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BranchOut Food Delivers Shareholder Update: 2024 Revenue Surges 640% in First Half, Poised for Continued Growth and Debt Elimination by Q4 2025

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BranchOut Food (NASDAQ: BOF) reported a 640% increase in net revenue for the first half of 2024, reaching $2.83 million compared to $440,000 in the same period of 2023. The company projects $5 million in revenue for the second half of 2024, aiming to close the year with an estimated $8 million in total revenue. BranchOut completed $5.4 million in combined financings in June and July 2024, including a $400,000 personal investment from CEO Eric Healy. The funds will support the completion of a new production facility in Peru, expected to provide $40 million in production capacity starting October. The company anticipates eliminating its outstanding debt by Q4 2025.

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  • 640% increase in net revenue for the first half of 2024
  • Projected $8 million in total revenue for 2024
  • Completed $5.4 million in combined financings
  • New production facility in Peru with $40 million capacity
  • Expected debt elimination by Q4 2025
  • $1.1 million in pineapple chip orders from major warehouse club
  • Launch of three new products at the nation's largest retailer

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BranchOut Food estimated to finish year at $8 million in Net Revenue

  • Net Revenue for 1st half 2024 up over 640% from revenue in 1st half 2023
  • The Company estimates $5 million in Revenue for 2nd half of 2024, double that of the same period last year, to finish 2024 near $8 million
  • Opening new production facility in Peru with about $40 mm in capacity with first production anticipated in October
  • Completed combined financing of $5.4 million in June and July 2024 to finance completion of new production facility

BEND, Ore., Aug. 28, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- BranchOut Food Inc. (NASDAQ: BOF), an industry leader in food technology focused on dehydrated fruit and vegetable products, today provided a comprehensive update on its financial performance and operational milestones. The company reported a remarkable 640% increase in net revenue for the first half of 2024, as disclosed in its 10-Q filed on August 14, 2024. Net revenue surged to $2.83 million, up from $440,000 during the same period in 2023, signaling robust momentum for the year ahead. 

Building on this extraordinary growth, BranchOut expects second-half 2024 revenue to outperform the comparable period last year, projecting $5 million in net revenue and positioning the company to close the year with an estimated $8 million in total revenue. The company is also on track to eliminate its outstanding debt by Q4 2025, underpinned by strong financial discipline and operational execution. 

BranchOut’s growth trajectory has been bolstered by the completion of $5.4 million in combined financings in June and July 2024, including a personal investment of $400,000 by CEO and Founder Eric Healy. This capital infusion is set to facilitate the completion of the company’s state-of-the-art production facility in Peru, a transformative development expected to further catalyze growth and profitability. Full details of the financing are available in the company’s recent 8K filings. 

A TRANSFORMATIVE EXPANSION IN PERU 
“Our new production facility in Peru represents a pivotal moment for BranchOut,” said Eric Healy. “We are preparing to bring online three large-scale continuous dehydration machines and an R&D unit, with production expected to commence in October. This expansion will equip us with approximately $40 million in production capacity, offering a competitive advantage through our GentleDry Technology and Peru’s low operational costs, which will drive both strong margins and profitability.” 

This expanded capacity is expected to unlock additional revenue streams from BranchOut’s robust pipeline of customers, eager for increased supply. “We’re already seeing heightened demand, and with this new facility, we anticipate attracting new customers, setting us up for a stellar 2025,” added Healy. 

DRIVING REVENUE THROUGH KEY PARTNERSHIPS 
BranchOut’s revenue growth in the second half of 2024 is largely attributed to the fulfillment of about $1.1 million in pineapple chip orders for the nation’s largest warehouse club, along with the launch of three new products, including Brussels Sprout Crisps and Carrot Sticks, at the Nation’s largest retailer. These developments underscore BranchOut’s ability to innovate and meet consumer demand for natural, nutrient-dense snack options. 

LOOKING AHEAD 
As BranchOut continues to scale, its leadership remains laser-focused on maintaining its trajectory of accelerated growth, with an eye toward long-term financial health. The company’s disciplined approach to capital management, combined with its cutting-edge production capabilities, is expected to further enhance its competitive positioning in the market. By Q4 2025, BranchOut anticipates having fully paid off its outstanding debt, setting the stage for a debt-free, high-margin growth phase. 

ABOUT BRANCHOUT FOOD INC. 
BranchOut Food is a leading international food technology company, specializing in the production of high-quality dehydrated fruit and vegetable-based products through its proprietary GentleDry Technology. This next-generation dehydration method preserves up to 95% of the original nutrition of fresh produce, offering superior quality and taste. Protected by over 17 patents, BranchOut’s technology enables it to stand out as a trusted brand, ingredient and a private-label supplier. For more information, visit www.branchoutfood.com or follow us on social media here.

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This press release contains forward-looking statements within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. These forward-looking statements relate to expectations or forecasts of future events. Forward-looking statements may be identified using words such as "forecast," "intend," "seek," "target," "anticipate," "believe," "expect," "estimate", "plan," “position”, "outlook," and "project" and other similar expressions that predict or indicate future events or trends or that are not statements of historical matters. Forward-looking statements with respect to the operations of BranchOut Food, Inc., (the Company) strategies, prospects and other aspects of the business of the Company are based on current expectations that are subject to known and unknown risks and uncertainties, which could cause actual results or outcomes to differ materially from expectations expressed or implied by such forward-looking statements. You are cautioned not to place undue reliance upon any forward-looking statements, which speak only as of the date made. Although it may voluntarily do so from time to time, the Company undertakes no commitment to update or revise the forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise, except as required by applicable securities laws.

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FAQ

What was BranchOut Food's (BOF) revenue growth in the first half of 2024?

BranchOut Food (BOF) reported a 640% increase in net revenue for the first half of 2024, reaching $2.83 million compared to $440,000 in the same period of 2023.

What is BranchOut Food's (BOF) projected total revenue for 2024?

BranchOut Food (BOF) projects to finish 2024 with an estimated $8 million in total revenue, with $5 million expected in the second half of the year.

When does BranchOut Food (BOF) expect to eliminate its outstanding debt?

BranchOut Food (BOF) anticipates fully paying off its outstanding debt by Q4 2025.

What is the production capacity of BranchOut Food's (BOF) new facility in Peru?

BranchOut Food's (BOF) new production facility in Peru is expected to provide approximately $40 million in production capacity.

When is BranchOut Food's (BOF) new production facility in Peru expected to start operations?

BranchOut Food's (BOF) new production facility in Peru is expected to commence production in October 2024.