|
|
|
Three Months Ended June 30, |
|
|
|
|
|
|
Percentage |
|
|
|
|
2024 |
|
|
2023 |
|
|
|
Increase |
|
|
Increase |
|
Item |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
(Decrease) |
|
|
(Decrease) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
REVENUES |
|
$ |
10,078,695 |
|
$ |
12,350,224 |
|
|
$ |
(2,271,529 |
) |
|
-18% |
|
COST OF REVENUES |
|
|
6,157,282 |
|
|
7,007,442 |
|
|
$ |
(850,160 |
) |
|
-12% |
|
GROSS PROFIT |
|
|
3,921,413 |
|
|
5,342,782 |
|
|
$ |
(1,421,369 |
) |
|
-27% |
|
PRODUCT ROYALTY INCOME |
|
|
92,780 |
|
|
10,248 |
|
|
$ |
82,532 |
|
|
805% |
|
OPERATING EXPENSES |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Salaries and Wages |
|
|
1,608,372 |
|
|
1,228,491 |
|
|
$ |
379,881 |
|
|
31% |
|
Commissions and Consulting |
|
|
165,601 |
|
|
110,925 |
|
|
$ |
54,676 |
|
|
49% |
|
Professional Fees |
|
|
120,617 |
|
|
111,785 |
|
|
$ |
8,832 |
|
|
8% |
|
Advertising and Marketing |
|
|
1,183,282 |
|
|
863,378 |
|
|
$ |
319,904 |
|
|
37% |
|
Office Lease and Expenses |
|
|
163,190 |
|
|
161,572 |
|
|
$ |
1,618 |
|
|
1% |
|
Research and Development Costs |
|
|
628,793 |
|
|
632,968 |
|
|
$ |
(4,175 |
) |
|
-1% |
|
Bad Debt Expense (Recovery) |
|
|
314 |
|
|
(230,616 |
) |
|
$ |
230,930 |
|
|
100% |
|
General and Administrative |
|
|
977,160 |
|
|
868,595 |
|
|
$ |
108,565 |
|
|
12% |
|
Depreciation |
|
|
297,250 |
|
|
292,374 |
|
|
$ |
4,876 |
|
|
2% |
|
Total Operating Expenses |
|
|
5,144,579 |
|
|
4,039,472 |
|
|
$ |
1,105,107 |
|
|
27% |
|
INCOME (LOSS) FROM OPERATIONS |
|
|
(1,130,386 |
) |
|
1,313,558 |
|
|
$ |
(2,443,944 |
) |
|
-186% |
|
Other Income (Expenses) |
|
|
98,016 |
|
|
(16,874 |
) |
|
$ |
114,890 |
|
|
681% |
|
INCOME (LOSS) BEOFRE INCOME TAXES |
|
|
(1,032,370 |
) |
|
1,296,684 |
|
|
$ |
(2,329,054 |
) |
|
-180% |
|
Income Taxes |
|
|
24,993 |
|
|
520,545 |
|
|
$ |
(495,552 |
) |
|
-95% |
|
NET INCOME (LOSS) |
|
$ |
(1,057,363 |
) |
$ |
776,139 |
|
|
$ |
(1,833,502 |
) |
|
-236% |
|
Revenues - We earn revenues from the sale of our protective gear comprising of neck braces, body armor, helmets and other products, parts and accessories both in the United States and abroad. Revenues for the quarter ended June 30, 2024 were $10.08 million, a 18% decrease, compared to $12.35 million for the quarter ended June 30, 2023. This decrease in worldwide revenues is attributable to a $2.09 million decrease in helmet sales and a $0.44 million decrease in other products, part and accessory sales, that were partially offset by a $0.21 million increase in body armor sales and a $0.05 million increase in neck brace sales. Revenues generated from sales to our customers in the United States increased from $3.42 million to $3.73 million, for the three months ended June 30, 2024 and 2023, respectively. Revenues associated with international customers were $6.34 million and $8.93 million, or 63% and 72% of revenues for the quarters ended June 30, 2024 and 2023, respectively. Although, consumer direct sales increased by 19% and dealer direct sales increased by 14% for the second quarter of 2024, sales to our global distributors decreased by 33%, when compared to the second quarter of 2023 as our distributors continued to manage constrained ordering and industry wide stocking dynamics.
The following table sets forth our revenues by product line for the quarter ended June 30, 2024 and 2023:
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|
|
Three months ended June 30, |
|
|
|
|
2024 |
|
|
% of Revenues |
|
|
|
2023 |
|
|
% of Revenues |
|
Neck braces |
|
$ |
588,837 |
|
|
6% |
|
|
$ |
541,056 |
|
|
4% |
|
Body armor |
|
|
5,582,878 |
|
|
55% |
|
|
|
5,375,160 |
|
|
43% |
|
Helmets |
|
|
1,434,260 |
|
|
14% |
|
|
|
3,523,450 |
|
|
29% |
|
Other products, parts and accessories |
|
|
2,472,720 |
|
|
25% |
|
|
|
2,910,558 |
|
|
24% |
|
|
|
$ |
10,078,695 |
|
|
100% |
|
|
$ |
12,350,224 |
|
|
100% |
|
Sales of our flagship neck brace accounted for $0.59 million and $0.54 million, or 6% and 4% of our revenues for the quarters ended June 30, 2024 and 2023, respectively. The 9% increase in neck brace revenues is primarily attributable to a 10% increase in the volume of neck braces sold when compared to the second quarter of 2023.
Our body armor products are comprised of chest protectors, full upper body protectors, upper body protection vests, back protectors, knee braces, knee and elbow guards, off-road motorcycle boots and mountain biking shoes. Body armor sales accounted for $5.58 million and $5.38 million, or 55% and 43% of our revenues for the quarters ended June 30, 2024 and 2023, respectively. The 4% increase in body armor revenues was primarily the result of a 45% increase in revenues generated on the sale of upper body and limb protection during the second quarter of 2024, that was partially offset by a 49% decrease in the volume of footwear, comprising of motorcycle boots and mountain biking shoes, sold during the 2024 period, as our distribution partners continued to digest inventory.
Our helmet sales accounted for $1.43 and $3.52 million or 14% and 29% of our revenues for the quarters ended June 30, 2024 and 2023, respectively. The 59% decrease in helmet sales during the 2024 second quarter is primarily attributable to a 64% decrease in the volume of MOTO helmets sold when compared to the second quarter of 2023, which was an exceptionally strong period globally for MOTO helmet sales. MOTO helmet sales volumes for the three months ended June 30, 2023 had increased by 141% when compared to the prior year period. Our distributors continue to adjust ordering patterns as inventory levels stabilize.
Our other products, parts and accessories are comprised of goggles, hydrations bags and apparel items including jerseys, pants, shorts and jackets as well as aftermarket support items required primarily to replace worn or damaged parts through our global distribution network. Other products, parts and accessories sales accounted for $2.47 million and $2.91 million, or 25% and 24% of our revenues for the quarters ended June 30, 2024 and 2023, respectively. Although revenues generated on the sale of MTB technical apparel increased by 63% and we continued to ship orders of ADV technical apparel to our customers globally, the 15% decrease in revenues from the sale of other products, parts and accessories during the 2024 second quarter, was primarily due to a 30% decrease in the sales volume of MOTO technical apparel, designed for motorcycle use during the 2024 period.
Cost of Revenues and Gross Profit - Cost of revenues for the quarters ended June 30, 2024 and 2023 were $6.16 million and $7.01 million, respectively. Gross Profit for the quarters ended June 30, 2024 and 2023 were $3.92 million and $5.34 million, respectively, or 39% and 43% of revenues, respectively. Our neck brace products continue to generate a higher gross profit margin than our other product categories. Although neck brace revenues accounted for 6% and 4% of our revenues for the quarters ended June 30, 2024 and 2023, respectively, the 4% decrease in gross profit as a percentage of revenues for the three months ended June 30, 2024, was primarily due to short term dealer and consumer direct promotional selling opportunities that were implemented on affected categories in the United States and South Africa as the Company continues to manage industry wide stocking dynamics at the dealer and distributor level. Although demand for our products and participation remains strong, the Company continues to seek opportunities to turn over less current, slower moving inventory categories as we move closer to more sustainable inventory levels.
Product Royalty Income - Product royalty income is earned on sales to distributors that have royalty agreements in place, as well as on sales of licensed products by third parties that have licensing agreements in place. Product royalty income for the quarters ended June 30, 2024 and 2023 were $92,780 and $10,248, respectively. The 805% increase in product royalty income is due to an increase in the sale of licensed products by licensees during the 2024 period.
Salaries and Wages - Salaries and wages for the quarters ended June 30, 2024 and 2023 were $1,608,372 and $1,228,491, respectively. The 31% increase in salaries and wages during the 2024 period was primarily due to the employment of professional sales, marketing and key account management personnel in the United States and abroad, as the Company continues to build focused, multi-channel and multi-discipline distribution globally.
Commissions and Consulting Expense - During the quarters ended June 30, 2024 and 2023, commissions and consulting expenses were $165,601 and $110,925, respectively. The 49% increase in commissions and consulting expenses is primarily the result of an increase in consulting expenditures incurred as the Company continues to streamline regional taxation and operating processes globally.
Professional Fees - Professional fees consist of costs incurred for audit, tax and regulatory filings, as well as patent protection and product liability litigation expenses incurred as the Company continues to expand. Professional fees for the quarters ended June 30, 2024 and 2023 were $120,617 and $111,785, respectively. The 8% increase in professional fees is primarily due to an increase in legal fees incurred as the Company continues to develop and expand its global credit and operational capabilities.
Advertising and Marketing - The Company places paid advertising in various motorsport and bicycle magazines and online media and sponsors a number of events, professional teams and individuals to increase product and brand visibility globally. Advertising and marketing expenses for the quarters ended June 30, 2024 and 2023 were $1,183,282 and $863,378, respectively. The 37% increase in advertising and marketing expenditures during the 2024 period is primarily due to continued strong investment in the production and implementation of marketing campaigns designed to promote the Company's brand and expanding product categories to a wider rider audience, that now includes Adventure riders, globally.
Office Lease and Expenses - Office lease and expenses for the quarters ended June 30, 2024 and 2023 were $163,190 and $161,572, respectively. The 1% increase in office lease and expenses during the 2024 period is primarily due to annual rental escalations that were partially offset by a decrease in additional warehouse storage rented in the United States, and a decrease in office lease rental expenditures due to the purchase of the Company's head office facility in Cape Town, South Africa.
Research and Development Costs - These costs consist of the salaries of personnel who are directly involved in the research and development of innovative products, as well as the direct costs associated with developing these products. Research and development costs for the quarter ended June 30, 2024, decreased to $628,793, from $632,968, during the same 2023 quarter. The 1% decrease in research and development costs during the 2024 second quarter is primarily as a result of a decrease in external product development costs incurred, that was partially offset by an increase in staff costs relating to the employment of design and engineering staff during the 2024 period as the Company continues to build on its internal design and engineering capacity.
Bad Debt Expense (Recovery) - Bad debt expense (recovery) for the quarters ended June 30, 2024 and 2023 were $314 and ($230,616), respectively. The 100% increase in bad debt expense (recovery) is the result of a decrease in bad debts recovered during the quarter ended June 30, 2024, when compared to the comparative 2023 period.
General and Administrative Expenses - General and administrative expenses consist of insurance, travel, merchant fees, telephone, office and computer supplies. General and administrative expenses for the quarters ended June 30, 2024 and 2023 were $977,160 and $868,595, respectively. The 12% increase in general and administrative expenses is primarily due to an increase in domestic property insurance and merchant fees associated with an increase in consumer direct sales, as the Company continues to intensify its online presence.
Depreciation Expense - Depreciation expense for the quarters ended June 30, 2024 and 2023 were $297,250 and $292,374, respectively. The 2% increase in depreciation during the 2024 second quarter is primarily due to software enhancements utilized to improve consumer engagement and buying activity across the Company's web-based selling platforms.
Total Operating Expenses - Total operating expenses increased by $1.11 million, to $5.14 million, for the quarter ended June 30, 2024, or 27%, compared to $4.04 million in the 2023 period. This increase is primarily due to increases in salaries, advertising and marketing costs and a decrease in bad debts recovered during the 2024 period.
Net Income (Loss) - The net loss after income taxes for the quarter ended June 30, 2024 was $1,057,363, as opposed to a net income after income taxes of $776,139 for the quarter ended June 30, 2023. This 236% decrease in net income is primarily due to the decrease in revenues and margins and the increase in expenditures discussed above.
Comparison of Six Months Ended June 30, 2024 and Six Months Ended June 30, 2023
The following table summarizes the results of our operations during the six-month periods ended June 30, 2024 and 2023 and provides information regarding the dollar and percentage increase or (decrease) in such periods:
|
|
Six Months Ended June 30, |
|
|
|
|
|
|
Percentage |
|
|
|
2024 |
|
|
2023 |
|
|
|
Increase |
|
|
Increase |
|
Item |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
(Decrease) |
|
|
(Decrease) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
REVENUES |
$ |
20,693,165 |
|
$ |
25,429,567 |
|
|
$ |
(4,736,402 |
) |
|
-19% |
|
COST OF REVENUES |
|
12,763,419 |
|
|
14,314,015 |
|
|
$ |
(1,550,596 |
) |
|
-11% |
|
GROSS PROFIT |
|
7,929,746 |
|
|
11,115,552 |
|
|
$ |
(3,185,806 |
) |
|
-29% |
|
PRODUCT ROYALTY INCOME |
|
132,083 |
|
|
23,384 |
|
|
$ |
108,699 |
|
|
465% |
|
OPERATING EXPENSES |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Salaries and Wages |
|
3,176,643 |
|
|
2,469,927 |
|
|
$ |
706,716 |
|
|
29% |
|
Commissions and Consulting |
|
289,817 |
|
|
207,249 |
|
|
$ |
82,568 |
|
|
40% |
|
Professional Fees |
|
419,588 |
|
|
449,028 |
|
|
$ |
(29,440 |
) |
|
-7% |
|
Advertising and Marketing |
|
2,075,699 |
|
|
1,704,472 |
|
|
$ |
371,227 |
|
|
22% |
|
Office Lease and Expenses |
|
314,744 |
|
|
311,812 |
|
|
$ |
2,932 |
|
|
1% |
|
Research and Development Costs |
|
1,184,571 |
|
|
1,217,959 |
|
|
$ |
(33,388 |
) |
|
-3% |
|
Bad Debt Expense (Recovery) |
|
10,278 |
|
|
(181,221 |
) |
|
$ |
191,499 |
|
|
106% |
|
General and Administrative |
|
1,920,048 |
|
|
1,686,774 |
|
|
$ |
233,274 |
|
|
14% |
|
Depreciation |
|
591,384 |
|
|
572,184 |
|
|
$ |
19,200 |
|
|
3% |
|
Total Operating Expenses |
|
9,982,772 |
|
|
8,438,184 |
|
|
$ |
1,544,588 |
|
|
18% |
|
INCOME (LOSS) FROM OPERATIONS |
|
(1,920,943 |
) |
|
2,700,752 |
|
|
$ |
(4,621,695 |
) |
|
-171% |
|
Other Income (Expenses) |
|
73,533 |
|
|
(37,798 |
) |
|
$ |
111,331 |
|
|
295% |
|
INCOME (LOSS) BEOFRE INCOME TAXES |
|
(1,847,410 |
) |
|
2,662,954 |
|
|
$ |
(4,510,364 |
) |
|
-169% |
|
Income Taxes |
|
26,632 |
|
|
863,594 |
|
|
$ |
(836,962 |
) |
|
-97% |
|
NET INCOME (LOSS) |
$ |
(1,874,042 |
) |
$ |
1,799,360 |
|
|
$ |
(3,673,402 |
) |
|
-204% |
|
Revenues - We earn revenues from the sale of our protective gear comprising of neck braces, body armor, helmets and other products, parts and accessories both in the United States and internationally. Revenues for the six months ended June 30, 2024 were $20.69 million, a 19% decrease, compared to $25.43 million for the six months ended June 30, 2023. This decrease in worldwide revenues is attributable to a $3.52 million decrease in helmet sales, a $1.13 million decrease in body armor sales and a $0.17 million decrease in neck brace sales that were partially offset by a $0.09 million increase in other products, part and accessory sales. Revenues generated from sales to our customers in the United States increased from $7.32 million to $7.61 million, for the six months ended June 30, 2024 and 2023, respectively. Revenues associated with international customers were $13.09 million and $18.11 million, or 63% and 71% of revenues, respectively, for the six months ended June 30, 2024 and 2023. Although, consumer direct sales increased by 17% and dealer direct sales increased by 11% for the first six months of 2024, sales to our global distributors decreased by 32%, when compared to the first six months of 2023 as our distributors continued to order conservatively in the context of industry wide inventory dynamics.
The following table sets forth our revenues by product line for the six months ended June 30, 2024 and 2023:
|
|
Six months ended June 30, |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
2024 |
|
|
% of Revenues |
|
|
|
2023 |
|
|
% of Revenues |
|
Neck braces |
$ |
1,150,019 |
|
|
6% |
|
|
$ |
1,321,371 |
|
|
5% |
|
Body armor |
|
10,610,804 |
|
|
51% |
|
|
|
11,741,341 |
|
|
47% |
|
Helmets |
|
3,129,075 |
|
|
15% |
|
|
|
6,652,204 |
|
|
26% |
|
Other products, parts and accessories |
|
5,803,267 |
|
|
28% |
|
|
|
5,714,651 |
|
|
22% |
|
|
$ |
20,693,165 |
|
|
100% |
|
|
$ |
25,429,567 |
|
|
100% |
|
Sales of our flagship neck brace accounted for $1.15 million and $1.32 million, or 6% and 5% of our revenues for the six-month periods ended June 30, 2024 and 2023, respectively. The 13% decrease in neck brace revenues is primarily attributable to a 4% decrease in the volume of neck braces sold, when compared to the six-month period ended June 30, 2023.
Our body armor products are comprised of chest protectors, full upper body protectors, upper body protection vests, back protectors, knee braces, knee and elbow guards, off-road motorcycle boots and mountain biking shoes. Body armor sales accounted for $10.61 million and $11.74 million, or 51% and 47% of our revenues for the six-month period ended June 30, 2024 and 2023, respectively. Although revenues generated on the sale of upper body and limb protection increased by 7% during the first six months of 2024, the 10% decrease in body armor revenues was primarily the result of a 41% decrease in the volume of footwear, comprising of motorcycle boots and mountain biking shoes, sold during the 2024 period. Footwear has been a particularly constrained category due to post-Covid stocking dynamics on an industry-wide basis.
Our Helmets accounted for $3.13 million and $6.65 million, or 15% and 26% of our revenues for the six-month periods ended June 30, 2024 and 2023, respectively. The 53% decrease in helmet sales during the 2024 period is primarily attributable to a 65% decrease in the volume of MOTO and MTB helmets sold to our international customers during the 2024 period, when compared to the six-month period ended June 30, 2023, as our distributors continue to manage elevated inventory levels in the context of post-Covid dynamics.
Our other products, parts and accessories are comprised of goggles, hydration bags and apparel items including jerseys, pants, shorts and jackets as well as aftermarket support items required primarily to replace worn or damaged parts through our global distribution network. Other products, parts and accessories sales accounted for $5.80 million and $5.71 million, or 28% and 22% of our revenues for the six-month periods ended June 30, 2024 and 2023, respectively. Although sales volumes of our MOTO and MTB technical apparel lines, designed for motorcycle and mountain biking use, respectively, decreased by 29% during the first six months of 2024, the 2% increase in revenues from the sale of other products, parts and accessories is primarily due to strong shipments of ADV technical apparel line designed for Adventure motorcycle riding during the six-month period ended June 30, 2024.
Cost of Revenues and Gross Profit - Cost of revenues for the six-month periods ended June 30, 2024 and 2023 were $12.76 million and $14.31 million, respectively. Gross Profit for the six-month periods ended June 30, 2024 and 2023 were $7.93 million and $11.12 million, respectively, or 38% and 44% of revenues respectively. Our neck brace products continue to generate a higher gross margin than our other product categories. Although neck brace revenues accounted for 6% and 5% of our revenues for the six-month periods ended June 30, 2024 and 2023, respectively, the 6% decrease in gross profit as a percentage of revenues for the six months ended June 30, 2024, was primarily due to specific consumer and dealer direct promotional selling opportunities that were pursued in the United States and South Africa as the Company continues to manage industry wide stocking dynamics at the dealer and distributor level. A drive to offer short term promotions that are market related and provide the opportunity to move less current inventory along with strong demand for our products and continued strong participation have contributed to our inventory reaching more sustainable levels.
Product Royalty Income - Product royalty income is earned on sales to distributors that have royalty agreements in place, as well as on sales of licensed products by third parties that have licensing agreements in place. Product royalty income for the six-month periods ended June 30, 2024 and 2023 were $132,083 and $23,384, respectively. The 465% increase in product royalty income is due to an increase in the sale of licensed products by licensees during the 2024 period.
Salaries and Wages - Salaries and wages for the six-month periods ended June 30, 2024 and 2023 were $3,176,643 and $2,469,927, respectively. The 29% increase in salaries and wages during the 2024 period was primarily due to the employment of professional sales, marketing and key account management professionals in the United States and abroad as the Company continues to invest in building and expanding a diversified global multi-channel selling operation.
Commissions and Consulting Expense - During the six-month periods ended June 30, 2024 and 2023, commissions and consulting expenses were $289,817 and $207,249. This 40% increase in commissions and consulting expenses during the 2024 period is primarily due to an increase in consulting expenditures incurred as the Company continues to streamline domestic and international sales taxation and operating processes.
Professional Fees - Professional fees consist of costs incurred for audit, tax and regulatory filings, as well as patent protection and product liability litigation expenses incurred as the Company continues to expand. Professional fees for the six-month periods ended June 30, 2024 and 2023 were $419,588 and $449,028, respectively. This 7% decrease in professional fees is primarily due to a decrease in patent maintenance costs incurred during the 2024 period that was partially offset by an increase in legal fees incurred as the Company continues to develop its global credit and operational capabilities.
Advertising and Marketing - The Company places paid advertising in various motorsport magazines and online media, and sponsors a number of events, teams and individuals to increase product and brand visibility. Advertising and marketing expenses for the six-month periods ended June 30, 2024 and 2023 were $2,075,699 and $1,704,472, respectively. The 22% increase in advertising and marketing expenditures during the 2024 period is primarily due to continued strong investment in the production and implementation of marketing campaigns designed to promote brand recognition and the Company's expanding product categories to a wider rider audience, that now includes Adventure riders, globally. Additionally, direct expenditures on incentives designed to increase customer sales increased, when compared to the prior year period.
Office Lease and Expenses - Office lease and expenses for the six-month periods ended June 30, 2024 and 2023 were $314,744 and $311,812, respectively. The 1% increase in office lease and expenses during the 2024 period was primarily due to annual rental escalations, that were partially offset by a decrease in additional warehouse storage rented in the United States and a decrease in office lease rental expenditures incurred due to the purchase of the Company's head office facility in Cape Town, South Africa.
Research and Development Costs - These costs for the six-month period ended June 30, 2024, decreased to $1,184,571, from $1,217,959, during the same 2023 period. The 3% decrease in research and development costs during the 2024 period is primarily due to decrease in external product development and homologation costs incurred, that were partially offset by an increase in staff costs relating to the employment of design and engineering staff during the 2024 period as the Company continues to invest in building a strong innovative pipeline of products.
Bad Debt Expense (Recovery) - Bad debt expense (recovery) for the six-month periods ended June 30, 2024 and 2023 were $10,278 and ($181,221), respectively. This increase in bad debt expense (recovery) during the 2024 period is primarily the result of a decrease in bad debts recovered during the six-month period ended June 30, 2024 when compared to the 2023 comparative period.
General and Administrative Expenses - General and administrative expenses consist of insurance, travel, merchant fees, telephone, office and computer supplies. General and administrative expenses for the six-month periods ended June 30, 2024 and 2023 were $1,920,048 and $1,686,744, respectively. The 14% increase in general and administrative expenses during the 2024 period is primarily due to an increase in domestic property insurance and merchant fees associated with an increase in consumer direct sales, as the Company continues to intensify its online selling activities. Additionally, travel costs increased as the Company intensified its selling and activation activities in the United States.
Depreciation Expense - Depreciation Expense for the six-month periods ended June 30, 2024 and 2023 were $591,384 and $572,184, respectively. This 3% increase in depreciation during the 2024 period is primarily due to software enhancements utilized to improve consumer engagement and buying activity across the Company's web-based and digital selling platforms.
Total Operating Expenses - Total operating expenses increased by $1.54 million to $9.98 million for the six-month period ended June 30, 2024, or 18%, compared to $8.44 million for the six-month period ended June 30, 2023. This increase in total operating expenses is primarily due to increases in salaries, general and administrative and advertising and marketing costs and a decrease in bad debts recovered during the 2024 period.
Net Income (Loss) - Net loss after taxes for the six-month period ended June 30, 2024 was $1.87 million, compared to net income after taxes of $1.80 million for the six-month period ended June 30, 2023. This decrease in net income (loss) during the 2024 period is primarily due to the decrease in revenues and margins and the increase in expenditures discussed above.
Liquidity and Capital Resources
At June 30, 2024, we had cash and cash equivalents of $13.33 million. The following table sets forth a summary of our cash flows for the periods indicated:
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|
|
June 30, |
|
|
|
|
2024 |
|
|
|
2023 |
|
Net cash provided by operating activities |
|
$ |
2,993,953 |
|
|
$ |
6,818,148 |
|
Net cash used in investing activities |
|
$ |
(239,094 |
) |
|
$ |
(265,819 |
) |
Net cash used in financing activities |
|
$ |
(791,253 |
) |
|
$ |
(790,369 |
) |
Effect of exchange rate changes on cash and cash equivalents |
|
$ |
18,922 |
|
|
$ |
(867,308 |
) |
Net increase in cash and cash equivalents |
|
$ |
1,982,528 |
|
|
$ |
4,894,652 |
|
Cash and cash equivalents at the beginning of period |
|
$ |
11,347,420 |
|
|
$ |
7,102,945 |
|
Cash and cash equivalents at the end of period |
|
$ |
13,329,948 |
|
|
$ |
11,997,597 |
|
Cash increased by $1.98 million, or 17%, for the six months ended June 30, 2024, when compared to cash on hand at December 31, 2023. The primary sources of cash for the six months ended June 30, 2024 were a decrease in inventory of $5,681,721 and a decrease in accounts receivable of $1,235,162. The primary uses of cash for the six-months ended June 30, 2024 were a net loss of $1,874,042, a decrease in account payable of $1,984,795 and the repayment of short term loans totaling $735,363.
The Company is currently meeting its working capital needs through cash on hand, a revolving line of credit with a bank, as well as internally generated cash from operations. Management believes that its current cash and cash equivalent balances, along with the net cash generated by operations are sufficient to meet its anticipated operating cash requirements for at least the next twelve months. There are currently no plans for any major capital expenditures in the next twelve months. Our long-term financing requirements depend on our growth strategy, which relates primarily to our desire to increase revenue both in the U.S. and abroad.
Obligations under Material Contracts
Pursuant to our Licensing Agreement with Xceed Holdings, a company controlled by Dr. Christopher Leatt, our founder, chairman and head of research and development, we pay Xceed Holdings 4% of all neck brace sales revenue billed and received by the Company on a quarterly basis based on sales of the previous quarter. During the quarters ended June 30, 2024 and 2023, the Company paid an aggregate of $24,689 and $34,857, in licensing fees to Xceed Holdings. In addition, pursuant to a separate license agreement between the Company and Mr. J. P. De Villiers, our former director, the Company is obligated to pay a royalty fee of 1% of all our billed and received neck brace sales revenue, in quarterly installments, based on sales of the previous quarter, to a trust that is beneficially owned and controlled by Mr. De Villiers. During the quarters ended June 30, 2024 and 2023, the Company paid an aggregate of $6,184 and $8,714, in licensing fees to Mr. De Villiers.
Dr. Christopher Leatt is compensated in his capacity as our Research and Development consultant, pursuant to our Consulting Agreement, dated November 8, 2021, with Innovation Services Limited, or Innovation, a Jersey limited company in which, Dr. Leatt is an indirect beneficiary. Pursuant to the terms of the agreement, Innovation has agreed to serve as the Company's exclusive research, development and marketing consultant, in exchange for a monthly fee; provided, however, that Dr. Leatt must remain an Innovation director and beneficiary of a majority of its ownership interests during the term of the agreement, and Dr. Leatt must remain the Company's primary point of contact responsible for the oversight, review and delivery of the services to be performed by Innovation under the agreement. From January 1 through June 30, 2023, the monthly fee payable by the Company to Innovation was $44,371, and July 1, 2023, this monthly fee increased to $45,463, and commencing July 1, 2024, this fee increased to $ 47,072. Innovation may increase its monthly fees, on an annual basis on written notice to the Company, by no greater than the lesser of: (a) five percent (5%) of the prior year's annualized fee; or (b) a percentage equal to then-applicable annual percentage increase in the Consumer Price Index (CPI) published by the United States Department of Labor's bureau of labor statistics, plus one-half percent (0.5%). The parties further agreed that all intellectual property generated in connection with the services provided under the consulting agreement will be the sole property of the Company. The term of the Consulting Agreement will continue unless terminated by either party in accordance with its terms. Either party may terminate the Consulting Agreement upon 6 months' prior written notice, except that the Company may immediately terminate it without notice if the services to be performed by Innovation cease to be performed by Dr. Leatt, if beneficial ownership in Innovation by Dr. Leatt's and his immediate family members decreases, or for any other material breach of the agreement. The parties have agreed to settle any dispute under the Consulting Agreement by submission to JAMS for final and binding arbitration pursuant to its Comprehensive Arbitration Rules and Procedures and in accordance with the Expedited Procedures in those Rules. The Company also simultaneously entered into a side letter agreement, dated November 8, 2021, with Dr. Leatt, pursuant to which Dr. Leatt agreed, among other things: (1) not to perform services similar to the services provided under the agreement for any current or future, direct or indirect competitor of the Company or any similar company; (2) not to solicit any current or future employees of the Company for employment with Innovation or any other entity with which he may become affiliated, or to contact or solicit any current or future stockholder or investor of the Company in connection with any matter that is not directly related to the ongoing or future business operations of the Company; and (3) that he will apprise the Company of any business opportunity that he becomes aware of that could benefit the Company so that the Company, can in its sole discretion, make a determination regarding whether to pursue such opportunity in the best interest of the Company and its stockholders. Dr. Leatt further agreed to continue dedicating a majority of his time on matters related to performance of his duties as a director of the Company and to the fulfillment of his obligations to the Company's research and development efforts under the consulting agreement, and the Company will have the right to adjust the amount of the fees payable under the consulting agreement to the extent of any substantial diminution in his fulfillment of such duties and obligations. The foregoing agreements replaced prior agreements in force from June 2018 to November 2021, among the Company, Dr. Leatt and Innovate Services Limited, a Seychelles company, beneficially owned by Dr. Leatt, that wound up operations. The foregoing description of the Consulting Agreement and Side Letter Agreement is qualified in its entirety by reference to the Consulting Agreement and the Side Letter Agreement, copies of which are filed as Exhibits 10.1 and 10.2, respectively, to the Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2023, and are incorporated by reference in this report. During the quarters ended June 30, 2024 and 2023, the Company recognized an aggregate of $136,442 and $113,114, respectively, in consulting fees to Innovation.