UNITED
STATES
SECURITIES
AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
WASHINGTON,
D.C. 20549
FORM
8-K
CURRENT
REPORT PURSUANT
TO
SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE
SECURITIES
EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
Date
of report (Date of earliest event reported): March 5, 2015
Jones
Soda Co.
(Exact
Name of Registrant as Specified in Its Charter)
Washington
(State
or Other Jurisdiction of Incorporation)
0-28820
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52-2336602
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(Commission File Number)
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(IRS Employer Identification No.)
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66 South Hanford Street, Suite 150 , Seattle, Washington
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98134
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(Address of Principal Executive Offices)
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(Zip Code)
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(206) 624-3357
(Registrant's Telephone Number, Including
Area Code)
Not Applicable
(Former Name or
Former Address, if Changed Since Last Report)
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Item 2.02. Results of Operations and Financial Condition.
On March 5, 2015, Jones Soda Co. (the "Company") issued a press release
announcing its financial results for the fourth quarter and year ended
December 31, 2014. The press release is furnished as Exhibit 99.1 to
this Current Report on Form 8-K.
The Company will host a conference call to discuss the Company's
financial results for the fourth quarter and year ended December 31,
2014 on March 5, 2015 at 4:30 p.m. Eastern time. This call will be
webcast and can be accessed by visiting our website at www.jonessoda.com
or www.jonessoda.com/company/jones-press/webcasts. Investors may
also listen to the call via telephone by dialing (719) 325-2420
(confirmation code: 5989662). In addition, a telephone replay will be
available by dialing (858) 384-5517 (confirmation code: 5989662) through
March 12, 2015, at 11:59 p.m. Eastern Time.
The information in this Current Report in Item 2.02 and Exhibit 99.1 is
being furnished to the Securities and Exchange Commission and shall not
be deemed “filed” for the purpose of Section 18 of the Securities
Exchange Act of 1934, or otherwise subject to the liabilities of that
Section, and shall not be incorporated by reference into any
registration statement or other document filed pursuant to the
Securities Act of 1933, except as shall be expressly set forth by
specific reference in such a filing.
Item 9.01. Financial
Statements and Exhibits.
(d) Exhibits.
Exhibit No.
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Exhibit Description
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99.1
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Press Release, dated
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March 5, 2015
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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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JONES SODA CO.
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Date:
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March 5, 2015
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By:
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/s/ Mark J. Miyata
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Mark J. Miyata, Vice President of Finance
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Exhibit 99.1
Jones
Soda Co. Reports Fiscal 2014 Fourth Quarter and Year-End Results
Continued
Bottom Line Improvement; Fourth Quarter Revenue Growth
SEATTLE--(BUSINESS WIRE)--March 5, 2015--Jones Soda Co. (the Company)
(OTCQB:JSDA), a leader in the premium soda category and known for its
unique branding and innovative marketing, today announced results for
the fourth quarter and year ended December 31, 2014.
For the quarter ended December 31, 2014, the Company reported revenue of
$2.4 million, an increase of 15.0% compared to the prior year’s fourth
quarter revenues of $2.1 million. Net loss for the fourth quarter of
2014 improved to $339,000, or $(0.01) per share, compared to a net loss
of $1.1 million, or $(0.03) per share, for the fourth quarter 2013.
For the year ended December 31, 2014, the Company reported revenue of
$13.6 million, a decrease of 1.0% compared to the prior year’s revenues
of $13.7 million. Net loss improved to $1.5 million, or $(0.04) per
share, compared to a net loss of $1.9 million, or $(0.05) per share, in
the prior year.
Jennifer Cue, CEO of Jones Soda Co, stated, “With costs finally in line
with the size of our business, we are hyper-focused on executing on our
growth strategy, which shows in our results. Fourth quarter is
seasonally a lower volume period and so we are pleased with the
improvements we achieved.” Ms. Cue then stated, “My cash purchase of
2,000,000 shares earlier this year demonstrated my alignment with
long-term shareholder interests and complete confidence in the Company’s
future. Two consecutive quarters of sales growth is a start, but we have
more to accomplish as we continue our focus on our core business while
moving towards a platform for more diversified revenue.”
Full Year Review - Comparison of Years Ended December 31, 2014 and
2013
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Revenue decreased 1.0% to $13.6 million, compared to $13.7 million
last year.
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Gross margin decreased to 22.2% of revenue, compared to 23.8% last
year.
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Operating expenses decreased by $331,000, or 6.5%, to $4.8 million,
compared to $5.1 million last year.
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Net loss improved 18.6% to $1.5 million, or $(0.04) per share,
compared to a net loss of $1.9 million, or $(0.05) per share, last
year.
Fourth Quarter Review - Comparison of Quarters Ended December 31,
2014 and 2013
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Revenue increased 15.0% to $2.4 million, compared to $2.1 million last
year.
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Gross margin increased to 16.5% of revenue, compared to 12.2% last
year.
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Operating expenses decreased by $234,000, or 18.0%, to $1.1 million,
compared to $1.3 million last year.
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Net loss improved to $339,000, or $(0.01) per share, compared to a net
loss of $1.1 million, or $(0.03) per share, last year.
Conference Call
The Company will discuss its results for the quarter and fiscal year
ended December 31, 2014, on its scheduled conference call today,
March 5, 2015, at 4:30 p.m. Eastern time (1:30 p.m. Pacific time). This
call will be webcast and can be accessed by visiting our website at www.jonessoda.com
or www.jonessoda.com/company/jones-press/webcasts. Investors may
also listen to the call via telephone by dialing 719-325-2420
(confirmation code: 5989662). In addition, a telephone replay will be
available by dialing 858-384-5517 (confirmation code: 5989662) through
March 12, 2015, at 11:59 p.m. Eastern time.
About Jones Soda Co.
Headquartered in Seattle, Washington, Jones Soda Co.® (OTCQB:JSDA)
markets and distributes premium beverages under the Jones® Soda, Jones
Zilch® and Jones Stripped™ brands. A leader in the premium soda
category, Jones Soda is known for its variety of flavors, high quality
ingredients (including cane sugar), and innovative labeling technique
that incorporates always-changing photos sent in from its consumers. The
diverse product line of Jones offers something for everyone – pure cane
sugar soda, zero-calorie soda and an all-naturally sweetened sparkling
beverage with only 30 calories and 8 grams of sugar. Jones Soda is sold
through traditional beverage retailers and in many retailers you would
not expect to find carbonated beverages across North America. For more
information, visit www.jonessoda.com or www.myjones.com.
Forward-Looking Statements Disclosure
Certain statements in this press release are “forward-looking
statements” within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation
Reform Act of 1995. Forward-looking statements include all passages
containing words such as “will,” “aims,” “anticipates,” “becoming,”
“believes,” “continue,” “estimates,” “expects,” “future,” “intends,”
“plans,” “predicts,” “projects,” “targets,” or “upcoming.”
Forward-looking statements also include any other passages that are
primarily relevant to expected future events or that can only be
evaluated by events that will occur in the future. Forward-looking
statements are based on the opinions and estimates of management at the
time the statements are made and are subject to certain risks and
uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ materially from
those anticipated or implied in the forward-looking statements. Factors
that could affect the Company's actual results include, among others:
its ability to successfully execute on its operating plans for 2015; its
ability to maintain and expand distribution arrangements with
distributors, independent accounts, retailers or national retail
accounts; its ability to manage operating expenses and generate
sufficient cash flow from operations; its ability to increase revenues
and achieve case sales goals on reduced operating expenses; its ability
to develop and introduce new products to satisfy customer preferences;
its ability to market and distribute brands on a national basis; changes
in consumer demand or market acceptance for its products; its ability to
increase demand and points of distribution for its products or to
successfully innovate new products and product extensions; its ability
to maintain relationships with co-packers; its ability to maintain a
consistent and cost-effective supply of raw materials; its ability to
maintain brand image and product quality; its ability to attract, retain
and motivate key personnel; the impact of currency rate fluctuations;
its ability to protect its intellectual property; the impact of future
litigation; the impact of intense competition from other beverage
suppliers; and its ability to access the capital markets for any future
equity financing, and any actual or perceived limitations by being
traded on the OTCQB Marketplace. More information about factors that
potentially could affect the Company’s operations or financial results
is included in its most recent annual report on Form 10-K for the year
ended December 31, 2013, filed with the Securities and Exchange
Commission on March 31, 2014, and in its quarterly reports on Form 10-Q
filed in 2014. Readers are cautioned not to place undue reliance upon
these forward-looking statements that speak only as to the date of this
release. Except as required by law, the Company undertakes no obligation
to update any forward-looking or other statements in this press release,
whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise.
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JONES SODA CO.
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS
(In thousands, except share data)
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Three months ended December 31,
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Twelve months ended December 31,
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2014
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2013
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2014
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2013
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(Unaudited)
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(Unaudited)
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Revenue
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$
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2,411
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$
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2,096
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$
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13,555
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$
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13,696
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Cost of goods sold
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2,014
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1,841
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10,543
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10,433
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Gross profit
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397
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255
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3,012
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3,263
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Gross profit %
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16.5
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%
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12.2
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%
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22.2
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%
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23.8
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%
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Operating expenses:
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Selling and marketing
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554
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578
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2,235
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2,322
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General and administrative
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512
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722
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2,535
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2,779
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1,066
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1,300
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4,770
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5,101
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Loss from operations
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(669
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(1,045
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(1,758
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(1,838
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Other income (expense), net
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317
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(8
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279
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10
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Loss before income taxes
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(352
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(1,053
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(1,479
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(1,828
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Income tax benefit (expense), net
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13
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(16
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(61
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(65
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Net loss
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$
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(339
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$
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(1,069
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$
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(1,540
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$
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(1,893
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Net loss per share - basic and diluted
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$
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(0.01
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$
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(0.03
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$
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(0.04
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$
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(0.05
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Weighted average basic and diluted common shares outstanding
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39,134,582
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38,688,658
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39,659,392
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38,593,465
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Three months ended December 31,
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Twelve months ended December 31,
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Case sale data (288-ounce equivalent)
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2014
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2013
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2014
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2013
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Finished product cases
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191,000
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178,000
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1,012,000
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1,036,000
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JONES SODA CO.
CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS
(In thousands, except share data)
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December 31,
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2014
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2013
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(Unaudited)
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ASSETS
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Current assets:
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Cash and cash equivalents
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$
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857
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$
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1,464
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Accounts receivable, net of allowance of $49 and $42
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1,237
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1,034
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Inventory
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2,603
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2,315
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Prepaid expenses and other current assets
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121
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410
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Total current assets
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4,818
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5,223
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Fixed assets, net of accumulated depreciation of $1,399 and $1,194
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25
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232
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Other assets
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31
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59
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Total assets
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$
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4,874
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$
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5,514
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LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS’ EQUITY
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Current liabilities:
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Accounts payable
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$
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1,375
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$
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871
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Accrued expenses
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814
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892
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Taxes payable
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23
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37
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Deferred rent, current portion
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24
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35
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Capital lease obligations, current portion
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14
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13
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Total current liabilities
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2,250
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1,848
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Capital lease obligations
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2
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16
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Long-term liabilities — other
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—
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390
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Shareholders’ equity:
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Common stock, no par value:
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Authorized — 100,000,000; issued and outstanding shares — 40,972,394
and 38,710,416 shares, respectively
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53,650
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52,981
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Additional paid-in capital
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8,234
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7,941
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Accumulated other comprehensive income
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295
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355
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Accumulated deficit
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(59,557
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(58,017
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Total shareholders’ equity
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2,622
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3,260
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Total liabilities and shareholders’ equity
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$
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4,874
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$
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5,514
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CONTACT:
Jones Soda Co.
Mark Miyata, 206-624-3357
mmiyata@jonessoda.com
Vice
President of Finance
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