concrete poured for the Neutron flame trench at the launch site. • Launch mount installation expected in the coming weeks. Launch complex 3 21 Section 3 | NEUTRON

• 22. Construction complete for Neutron’s Assembly, Integration, and Test facility. Close proximity to the launch pad ensures: • Rapid Neutron transport and launch turnaround. • Eliminates the logistics challenges experienced by other launch providers. Next up: With the A.I.T. facility complete, flight hardware is expected to begin arriving on site from 2025. A.I.T. FACILITY CONSTRUCTION COMPLETE Section 3 | NEUTRON 3.1 Miles to the Neutron Launch Pad 22

• 23. Key accomplishments Space Systems SECTION

• 24. Mars sample return: selected for study contract to reduce cost and complexity for NASA 24 One of NASA’s highest priority missions but current cost of $11bn and timeline of 2040 is untenable. Rocket Lab ideally positioned to deliver a compelling solution. Section 4 | space systems NASA expected to decide on the new approach for Mars Sample Return by end of the year. Selected by NASA to conduct a study into retrieving samples from Mars and bringing them to Earth on an accelerated schedule and at reduced cost, compared to current proposal.

• 25. Section 4 | space systems Mars Insight Lander Twin ESCAPADE Spacecraft MSL (Mars Science Laboratory Cruise Stage) Mars Perseverance Rover Ingenuity Mars Helicopter MAVEN (Mars Atmosphere and Volatile EvolutioN) 25 OUR F INGERPR INTS ARE Already on SOME OF THE MOST SIGNIFICANT MARS MISSIONS

• 26. Proven execut ion on what matters Bringing samples home from Mars requires complex capabilities. We’ve executed them before. TRANSFER & OPERATIONS SMALL LAUNCH TO SPACE RENDEZVOUS & PROXIMITY operations RE-ENTRY & LANDING Mars Transmitter Orbiter Mars Ascent Vehicle Earth Return Vehicle Earth Re-entry Capsule Two spacecraft for Mars science already built and ready for launch with ESCAPADE. World leader in small launch. Enabling this with USSF Victus Haze & Astroscale missions. Rocket Lab is one of very few companies to have successfully achieved Earth re-entry. ESCAPADE ELECTRON ASTROSCALE MISSION EARTH RE - ENTRY Section 4 | space systems Mars Lander Vehicle DESCENT & LANDING Leaders in GNC & mission design, and our software powers Moon landers. GNC

• 27. 27 Section 4 | space systems $720m+ of spacecraft programs in production & development COMPONENTS CONTRACTS Multiple mega constellations served ESCAPADE MISSION x2 Spacecraft Ready For Mars x4 IN-SPACE MANUFACTURING & CAPSULE RE-ENTRY Varda Space Industries VIASAT / ECHO Spacecraft & Mission Operations SDA TRANCHE 2 TRANSPORT LAYER x18 Spacecraft for the DoD GLOBALSTAR x17 Spacecraft for Telecommunications VICTUS HAZE Responsive Space Demonstration METHANESAT Mission Control Set-Up & Operations NASA LOXSAT Fuel Depots In Space

• 28. sat e l l i t e p ro d u c t ion at con s t e l lat ion scale Section 4 | space systems Satellite production facility humming, with 10,000 sq. ft. satellite cleanroom and 40,000 sq. ft production & test facilities in use for multiple constellations and satellite programs. 28 LIGHTNING | EXPLORER | PIONEER

• 29. Two mars spacecraft complete & ready for launch 29 Both spacecraft designed, built, and ready for launch in just under 3.5 years – at cost, and on time. Twin Mars-bound spacecraft for the ESCAPADE mission completed and delivered to the launch site. Section 4 | space systems Rocket Lab is on standby and ready to support a next available launch opportunity. ESCAPADE was due to launch on Blue Origin’s New Glenn rocket in October 2024, but NASA postponed the mission out of concern the rocket wouldn’t be ready to launch during the launch window.

• 30. EXECUT ING FOR THE SPACE DEVELOPMENT AGENCY 30 Scorpius: Executing on schedule with milestone program objectives reached. • Finalized preliminary spacecraft configuration design. • Held successful preliminary design reviews (PDRs) with program teammates providing mission payloads and ground system for managing satellite operations. • Completed detailed modeling and analysis tasks impacting vehicle design/Concept of Operations and mission performance. • Held multiple design reviews and Technical Interchange Meetings (TIMs) in support of the PDRs. Section 4 | Space Systems Rocket Lab in strong position for upcoming solicitation for 200 satellites under Tranche 3 of the SDA’s program. Procurement process expected to begin in 2025. $515 million prime contract with SDA to build 18 spacecraft.

• 31. Two new spacecraft ready for next earth r e - entry missions 31 Earlier Pioneer spacecraft provided power, communications, and attitude control for Varda’s reentry capsule. Rocket Lab and Varda successfully landed the re-entry capsule in February 2024. Section 4 | space systems Two Pioneer spacecraft tested, integrated, and completed ahead of 2nd and 3rd missions to advance orbital pharmaceutical processing for Varda Space Industries. Both missions scheduled for launch in Q1 2025, with Earth re-entry and landing targeted for Australia for the first time.

• 32. Mike griffin completes term as rocket lab board member 32 We want to thank Mike for his experience and leadership helping to guide Rocket Lab’s growth from a private start-up to an industry leader in launch and space systems. Section 4 | GENERAL Mike Griffin completes his tenure on Rocket Lab’s Board of Directors after four years serving the company.

• 33. Rocket lab leadership further strengthened 33 Frank Klein – Chief Operations Officer • Frank joins Rocket Lab with 30+ years of international manufacturing experience and leadership in the automotive industry. • Frank will work to scale Rocket Lab’s manufacturing of spacecraft, launch vehicles, and spacecraft components to meet growing customer demand of more than a billion dollars of backlog. Ken Possenriede – Rocket Lab Board of Directors • 35+ years in financial leadership positions at Lockheed Martin Corporation, including Chief Financial Officer. • A seasoned executive with strong business and financial acumen, Mr Possenriede brings deep experience in capital markets, customer relationships, and scaling businesses to the Rocket Lab Board of Directors. Section 4 | GENERAL

• 34. Financial highlights and outlook SECTION

• 35. REVIEW OF REVENUE AND GROSS MARGINS Revenue increased 55% or $37.1M year-on-year, driven by significant growth in our Space Systems business. Sequential revenue driven by growth in our Space Systems business, particularly our MDA and SDA contracts, which was more than offset by one less launch in the quarter due to customer readiness. Q3 gross margin sequential increase due to a mix shift toward higher margin Space Systems components, specifically in solar and separation system. 35 55% Year-on-Year revenue increase $46.3 $76.9 $83.9 $21.3 $29.4 $21.0 $0 $20 $40 $60 $80 $100 $120 Q3 2023 Q2 2024 Q3 2024 Revenue and GAAP / Non-GAAP Gross Margin Space Systems ($M) Launch ($M) GAAP GM% - 22.1% Non-GAAP GM% - 29.5% GAAP GM% - 25.6% Non-GAAP GM% - 30.7% GAAP GM% - 26.7% Non-GAAP GM% - 31.3% Section 5 | FINANCIAL OUTLOOK $105M Revenue in Q3 2024

• 36. 36 $331.7 $772.6 $721.2 $250.7 $294.0 $326.4 $0 $200 $400 $600 $800 $1000 $1200 Q3 2023 Q2 2024 Q3 2024 Backlog by Segment Space Systems ($M) Launch ($M) Year-on-Year backlog increase of 80% or $465M driven primarily by the Space Development Agency (SDA) Beta contract award, paired with continued strong Electron bookings. Sequential rebalancing in backlog mix as healthy launch bookings offset a strong quarter of Space Systems revenue recognition. We expect approximately 50% of our ending Q3 backlog to be recognized within 12 months with the remaining 50% to be recognized beyond 12 months. $1,048M 80% Backlog as of Q3 2024 Year-on-Year backlog increase Section 5 | FINANCIAL OUTLOOK REVIEW OF Backlog

• 37. Chart $39.9 $47.7 $34.7 $42.8 $30.5 $32.2 $23.8 $25.9 $0 $10 $20 $30 $40 $50 $60 $70 $80 $90 Q2 2024 GAAP Q3 2024 GAAP Q2 2024 Non-GAAP Q3 2024 Non-GAAP GAAP & Non-GAAP R&D vs. SG&A Spending R&D ($M) SG&A ($M) 37 GAAP SG&A expense increased primarily due to increases in outside services related to legal and IT, paired with an increase in staff costs. Non-GAAP SG&A expense increased due to the above reasons, minus stock-based compensation. GAAP R&D expense increased due to a step-up in Neutron development spending and ramp-up of Archimedes testing and development, along with continued investment in composite structures. Non-GAAP R&D expense increased due to the above reasons Section 5 | FINANCIAL OUTLOOK REV IEW OF OPERAT ING EXPENSES Quarter-on-Quarter

• 38. $508M in cash and cash equivalents, marketable securities and restricted cash, end of period in Q3 2024. 38 Cash consumed from purchases of property, equipment and software decreased $4.3M sequentially. Cash consumed from Operations increased $17.9M sequentially, driven primarily by working capital improvement . Adj. EBITDA loss decreased $9.7M sequentially due primarily to the increase in R&D spending. Note: Non-GAAP free cash flow is defined as GAAP operating cash flow reduced by purchases of property, equipment and software. Consistent with past practice, we have defined adjusted EBITDA to reflect adjustments for stock-based compensation, transaction costs, depreciation and amortization, FX gains and losses, interest expense, warrant expense, taxes, acquisition related performance reserve escrow, and other recurring and non-recurring items. A reconciliation of our GAAP and non-GAAP presentations in our Earnings Release dated November 12, 2024 Section 5 | FINANCIAL OUTLOOK Non-GAAP free cash flow and Adj EBITDA Quarter-on-Quarter -$15.3 -$11.0 -$13.0 -$30.9 -$21.2 -$30.9 -$50 -$40 -$30 -$20 -$10 $0 Q2 2024 Q3 2024 Q2 2024 Q3 2024 Non-GAAP Free Cash Flow and Adj EBITDA Purchases of property, equipment and software ($M) GAAP Operating Cash Flow ($M) Adj EBITDA Q2 Non-GAAP Free Cash Flow $(28.3M) Q3 Non-GAAP Free Cash Flow $(41.9M)

• 39. Q4 2024 Revenue Outlook • Expect revenue to range between $125 million to $135 million. • Expect continued growth in Space Systems revenue. • Currently anticipate increased launch cadence during Q4. 39 *Consistent with past practice, we have defined adjusted EBITDA to reflect adjustments for stock-based compensation, transaction costs, depreciation and amortization, FX gains and losses, interest expense, warrant expense, taxes, acquisition related performance reserve escrow, and other recurring and non-recurring items. Note: For a description of other Non-GAAP measures used herein, see our Earnings Release dated August 8, 2024 contained on our website at investors.rocketlabusa.com. `We have not provided a reconciliation for the forward-looking non-GAAP financial measures because, without unreasonable efforts, we are unable to predict with reasonable certainty the amount and timing of adjustments that are used to calculate these non-GAAP financial measures, particularly related to stock-based compensation and its related tax effects. Section 5 | FINANCIAL OUTLOOK Q4 2024 GAAP and Non-GAAP Gross Margins • Expect GAAP gross margin to range between 26 - 28%, driven by operating leverage and improved mix within Space Systems • Expect Non-GAAP gross margin of 32 - 34%. Q4 2024 Adjusted EBITDA • Expect Interest Expense (Income), net: $1.5 million. • Adjusted EBITDA loss of $27 million to $29 million.* • Basic Weighted Average Shares Outstanding of 501 million. Q4 2024 GAAP and Non-GAAP Operating Expense • Expect GAAP Operating Expenses of $84 million to $86 million. • Expect Non-GAAP Operating Expenses of $75 million to $77 million. FINANCIAL OUTLOOK

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• 41. UPCOMING Investor Events 41 Adam Spice CFO Global Industrials & Transportation December 3-5, 2024 Stephen Ananias VP - Finance 13th Annual Roth Conference November 19-20, 2024 Adam Spice CFO STAARS Conference December 13, 2024 Adam Spice CFO Payload Space Investor Summit November 13, 2024

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