Leatt Corp Announces Results for Second Quarter 2022
Year-to-date revenues increase
Year-to-date net income increases
Year-to-date EPS increases to
CAPE TOWN, South Africa, Aug. 11, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Leatt Corporation (OTCQB: LEAT), a leading developer and marketer of protective equipment and ancillary products for many forms of sports, especially extreme high-velocity sports, today announced financial results for the second quarter ending June 30, 2022. All financial numbers are in U.S. dollars.
Second Quarter 2022 Highlights
- Global revenues of
$17.9 million , up25% , compared to second quarter 2021 - Income from operations of
$3.7 million , up18% , compared to second quarter 2021 - Net income of
$2.7 million , up13% , compared to second quarter 2021 - Earnings per basic share of
$0.47 up7% , compared to second quarter 2021 - Solid investment in sales and distribution capacity globally to fuel growth
Chief Executive Officer, Sean Macdonald commented: "The 2022 second quarter was our 17th consecutive quarter of year-over-year revenue growth with results that continue to demonstrate our ability to grow revenue, gain sales traction in important product categories and build Leatt as a global consumer brand recognized for innovation and exhilaration.
"Global revenues for the first six months of 2022 were
"We continue to achieve double-digit revenue growth in all of our expanding product categories, with the exception of neck braces, our most established category, where sales decreased compared to a very strong second quarter of 2021. Apparel, helmet and off-road motorcycle boot sales have been particularly strong, energizing our entire team and our international distribution network. We continue to build out a global team of sales and brand managers who are focused on specific regional market dynamics and support for our distribution partners and dealer networks.
"Although port congestion created some restocking issues for our dealers that ulitmately resulted in a contraction in domestic sales during the second quarter and first six months of 2022, international revenues for the second quarter of 2022 were
Founder and Chairman Dr. Christopher Leatt remarked: "We continue to develop an exciting pipeline of innovative and consumer-centric products that are well-differentiated and rigorously tested by our team of dedicated product developers, engineers and passionate family of professional riders and athletes."
Financial Summary
Total revenues for the second quarter of 2022 increased to
The increase was driven by a
Income from operations for the second quarter of 2022 increased to
Net income for the second quarter of 2022 increased to
Leatt continued to meet its working capital needs from cash on hand and internally generated cash flow from operations. At June 30, 2022, the Company had cash and cash equivalents of
Business Outlook
Mr. Macdonald added: "We are making strong progress and are very aware of the potential economic headwinds that the current environment may reveal, but we remain enthusiastic about our ability to gain traction. Many of our new categories that have launched extremely well are still in their infancy in terms of market share and their potential to meet the needs of all levels of riders worldwide.
"Our MTB and MOTO customers around the world have remained enthusiastic about the Leatt brand and our 'head-to-toe' offerings of exceptional protective gear over the last several quarters, and we expect that the global trend of consumer participation in outdoor riding activities will continue.
"Our team remains focused on our strong ability to invest in areas that fuel growth, control costs and operate efficiently in the midst of a widespread, global inflationary environment. We continue to monitor customer stocking, consumer buying patterns and worldwide economic and geo-political risks closely and are committed to building Leatt on a sustainable basis that creates lasting, on-going shareholder value."
Conference Call
The Company will host a conference call at 10:00 am ET on Thursday, August 11, 2022, to discuss the second quarter 2022 results.
Participants should dial in to the call ten minutes before the scheduled time, using the following numbers: 1-877-407-9716 (U.S.A) or +1-201-493-6779 (international) to access the call.
Audio Webcast
There will also be a simultaneous live webcast through the Company's website, www.leatt-corp.com. Participants should register on the website approximately ten minutes prior to the start of the webcast.
Replay
An audio replay of the conference call will be available for seven days and can be accessed by dialing 1-844-512-2921 (U.S.A) or +1-412-317-6671 (international) and using passcode 13731945.
For those unable to attend the call, a recording of the live webcast will be archived shortly following the event for 30 days on the Company's website.
About Leatt Corp
Leatt Corporation develops personal protective equipment and ancillary products for all forms of sports, especially extreme motorsports. The Leatt-Brace® is an award-winning neck brace system considered the gold standard for neck protection for anyone wearing a crash helmet as a form of protection. It was designed for participants in extreme sports or riding motorcycles, bicycles, mountain bicycles, all-terrain vehicles, snowmobiles and other vehicles. For more information, visit www.leatt.com.
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Forward-looking Statements:
This press release may contain forward-looking statements regarding Leatt Corporation (the "Company") within the meaning of the "safe harbor" provisions of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. All statements, other than statements of historical fact included herein are "forward-looking statements" including statements regarding: the likelihood that the Company's momentum of record-breaking revenue growth will continue; the ability of the Company to continue to maintain its innovative and cutting edge pipeline of branded products or to financially benefit from its sales and marketing efforts; the ability of the Company's global supply chain to withstand any adverse impact on global supply chains and to meet customer demand; the financial outlook of the Company; the general ability of the Company to achieve its commercial objectives; the business strategy, plans and objectives of the Company and its subsidiaries; and any other statements of non-historical information. These forward-looking statements are often identified by the use of forward-looking terminology such as "believes," "expects," "anticipates," "seeks," "should," "could," "intends," or "projects" or similar expressions, and involve known and unknown risks and uncertainties. These statements are based upon the Company's current expectations and speak only as of the date hereof. Any indication of the merits of a claim does not necessarily mean the claim will prevail at trial or otherwise. Financial performance in one period does not necessarily mean continued or better performance in the future. The Company's actual results in any endeavor may differ materially and adversely from those expressed in any forward-looking statements as a result of various factors and uncertainties, which factors or uncertainties may be beyond our ability to foresee or control. Other risk factors include the status of the Company's common stock as a "penny stock" and those listed in other reports posted on The OTC Markets Group, Inc.
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LEATT CORPORATION | |||||||||||||
CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS | |||||||||||||
ASSETS | |||||||||||||
June 30, 2022 | December 31, 2021 | ||||||||||||
Unaudited | Audited | ||||||||||||
Current Assets | |||||||||||||
Cash and cash equivalents | $ 4,949,771 | $ 5,022,436 | |||||||||||
Short-term investments | 58,263 | 58,262 | |||||||||||
Accounts receivable, net | 13,823,969 | 12,660,936 | |||||||||||
Inventory, net | 21,853,273 | 21,081,481 | |||||||||||
Payments in advance | 1,351,666 | 1,610,640 | |||||||||||
Prepaid expenses and other current assets | 3,449,089 | 4,178,427 | |||||||||||
Total current assets | 45,486,031 | 44,612,182 | |||||||||||
Property and equipment, net | 2,959,009 | 3,128,086 | |||||||||||
Operating lease right-of-use assets, net | 1,239,776 | 1,393,213 | |||||||||||
Other Assets | |||||||||||||
Deposits | 41,333 | 33,339 | |||||||||||
Total Assets | $ 49,726,149 | $ 49,166,820 | |||||||||||
LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY | |||||||||||||
Current Liabilities | |||||||||||||
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $ 7,967,771 | $ 14,617,671 | |||||||||||
Note payable, current | 88,950 | 83,270 | |||||||||||
Operating lease liabilities, current | 301,640 | 318,621 | |||||||||||
Income taxes payable | 3,442,038 | 2,738,818 | |||||||||||
Short term loan, net of finance charges | 227,180 | 975,025 | |||||||||||
Total current liabilities | 12,027,579 | 18,733,405 | |||||||||||
Deferred compensation | 360,000 | 320,000 | |||||||||||
Note payable, net of current portion | 147,423 | 189,249 | |||||||||||
Operating lease liabilities, net of current portion | 938,136 | 1,074,592 | |||||||||||
Deferred tax liability, net | 228,600 | 228,600 | |||||||||||
Commitments and contingencies | |||||||||||||
Stockholders' Equity | |||||||||||||
Preferred stock, $.001 par value, 1,120,000 shares | |||||||||||||
authorized, 120,000 shares issued and outstanding | 3,000 | 3,000 | |||||||||||
Common stock, $.001 par value, 28,000,000 shares | |||||||||||||
authorized, 5,826,892 and 5,673,683 shares issued | |||||||||||||
and outstanding | 130,280 | 130,162 | |||||||||||
Additional paid - in capital | 9,809,539 | 9,230,847 | |||||||||||
Accumulated other comprehensive loss | (904,316) | (779,268) | |||||||||||
Retained earnings | 26,985,908 | 20,036,233 | |||||||||||
Total stockholders' equity | 36,024,411 | 28,620,974 | |||||||||||
Total Liabilities and Stockholders' Equity | $ 49,726,149 | $ 49,166,820 | |||||||||||
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these consolidated financial statements. | |||||||||||||
LEATT CORPORATION | |||||||||||||
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS AND COMPREHENSIVE INCOME | |||||||||||||
Three Months Ended | Six Months Ended | ||||||||||||
June 30 | June 30 | ||||||||||||
2022 | 2021 | 2022 | 2021 | ||||||||||
Unaudited | Unaudited | Unaudited | Unaudited | ||||||||||
Revenues | $ 17,938,310 | $ 14,300,559 | $ 42,166,418 | $ 27,197,034 | |||||||||
Cost of Revenues | 10,294,238 | 8,107,020 | 24,895,256 | 14,951,541 | |||||||||
Gross Profit | 7,644,072 | 6,193,539 | 17,271,162 | 12,245,493 | |||||||||
Product Royalty Income | 46,971 | 58,479 | 125,810 | 83,289 | |||||||||
Operating Expenses | |||||||||||||
Salaries and wages | 1,325,177 | 912,811 | 2,623,139 | 1,837,348 | |||||||||
Commissions and consulting expenses | 150,634 | 215,986 | 313,220 | 436,648 | |||||||||
Professional fees | 79,653 | 123,501 | 338,768 | 461,256 | |||||||||
Advertising and marketing | 746,114 | 518,153 | 1,360,004 | 1,035,733 | |||||||||
Office lease and expenses | 193,878 | 87,200 | 400,899 | 174,573 | |||||||||
Research and development costs | 480,843 | 445,156 | 1,014,543 | 850,261 | |||||||||
Bad debt expense (recovery) | (13,969) | (51,732) | 4,355 | 14,093 | |||||||||
General and administrative expenses | 710,351 | 609,760 | 1,422,103 | 1,138,359 | |||||||||
Depreciation | 287,943 | 242,401 | 564,867 | 478,936 | |||||||||
Total operating expenses | 3,960,624 | 3,103,236 | 8,041,898 | 6,427,207 | |||||||||
Income from Operations | 3,730,419 | 3,148,782 | 9,355,074 | 5,901,575 | |||||||||
Other Income (Expenses) | |||||||||||||
Interest and other expenses, net | (8,349) | 3,948 | (2,192) | (59) | |||||||||
Total other income (expenses) | (8,349) | 3,948 | (2,192) | (59) | |||||||||
Income Before Income Taxes | 3,722,070 | 3,152,730 | 9,352,882 | 5,901,516 | |||||||||
Income Taxes | 995,150 | 744,082 | 2,403,207 | 1,432,030 | |||||||||
Net Income Available to Common Shareholders | $ 2,726,920 | $ 2,408,648 | $ 6,949,675 | $ 4,469,486 | |||||||||
Net Income per Common Share | |||||||||||||
Basic | $ 0.47 | $ 0.44 | $ 1.20 | $ 0.82 | |||||||||
Diluted | $ 0.44 | $ 0.39 | $ 1.12 | $ 0.72 | |||||||||
Weighted Average Number of Common Shares Outstanding | |||||||||||||
Basic | 5,815,285 | 5,438,686 | 5,790,510 | 5,434,553 | |||||||||
Diluted | 6,255,537 | 6,172,686 | 6,230,763 | 6,168,553 | |||||||||
Comprehensive Income | |||||||||||||
Net Income | $ 2,726,920 | $ 2,408,648 | $ 6,949,675 | $ 4,469,486 | |||||||||
Other comprehensive income, net of | |||||||||||||
taxes in 2022 and 2021 | |||||||||||||
Foreign currency translation | (382,782) | 60,893 | (125,048) | 32,541 | |||||||||
Total Comprehensive Income | $ 2,344,138 | $ 2,469,541 | $ 6,824,627 | $ 4,502,027 | |||||||||
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these consolidated financial statements. | |||||||||||||
LEATT CORPORATION | ||||
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS | ||||
FOR THE SIX MONTHS ENDED JUNE 30, 2022 AND 2021 | ||||
2022 | 2021 | |||
Cash flows from operating activities | ||||
Net income | $ 6,949,675 | $ 4,469,486 | ||
Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by | ||||
operating activities: | ||||
Depreciation | 564,867 | 478,936 | ||
Stock-based compensation | 323,010 | 55,020 | ||
Bad debts reserve | (7,871) | 11,763 | ||
Inventory reserve | 94,269 | 39,995 | ||
(Gain) loss on sale of property and equipment | (22,905) | 5,767 | ||
(Increase) decrease in: | ||||
Accounts receivable | (1,155,162) | 2,077,870 | ||
Inventory | (866,061) | 3,478,553 | ||
Payments in advance | 258,974 | (397,698) | ||
Prepaid expenses and other current assets | 729,338 | (3,989,785) | ||
Income tax refunds receivable | - | 2,964 | ||
Deposits | (7,994) | (233) | ||
Increase (decrease) in: | ||||
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | (6,649,900) | (5,377,741) | ||
Income taxes payable | 703,220 | 375,379 | ||
Deferred compensation | 40,000 | 40,000 | ||
Net cash provided by operating activities | 953,460 | 1,270,276 | ||
Cash flows from investing activities | ||||
Capital expenditures | (435,537) | (191,443) | ||
Proceeds from sale of property and equipment | 42,773 | - | ||
Increase in short-term investments, net | (1) | (2) | ||
Net cash used in investing activities | (392,765) | (191,445) | ||
Cash flows from financing activities | ||||
Issuance of common stock | 255,800 | - | ||
Repayment of note payable to bank | (36,146) | - | ||
Repayment of short-term loan, net | (747,845) | (317,720) | ||
Net cash used in financing activities | (528,191) | (317,720) | ||
Effect of exchange rates on cash and cash equivalents | (105,169) | 20,427 | ||
Net increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents | (72,665) | 781,538 | ||
Cash and cash equivalents - beginning of period | 5,022,436 | 2,967,042 | ||
Cash and cash equivalents - end of period | $ 4,949,771 | $ 3,748,580 | ||
SUPPLEMENTAL DISCLOSURE OF CASH FLOW INFORMATION: | ||||
Cash paid for interest | $ 30,178 | $ 16,379 | ||
Cash paid for income taxes | $ 1,699,987 | $ 1,088,360 | ||
Other noncash investing and financing activities | ||||
Common stock issued for services | $ 323,010 | $ 55,020 | ||
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these consolidated financial statements. | ||||
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