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- Tesla Inc lost $700 million in the first quarter but predicted it would return to profit in the third quarter as it cuts costs and improves delivery after facing issues ramping up shipments outside the United States.
The company, which many analysts predict will need to raise funds for its expansion, said it ended its first quarter with $2.2 billion in cash after paying off a $920 million convertible bond obligation in March. Tesla said it planned to deliver 90,000 to 100,000 vehicles to customers in the second quarter, where it predicted that an estimated loss would be “significantly” less than the $702 million lost in the first quarter.The gross profit margin on the Model 3 - a focus for investors - remained steady at 20 percent.
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