Bitzio Announces Third Quarter Financial Results
November 20 2014 - 8:05AM
Business Wire
Record Revenue and Margins in Company’s
First Consolidated Reporting Period
Bitzio, Inc. (OTCQB: BTZO), a fashion company operating under
the name Democratique, today announced financial results for the
third quarter ended September 30, 2014. The following are
highlights from the Company’s recently filed 10Q:
- Q3 Revenue of $208,000, up 20x over
prior year’s quarter
- Strong gross margin of $159,000, or 76%
of revenues
- $345,000 in current assets to support
quarterly growth
Total revenue for the third quarter ended September 30, 2014
increased to approximately $208,000, compared to approximately
$10,000 in the prior year quarter. Gross margin for the third
quarter increased to approximately $159,000, versus 0 in the prior
year quarter. The increase in revenues and gross margin are
attributable to completion of the acquisitions of Lexi Luu Designs
Inc. (www.lexiluu.com) and E-Motion Apparel Inc.
(www.emotionapparelinc.com), both of which were completed in
mid-July 2014. The results presented only include the timeframe
from the purchase of each of these entities through September 30,
2014. Net income attributable to Bitzio for the quarter was
approximately $37,000, which reflects a one-time gain on a
derivative liability approximately $440,000.
“Our third quarter financial results reflect the first time in
our history that we are able to report the consolidated
fundamentals of our active brands under our new business model,”
commented Hubert Blanchette, Chief Executive Officer of Bitzio. “We
are particularly excited about the margins we are able to generate,
and when compared to our relatively low operating costs, are in a
strong position to achieve cash flow positive status with only a
small amount of organic growth. Our balance sheet reflects over
$345,000 in current assets, most of which constitutes inventory
that we have purchased to fulfill future sales. We are pleased with
our ability to stabilize our operations given our limited financial
resources, and continue to develop strategies to maximize our
business quarter over quarter for the benefit of all
stakeholders.”
Marilu Brassington, Chief Financial Officer of Bitzio,
commented, “We expect to continue to see strength in the fourth
quarter, and are working aggressively on building upon our
foundation so that we may grow not only organically, but through
strategic acquisitions. On the capital front, we have continued to
finance our operations through convertible debentures, and are
actively seeking alternative strategies to minimize the dilutive
impact to our stakeholders, including ourselves as founders who
contributed assets to the Company in return for common shares. We
expect to communicate to our investors on a more regular
basis.”
Forward-Looking Statements
This news release contains forward-looking statements within the
meaning of the U.S. Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of
1995 and Canadian securities laws. The terms and phrases "expects,"
"would," "will," "believes," and similar terms and phrases are
intended to identify these forward-looking statements. Many factors
could cause Bitzio's actual results, performance or achievements to
differ materially from those expressed or implied by the
forward-looking statements. Copies of filings can be obtained at
www.sec.gov. These factors should be considered carefully, and
readers should not place undue reliance on Bitzio's forward-looking
statements. Bitzio has no intention and undertakes no obligation to
update or revise any forward-looking statements, whether as a
result of new information, future events or otherwise, except as
required by law.
Bitzio Inc.Hubert Blanchette,
213-489-1377infobitzio@gmail.com