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CEA Industries Inc. (NASDAQ: CEAD, CEADW) generates news that reflects its transition from a focus on controlled environment agriculture toward participation in the regulated vape market. Company announcements highlight a pending NASDAQ ticker symbol change from "CEAD" to "VAPE," which CEA Industries states is intended to align its market identity with its strategic focus on the vaping industry following the acquisition of Fat Panda Ltd.
News updates for CEAD commonly cover corporate developments such as the signing and completion of the Fat Panda acquisition, investor presentations, and participation in investor conferences. The company has issued multiple releases describing Fat Panda as central Canada’s largest retailer and manufacturer of e-cigarettes, vape devices, and e-liquids, with 33 retail locations across Manitoba, Ontario, and Saskatchewan and an e-commerce platform serving customers across Canada.
Financial news from CEA Industries includes quarterly and annual results, with details on revenue, gross profit or loss, operating expenses, net loss, cash and cash equivalents, and non-GAAP measures such as net bookings and backlog. Management commentary in these releases often focuses on maintaining a lean operating model, expense management, capital preservation, and the impact of acquisition-related expenses.
Investors following CEAD-related news can expect coverage of the company’s strategic evolution, including updates on integration and expansion plans for Fat Panda, conference call schedules, investor presentation postings, and information related to financing and transaction conditions. This news flow provides context on how CEA Industries presents its shift into the vape sector and how it reports on both its legacy controlled environment agriculture activities and its new vape-focused platform.
CEA Industries Inc. (NASDAQ: CEAD) provided an update on its planned acquisition of Fat Panda Ltd., a leading central Canadian vape products retailer and manufacturer. The acquisition marks CEA's strategic entry into the high-growth vape market. Fat Panda's preliminary 2024 financials show revenue of CAD $38.5M (up 14% YoY), gross margins of 39% (down from 46%), and net income of CAD $1.2M (126% increase). The company operates 33 retail locations across Manitoba, Ontario, and Saskatchewan, along with an e-commerce platform.
The transaction is expected to close in H1 2025, subject to conditions including Fat Panda's financial statements, due diligence completion, government approvals, and securing financing for the purchase price. The acquisition aims to accelerate Fat Panda's growth initiatives and leverage its vertically integrated operations.
CEA Industries Inc. (NASDAQ: CEAD) has provided an update on its planned acquisition of Fat Panda , central Canada's largest retailer and manufacturer of nicotine vape products. Fat Panda operates 33 retail locations across Manitoba, Ontario, and Saskatchewan, along with an e-commerce platform.
According to preliminary unaudited financials, Fat Panda generated CAD $38.5 million (USD $28.5 million) in revenue for fiscal 2024, with 39% gross margins and CAD $8.4 million (USD $6.2 million) in adjusted EBITDA. While revenue and adjusted EBITDA grew over 10% from fiscal 2023, gross margin declined by 15%.
The acquisition is expected to complete in the first half of 2025, subject to conditions including Fat Panda's financial statement preparation, due diligence completion, government approvals, retail lease continuation, and CEA securing financing for the purchase price.
CEA Industries (NASDAQ: CEAD) reported its Q4 and full-year 2024 results, showing mixed performance. Q4 revenue increased to $0.4M from $0.3M year-over-year, with net bookings rising to $0.5M from $0.1M. The company maintained a lean cost structure, reducing operating expenses by 16% in 2024 through headcount reduction and elimination of product development costs.
Notable highlights include a reduced Q4 gross loss of $0.2M (vs $0.3M in 2023) and quarterly net loss of $1.0M or $(1.29) per share. Cash position stood at $9.5M as of December 31, 2024, down from $12.5M year-over-year. The company remains debt-free.
CEA Industries recently announced an agreement to acquire Fat Panda, a Canadian e-cigarette and vape devices manufacturer, aiming to leverage their retail footprint and profitable operations for long-term value creation.
111 Equity, a major shareholder of CEA Industries (CEAD), has expressed strong support for the company's transaction with Fat Panda and has increased its position following the announcement. The investment firm commends CEAD's board and CEO Tony McDonald for securing a deal with minimal shareholder dilution, involving a company that demonstrates double-digit revenue growth.
111 Equity views Fat Panda as a potential industry leader and is optimistic about its future growth prospects as a publicly traded company. The firm maintains that its views are based on public information analysis, though actual results may differ from their assumptions.
CEA Industries Inc. (NASDAQ: CEAD) has signed an agreement to acquire Fat Panda , a leading Canadian vape retailer and manufacturer, for CAD $18 million (USD $12.6 million). The purchase will be financed through a combination of cash, CEAD common shares, and debt.
Fat Panda is central Canada's largest vape products retailer with over 50% market share, operating 33 retail locations across Manitoba, Ontario, and Saskatchewan. The company also maintains an e-commerce platform and manufactures its own line of premium e-liquids. Founded in 2013, Fat Panda has demonstrated consistent growth through strategic store locations and robust product development.
The acquisition aims to accelerate Fat Panda's expansion in the Canadian market through additional store acquisitions and manufacturing scale-up. The deal is expected to close in the first half of 2025, subject to conditions including financial statement preparation, due diligence completion, and necessary approvals.