UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, DC 20549
FORM 8-K
CURRENT REPORT
PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE
SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
March 1,
2016
Date of report (date of earliest event
reported)
MusclePharm Corporation
(Exact name of registrant as specified
in its charter)
Nevada |
000-53166 |
77-0664193 |
(State or other jurisdictions of
incorporation or organization)
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(Commission
File Number)
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(I.R.S. Employer
Identification Nos.)
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4721 Ironton Street, Building A
Denver, Colorado 80239
(Address of principal
executive offices) (Zip Code)
(303) 396-6100
(Registrant’s telephone number,
including area code)
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pursuant to Rule 13e-4(c) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.13e-4(c)) |
Item 2.02 |
Results of Operations and Financial Condition. |
On
March 1, 2016, MusclePharm Corporation issued a press release announcing selected preliminary financial results, operating
highlights and certain other information for the three months ended December 31, 2015. A copy of the press release is
furnished as Exhibit 99.1 and is incorporated herein by reference.
The
information in this report furnished pursuant to Item 2.02, including Exhibit 99.1 attached hereto, is being furnished and shall
not be deemed “filed” for any purpose, and shall not be deemed incorporated by reference in any filing under the Securities
Act of 1933, as amended, or the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, except as expressly set forth by specific reference
in such filing.
Item 9.01 |
Financial Statements and Exhibits. |
Exhibit
Number |
Description |
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99.1 |
Press release dated March 1,
2016. |
SIGNATURES
Pursuant to the requirements
of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned
hereunto duly authorized.
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MUSCLEPHARM CORPORATION |
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By: |
/s/ John Price |
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Name: John Price
Title: Chief Financial Officer |
Date: March 1, 2016
EXHIBIT INDEX
Exhibit
Number |
Description |
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99.1 |
Press release dated March 1,
2016. |
Exhibit 99.1
MusclePharm Announces Selected
Preliminary Fourth Quarter 2015 Results
Net Revenue of approximately $41
million and Gross Margins of approximately 35%
Denver, CO –March 1,
2016– MusclePharm Corporation (OTCQB: MSLP) (“MusclePharm” or the “Company”), a scientifically-driven,
performance lifestyle sports nutrition company, today announced selected preliminary financial results for the fourth quarter
ended December 31, 2015.
Selected Preliminary Financial
and Operating Highlights for Fourth Quarter 2015
| · | Net
revenue of approximately $41 million, an increase of approximately $7 million compared
to $34 million for the third quarter 2015, or 21% increase sequentially quarter-over-quarter
and an increase of approximately $8 million compared to $32.7 million for the fourth
quarter 2014, or 26% increase year-over-year. |
| · | Gross
margin increased to approximately 35% an increase of approximately 4 percentage points
compared to 31% for the third quarter 2015, and an increase of approximately 12 percentage
points compared to 23% for the fourth quarter 2014. |
| · | Supply
chain improvement: fill rates increased to approximately 85%, compared to 55%, sequentially
quarter-over-quarter. |
"We are pleased with the results
of our business in the fourth quarter and the positive momentum we have built in revenue, gross margins, and supply chain improvements."
said Ryan Drexler, MusclePharm's chairman. "I am pleased to see improved stability in the business, as we continue to build
a sustainable and profitable business. We are building strong relationships with our key partners, in both the supply chain as
well as our retailers that we believe are making the business stronger and healthier. We remain committed to acting in the best
interest of our shareholders and maximizing shareholder value."
Recent Highlights
| · | Executed
a $10 million financing with Prestige Capital on January 11, 2016 to address liquidity
concerns. |
| · | Launched
MusclePharm Combat 100% Whey™ in December 2015, an ultra-premium blend containing
100% whey protein developed to support lean muscle maintenance and nutrient replenishment,
fueling muscle recovery and performance. |
| · | Announced
exploration of selling subsidiary Biozone Laboratories. |
About MusclePharm
Corporation
MusclePharm® is a scientifically-driven,
performance lifestyle company that develops, manufactures, markets and distributes branded nutritional supplements. The Company
offers a range of powders, capsules, tablets and gels. Its portfolio of recognized brands includes MusclePharm® Sport Series,
Black Label and Core Series, Arnold Schwarzenegger Series™ and FitMiss™, which are available in more than 120 countries—over
45,000 retail outlets worldwide. The clinically-proven supplements are developed through a six-stage research process utilizing
the expertise of leading nutritional scientists, doctors and universities. MusclePharm is the innovator of the sports nutrition
industry. For more information, visit http://www.musclepharm.com. To sign up to receive MusclePharm news via
email, please visit http://ir.musclepharmcorp.com/email-alerts.
Preliminary Financial and Operating
Results
The preliminary financial and operating
results contained in this release are unaudited preliminary numbers that are subject to finalization. The Company has not completed
its quarter and year-end closing and review process and the audit process for its full year financial statements with its independent
registered public accounting firm. The final results for the fourth quarter and fiscal 2015 results may vary materially from the
preliminary financial and operating information included in this press release.
Forward-Looking Statements
This release contains forward-looking
statements within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and Section 21E of the Securities and
Exchange Act of 1934, as amended. Statements that are not a description of historical facts constitute forward-looking statements
and may often, but not always, be identified by the use of such words as “expects”, “anticipates”, “intends”,
“estimates”, “plans”, “potential”, “possible”, “probable”, “believes”,
“seeks”, “may”, “will”, “should”, “could” or the negative of such
terms or other similar expressions. Actual results may differ materially from those set forth in this release due to the risks
and uncertainties inherent in the Company’s business. More detailed information about the Company and the risk factors that
may affect the realization of forward-looking statements is set forth in the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the
fiscal year ended December 31, 2014, the Company’s Quarter Reports on Form 10-Q and other filings submitted by the Company
to the Securities and Exchange Commission, copies of which may be obtained from the SEC’s website at www.sec.gov. Readers
are cautioned not to place undue reliance on these forward-looking statements, which speak only as of the date hereof. All forward-looking
statements are qualified in their entirety by this cautionary statement and the Company undertakes no obligation to revise or
update this release to reflect events or circumstances after the date hereof.
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Investors:
MusclePharm Investor Relations
303-396-6100
investors@musclepharm.com
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