FITLIFE BRANDS, INC. (FTLF)
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SEC company page: https://www.sec.gov/edgar/browse/?CIK=1374328. Latest filing source: 0001437749-26-010680.
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Business
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Risk Factors
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Selected Fundamentals
| Metric | Value | Unit | FY | Filed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revenue | 81,458,000 | USD | 2025 | 2026-03-31 |
| Net income | 6,326,000 | USD | 2025 | 2026-03-31 |
| Assets | 106,320,000 | USD | 2025 | 2026-03-31 |
Financials
Annual standardized facts from SEC companyfacts as of latest extracted filing date 2026-03-31. Source: https://data.sec.gov/api/xbrl/companyfacts/CIK0001374328.json. Derived margins, ratios, and free cash flow are computed from the extracted annual SEC facts.
| Metric | 2010 | 2011 | 2014 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revenue | 19,136,000 | 22,111,000 | 27,913,000 | 28,803,000 | 52,700,000 | 64,469,000 | 81,458,000 | ||||||
| Net income | 368,078 | 509,000 | 509,000 | 2,610,000 | 8,825,000 | 5,410,000 | 4,429,000 | 5,296,000 | 8,984,000 | 6,326,000 | |||
| Operating income | 472,265 | -8,952,000 | 653,000 | 2,493,000 | 4,346,000 | 6,230,000 | 5,701,000 | 7,550,000 | 13,119,000 | 10,062,000 | |||
| Gross profit | 10,071,064 | 5,091,000 | 6,745,000 | 7,981,000 | 9,537,000 | 12,504,000 | 12,034,000 | 21,432,000 | 28,080,000 | 31,453,000 | |||
| Diluted EPS | 0.04 | -0.93 | 0.37 | 2.33 | 1.94 | 1.13 | 0.89 | 0.54 | 0.91 | 0.63 | |||
| Operating cash flow | 48,169 | 666,000 | 258,000 | 2,261,000 | 5,721,000 | 4,480,000 | 4,130,000 | 4,220,000 | 9,610,000 | 7,439,000 | |||
| Capital expenditures | 14,370 | 2,061 | 3,417 | 0.00 | 106,000 | 10,000 | 42,000 | ||||||
| Assets | 15,379,463 | 6,863,000 | 6,308,000 | 6,038,000 | 16,624,000 | 21,507,000 | 25,707,000 | 55,346,000 | 58,531,000 | 106,320,000 | |||
| Liabilities | 4,846,315 | 5,950,591 | 3,994,000 | 2,967,000 | 4,750,000 | 4,161,000 | 4,319,000 | 28,310,000 | 22,405,000 | 62,681,000 | |||
| Stockholders' equity | 912,000 | 912,000 | 2,131,000 | 3,071,000 | 11,874,000 | 17,346,000 | 21,388,000 | 27,036,000 | 36,126,000 | 43,639,000 | |||
| Free cash flow | 4,130,000 | 4,114,000 | 9,600,000 | 7,397,000 |
Ratios
| Metric | 2010 | 2011 | 2014 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Net margin | 13.64% | 39.91% | 19.38% | 15.38% | 10.05% | 13.94% | 7.77% | ||||||
| Operating margin | 13.03% | 19.66% | 22.32% | 19.79% | 14.33% | 20.35% | 12.35% | ||||||
| Return on equity | 40.36% | 55.81% | 23.89% | 84.99% | 74.32% | 31.19% | 20.71% | 19.59% | 24.87% | 14.50% | |||
| Return on assets | 2.39% | 7.42% | 8.07% | 43.23% | 53.09% | 25.15% | 17.23% | 9.57% | 15.35% | 5.95% | |||
| Liabilities / equity | 5.31 | 6.52 | 1.87 | 0.97 | 0.40 | 0.24 | 0.20 | 1.05 | 0.62 | 1.44 | |||
| Current ratio | 1.77 | 1.06 | 1.47 | 1.96 | 2.84 | 4.36 | 5.43 | 1.42 | 1.60 | 1.53 |
Industry Peer Context
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Financial Bridges
Income statement bridge from reported figures
Figure provenance: SEC companyfacts FY 2025. Revenue: accession 0001437749-26-010680; concept RevenueFromContractWithCustomerIncludingAssessedTax; source concepts us-gaap:RevenueFromContractWithCustomerIncludingAssessedTax | Gross profit: accession 0001437749-26-010680; concept GrossProfit; source concepts us-gaap:GrossProfit | Operating income: accession 0001437749-26-010680; concept OperatingIncomeLoss; source concepts us-gaap:OperatingIncomeLoss | Net income: accession 0001437749-26-010680; concept NetIncomeLoss; source concepts us-gaap:NetIncomeLoss
Free cash flow = operating cash flow - capital expenditures
Figure provenance: SEC companyfacts FY 2025. Operating cash flow: accession 0001437749-26-010680; concept NetCashProvidedByUsedInOperatingActivities; source concepts us-gaap:NetCashProvidedByUsedInOperatingActivities | Capital expenditures: accession 0001437749-26-010680; concept PaymentsToAcquirePropertyPlantAndEquipment; source concepts us-gaap:PaymentsToAcquirePropertyPlantAndEquipment | Free cash flow: accession 0001437749-26-010680; concept NetCashProvidedByUsedInOperatingActivities - PaymentsToAcquirePropertyPlantAndEquipment; source concepts us-gaap:NetCashProvidedByUsedInOperatingActivities; us-gaap:PaymentsToAcquirePropertyPlantAndEquipment
Financial Charts
Figure provenance: SEC companyfacts. Latest point: FY 2025 ended 2025-12-31; accession 0001437749-26-010680; filed 2026-03-31. Concept: RevenueFromContractWithCustomerIncludingAssessedTax. Source concepts: us-gaap:RevenueFromContractWithCustomerIncludingAssessedTax.
Figure provenance: SEC companyfacts. Latest point: FY 2025 ended 2025-12-31; accession 0001437749-26-010680; filed 2026-03-31. Concept: NetIncomeLoss. Source concepts: us-gaap:NetIncomeLoss.
Figure provenance: SEC companyfacts. Latest point: FY 2025 ended 2025-12-31; accession 0001437749-26-010680; filed 2026-03-31. Concept: OperatingIncomeLoss. Source concepts: us-gaap:OperatingIncomeLoss.
Figure provenance: SEC companyfacts. Latest point: FY 2025 ended 2025-12-31; accession 0001437749-26-010680; filed 2026-03-31. Concept: GrossProfit. Source concepts: us-gaap:GrossProfit.
Figure provenance: SEC companyfacts. Latest point: FY 2025 ended 2025-12-31; accession 0001437749-26-010680; filed 2026-03-31. Concept: EarningsPerShareDiluted. Source concepts: us-gaap:EarningsPerShareDiluted.
Figure provenance: SEC companyfacts. Latest point: FY 2025 ended 2025-12-31; accession 0001437749-26-010680; filed 2026-03-31. Concept: NetCashProvidedByUsedInOperatingActivities. Source concepts: us-gaap:NetCashProvidedByUsedInOperatingActivities.
Figure provenance: SEC companyfacts. Latest point: FY 2025 ended 2025-12-31; accession 0001437749-26-010680; filed 2026-03-31. Concept: PaymentsToAcquirePropertyPlantAndEquipment. Source concepts: us-gaap:PaymentsToAcquirePropertyPlantAndEquipment.
Figure provenance: SEC companyfacts. Latest point: FY 2025 ended 2025-12-31; accession 0001437749-26-010680; filed 2026-03-31. Concept: Assets. Source concepts: us-gaap:Assets.
Figure provenance: SEC companyfacts. Latest point: FY 2025 ended 2025-12-31; accession 0001437749-26-010680; filed 2026-03-31. Concept: Liabilities. Source concepts: us-gaap:Liabilities.
Figure provenance: SEC companyfacts. Latest point: FY 2025 ended 2025-12-31; accession 0001437749-26-010680; filed 2026-03-31. Concept: StockholdersEquity. Source concepts: us-gaap:StockholdersEquity.
Figure provenance: SEC companyfacts. Latest point: FY 2025 ended 2025-12-31; accession 0001437749-26-010680; filed 2026-03-31. Concept: NetCashProvidedByUsedInOperatingActivities - PaymentsToAcquirePropertyPlantAndEquipment. Source concepts: us-gaap:NetCashProvidedByUsedInOperatingActivities; us-gaap:PaymentsToAcquirePropertyPlantAndEquipment.
Quarterly
Quarterly standardized facts from SEC companyfacts as of latest extracted filing date 2026-05-14. Source: https://data.sec.gov/api/xbrl/companyfacts/CIK0001374328.json.
| Quarter | End Date | Revenue | Net Income | Diluted EPS | Method |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022-Q2 | 2022-06-30 | 0.29 | reported discrete quarter | ||
| 2022-Q3 | 2022-09-30 | 0.24 | reported discrete quarter | ||
| 2023-Q1 | 2023-03-31 | 0.03 | reported discrete quarter | ||
| 2023-Q2 | 2023-06-30 | 14,760,000 | 1,964,000 | 0.40 | reported discrete quarter |
| 2023-Q3 | 2023-09-30 | 13,902,000 | 1,696,000 | 0.35 | reported discrete quarter |
| 2023-Q4 | 2023-12-31 | 13,299,000 | 1,480,000 | derived Q4 = FY annual - nine-month YTD | |
| 2024-Q1 | 2024-03-31 | 16,549,000 | 2,160,000 | 0.43 | reported discrete quarter |
| 2024-Q2 | 2024-06-30 | 16,930,000 | 2,628,000 | 0.53 | reported discrete quarter |
| 2024-Q3 | 2024-09-30 | 15,977,000 | 2,126,000 | 0.43 | reported discrete quarter |
| 2024-Q4 | 2024-12-31 | 15,013,000 | 2,070,000 | derived Q4 = FY annual - nine-month YTD | |
| 2025-Q1 | 2025-03-31 | 15,936,000 | 2,018,000 | 0.20 | reported discrete quarter |
| 2025-Q2 | 2025-06-30 | 16,127,000 | 1,747,000 | 0.18 | reported discrete quarter |
| 2025-Q3 | 2025-09-30 | 23,485,000 | 921,000 | 0.09 | reported discrete quarter |
| 2025-Q4 | 2025-12-31 | 25,910,000 | 1,640,000 | derived Q4 = FY annual - nine-month YTD | |
| 2026-Q1 | 2026-03-31 | 25,325,000 | 1,720,000 | 0.17 | reported discrete quarter |
Quarterly Charts
Figure provenance: SEC companyfacts. Latest point: FY 2026 ended 2026-03-31; accession 0001437749-26-016875; filed 2026-05-14. Concept: RevenueFromContractWithCustomerIncludingAssessedTax. Source concepts: us-gaap:RevenueFromContractWithCustomerIncludingAssessedTax.
Figure provenance: SEC companyfacts. Latest point: FY 2026 ended 2026-03-31; accession 0001437749-26-016875; filed 2026-05-14. Concept: NetIncomeLoss. Source concepts: us-gaap:NetIncomeLoss.
Figure provenance: SEC companyfacts. Latest point: FY 2026 ended 2026-03-31; accession 0001437749-26-016875; filed 2026-05-14. Concept: EarningsPerShareDiluted. Source concepts: us-gaap:EarningsPerShareDiluted.
Macro Cross-References
- CPIAUCSL - Consumer Price Index for All Urban Consumers: All Items in U.S. City Average
- UNRATE - Unemployment Rate
- FEDFUNDS - Federal Funds Effective Rate
- CES0500000003 - Average Hourly Earnings of All Employees, Total Private
- DFEDTARU - Federal Funds Target Range - Upper Limit
- DFEDTARL - Federal Funds Target Range - Lower Limit
- DGS3MO - Market Yield on U.S. Treasury Securities at 3-Month Constant Maturity
- DGS2 - Market Yield on U.S. Treasury Securities at 2-Year Constant Maturity
- DGS10 - Market Yield on U.S. Treasury Securities at 10-Year Constant Maturity
- DGS30 - Market Yield on U.S. Treasury Securities at 30-Year Constant Maturity
- T10Y2Y - 10-Year Treasury Constant Maturity Minus 2-Year Treasury Constant Maturity
- CPILFESL - Consumer Price Index for All Urban Consumers: All Items Less Food and Energy
- CPIUFDSL - Consumer Price Index for All Urban Consumers: Food
- CPIENGSL - Consumer Price Index for All Urban Consumers: Energy
- CUSR0000SAH1 - Consumer Price Index for All Urban Consumers: Shelter
- PCEPI - Personal Consumption Expenditures: Chain-type Price Index
- PCEPILFE - Personal Consumption Expenditures Excluding Food and Energy: Chain-type Price Index
- PPIACO - Producer Price Index by Commodity: All Commodities
- T10YIE - 10-Year Breakeven Inflation Rate
- U6RATE - Total Unemployed, Plus All Marginally Attached Workers Plus Total Employed Part Time for Economic Reasons
- PAYEMS - All Employees, Total Nonfarm
- CIVPART - Labor Force Participation Rate
- EMRATIO - Employment-Population Ratio
- UNEMPLOY - Unemployed
- CE16OV - Employment Level
- ICSA - Initial Claims
- JTSJOL - Job Openings: Total Nonfarm
- JTSQUR - Quits: Total Nonfarm
- GDPC1 - Real Gross Domestic Product
- A191RL1Q225SBEA - Real Gross Domestic Product: Percent Change from Preceding Period
- INDPRO - Industrial Production: Total Index
- TCU - Capacity Utilization: Total Index
- HOUST - New Privately-Owned Housing Units Started: Total Units
- PERMIT - New Privately-Owned Housing Units Authorized in Permit-Issuing Places: Total Units
- RSAFS - Advance Retail Sales: Retail Trade
- PCE - Personal Consumption Expenditures
- DSPIC96 - Real Disposable Personal Income
- PSAVERT - Personal Saving Rate
- M2SL - M2
- BOPGSTB - U.S. International Trade in Goods and Services: Balance
- MSPUS - Median Sales Price of Houses Sold for the United States
- HSN1F - New One Family Houses Sold: United States
- RHORUSQ156N - Homeownership Rate in the United States
- TTLCONS - Total Construction Spending: Total Construction in the United States
- RRVRUSQ156N - Rental Vacancy Rate in the United States
- TOTALSL - Total Consumer Credit Owned and Securitized
- REVOLSL - Revolving Consumer Credit Owned and Securitized
- DRCCLACBS - Delinquency Rate on Credit Card Loans, All Commercial Banks
- GDP - Gross Domestic Product
- GPDI - Gross Private Domestic Investment
- GCE - Government Consumption Expenditures and Gross Investment
- PCEC - Personal Consumption Expenditures
- NETEXP - Net Exports of Goods and Services
- GFDEBTN - Federal Debt: Total Public Debt
- GFDEGDQ188S - Federal Debt: Total Public Debt as Percent of Gross Domestic Product
- FYFSD - Federal Surplus or Deficit
- FGRECPT - Federal Government Current Receipts
- FGEXPND - Federal Government: Current Expenditures
- MANEMP - All Employees, Manufacturing
- USCONS - All Employees, Construction
- USTRADE - All Employees, Retail Trade
- USFIRE - All Employees, Financial Activities
- USGOVT - All Employees, Government
- AWHAETP - Average Weekly Hours of All Employees, Total Private
- DGORDER - Manufacturers' New Orders: Durable Goods
- NEWORDER - Manufacturers' New Orders: Nondefense Capital Goods Excluding Aircraft
- BUSINV - Total Business Inventories
- EXPGS - Exports of Goods and Services
- IMPGS - Imports of Goods and Services
- IR - Import Price Index (End Use): All Commodities
- PPIFIS - Producer Price Index by Commodity: Final Demand
Latest quarter (10-Q)
Latest 10-Q source: 0001437749-26-016875.
ITEM 2. MANAGEMENT’S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS
The following discussion and analysis of our financial condition and results of operations should be read in conjunction with our financial statements and the related notes appearing elsewhere in this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q (this "Quarterly Report"). This discussion and analysis may contain forward-looking statements based on assumptions about our future business. Unless otherwise stated, all dollar amounts are in thousands, except per share data.
Overview
FitLife Brands, Inc. (the “Company”) is a provider of innovative and proprietary nutritional supplements and wellness products for health-conscious consumers marketed under the following brand names: (i) NDS Nutrition, PMD Sports, SirenLabs, Core Active, Nutrology, and Metis Nutrition (together, the “NDS Products”); (ii) iSatori, BioGenetic Laboratories, and Energize (together, the "iSatori Products"); (iii) Dr. Tobias, All Natural Advice, and Maritime Naturals (together, the “MRC Products"); (iv) MusclePharm; and (v) Irwin Naturals, Applied Nutrition, and Nature’s Secret (together, the “Irwin Products”).
The Company distributes the NDS Products principally through franchised General Nutrition Centers, Inc. (“GNC”) stores located both domestically and internationally. The iSatori Products are sold through retail locations, which include specialty and mass market retailers, as well as online directly to the end consumer. The Company distributes the MRC Products primarily online through e-commerce platforms, such as Amazon.com (“Amazon”), directly to the end consumer. MusclePharm’s products are sold to both wholesale customers as well as online through various e-commerce platforms directly to the end consumer. Irwin Products are sold principally through wholesale channels in mass market and health food store segments.
FitLife Brands is headquartered in Omaha, Nebraska. For more information on the Company, please go to www.fitlifebrands.com. The Company’s common stock, par value $0.01 per share (“Common Stock”), trades under the symbol “FTLF” on the Nasdaq Capital Market.
Recent Developments
Acquisition of Irwin Naturals
On August 8, 2025, the Company acquired substantially all of the assets and assumed certain liabilities of Irwin Naturals and its related affiliates (“Irwin”) through an asset purchase transaction under Section 363 of the U.S. Bankruptcy Code. Total consideration for the acquisition was $42.5 million. Of this amount, $29.75 million was funded using proceeds from a new term loan provided by First-Citizens Bank & Trust Company (the “Bank”), $6.0 million was funded from a new $10.0 million revolving line of credit from the Bank, and the remainder was funded from the Company’s available cash balances.
Stock Split
On February 7, 2025, the Company effected a 2-for-1 stock split of its Common Stock and proportionately increased the number of authorized shares of Common Stock. The shares of Common Stock retain a par value of $0.01 per share. Accordingly, an amount equal to the par value of the additional shares issued in the stock split was reclassified from additional paid-in capital in excess of par value to Common Stock.
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Results of Operations
Comparison of the three months ended March 31, 2026 to the three months ended March 31, 2025
| Three months ended | ||||||||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| March 31, 2026 | March 31, 2025 | Change ($) | Change (%) | |||||||||||||
| (Unaudited) | ||||||||||||||||
| Revenue | $ | 25,325 | $ | 15,936 | $ | 9,389 | 59 | % | ||||||||
| Cost of goods sold | 15,808 | 9,062 | 6,746 | 74 | % | |||||||||||
| Gross profit | 9,517 | 6,874 | 2,643 | 38 | % | |||||||||||
| Gross margin | 37.6 | % | 43.1 | % | (5.5 | )% | ||||||||||
| Advertising and marketing | 1,245 | 1,053 | 192 | 18 | % | |||||||||||
| Selling. general and administrative (“SG&A”) | 4,963 | 2,512 | 2,451 | 98 | % | |||||||||||
| Merger and acquisition related | - | 332 | (332 | ) | n/m | |||||||||||
| Depreciation and amortization | 248 | 19 | 229 | n/m | ||||||||||||
| Total operating expense | 6,456 | 3,916 | 2,540 | 65 | % | |||||||||||
| Operating income | 3,061 | 2,958 | 103 | 3 | % | |||||||||||
| Other expense, net | 714 | 239 | 475 | 199 | % | |||||||||||
| Provision for income tax | 627 | 701 | (74 | ) | (11 | )% | ||||||||||
| Net income | $ | 1,720 | $ | 2,018 | $ | (298 | ) | (15 | )% |
Revenue. Revenue for the three months ended March 31, 2026 increased 59% to $25,325 compared to $15,936 for the three months ended March 31, 2025. The increase in revenue for the three months ended March 31, 2026 compared to the prior period is primarily due to the acquisition of Irwin, partially offset by declining revenue from Legacy FitLife, as discussed below. The Irwin assets were acquired on August 8, 2025.
Legacy FitLife revenue for the three months ended March 31, 2026 was $12,476, a 22% decrease compared to the previous year, driven by an 18% decline in online revenue primarily attributable to MRC as well as a 28% decrease in wholesale revenue attributable to lower sales to certain retail partners, primarily GNC.
Wholesale revenue during the quarter ended March 31, 2026 was approximately 56% of net revenue, compared to 44% for online channels for the same period. Wholesale revenue during the quarter ended March 31, 2025 was 33% of net revenue compared to 67% for online channels during the same period. The decline in the percentage of revenue coming from online sales is primarily due to the acquisition of Irwin, which had minimal online revenue at the time of the acquisition.
Sales to customers in the U.S. were approximately 95% and 96% during the quarters ended March 31, 2026 and 2025, respectively, with the balance of sales to customers primarily in Canada.
Cost of Goods Sold. Cost of goods sold for the three months ended March 31, 2026 increased to $15,808 as compared to $9,062 for the three months ended March 31, 2025. This 74% increase is primarily due to the increase in revenue from the acquisition of Irwin.
Gross Profit. Gross profit for the three months ended March 31, 2026 increased to $9,517 as compared to $6,874 for the three months ended March 31, 2025. This 38% increase in gross profit is principally attributable to the acquisition of Irwin, partially offset by lower gross profit from Legacy FitLife.
Gross Margin. Gross margin for the three months ended March 31, 2026 decreased to 37.6% from 43.1% for the comparable prior period. The decrease in gross margin is primarily attributable to the acquisition of Irwin, which has historically generated a lower gross margin than FitLife.
Advertising and Marketing. Advertising and marketing expense for the three months ended March 31, 2026 increased to $1,245 as compared to $1,053 for the same period of the prior year. The 18% increase is primarily the result of advertising and marketing expense attributable to Irwin, partially offset by lower advertising and marketing expense attrinutable to Legacy FitLife.
SG&A. SG&A expense for the three months ended March 31, 2026 increased 98% to $4,963 as compared to $2,512 for the three months ended March 31, 2025. The 98% increase in SG&A is primarily due to the acquisition of Irwin.
Merger and Acquisition Related. Merger and acquisition related expense decreased by $332 during the quarter ended March 31, 2026 compared to $332 for the same period in 2025, driven by non-recurring transaction costs related to the Irwin acquisition during 2025.
Net Income. We generated net income of $1,720 for the three months ended March 31, 2026 as compared to net income of $2,018 for the three months ended March 31, 2025. The decrease in net income for the three months ended March 31, 2026 compared to the same period in 2025 was primarily attributable to an increase in SG&A due to the Irwin acquisition as well as lower gross profit attributable to Legacy FitLife.
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Supplemental Discussion of Performance of Acquired Brands
One of the primary metrics used by management to evaluate the performance of the Company’s brands is contribution, a non-GAAP financial measure which management defines as gross profit less advertising and marketing expenditures. Other companies may also report contribution as a performance metric, but their definition or calculation of contribution may differ from the Company’s. Management believes that contribution, as defined by the Company, is a particularly relevant performance metric since it incorporates the gross profit associated with a specific brand or collection of brands as well as the advertising and marketing expense associated with the same brand or brands. With limited exceptions, other operating expense incurred by the Company is generally not allocable to a specific brand or collection of brands. Management intends to provide this level of disclosure for approximately two years following a transaction, after which the performance of acquired brands will be reported as part of Legacy FitLife results.
Other than for Irwin Products, the numbers in the contribution tables presented below represent the performance of a collection of brands. Legacy FitLife consists of thirteen brands. These collections of brands do not meet the definition of operating segments and are not managed as such.
| Legacy FitLife | ||||||||||||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| (Unaudited) | 2025 | 2026 | ||||||||||||||||||
| Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | Q1 | ||||||||||||||||
| Wholesale revenue | $ | 5,306 | $ | 5,696 | $ | 6,686 | $ | 4,238 | $ | 3,798 | ||||||||||
| Online revenue | 10,630 | 10,431 | 9,978 | 9,028 | 8,678 | |||||||||||||||
| Total revenue | 15,936 | 16,127 | 16,664 | 13,266 | 12,476 | |||||||||||||||
| Gross profit | 6,874 | 6,904 | 6,542 | 5,395 | 5,143 | |||||||||||||||
| Gross margin | 43.1 | % | 42.8 | % | 39.3 | % | 40.7 | % | 41.2 | % | ||||||||||
| Advertising and marketing | 1,053 | 1,191 | 1,285 | 1,077 | 887 | |||||||||||||||
| Contribution | $ | 5,821 | $ | 5,713 | $ | 5,257 | $ | 4,318 | $ | 4,256 | ||||||||||
| Contribution as a % of revenue | 36.5 | % | 35.4 | % | 31.5 | % | 32.5 | % | 34.1 | % |
For the first quarter of 2026, revenue for Legacy FitLife (which now includes MusclePharm as well as MRC) declined 22% compared to the same period last year due to declines in both online and wholesale revenue.
Online revenue decreased by 18% compared to the first quarter of last year, primarily driven by lower online sales from MRC. Wholesale revenue decreased 28% compared to the first quarter of last year attributable to lower sales to certain retail partners, primarily GNC.
Gross margin for Legacy FitLife decreased to 41.2% during the first quarter of 2026, compared to 43.1% during the first quarter of last year. Contribution as a percentage of revenue decreased to 34.1% compared to 36.5% during the first quarter of last year.
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Latest 10-K MD&A
ITEM 7. MANAGEMENT’S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS OF OR PLAN OF OPERATION
The following is management’s discussion and analysis of certain significant factors that have affected our financial position and operating results during the periods included in the accompanying consolidated financial statements, as well as information relating to the plans of our current management. This report includes forward-looking statements. Generally, the words “believes”, “anticipates”, “may”, “will”, “should”, “expect”, “intend”, “estimate”, “continue”, and similar expressions or the negative thereof or comparable terminology are intended to identify forward-looking statements. Such statements are subject to certain risks and uncertainties, including the matters set forth in this Annual Report or other reports or documents we file with the Securities and Exchange Commission from time to time, which could cause actual results or outcomes to differ materially from those projected. Undue reliance should not be placed on these forward-looking statements, which speak only as of the date hereof. We undertake no obligation to update these forward-looking statements.
The following discussion and analysis should be read in conjunction with our consolidated financial statements and the related notes thereto and other financial information contained elsewhere in this Annual Report. Unless otherwise stated, all dollar amounts are in thousands, except per share data.
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Critical Accounting Policies
Use of Estimates and Assumptions
The preparation of financial statements in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States (“GAAP”) requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect (i) the reported amounts of assets and liabilities, (ii) the disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities known to exist as of the date the financial statements are published, and (iii) the reported amount of net sales and expense recognized during the periods presented.
Those estimates and assumptions include estimates for reserves of uncollectible accounts receivable, allowance for inventory obsolescence, product returns, depreciable lives of property and equipment, allocation of purchase price from business combinations, analysis of impairment of goodwill, realization of deferred tax assets, accruals for potential liabilities and assumptions made in valuing stock instruments issued for services. Management evaluates these estimates and assumptions on a regular basis. Actual results could differ from those estimates.
Accounts Receivable and Allowance for Doubtful Accounts
All of the Company’s accounts receivable balance is related to trade receivables. Trade accounts receivable are recorded at the invoiced amount and do not bear interest. The allowance for doubtful accounts is the Company’s best estimate of the amount of probable credit losses in its existing accounts receivable. The Company will maintain allowances for doubtful accounts, estimating losses resulting from the inability of its customers to make required payments for products. Accounts with known financial issues are first reviewed and specific estimates are recorded. The remaining accounts receivable balances are then grouped into categories by the number of days the balance is past due, and the estimated loss is recorded based upon management’s assessment of collectability. Account balances are charged off against the allowance when it is probable that the receivable will not be recovered.
As of December 31, 2025 and 2024, the Company had provided a reserve for doubtful accounts of $9 and $41, respectively.
Income Taxes
The Company accounts for income taxes under FASB Accounting Standards Codification (“ASC”) Topic 740, Income Taxes (“ASC 740”). Under the asset and liability method of ASC 740, deferred tax assets and liabilities are recognized for the expected future tax consequences of events that have been included in the financial statements or tax returns. Under this method, deferred tax assets and liabilities are determined based on the differences between the financial reporting and tax bases of assets and liabilities using enacted tax rates in effect for the year in which the differences are expected to reverse. The deferred tax assets of the Company relate primarily to operating loss carryforwards for federal income tax purposes. The deferred tax liabilities of the Company relate primarily to intangible assets that are not deductible for tax purposes in the jurisdictions to which they relate.
The Company periodically evaluates its tax positions to determine whether it is more likely than not that such positions would be sustained upon examination by a tax authority for all open tax years, as defined by the statute of limitations, based on their technical merits. The Company accrues interest and penalties, if incurred, on unrecognized tax benefits as components of the income tax provision in the accompanying consolidated statements of income and comprehensive income. As of December 31, 2025 and 2024, the Company has not established a liability for uncertain tax positions.
Product Returns, Sales Incentives and Other Forms of Variable Consideration
In measuring revenue and determining the consideration the Company is entitled to as part of a contract with a customer, the Company takes into account the related elements of variable consideration. Such elements of variable consideration include, but are not limited to, estimated sales allowances, defective products, product returns and sales incentives, such as markdowns and sales promotions. For these types of arrangements, the adjustments to revenue are recorded at the later of when (i) the Company recognizes revenue for the transfer of the related products to the customers, or (ii) the Company pays, or promises to pay, the consideration.
With the exception of Irwin, we currently have a 30-day product return policy for direct-to-consumer sales, which allows for a 100% sales price refund for the return of unopened and undamaged products purchased from us online through one of our websites or e-commerce platforms. Irwin allows for returns within 60 days of purchase for direct-to-consumer sales. Product sold to certain wholesale customers may be returned from store shelves or the distribution center in the event product is damaged, short dated, expired or recalled.
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GNC maintains a customer satisfaction program which allows customers to return product to the store for credit or refund. Subject to certain terms and restrictions, GNC may require reimbursement from vendors for unsaleable returned product through either direct payment or credit against a future invoice. We also support a product return policy for iSatori Products, whereby customers can return product for credit or refund. Product returns can and do occur from time to time and can be material.
For the sale of goods with a right of return, the Company estimates variable consideration using the most likely amount method and recognizes revenue for the consideration it expects to be entitled to when control of the related product is transferred to the customers and records a product returns liability for the amount it expects to credit back its customers. Under this method, certain forms of variable consideration are based on expected sell-through results, which requires subjective estimates. These estimates are supported by historical results as well as specific facts and circumstances related to the current period. The product returns liability includes estimates that directly impact reported revenue. These estimates are calculated based on a history of actual returns, estimated future returns and information provided by customers regarding their inventory levels. Consideration of these factors results in an estimate for anticipated sales returns that reflects increases or decreases related to seasonal fluctuations. In addition, as necessary, product returns liability may be established for significant future known or anticipated events. The types of known or anticipated events that are considered, and will continue to be considered, include, but are not limited to, changes in the retail environment and the Company's decision to continue to support new and existing products.
Information for product returns is received on a regular basis and adjusted for accordingly. Adjustments for returns are based on factual information and historical trends for Company products and are specific to each distribution channel. We monitor, among other things, remaining shelf life and sell-through data on a weekly basis. If we determine there are any risks or issues with any specific products, we accrue sales return allowances based on management’s assessment of the overall risk and likelihood of returns in light of all information available.
Total allowance for product returns, sales returns and incentive programs as of December 31, 2025 and 2024 amounted to $1,039 and $564, respectively.
Inventory
Inventory is stated at the lower of cost or net realizable value, with costs determined on a first-in, first-out (FIFO) basis. We regularly review our inventory quantities on hand and record a provision for excess and obsolete inventory based primarily on our estimated forecast of product demand and/or our ability to sell the product(s) concerned and production requirements. Demand for our products can fluctuate significantly. Factors that could affect demand for our products include unanticipated changes in consumer preferences, general market conditions or other factors, which may result in cancellations of advance orders or a reduction in the rate of reorders placed by customers. Additionally, our management’s estimates of future product demand may be inaccurate, which could result in an understated or overstated provision required for excess and obsolete inventory.
Total allowance for expiring, excess and slow-moving inventory items as of December 31, 2025 and 2024 amounted to $247 and $100, respectively.
Goodwill
The Company has determined that it has a single reporting unit for purposes of performing its goodwill impairment test. The Company reviews goodwill for impairment on an annual basis or whenever events or changes in circumstances indicate the carrying value may not be recoverable. The Company first assesses qualitative factors to determine whether it is more-likely-than-not that the fair value of the reporting unit is less than the carrying amount as a basis for determining whether it is necessary to perform an impairment test. If the qualitative assessment warrants further analysis, the Company compares the fair value of the reporting unit to its carrying value. The fair value of the reporting unit is determined using the market approach. The Company determines the amount of a potential goodwill impairment by comparing the fair value of the reporting unit with its carrying amount. To the extent the carrying value of a reporting unit exceeds its fair value, a goodwill impairment charge is recognized.
As the Company uses the market approach to determine fair value of the reporting unit, the price of its Common Stock is an important component of the fair value calculation. If the Company’s stock price experiences significant price and volume fluctuations, this will impact the fair value of the reporting unit, which can lead to potential impairment in future periods.
There were no impairment charges incurred during the year ended December 31, 2025.
Revenue Recognition
The Company’s revenue is comprised of sales of nutritional supplements and wellness products to consumers.
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The Company accounts for revenue in accordance with FASB ASC 606. The underlying principle of ASC 606 is to recognize revenue to depict the transfer of goods or services to customers at the amount expected to be collected. ASC 606 creates a five-step model that requires entities to exercise judgment when considering the terms of contract(s), which includes (1) identifying the contract(s) or agreement(s) with a customer, (2) identifying our performance obligations in the contract or agreement, (3) determining the transaction price, (4) allocating the transaction price to the separate performance obligations, and (5) recognizing revenue as each performance obligation is satisfied. Under ASC 606, revenue is recognized when performance obligations under the terms of a contract are satisfied, which occurs for the Company upon shipment or delivery of products to our customers based on written sales terms. Revenue is measured as the amount of consideration we expect to receive in exchange for transferring the products to a customer.
All products sold by the Company are distinct individual products and consist of nutritional supplements and wellness products. The products are offered for sale solely as finished goods, and there are no performance obligations required post-shipment for customers to derive the expected value from them.
The Company’s products are also sold on e-commerce platforms including Amazon. For these transactions, the Company evaluated principal versus agent considerations to determine appropriateness of recording distribution and platform fees paid to third-party e-commerce companies as an expense or as a reduction of revenue. The Company records distribution and platform fees to cost of goods sold in the consolidated statements of income and comprehensive income. Distribution and platform fees are not recorded as a reduction of revenue because the Company: (1) owns the goods before they are transferred to the customer, (2) can direct Amazon, similar to other third-party logistics providers (“Logistic Providers”), to return the Company’s inventory to any location specified by the Company, (3) has the responsibility to make customers whole following any returns made by customers directly to Logistic Providers and the Company retains the back-end inventory risk, (4) is subject to credit risk (i.e., credit card chargebacks), (5) establishes prices of its products, (6) can determine who fulfills the goods to the customer (Amazon or the Company) and (7) can limit quantities or stop selling the goods at any time. Based on these considerations, the Company is the principal in this arrangement. Advertising fees paid to Amazon are recorded in advertising and marketing expense in the consolidated statements of income and comprehensive income.
The Company disaggregates revenue into distribution channels, geographical regions, and collections of brands (Legacy FitLife and recently acquired brands). The Company determines that disaggregating revenue into these categories achieves the disclosure objective to depict how the nature, amount, timing, and uncertainty of revenue and cash flows are affected by economic factors.
Online revenue, which consists of revenue generated from sales on the Company’s own websites as well as third-party e-commerce platforms such as Amazon, for the year ended December 31, 2025 was approximately 51% of total revenue, compared to roughly 67% of total revenue during the same twelve-month period in 2024.
Sales to customers in the U.S. were approximately 95% for the years ended December 31, 2025 and 2024, with the balance of sales to customers primarily in Canada.
Control of products we sell transfers to customers upon shipment from our facilities or delivery to our customers, and the Company’s performance obligations are satisfied at that time. Shipping and handling activities are performed before the customer obtains control of the goods and therefore represent a fulfillment activity rather than promised goods to the customer. Payments for sales are generally made by check, credit card, or wire transfer. Historically the Company has not experienced any significant payment delays from customers.
For direct-to-consumer sales, with the exception of Irwin Products, the Company allows for returns within 30 days of purchase. Irwin allows for returns within 60 days of purchase for direct-to-consumer sales. Our wholesale customers may return purchased products to the Company under certain circumstances, which include expired or soon-to-be-expired products located in retail stores or distribution centers, and products that are subject to a recall or that contain an ingredient or ingredients that are subject to a recall by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (“FDA”).
A right of return does not represent a separate performance obligation, but because customers are allowed to return products, the consideration to which the Company expects to be entitled is variable. Such elements of variable consideration include, but are not limited to, estimated sales allowances, defective products, product returns and sales incentives, such as markdowns and sales promotions. The Company uses the most likely amount method to quantify the variable consideration. We assess our contracts and the reasonableness of our conclusions on a quarterly basis.
Stock-Based Compensation
The Company periodically issues restricted share units (“RSUs”), stock options and warrants to employees in non-capital raising transactions for services rendered. Such issuances vest and expire according to the terms established at the issuance date.
Stock-based payments to officers, directors and employees, which include grants of employee stock options, are recognized in the financial statements based on their grant date fair values in accordance with ASC 718, Compensation-Stock Compensation. Stock-based payments to officers, directors, and employees that are time vested are measured at the grant date fair value and compensation cost is recognized on a straight-line basis over the vesting period. The fair value of stock-based payments is estimated using the Black-Scholes option-pricing model or other applicable valuation model such as the Monte Carlo valuation pricing model, which uses certain assumptions related to risk-free interest rates, expected volatility, expected life, and future dividends. The assumptions used could materially affect compensation expense recorded in future periods.
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Recent Accounting Pronouncements
See Note 2 of the Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements included in this Annual Report for a description of recent accounting pronouncements believed by management to have a material impact on our present or future financial statements.
Results of Operations
| Years ended December 31, | ||||||||||||||||
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| 2025 | 2024 | $ Change | % Change | |||||||||||||
| Revenue | $ | 81,458 | $ | 64,469 | $ | 16,989 | 26 | % | ||||||||
| Cost of goods sold | 50,005 | 36,389 | 13,616 | 37 | % | |||||||||||
| Gross profit | 31,453 | 28,080 | 3,373 | 12 | % | |||||||||||
| Gross margin percentage | 38.6 | % | 43.6 | % | (5.0 | )% | ||||||||||
| Operating expense: | ||||||||||||||||
| Advertising and marketing | 4,860 | 4,626 | 234 | 5 | % | |||||||||||
| Selling, general and administrative (“SG&A”) | 14,036 | 9,972 | 4,064 | 41 | % | |||||||||||
| Merger and acquisition related expense | 2,075 | 255 | 1,820 | 714 | % | |||||||||||
| Depreciation and amortization | 420 | 108 | 312 | 289 | % | |||||||||||
| Total operating expense | 21,391 | 14,961 | 6,430 | 43 | % | |||||||||||
| Operating income | 10,062 | 13,119 | (3,057 | ) | (23 | )% | ||||||||||
| Other expense (income) | 1,833 | 1,248 | 585 | 47 | % | |||||||||||
| Provision for income tax | 1,903 | 2,887 | (984 | ) | (34 | )% | ||||||||||
| Net income | $ | 6,326 | $ | 8,984 | $ | (2,658 | ) | (30 | )% |
Fiscal Year Ended December 31, 2025 Compared to Fiscal Year Ended December 31, 2024
Revenue. Revenue for the year ended December 31, 2025 increased 26% to $81,458 as compared to $64,469 for the year ended December 31, 2024. The increased revenue for the year ended December 31, 2025 compared to the prior year is primarily due to the acquisition of Irwin, partially offset by declining revenue from MRC. The Irwin assets were acquired on August 8, 2025.
Legacy FitLife revenue for the year ended December 31, 2025 was $61,993, a 4% decrease compared to $64,469 for the year ended December 31, 2024, driven by a 7% decrease in online revenue, partially offset by a 2% increase in wholesale revenue (MRC and MusclePharm are now included in Legacy FitLife).
Online revenue during the year ended December 31, 2025 was approximately 51% of total revenue, compared to roughly 67% of total revenue during the same twelve-month period in 2024. The decline in the percentage of revenue coming from online sales is due to the acquisition of Irwin, which had minimal online revenue at the time of the acquisition.
Sales to customers in the U.S. were approximately 95% for the year ended December 31, 2025 and 2024, with the balance of sales primarily to customers in Canada.
Cost of Goods Sold. Cost of goods sold for the year ended December 31, 2025 increased 37% to $50,005 as compared to $36,389 for the year ended December 31, 2024. The increase of $13,616 is primarily due to the increase in revenue from the acquisition of Irwin, which includes $1,045 from the amortization of the inventory step-up.
Gross Profit. Gross profit for the year ended December 31, 2025 increased to $31,453 as compared to $28,080 for the year ended December 31, 2024. This 12% increase in gross profit is principally attributable to the acquisition of Irwin, partially offset by lower gross profit from Legacy FitLife.
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Gross Margin. Gross margin for the year ended December 31, 2025 decreased to 38.6% from 43.6% for the year ended December 31, 2024. The decrease in gross margin is primarily attributable to the acquisition of Irwin, which historically generated lower gross margin than FitLife. Gross margin was also adversely affected by $1,045 of amortization of the inventory step-up, as well as continued MusclePharm promotional investment. Excluding the amortization of the inventory step-up, gross margin would have been 39.9% during the year ended December 31, 2025.
Advertising and Marketing. Advertising and marketing expense for the year ended December 31, 2025 increased to $4,860 as compared to $4,626 for the same period of the prior year. The 5% increase is primarily the result of advertising and marketing expense for Irwin.
SG&A. SG&A expense for the year ended December 31, 2025 increased by $4,064 to $14,036 as compared to $9,972 for the year ended December 31, 2024. The 41% increase in SG&A is primarily due to the acquisition of Irwin.
Merger and Acquisition Related Expense. Merger and acquisition related expense increased to $2,075 for the year ended December 31, 2025 compared to $255 for the same period of 2024, driven primarily by transaction costs related to the Irwin acquisition during 2025.
Net Income. We generated a net income of $6,326 for the year ended December 31, 2025, a 30% decrease compared to net income of $8,984 for the year ended December 31, 2024. The decrease in net income for the year ended December 31, 2025 compared to the same period in 2024 was primarily attributable to an increase in acquisition-related expense due to the Irwin acquisition as well as lower gross profit from certain Legacy FitLife brands.
Supplemental Discussion of Performance of Acquired Brands
One of the primary metrics used by management to evaluate the performance of the Company’s brands is contribution, a non-GAAP financial measure which management defines as gross profit less advertising and marketing expenditures. Other companies may also report contribution as a performance metric, but their definition or calculation of contribution may differ from the Company’s. Management believes that contribution, as defined by the Company, is a particularly relevant performance metric since it incorporates the gross profit associated with a specific brand or collection of brands as well as the advertising and marketing expenditures associated with the same brand or brands. With limited exceptions, other operating expenses incurred by the Company are generally not allocable to a specific brand or collection of brands. Management intends to provide this level of disclosure for no more than two years following a transaction, after which the performance of acquired brands will be reported as part of Legacy FitLife results.
Other than for Irwin Products, the numbers in the contribution tables presented below represent the performance of a collection of brands. Legacy FitLife consists of thirteen brands. These collections of brands do not meet the definition of operating segments and are not managed as such.
| Legacy FitLife | ||||||||||||||||||||
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| (Unaudited) | 2024 | 2025 | ||||||||||||||||||
| Q4 | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | ||||||||||||||||
| Wholesale revenue | $ | 4,939 | $ | 5,306 | $ | 5,696 | $ | 6,686 | $ | 4,238 | ||||||||||
| Online revenue | 10,074 | 10,630 | 10,431 | 9,978 | 9,028 | |||||||||||||||
| Total revenue | 15,013 | 15,936 | 16,127 | 16,664 | 13,266 | |||||||||||||||
| Gross profit | 6,212 | 6,874 | 6,904 | 6,542 | 5,395 | |||||||||||||||
| Gross margin | 41.4 | % | 43.1 | % | 42.8 | % | 39.3 | % | 40.7 | % | ||||||||||
| Advertising and marketing | 979 | 1,053 | 1,191 | 1,285 | 1,077 | |||||||||||||||
| Contribution | $ | 5,233 | $ | 5,821 | $ | 5,713 | $ | 5,257 | $ | 4,318 | ||||||||||
| Contribution as a % of revenue | 34.9 | % | 36.5 | % | 35.4 | % | 31.5 | % | 32.5 | % |
For the fourth quarter of 2025, revenue for Legacy FitLife (which now includes MusclePharm as well as MRC) declined 12% compared to the same period last year due to declines in both online and wholesale revenue.
Online revenue decreased by 10% compared to the fourth quarter of 2024, primarily driven by lower online sales from MRC and MusclePharm, partially offset by higher online revenue from the other Legacy FitLife brands. Wholesale revenue decreased 14% as compared to the fourth quarter of 2024.
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Gross margin for Legacy FitLife decreased to 40.7% during the fourth quarter of 2025 compared to 41.4% during the fourth quarter of last year. Contribution as a percentage of revenue decreased to 32.5% compared to 34.9% during the fourth quarter of last year.
| Irwin Naturals | ||||||||
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| (Unaudited) | 2025 | |||||||
| Q3 | Q4 | |||||||
| Wholesale revenue | $ | 6,510 | $ | 11,216 | ||||
| Online revenue | 311 | 1,428 | ||||||
| Total revenue | 6,821 | 12,644 | ||||||
| Gross profit | 2,194 | 3,544 | ||||||
| Gross margin | 32.2 | % | 28.0 | % | ||||
| Advertising and marketing | 72 | 182 | ||||||
| Contribution | $ | 2,122 | $ | 3,362 | ||||
| Contribution as a % of revenue | 31.1 | % | 26.6 | % |
The fourth quarter of 2025 is the first full quarter of Irwin’s operating results since the Company acquired Irwin in August 2025. During the quarter, Irwin generated 89% of its revenue from the wholesale channel and 11% from online sales.
Online revenue during the quarter represents transactions through Irwin’s websites as well as through Amazon and other e-commerce platforms. The Company began selling Irwin products on Amazon in mid-October, and sales increased throughout the quarter to approximately $0.5 million in the month of December.
Normalizing for loss of the customers that occurred prior to the acquisition of Irwin by the Company, as well as for the results of Irwin’s CBD business, which the Company is in the process of exiting, total revenue for Irwin increased approximately 6% in the fourth quarter of 2025 compared to the fourth quarter of 2024.
Irwin generated gross margin of 28.0% and contribution as a percentage of revenue of 26.6% during the fourth quarter of 2025. Excluding amortization of the inventory step-up, Irwin’s gross margin and contribution as a percentage of revenue would have been 33.2% and 31.8%, respectively.
| FitLife Consolidated | ||||||||||||||||||||
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| (Unaudited) | 2024 | 2025 | ||||||||||||||||||
| Q4 | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | ||||||||||||||||
| Wholesale revenue | $ | 4,939 | $ | 5,306 | $ | 5,696 | $ | 13,196 | $ | 15,454 | ||||||||||
| Online revenue | 10,074 | 10,630 | 10.431 | 10,289 | 10,456 | |||||||||||||||
| Total revenue | 15,013 | 15,936 | 16,127 | 23,485 | 25,910 | |||||||||||||||
| Gross profit | 6,212 | 6,874 | 6,904 | 8,736 | 8,939 | |||||||||||||||
| Gross margin | 41.4 | % | 43.1 | % | 42.8 | % | 37.2 | % | 34.5 | % | ||||||||||
| Advertising and marketing | 979 | 1,053 | 1,191 | 1,357 | 1,259 | |||||||||||||||
| Contribution | $ | 5,233 | $ | 5,821 | $ | 5,713 | $ | 7,379 | $ | 7,680 | ||||||||||
| Contribution as a % of revenue | 34.9 | % | 36.5 | % | 35.4 | % | 31.4 | % | 29.6 | % |
For the fourth quarter of 2025 for the Company overall, revenue increased 73%, gross profit increased 44%, and contribution increased 47% compared to the fourth quarter of 2024.
Gross margin decreased to 34.5% during the fourth quarter of 2025 compared to 41.4% during the fourth quarter of last year, with the decline in gross margin primarily attributable to the acquisition of Irwin, which historically operated at a lower gross margin than Legacy FitLife.
Contribution as a percentage of revenue decreased to 29.6% compared to 34.9% during the fourth quarter of last year. Excluding the effect of the inventory step-up amortization of $653, gross margin and contribution as a percentage of revenue would have been 37.0% and 32.2%, respectively, during the fourth quarter.
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Non-GAAP Measures
The financial presentation below contains certain financial measures not in accordance with GAAP, defined by the SEC as “non-GAAP financial measures”, including EBITDA and adjusted EBITDA. These measures may be different from non-GAAP financial measures used by other companies. The presentation of this financial information, which is not prepared under any comprehensive set of accounting rules or principles, is not intended to be considered in isolation or as a substitute for the financial information prepared and presented in this Annual Report in accordance with GAAP.
As presented below, EBITDA excludes interest, foreign exchange gains and losses, income taxes, and depreciation and amortization. Adjusted EBITDA excludes—in addition to interest, foreign exchange gains and losses, taxes, depreciation and amortization—stock-based compensation, merger and acquisition related expense and other non-recurring costs. The Company believes the non-GAAP measures provide useful information to both management and investors by excluding certain expense and other items that may not be indicative of its core operating results and business outlook. The Company believes that the inclusion of non-GAAP measures in the financial presentation below allows investors to compare the Company’s financial results with the Company’s historical financial results and is an important measure of the Company’s comparative financial performance.
| Year ended December 31, | ||||||||
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| 2025 | 2024 | |||||||
| (Unaudited) | (Unaudited) | |||||||
| Net income | $ | 6,326 | $ | 8,984 | ||||
| Interest expense | 1,863 | 1,367 | ||||||
| Interest income | (98 | ) | (69 | ) | ||||
| Foreign exchange (gain) loss | 19 | (50 | ) | |||||
| Provision for income taxes | 1,903 | 2,887 | ||||||
| Depreciation and amortization | 420 | 108 | ||||||
| EBITDA | 10,433 | 13,227 | ||||||
| Non-cash and non-recurring adjustments | ||||||||
| Stock-based compensation | 404 | 459 | ||||||
| Merger and acquisition related | 2,075 | 255 | ||||||
| Amortization of inventory step-up | 1,045 | - | ||||||
| Writeoff of deferred financing costs | 49 | - | ||||||
| Restructuring costs | - | 184 | ||||||
| Adjusted EBITDA | $ | 14,006 | $ | 14,125 |
Liquidity and Capital Resources
As of December 31, 2025, the Company had positive working capital of $11,459, compared to $6,832 at December 31, 2024. Our principal sources of liquidity at December 31, 2025 consisted of $1,646 of cash and $8,765 of accounts receivable. The increase in working capital is principally attributable to higher accounts receivable and inventory balances subsequent to the acquisition of Irwin, which occurred on August 8, 2025.
On September 24, 2019, the Company entered into a line of credit agreement with Mutual of Omaha Bank (the “Lender”), subsequently acquired by CIT Bank N.A., then acquired by First Citizens Bank & Trust Company, providing the Company with a $2.5 million revolving line of credit (the “Line of Credit”). The Line of Credit allowed the Company to request advances thereunder and to use the proceeds of such advances for working capital purposes until the maturity date, or unless renewed at maturity upon approval by the Company’s Board and the Lender. The Line of Credit was secured by all assets of the Company.
On September 20, 2022, the Company and the Lender amended the Line of Credit Agreement to extend the maturity date to December 23, 2022. On December 19, 2022, the Company and the Lender amended the Line of Credit agreement to increase the Line of Credit to $3.5 million and extend the maturity date to December 23, 2023.
On February 23, 2023, the Company and the Lender amended the Line of Credit Agreement (the “2023 Credit Agreement”) providing the Company with a term loan for the principal amount of $12.5 million (“Term Loan A”). All other terms of the Credit Agreement remain unchanged. All of the proceeds from Term Loan A were used for the acquisition of MRC.
On October 10, 2023, the Company entered into a Second Amended and Restated Credit Agreement (the “Prior Credit Agreement”) with the Lender, amending and restating the 2023 Credit Agreement between the Company and the Lender. Pursuant to the Prior Credit Agreement, the Lender provided the Company with an additional term loan (“Term Loan B”, and together with Term Loan A, the “Term Loans”) for the principal amount of $10,000 and extended the maturity date of the Line of Credit of $3.5 million to December 23, 2024. The Company used the proceeds from Term Loan B to fund the acquisition of the MusclePharm assets.
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On December 19, 2024, the Company entered into the First Amendment to the Prior Credit Agreement (the “Amended Prior Credit Agreement”) to extend the maturity date of the $3.5 million Line of Credit to April 30, 2026. Pursuant to the Amended Prior Credit Agreement, the Line of Credit accrued interest at an annual rate equal to the greater of 3.50% or the one-month secured overnight financing rate (“SOFR”) rate plus 2.75%, and each advance was payable on the maturity date with the interest on outstanding advances payable monthly. The Company was permitted, at its option, to prepay any borrowings under the Line of Credit, in whole or in part at any time prior to the maturity date, without premium or penalty.
On August 8, 2025 (the “Closing Date”), the Company entered into a new credit agreement (the “Credit Agreement”) with First-Citizens Bank & Trust Company (the “Bank”). Pursuant to the Credit Agreement, the Bank provided the Company with a five-year term loan in the amount of $40,625 (the “Irwin Term Loan”) and a three-year revolving line of credit of up to $10,000 (the “Credit Line”, and collectively with the Irwin Term Loan, the “Loan”). The Company used $29,750 from the Irwin Term Loan to complete the purchase of substantially all of the assets of Irwin, and its related affiliates, pursuant to an Asset Purchase and Sale Agreement, and $10,875 to pay off, retire and replace all existing debt of the Company as of the Closing Date.
Pursuant to the Credit Agreement, the Irwin Term Loan accrues interest at a per annum rate equal to 2.50% to 3.00%, based on leverage, above the secured overnight financing rate published by the Federal Reserve Bank of New York for the applicable selected interest period of one, three or six months (“Term SOFR Rate”, the Term SOFR Rate together with the aforementioned margin, the “Applicable Rate”). The Company shall make payments of accrued interest on the Irwin Term Loan at the end of each interest period and shall make payments on March 31, June 30, September 30 and December 31, of each calendar year. The Company began making quarterly payments of principal plus accrued interest on the Irwin Term Loan on December 31, 2025. Principal payments of $1,523 will be made for the next seven quarterly payment dates through September 30, 2025, and each quarterly payment thereafter will be $2,031, in each case plus accrued interest. All remaining principal and accrued interest on the Irwin Term Loan will be due and payable in full on August 8, 2030.
Outstanding advances under the Credit Line (“Advances”) will accrue interest at the Applicable Rate, and the Company shall make payments of accrued interest on such Advances at the end of each interest period and on the repayment of any Advance with all remaining principal and accrued interest on the Advances being due and payable in full on August 8, 2028.
The Credit Agreement contains customary covenants to maintain a Senior Funded Debt to EBITDA Ratio (as defined in the Credit Agreement) of not more than 2.75 to 1.00 as tested quarterly on a trailing twelve-month basis, starting with the fiscal quarter ending December 31, 2025 and ending with the fiscal quarter ended June 30, 2026, and a Senior Funded Debt to EBITDA Ratio (as defined in the Credit Agreement) of not more than 2.50 to 1.00 as tested quarterly on a trailing twelve-month basis, starting with the fiscal quarter ending September 30, 2026, and to maintain a Fixed Charge Coverage Ratio (as defined in the Credit Agreement) of at least 1.25 to 1.00 as tested on the last day of each fiscal quarter, commencing with the quarter ending December 31, 2025.
As of December 31, 2025, the borrowings outstanding on the Irwin Term Loan and the Line of Credit were $39,102 and $5,600, respectively.
The Company has historically financed its operations primarily through cash flow from operations and equity and debt financings. The Company currently anticipates that cash derived from operations and existing cash reserves, along with available borrowings under the Line of Credit, will be sufficient to provide for the Company’s liquidity for the next twelve months.
Cash Provided by Operating Activities
Net cash provided by operating activities was $7,439 during the year ended December 31, 2025, compared to net cash provided by operating activities of $9,610 for the year ended December 31, 2024. The decrease in cash provided by operating activities was primarily due to lower net income compared to the same period of 2024.
Cash Used in Investing Activities
Cash used in investing activities was $42,542 and $10 during the years ended December 31, 2025 and 2024, respectively. The increase in cash used in investing activities was primarily due to the acquisition of Irwin for $42,500.
Cash Provided by (Used in) Financing Activities
Cash provided by financing activities for the year ended December 31, 2025 was $32,086 as compared to cash used in financing activities of $6,983 during the year ended December 31, 2024. The cash provided by financing activities for the year ended December 31, 2025 was primarily due to the borrowings under the Credit Agreement for the acquisition of Irwin on August 8, 2025, and the cash used for financing activities for the year ended December 31, 2024 was primarily due to loan payments under the Amended Prior Credit Agreement.
Off-Balance Sheet Arrangements
Other than contractual obligations incurred in the normal course of business, we do not have any off-balance sheet financing arrangements or liabilities, retained or contingent interests in transferred assets or any obligation arising out of a material variable interest in an unconsolidated entity.
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MD&A history
Prior-year 10-K MD&A spans are extracted from SEC filings with the same bounded parser used for the latest filing. The latest 10-K appears above; prior years are below.
FY 2024 10-K MD&A
SEC filing source: 0001437749-25-009469.
ITEM 7. MANAGEMENT’S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS OF OR PLAN OF OPERATION
The following is management’s discussion and analysis of certain significant factors that have affected our financial position and operating results during the periods included in the accompanying consolidated financial statements, as well as information relating to the plans of our current management. This report includes forward-looking statements. Generally, the words “believes”, “anticipates”, “may”, “will”, “should”, “expect”, “intend”, “estimate”, “continue”, and similar expressions or the negative thereof or comparable terminology are intended to identify forward-looking statements. Such statements are subject to certain risks and uncertainties, including the matters set forth in this Annual Report or other reports or documents we file with the Securities and Exchange Commission from time to time, which could cause actual results or outcomes to differ materially from those projected. Undue reliance should not be placed on these forward-looking statements, which speak only as of the date hereof. We undertake no obligation to update these forward-looking statements.
The following discussion and analysis should be read in conjunction with our consolidated financial statements and the related notes thereto and other financial information contained elsewhere in this Annual Report. Unless otherwise stated, all dollar amounts are in thousands, except per share data.
Products and Recent Acquisitions
FitLife Brands, Inc. (the “Company”) is a provider of innovative and proprietary nutritional supplements and wellness products for health-conscious consumers marketed under the following brand names: (i) NDS Nutrition, PMD Sports, SirenLabs, Core Active, Nutrology, and Metis Nutrition (together, “NDS Products”); (ii) iSatori, BioGenetic Laboratories, and Energize (together, the "iSatori Products"); (iii) Dr. Tobias, All Natural Advice, and Maritime Naturals, each acquired as a result of the acquisition of Mimi’s Rock Corp. (“MRC”) on February 28, 2023 (together, the “MRC Products"); and (iv) MusclePharm, which was acquired on October 10, 2023 as a result of the acquisition of substantially all of the assets of MusclePharm Corporation (“MusclePharm”).
Critical Accounting Policies
Use of Estimates and Assumptions
The preparation of financial statements in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States (“GAAP”) requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect (i) the reported amounts of assets and liabilities, (ii) the disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities known to exist as of the date the financial statements are published, and (iii) the reported amount of net sales and expense recognized during the periods presented.
Those estimates and assumptions include estimates for reserves of uncollectible accounts receivable, allowance for inventory obsolescence, product returns, depreciable lives of property and equipment, allocation of purchase price from business combinations, analysis of impairment of goodwill, realization of deferred tax assets, accruals for potential liabilities and assumptions made in valuing stock instruments issued for services. Management evaluates these estimates and assumptions on a regular basis. Actual results could differ from those estimates.
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Accounts Receivable and Allowance for Doubtful Accounts
All of the Company’s accounts receivable balance is related to trade receivables. Trade accounts receivable are recorded at the invoiced amount and do not bear interest. The allowance for doubtful accounts is the Company’s best estimate of the amount of probable credit losses in its existing accounts receivable. The Company will maintain allowances for doubtful accounts, estimating losses resulting from the inability of its customers to make required payments for products. Accounts with known financial issues are first reviewed and specific estimates are recorded. The remaining accounts receivable balances are then grouped into categories by the number of days the balance is past due, and the estimated loss is recorded based upon management’s assessment of collectability. Account balances are charged off against the allowance when it is probable that the receivable will not be recovered.
As of December 31, 2024 and 2023, the Company had provided a reserve for doubtful accounts of $41 and $17, respectively.
Income Taxes
The Company accounts for income taxes under FASB Accounting Standards Codification (“ASC”) Topic 740, Income Taxes (“ASC 740”). Under the asset and liability method of ASC 740, deferred tax assets and liabilities are recognized for the expected future tax consequences of events that have been included in the financial statements or tax returns. Under this method, deferred tax assets and liabilities are determined based on the differences between the financial reporting and tax bases of assets and liabilities using enacted tax rates in effect for the year in which the differences are expected to reverse. The deferred tax assets of the Company relate primarily to operating loss carryforwards for federal income tax purposes. The deferred tax liabilities of the Company relate primarily to intangible assets that are not deductible for tax purposes in the jurisdictions to which they relate.
The Company periodically evaluates its tax positions to determine whether it is more likely than not that such positions would be sustained upon examination by a tax authority for all open tax years, as defined by the statute of limitations, based on their technical merits. The Company accrues interest and penalties, if incurred, on unrecognized tax benefits as components of the income tax provision in the accompanying consolidated statements of income and comprehensive income. As of December 31, 2024 and 2023, the Company has not established a liability for uncertain tax positions.
Product Returns, Sales Incentives and Other Forms of Variable Consideration
In measuring revenue and determining the consideration the Company is entitled to as part of a contract with a customer, the Company takes into account the related elements of variable consideration. Such elements of variable consideration include, but are not limited to, product returns and sales incentives, such as markdowns and margin adjustments. For these types of arrangements, the adjustments to revenue are recorded at the later of when (i) the Company recognizes revenue for the transfer of the related products to the customers, or (ii) the Company pays, or promises to pay, the consideration.
We currently have a 30-day product return policy for direct-to-consumer sales, which allows for a 100% sales price refund for the return of unopened and undamaged products purchased from us online through one of our websites or e-commerce platforms. Product sold to certain wholesale customers may be returned from store shelves or the distribution center in the event product is damaged, short dated, expired or recalled.
GNC maintains a customer satisfaction program which allows customers to return product to the store for credit or refund. Subject to certain terms and restrictions, GNC may require reimbursement from vendors for unsaleable returned product through either direct payment or credit against a future invoice. We also support a product return policy for iSatori Products, whereby customers can return product for credit or refund. Product returns can and do occur from time to time and can be material.
For the sale of goods with a right of return, the Company estimates variable consideration using the most likely amount method and recognizes revenue for the consideration it expects to be entitled to when control of the related product is transferred to the customers and records a product returns liability for the amount it expects to credit back its customers. Under this method, certain forms of variable consideration are based on expected sell-through results, which requires subjective estimates. These estimates are supported by historical results as well as specific facts and circumstances related to the current period. The product returns liability includes estimates that directly impact reported revenue. These estimates are calculated based on a history of actual returns, estimated future returns and information provided by customers regarding their inventory levels. Consideration of these factors results in an estimate for anticipated sales returns that reflects increases or decreases related to seasonal fluctuations. In addition, as necessary, product returns liability may be established for significant future known or anticipated events. The types of known or anticipated events that are considered, and will continue to be considered, include, but are not limited to, changes in the retail environment and the Company's decision to continue to support new and existing products.
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Information for product returns is received on a regular basis and adjusted for accordingly. Adjustments for returns are based on factual information and historical trends for all Company Products and are specific to each distribution channel. We monitor, among other things, remaining shelf life and sell-through data on a weekly basis. If we determine there are any risks or issues with any specific products, we accrue sales return allowances based on management’s assessment of the overall risk and likelihood of returns in light of all information available.
Total allowance for product returns, sales returns and incentive programs as of December 31, 2024 and 2023 amounted to $564 and $571, respectively.
Inventory
Inventory is stated at the lower of cost or net realizable value, with costs determined on a first-in, first-out (FIFO) basis. We regularly review our inventory quantities on hand and record a provision for excess and obsolete inventory based primarily on our estimated forecast of product demand and/or our ability to sell the product(s) concerned and production requirements. Demand for our products can fluctuate significantly. Factors that could affect demand for our products include unanticipated changes in consumer preferences, general market conditions or other factors, which may result in cancellations of advance orders or a reduction in the rate of reorders placed by customers. Additionally, our management’s estimates of future product demand may be inaccurate, which could result in an understated or overstated provision required for excess and obsolete inventory.
Total allowance for expiring, excess and slow-moving inventory items as of December 31, 2024 and 2023 amounted to $100 and $162, respectively.
Goodwill
The Company has determined that it has a single reporting unit for purposes of performing its goodwill impairment test. The Company reviews goodwill for impairment on an annual basis or whenever events or changes in circumstances indicate the carrying value may not be recoverable. The Company first assesses qualitative factors to determine whether it is more-likely-than-not that the fair value of the reporting unit is less than the carrying amount as a basis for determining whether it is necessary to perform an impairment test. If the qualitative assessment warrants further analysis, the Company compares the fair value of the reporting unit to its carrying value. The fair value of the reporting unit is determined using the market approach. The Company determines the amount of a potential goodwill impairment by comparing the fair value of the reporting unit with its carrying amount. To the extent the carrying value of a reporting unit exceeds its fair value, a goodwill impairment charge is recognized.
As the Company uses the market approach to determine fair value of the reporting unit, the price of its Common Stock is an important component of the fair value calculation. If the Company’s stock price experiences significant price and volume fluctuations, this will impact the fair value of the reporting unit, which can lead to potential impairment in future periods.
There were no impairment charges incurred during the year ended December 31, 2024.
Revenue Recognition
The Company’s revenue is comprised of sales of nutritional supplements and wellness products to consumers.
The Company accounts for revenue in accordance with FASB ASC 606. The underlying principle of ASC 606 is to recognize revenue to depict the transfer of goods or services to customers at the amount expected to be collected. ASC 606 creates a five-step model that requires entities to exercise judgment when considering the terms of contract(s), which includes (1) identifying the contract(s) or agreement(s) with a customer, (2) identifying our performance obligations in the contract or agreement, (3) determining the transaction price, (4) allocating the transaction price to the separate performance obligations, and (5) recognizing revenue as each performance obligation is satisfied. Under ASC 606, revenue is recognized when performance obligations under the terms of a contract are satisfied, which occurs for the Company upon shipment or delivery of products to our customers based on written sales terms. Revenue is measured as the amount of consideration we expect to receive in exchange for transferring the products to a customer.
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All products sold by the Company are distinct individual products and consist of nutritional supplements and wellness products. The products are offered for sale solely as finished goods, and there are no performance obligations required post-shipment for customers to derive the expected value from them.
The Company’s products are also sold on e-commerce platforms including Amazon. For these transactions, the Company evaluated principal versus agent considerations to determine appropriateness of recording distribution and platform fees paid to third-party e-commerce companies as an expense or as a reduction of revenue. The Company records distribution and platform fees to cost of goods sold in the consolidated statements of income and comprehensive income. Distribution and platform fees are not recorded as a reduction of revenue because the Company: (1) owns the goods before they are transferred to the customer, (2) can direct Amazon, similar to other third-party logistics providers (“Logistic Providers”), to return the Company’s inventory to any location specified by the Company, (3) has the responsibility to make customers whole following any returns made by customers directly to Logistic Providers and the Company retains the back-end inventory risk, (4) is subject to credit risk (i.e., credit card chargebacks), (5) establishes prices of its products, (6) can determine who fulfills the goods to the customer (Amazon or the Company) and (7) can limit quantities or stop selling the goods at any time. Based on these considerations, the Company is the principal in this arrangement. Advertising fees paid to Amazon are recorded in advertising and marketing expense in the consolidated statements of income and comprehensive income.
The Company disaggregates revenue into distribution channels, geographical regions, and collections of brands (Legacy FitLife and recently acquired brands). The Company determines that disaggregating revenue into these categories achieves the disclosure objective to depict how the nature, amount, timing, and uncertainty of revenue and cash flows are affected by economic factors.
Online revenue, which consists of revenue generated from sales on the Company’s own websites as well as third-party e-commerce platforms such as Amazon, for the year ended December 31, 2024 was approximately 67% of total revenue, compared to roughly 63% of total revenue during the same twelve-month period in 2023.
Sales to customers in the U.S. were approximately 95% and 93% for the year ended December 31, 2024 and 2023, respectively, with the balance of sales to customers primarily in Canada.
Control of products we sell transfers to customers upon shipment from our facilities or delivery to our customers, and the Company’s performance obligations are satisfied at that time. Shipping and handling activities are performed before the customer obtains control of the goods and therefore represent a fulfillment activity rather than promised goods to the customer. Payments for sales are generally made by check, credit card, or wire transfer. Historically the Company has not experienced any significant payment delays from customers.
For direct-to-consumer sales, the Company allows for returns within 30 days of purchase. Our wholesale customers, such as GNC, may return purchased products to the Company under certain circumstances, which include expired or soon-to-be-expired products located in GNC corporate stores or at any of its distribution centers, and products that are subject to a recall or that contain an ingredient or ingredients that are subject to a recall by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration.
A right of return does not represent a separate performance obligation, but because customers are allowed to return products, the consideration to which the Company expects to be entitled is variable. Upon evaluation of returns, the Company determined that product returns are immaterial, and therefore believes it is probable that such returns will not cause a significant reversal of revenue in the future. We assess our contracts and the reasonableness of our conclusions on a quarterly basis.
Stock-Based Compensation
The Company periodically issues restricted share units (“RSUs”), stock options and warrants to employees and non-employees in non-capital raising transactions for services rendered. Such issuances vest and expire according to the terms established at the issuance date.
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Stock-based payments to officers, directors, employees and consultants for acquiring goods and services from non-employees, which include grants of employee stock options, are recognized in the financial statements based on their grant date fair values in accordance with ASC 718, Compensation-Stock Compensation. Stock-based payments to officers, directors, and employees that are time vested are measured at the grant date fair value and compensation cost is recognized on a straight-line basis over the vesting period. Recognition of compensation expense for non-employees is in the same period and manner as if the Company had paid cash for the services. The fair value of stock-based payments is estimated using the Black-Scholes option-pricing model or other applicable valuation model such as the Monte Carlo valuation pricing model, which uses certain assumptions related to risk-free interest rates, expected volatility, expected life, and future dividends. The assumptions used could materially affect compensation expense recorded in future periods.
Recent Accounting Pronouncements
See Note 2 of the Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements included in this Annual Report for a description of recent accounting pronouncements believed by management to have a material impact on our present or future financial statements.
Results of Operations
| Year ended December 31, 2024 | Year ended December 31, 2023 | $ Change | % Change | |||||||||||||
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| Revenue | $ | 64,469 | $ | 52,700 | $ | 11,769 | 22 | % | ||||||||
| Cost of goods sold | 36,389 | 31,268 | 5,121 | 16 | % | |||||||||||
| Gross profit | 28,080 | 21,432 | 6,648 | 31 | % | |||||||||||
| Gross margin percentage | 43.6 | % | 40.7 | % | n/m | 2.9 | % | |||||||||
| Operating expense: | ||||||||||||||||
| Advertising and marketing | 4,626 | 4,276 | 350 | 8 | % | |||||||||||
| Selling, general and administrative (“SG&A”) | 9,972 | 7,885 | 2,087 | 26 | % | |||||||||||
| Merger and acquisition related expense | 255 | 1,627 | (1,372 | ) | (84 | )% | ||||||||||
| Depreciation and amortization | 108 | 94 | 14 | 15 | % | |||||||||||
| Total operating expense | 14,961 | 13,882 | 1,079 | 8 | % | |||||||||||
| Income from operations | 13,119 | 7,550 | 5,569 | 74 | % | |||||||||||
| Other expense (income) | 1,248 | 547 | 701 | 128 | % | |||||||||||
| Provision for income tax | 2,887 | 1,707 | 1,180 | 69 | % | |||||||||||
| Net income | $ | 8,984 | $ | 5,296 | $ | 3,688 | 70 | % |
Fiscal Year Ended December 31, 2024 Compared to Fiscal Year Ended December 31, 2023
Revenue. Revenue for the year ended December 31, 2024 increased 22% to $64,469 as compared to $52,700 for the year ended December 31, 2023. The increased revenue for the year ended December 31, 2024 compared to the prior year is primarily due to the acquisition of MRC and the MusclePharm assets, partially offset by a decline in Legacy FitLife revenue. MRC was acquired February 28, 2023, and as such, only ten months of MRC revenue were included in the Company’s financial statements for the year ended December 31, 2023. The MusclePharm assets were acquired on October 10, 2023.
Legacy FitLife revenue for the year ended December 31, 2024 was $25,387, a 10% decrease compared to the previous year, driven by a 16% decline in wholesale revenue, partially offset by a 3% increase in online revenue. The Company’s wholesale revenue continues to be challenged by declining customer counts in the brick-and-mortar stores of our wholesale partners.
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MRC revenue for the year ended December 31, 2024 was $29,036. MRC revenue for the period from February 28, 2023 to December 31, 2023 was $24,370.
During the year ended December 31, 2024, MusclePharm generated revenue of $10,046, of which approximately half was generated from wholesale customers and half from online sales.
Online revenue during the year ended December 31, 2024 was approximately 67% of total revenue, compared to roughly 63% of total revenue during the same twelve-month period in 2023.
Sales to customers in the U.S. were approximately 95% and 93% for the year ended December 31, 2024 and 2023, respectively, with the balance of sales primarily to customers in Canada.
The Company continually reformulates and introduces new products across its various brands, while also seeking to increase both the number of stores and number of approved products that can be sold within the GNC franchise system that comprises a significant portion its domestic and international distribution footprint. Management also believes that its focus on developing its e-commerce capabilities will drive additional incremental sales in the short-term, while yielding substantial benefits in the longer-term.
Cost of Goods Sold. Cost of goods sold for the year ended December 31, 2024 increased 16% to $36,389 as compared to $31,268 for the year ended December 31, 2023. The increase of $5,121 is primarily due to an increase in revenue attributable to the acquisitions of MRC and the MusclePharm assets.
Gross Profit. Gross profit for the year ended December 31, 2024 increased to $28,080 as compared to $21,432 for the year ended December 31, 2023. This 31% increase in gross profit is principally attributable to higher MRC gross profit as well as incremental gross profit from MusclePharm.
Gross Margin. Gross margin for the year ended December 31, 2024 increased to 43.6% from 40.7% for the year ended December 31, 2023. The increase in gross margin is primarily attributable to higher margins from MRC and Legacy FitLife as well as the amortization of the fair value step-up to MRC inventory acquired in the first quarter of 2023. Excluding the $323 impact of the step-up amortization, gross margin would have been 41.3% during the year ended December 31, 2023.
Advertising and Marketing. Advertising and marketing expense for the year ended December 31, 2024 increased to $4,626 as compared to $4,276 for the same period of the prior year. The 8% increase is primarily due to the full-period impact of MRC advertising and marketing as well as incremental advertising and marketing expense following the acquisition of the MusclePharm assets.
SG&A. SG&A expense for the year ended December 31, 2024 increased by $2,087 to $9,972 as compared to $7,885 for the year ended December 31, 2023. The increase was primarily due to the full-period impact of MRC SG&A as well as higher personnel costs (including salaries and benefits) and higher professional fees. In addition, the Company incurred non-recurring severance costs of $184 during the year ended December 31, 2024.
Merger and Acquisition Related Expense. Merger and acquisition related expense decreased to $255 for the year ended December 31, 2024 compared to $1,627 for the same period of 2023, driven primarily by transaction costs related to the acquisition of MRC and the MusclePharm assets in 2023.
Net Income. We generated a net income of $8,984 for the year ended December 31, 2024, an increase of 70% compared to net income of $5,296 for the year ended December 31, 2023. The increase in net income for the year ended December 31, 2024 compared to the same period in 2023 was primarily attributable to higher revenue and gross profit from MRC, incremental revenue and gross profit from MusclePharm, as well as a reduction in acquisition-related expense due to the acquisitions of MRC and the MusclePharm assets that closed during 2023, partially offset by incremental SG&A expense and higher interest expense due to the debt borrowed in conjunction with the acquisition of the MusclePharm assets.
Supplemental Discussion of Performance of Acquired Brands
Management frequently receives questions from investors regarding the performance of brands subsequent to their acquisition by the Company. In an effort to be responsive to these questions, the Company is providing additional disclosure herein. Management intends to provide this level of disclosure for no more than two years following a transaction, after which the performance of acquired brands will be reported as part of Legacy FitLife results.
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One of the primary metrics used by management to evaluate the performance of the Company’s brands is contribution, a non-GAAP financial measure which management defines as gross profit less advertising and marketing expenditures. Other companies may also report contribution as a performance metric, but their definition or calculation of contribution may differ from the Company’s. Management believes that contribution, as defined by the Company, is a particularly relevant performance metric since it incorporates the gross profit associated with a specific brand or collection of brands as well as the advertising and marketing expenditures associated with the same brand or brands. With limited exceptions, other operating expenses incurred by the Company are generally not allocable to a specific brand or collection of brands.
Other than for MusclePharm, the numbers in the contribution tables presented below represent the performance of a collection of brands. Legacy FitLife consists of nine brands and MRC consists of three brands. These collections of brands do not meet the definition of operating segments and are not managed as such.
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| (Unaudited) | 2023 | 2024 | ||||||||||||||||||
| Q4 | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | ||||||||||||||||
| Wholesale revenue | $ | 4,011 | $ | 4,506 | $ | 4,224 | $ | 3,859 | $ | 3,210 | ||||||||||
| Online revenue | 2,134 | 2,455 | 2,578 | 2,443 | 2,112 | |||||||||||||||
| Total revenue | 6,145 | 6,961 | 6,802 | 6,302 | 5,322 | |||||||||||||||
| Gross profit | 2,480 | 2,928 | 3,006 | 2,684 | 2,115 | |||||||||||||||
| Gross margin | 40.4 | % | 42.1 | % | 44.2 | % | 42.6 | % | 39.7 | % | ||||||||||
| Advertising and marketing | 71 | 80 | 94 | 70 | 59 | |||||||||||||||
| Contribution | $ | 2,409 | $ | 2,848 | $ | 2,912 | $ | 2,614 | $ | 2,056 | ||||||||||
| Contribution as a % of revenue | 39.2 | % | 40.9 | % | 42.8 | % | 41.5 | % | 38.6 | % |
For the fourth quarter of 2024, Legacy FitLife revenue declined 13% compared to the same period last year, primarily driven by a 20% decline in wholesale revenue. During the fourth quarter, a commercial dispute with GNC, the Company’s largest customer, resulted in the Company rejecting all purchase orders from GNC beginning on December 1, 2024. However, any product that was ordered by GNC prior to December 1, 2024 continued to be shipped and was all received by GNC prior to the end of December 2024.
Subsequent to the end of the fourth quarter, in early January 2025, the Company began selling and shipping product directly to its GNC franchisee customers. On January 23, 2025, the Company and GNC settled their commercial dispute and the Company immediately began accepting purchase orders from GNC, with shipments to the GNC distribution centers beginning approximately two weeks later. The Company continued shipping directly to GNC franchisees until the GNC distribution centers were restocked. Subsequent to the distribution centers being restocked during February 2024, in the event GNC distribution centers do not have adequate inventory to fulfill franchisee orders of the Company’s products, the Company may make shipments directly to GNC franchisees in order to ensure continued availability of the Company’s products on store shelves.
Gross margin decreased from 40.4% during the fourth quarter of 2023 to 39.7% during the fourth quarter of 2024. Contribution as a percentage of revenue decreased from 39.2% to 38.6% over the same time period.
The Company’s wholesale revenue continues to be challenged by declining customer counts in the brick-and-mortar stores of our wholesale partners. However, at least some of the customers choosing to no longer shop in brick-and-mortar locations continue to purchase Legacy FitLife products online, and when a customer buys online the Company earns substantially higher gross profit and contribution.
| Mimi's Rock (MRC) | ||||||||||||||||||||
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| (Unaudited) | 2023 | 2024 | ||||||||||||||||||
| Q4 | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | ||||||||||||||||
| Wholesale revenue | $ | 91 | $ | 94 | $ | 90 | $ | 71 | $ | 40 | ||||||||||
| Online revenue | 6,811 | 7,399 | 7,371 | 7,139 | 6,832 | |||||||||||||||
| Total revenue | 6,902 | 7,493 | 7,461 | 7,210 | 6,872 | |||||||||||||||
| Gross profit | 2,790 | 3,520 | 3,597 | 3,441 | 3,350 | |||||||||||||||
| Gross margin | 40.4 | % | 47.0 | % | 48.2 | % | 47.7 | % | 48.7 | % | ||||||||||
| Advertising and marketing | 846 | 1,062 | 1,071 | 929 | 803 | |||||||||||||||
| Contribution | $ | 1,944 | $ | 2,458 | $ | 2,526 | $ | 2,512 | $ | 2,547 | ||||||||||
| Contribution as a % of revenue | 28.2 | % | 32.8 | % | 33.9 | % | 34.8 | % | 37.1 | % |
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For the fourth quarter of 2024, MRC revenue was down slightly compared to the same period in 2023. Over the same time period, gross profit increased 20% and contribution increased 31%.
For the fourth quarter of 2024, gross margin increased to 48.7% from 40.4% during the same period last year.
Revenue for the largest MRC brand, Dr. Tobias, increased 6% in the fourth quarter of 2024 while revenue for the skin care brands, Maritime Naturals and All Natural Advice, declined 38% in the same period compared to the fourth quarter of 2023.
At the time of the MRC acquisition in 2023, the skin care brands were sold in a number of countries. Analysis subsequent to the acquisition determined that, in almost all countries other than Canada and the U.S., the products were being sold at levels resulting in negative contribution. Even worse, in many of those countries, the products were being sold at negative gross margins.
To optimize performance of the skin care brands, management exited a number of countries and raised prices in other countries. As a result of these changes, a substantial amount of unprofitable revenue was eliminated.
The substantial year-over-year increase in gross profit for the MRC brands is primarily the result of this optimization of the skin care brands as well as beneficial product mix within the Dr. Tobias brand. The substantial year-over-year increase in contribution for the MRC brands is a function of the optimization of the skin care brands, beneficial product mix within the Dr. Tobias brand, as well as the optimization of advertising spend across all MRC brands.
| MusclePharm | ||||||||||||||||||||
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| (Unaudited) | 2023 | 2024 | ||||||||||||||||||
| Q4 | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | ||||||||||||||||
| Wholesale revenue | $ | 180 | $ | 1,117 | $ | 1,388 | $ | 1,231 | $ | 1,689 | ||||||||||
| Online revenue | 73 | 978 | 1,279 | 1,234 | 1,130 | |||||||||||||||
| Total revenue | 253 | 2,095 | 2,667 | 2,465 | 2,819 | |||||||||||||||
| Gross profit | 93 | 839 | 977 | 876 | 747 | |||||||||||||||
| Gross margin | 36.8 | % | 40.0 | % | 36.6 | % | 35.5 | % | 26.5 | % | ||||||||||
| Advertising and marketing | - | 86 | 161 | 94 | 117 | |||||||||||||||
| Contribution | $ | 93 | $ | 753 | $ | 816 | $ | 782 | $ | 630 | ||||||||||
| Contribution as a % of revenue | 36.8 | % | 35.9 | % | 30.6 | % | 31.7 | % | 22.3 | % |
MusclePharm revenue increased 14% sequentially from the third quarter of 2024 to the fourth quarter of 2024, with wholesale revenue increasing 37% and online revenue decreasing 8%. This slower movement in the online channel is due primarily to normal seasonality of retail sales.
As previously disclosed, in an effort to drive revenue growth, the Company is making targeted investments in advertising and promotion in both the wholesale and online channels. During the fourth quarter of 2024, the Company offered additional promotional incentives to certain wholesale partners in an effort to drive incremental growth for the MusclePharm brand. In most cases, these investments are accounted for as a reduction in net revenue rather than as advertising and marketing spend. Despite the increased promotions and the accompanying deductions from gross revenue, the Company generated record net revenue from wholesale customers during the quarter. The Company anticipates that the increased promotional efforts will continue for the foreseeable future. As a result of these investments, gross margin and contribution margin as a percent of revenue may fluctuate materially from quarter to quarter.
As previously announced, subsequent to the end of the quarter, the Company launched the new MusclePharm Pro Series, a collection of premium sports nutrition products, in a two-month pilot in high-volume Vitamin Shoppe stores (consisting of approximately 60% of Vitamin Shoppe’s nationwide store base) in mid-March 2025. If the pilot effort is successful, the Pro Series is anticipated to be added to the assortment in all Vitamin Shoppe stores and will be exclusive to Vitamin Shoppe for a period of 12 months.
In addition, the Company is exploring additional new product launches and continues to have productive discussions with a number of potential new wholesale partners.
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| FitLife Consolidated | ||||||||||||||||||||
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| (Unaudited) | 2023 | 2024 | ||||||||||||||||||
| Q4 | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | ||||||||||||||||
| Wholesale revenue | $ | 4,282 | $ | 5,717 | $ | 5,702 | $ | 5,161 | $ | 4,939 | ||||||||||
| Online revenue | 9,018 | 10,832 | 11,228 | 10,816 | 10,074 | |||||||||||||||
| Total revenue | 13,300 | 16,549 | 16,930 | 15,977 | 15,013 | |||||||||||||||
| Gross profit | 5,363 | 7,287 | 7,580 | 7,001 | 6,212 | |||||||||||||||
| Gross margin | 40.3 | % | 44.0 | % | 44.8 | % | 43.8 | % | 41.4 | % | ||||||||||
| Advertising and marketing | 917 | 1,228 | 1,326 | 1,093 | 979 | |||||||||||||||
| Contribution | $ | 4,446 | $ | 6,059 | $ | 6,254 | $ | 5,908 | $ | 5,233 | ||||||||||
| Contribution as a % of revenue | 33.4 | % | 36.6 | % | 36.9 | % | 37.0 | % | 34.9 | % |
For the fourth quarter of 2024 for the Company overall, revenue increased 13%, gross profit increased 16%, and contribution increased 18% compared to the fourth quarter of 2023.
Gross margin increased to 41.4% during the fourth quarter of 2024 compared to 40.3% during the fourth quarter of last year.
Contribution as a percentage of revenue increased to 34.9% compared to 33.4% during the fourth quarter of last year.
Non-GAAP Measures
The financial presentation below contains certain financial measures not in accordance with GAAP, defined by the SEC as “non-GAAP financial measures”, including EBITDA and adjusted EBITDA. These measures may be different from non-GAAP financial measures used by other companies. The presentation of this financial information, which is not prepared under any comprehensive set of accounting rules or principles, is not intended to be considered in isolation or as a substitute for the financial information prepared and presented in this Annual Report in accordance with GAAP.
As presented below, EBITDA excludes interest, foreign exchange gains and losses, income taxes, and depreciation and amortization. Adjusted EBITDA excludes—in addition to interest, foreign exchange gains and losses, taxes, depreciation and amortization—stock-based compensation, merger and acquisition related expense and other non-recurring costs. The Company believes the non-GAAP measures provide useful information to both management and investors by excluding certain expense and other items that may not be indicative of its core operating results and business outlook. The Company believes that the inclusion of non-GAAP measures in the financial presentation below allows investors to compare the Company’s financial results with the Company’s historical financial results and is an important measure of the Company’s comparative financial performance.
| Year ended December 31, | ||||||||
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| 2024 | 2023 | |||||||
| (Unaudited) | (Unaudited) | |||||||
| Net income | $ | 8,984 | $ | 5,296 | ||||
| Interest expense | 1,367 | 1,025 | ||||||
| Interest income | (69 | ) | (289 | ) | ||||
| Foreign exchange (gain) loss | (50 | ) | (189 | ) | ||||
| Provision for income taxes | 2,887 | 1,707 | ||||||
| Depreciation and amortization | 108 | 94 | ||||||
| EBITDA | 13,227 | 7,644 | ||||||
| Non-cash and non-recurring adjustments | ||||||||
| Stock-based compensation | 459 | 473 | ||||||
| Merger and acquisition related | 255 | 1,627 | ||||||
| Restructuring costs | 184 | |||||||
| Amortization of inventory step-up | - | 323 | ||||||
| Non-recurring loss on foreign currency forward contract | - | 112 | ||||||
| Adjusted EBITDA | $ | 14,125 | $ | 10,179 |
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Liquidity and Capital Resources
As of December 31, 2024, the Company had positive working capital of $6,832 compared to $4,356 at December 31, 2023. Our principal sources of liquidity at December 31, 2024 consisted of $4,468 of cash and $1,626 of accounts receivable. The increase in working capital is principally attributable to positive operating cash flows during the year ended December 31, 2024, partially offset by a voluntary paydown of $2,500 on the Term Loans as well as the three scheduled amortization payments totaling $4,500.
On September 24, 2019, the Company entered into a line of credit agreement with Mutual of Omaha Bank (the “Lender”), subsequently acquired by CIT Bank N.A., then acquired by First Citizens Bank & Trust Company, providing the Company with a $2.5 million revolving line of credit (the “Line of Credit”). The Line of Credit allows the Company to request advances thereunder and to use the proceeds of such advances for working capital purposes until the maturity date, or unless renewed at maturity upon approval by the Company’s Board and the Lender. The Line of Credit is secured by all assets of the Company.
On September 20, 2022, the Company and the Lender amended the Line of Credit Agreement to extend the maturity date to December 23, 2022. On December 19, 2022, the Company and the Lender amended the Line of Credit agreement to increase the Line of Credit to $3.5 million and extend the maturity date to December 23, 2023.
On February 23, 2023, the Company and the Lender amended the Line of Credit Agreement (the “Prior Credit Agreement”) providing the Company with a term loan for the principal amount of $12.5 million (“Term Loan A”). All other terms of the Credit Agreement remain unchanged. All of the proceeds from Term Loan A were used for the acquisition of MRC.
On October 10, 2023, the Company entered into a Second Amended and Restated Credit Agreement (the “Credit Agreement”) with the Lender, amending and restating the Credit Agreement between the Company and the Lender. Pursuant to the Credit Agreement, the Lender provided the Company with an additional term loan (“Term Loan B”, and together with Term Loan A, the “Term Loans”) for the principal amount of $10,000 and extended the Line of Credit of $3.5 million to December 23, 2024. The Company used the proceeds from Term Loan B to fund the acquisition of the MusclePharm assets.
On December 19, 2024, the Company entered into the First Amendment to the Amended Credit Agreement (the “Amended Credit Agreement”) to extend the $3.5 million Line of Credit to April 30, 2026. Pursuant to the Amended Credit Agreement, the Line of Credit accrues interest at an annual rate equal to the greater of 3.50% or the one-month secured overnight financing rate (“SOFR”) rate plus 2.75%, and each advance will be payable on the maturity date with the interest on outstanding advances payable monthly. The Company may, at its option, prepay any borrowings under the Line of Credit, in whole or in part at any time prior to the maturity date, without premium or penalty.
Also pursuant to the Amended Credit Agreement, the Term Loans accrue interest at an annual rate equal to the greater of 3.50% or the one-month SOFR rate plus 2.75%, and principal plus accrued interest will be payable quarterly in June, September, December, and March, in amounts sufficient to fully amortize the Term Loans through February 28, 2028 in the case of Term Loan A and through October 10, 2028 in the case of Term Loan B. The Company may prepay amounts borrowed under the Term Loans, in whole or in part with accrued interest to the date of such prepayment on the amount prepaid, by written notice to the Lender at least one business day prior to the proposed prepayment.
The Amended Credit Agreement contains customary events of default (each an “Event of Default”), which upon the occurrence of an Event of Default, as defined in the Amended Credit Agreement, among other things, interest will accrue at the applicable rate plus 2% per annum, and the Lender may declare all obligations, with interest thereon, immediately due and payable. The Amended Credit Agreement further contains customary representations and warranties of the Company; customary indemnification provisions whereby the Company will indemnify Lender for certain losses arising out of inaccuracies in, or breaches of, the representations, warranties and covenants of the Company, and certain other matters; and customary affirmative and negative covenants, including covenants to maintain a Fixed Charge Coverage Ratio (as defined in the Amended Credit Agreement) of not less than 1.25 to 1.00 as tested quarterly on a trailing twelve-month basis, starting with the fiscal quarter ending December 31, 2023, a Funded Debt to EBITDA Ratio (as defined in the Amended Credit Agreement) of not more than 2.50 to 1.00 as tested quarterly on a trailing twelve-month basis, starting with the fiscal quarter ending March 31, 2024, and to the extent the Term Loans still have a balance as of June 30, 2025 and a Cash Flow Leverage threshold (as defined in the Amended Credit Agreement) of at least 1.15 is not met, the Company will be required to make a prepayment on the Term Loans equal to 50% of the Excess Cash Flow (as defined in the Amended Credit Agreement). The Company was in compliance with all covenants as of December 31, 2024.
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As of December 31, 2024, the borrowings outstanding on the Term Loans and the Line of Credit were $13,125 and $0, respectively.
The Company has historically financed its operations primarily through cash flow from operations and equity and debt financings. The Company currently anticipates that cash derived from operations and existing cash reserves, along with available borrowings under the Line of Credit, will be sufficient to provide for the Company’s liquidity for the next twelve months.
The Company is dependent on cash flow from operations and amounts available under the Line of Credit to satisfy its working capital requirements. No assurances can be given that cash flow from operations and/or the Line of Credit will be sufficient to provide for the Company’s liquidity for the next twelve months. Should the Company be unable to generate sufficient revenue in the future to achieve positive cash flow from operations, and/or should capital be unavailable under the terms of the Line of Credit, additional working capital will be required. Management currently has no intention to raise additional working capital through the sale of equity or debt securities and believes that the cash flow from operations and available borrowings under the Line of Credit will provide sufficient capital necessary to operate the business over the next twelve months. In the event the Company fails to achieve positive cash flow from operations, additional capital is unavailable under the terms of the Line of Credit, and management is otherwise unable to secure additional working capital through the issuance of equity or debt securities, the Company’s business would be materially and adversely harmed.
Cash Provided by Operating Activities
Net cash provided by operating activities was $9,610 during the year ended December 31, 2024, compared to net cash provided by operating activities of $4,220 for the year ended December 31, 2023. The increase in cash provided by operating activities was primarily due to the higher net income driven by the acquisitions of MRC and the MusclePharm assets, as well as the payment of the transaction-related costs and other payables and expenses that were accrued at MRC at the time the Company acquired MRC in 2023.
Cash Used in Investing Activities
Cash used in investing activities was $10 and $35,993 during the years ended December 31, 2024 and 2023, respectively. The Company used $10 and $106 for purchases of property and equipment in the years ended December 31, 2024 and 2023, respectively. During the year ended December 31, 2023, the Company paid $17,099 for the acquisition of MRC and $18,788 for the acquisition of MusclePharm assets.
Cash Provided by (Used in) Financing Activities
Cash used in financing activities for the year ended December 31, 2024 was $6,983 as compared to cash provided by financing activities of $20,296 during the year ended December 31, 2023.
Off-Balance Sheet Arrangements
Other than contractual obligations incurred in the normal course of business, we do not have any off-balance sheet financing arrangements or liabilities, retained or contingent interests in transferred assets or any obligation arising out of a material variable interest in an unconsolidated entity.
FY 2023 10-K MD&A
SEC filing source: 0001437749-24-010119.
ITEM 7. MANAGEMENT’S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS OF OR PLAN OF OPERATION
The following is management’s discussion and analysis of certain significant factors that have affected our financial position and operating results during the periods included in the accompanying consolidated financial statements, as well as information relating to the plans of our current management. This report includes forward-looking statements. Generally, the words “believes”, “anticipates”, “may”, “will”, “should”, “expect”, “intend”, “estimate”, “continue”, and similar expressions or the negative thereof or comparable terminology are intended to identify forward-looking statements. Such statements are subject to certain risks and uncertainties, including the matters set forth in this Annual Report or other reports or documents we file with the Securities and Exchange Commission from time to time, which could cause actual results or outcomes to differ materially from those projected. Undue reliance should not be placed on these forward-looking statements, which speak only as of the date hereof. We undertake no obligation to update these forward-looking statements.
The following discussion and analysis should be read in conjunction with our consolidated financial statements and the related notes thereto and other financial information contained elsewhere in this Annual Report. Unless otherwise stated, all dollar amounts are in thousands, except per share data.
Recent Developments
Acquisition of Mimi’s Rock Corp
On December 4, 2022, the Company entered into an Arrangement Agreement with Mimi’s Rock Corp. (“MRC”), pursuant to which the Company agreed to acquire MRC. On February 28, 2023, the Company completed the acquisition of MRC for $17,099. Of this amount, $12,500 was funded using proceeds from a term loan provided by First Citizens Bank, with the remainder funded from the Company’s available cash balances. See Note 8 to the financial statements for additional disclosure regarding the acquisition.
Acquisition of MusclePharm Assets
On October 10, 2023, the Company acquired substantially all of the assets of MusclePharm Corporation (“MusclePharm”) through an asset purchase transaction under Section 363 of the U.S. Bankruptcy Code. The Company acquired substantially all of the assets and assumed none of the liabilities of MusclePharm other than de minimus cure costs relating to certain assumed contracts. Total consideration for the acquisition was approximately $18,500. Of this amount, $10,000 was funded using proceeds from a new term loan provided by First Citizens Bank, with the remainder funded from the Company’s available cash balances. See Note 9 to the financial statements for additional disclosure regarding the acquisition.
Critical Accounting Policies
Use of Estimates and Assumptions
The preparation of financial statements in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States (“GAAP”) requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect (i) the reported amounts of assets and liabilities, (ii) the disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities known to exist as of the date the financial statements are published, and (iii) the reported amount of net sales and expense recognized during the periods presented.
Those estimates and assumptions include estimates for reserves of uncollectible accounts receivable, allowance for inventory obsolescence, product returns, depreciable lives of property and equipment, allocation of purchase price from business combinations, analysis of impairment of goodwill, realization of deferred tax assets, accruals for potential liabilities and assumptions made in valuing stock instruments issued for services. Management evaluates these estimates and assumptions on a regular basis. Actual results could differ from those estimates.
Foreign Currency Translation
The functional currency of the Company is the U.S. dollar. The functional currency of the Company’s Canadian subsidiaries is the Canadian dollar. The assets and liabilities of the Company’s foreign subsidiaries are translated into U.S. dollars using end-of-period exchange rates. Changes in reported amounts of assets and liabilities of foreign subsidiaries that occur as a result of changes in exchange rates between foreign subsidiaries’ functional currencies and the U.S. dollar are included in foreign currency translation adjustment. Foreign currency translation adjustment is included as a component of stockholders’ equity in the accompanying consolidated balance sheets. Revenue and expense transactions use an average rate prevailing during the period of the related transaction. Transaction gains and losses that arise from exchange rate fluctuations denominated in a currency other than the functional currency of each subsidiary are included in the results of operations as incurred.
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Accounts Receivable and Allowance for Doubtful Accounts
All of the Company’s accounts receivable balance is related to trade receivables. Trade accounts receivable are recorded at the invoiced amount and do not bear interest. The allowance for doubtful accounts is the Company’s best estimate of the amount of probable credit losses in its existing accounts receivable. The Company will maintain allowances for doubtful accounts, estimating losses resulting from the inability of its customers to make required payments for products. Accounts with known financial issues are first reviewed and specific estimates are recorded. The remaining accounts receivable balances are then grouped into categories by the number of days the balance is past due, and the estimated loss is recorded based upon management’s assessment of collectability. Account balances are charged off against the allowance when it is probable that the receivable will not be recovered.
As of December 31, 2023 and 2022, the Company had provided a reserve for doubtful accounts of $17 and $50, respectively.
Income Taxes
The Company accounts for income taxes under FASB ASC Topic 740, Income Taxes (“ASC 740”). Under the asset and liability method of ASC 740, deferred tax assets and liabilities are recognized for the expected future tax consequences of events that have been included in the financial statements or tax returns. Under this method, deferred tax assets and liabilities are determined based on the differences between the financial reporting and tax bases of assets and liabilities using enacted tax rates in effect for the year in which the differences are expected to reverse. The deferred tax liabilities of the Company relate primarily to intangible assets that are not deductible for tax purposes in the jurisdictions to which they relate.
The Company periodically evaluates its tax positions to determine whether it is more likely than not that such positions would be sustained upon examination by a tax authority for all open tax years, as defined by the statute of limitations, based on their technical merits. The Company accrues interest and penalties, if incurred, on unrecognized tax benefits as components of the income tax provision in the accompanying consolidated statements of income and comprehensive income. As of December 31, 2023, and 2022, the Company has not established a liability for uncertain tax positions.
Product Returns, Sales Incentives and Other Forms of Variable Consideration
In measuring revenue and determining the consideration the Company is entitled to as part of a contract with a customer, the Company takes into account the related elements of variable consideration. Such elements of variable consideration include, but are not limited to, product returns and sales incentives, such as markdowns and margin adjustments. For these types of arrangements, the adjustments to revenue are recorded at the later of when (i) the Company recognizes revenue for the transfer of the related products to the customers, or (ii) the Company pays, or promises to pay, the consideration.
We currently have a 30-day product return policy for direct-to-consumer sales, which allows for a 100% sales price refund for the return of unopened and undamaged products purchased from us online through one of our websites or e-commerce platforms. Product sold to certain wholesale customers may be returned from store shelves or the distribution center in the event product is damaged, short dated, expired or recalled.
GNC maintains a customer satisfaction program which allows customers to return product to the store for credit or refund. Subject to certain terms and restrictions, GNC may require reimbursement from vendors for unsaleable returned product through either direct payment or credit against a future invoice. We also support a product return policy for iSatori Products, whereby customers can return product for credit or refund. Product returns can and do occur from time to time and can be material.
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For the sale of goods with a right of return, the Company estimates variable consideration using the most likely amount method and recognizes revenue for the consideration it expects to be entitled to when control of the related product is transferred to the customers and records a product returns liability for the amount it expects to credit back its customers. Under this method, certain forms of variable consideration are based on expected sell-through results, which requires subjective estimates. These estimates are supported by historical results as well as specific facts and circumstances related to the current period. The product returns liability includes estimates that directly impact reported revenue. These estimates are calculated based on a history of actual returns, estimated future returns and information provided by customers regarding their inventory levels. Consideration of these factors results in an estimate for anticipated sales returns that reflects increases or decreases related to seasonal fluctuations. In addition, as necessary, product returns liability may be established for significant future known or anticipated events. The types of known or anticipated events that are considered, and will continue to be considered, include, but are not limited to, changes in the retail environment and the Company's decision to continue to support new and existing products.
Information for product returns is received on a regular basis and adjusted for accordingly. Adjustments for returns are based on factual information and historical trends for all Company Products and are specific to each distribution channel. We monitor, among other things, remaining shelf life and sell-through data on a weekly basis. If we determine there are any risks or issues with any specific products, we accrue sales return allowances based on management’s assessment of the overall risk and likelihood of returns in light of all information available.
Total allowance for product returns, sales returns and incentive programs as of December 31, 2023 and 2022 amounted to $571 and $590, respectively.
Inventory
Inventory is stated at the lower of cost or net realizable value, with costs determined on a first-in, first-out (FIFO) basis. We regularly review our inventory quantities on hand and record a provision for excess and obsolete inventory based primarily on our estimated forecast of product demand and/or our ability to sell the product(s) concerned and production requirements. Demand for our products can fluctuate significantly. Factors that could affect demand for our products include unanticipated changes in consumer preferences, general market conditions or other factors, which may result in cancellations of advance orders or a reduction in the rate of reorders placed by customers. Additionally, our management’s estimates of future product demand may be inaccurate, which could result in an understated or overstated provision required for excess and obsolete inventory.
Total allowance for expiring, excess and slow-moving inventory items as of December 31, 2023 and 2022 amounted to $162 and $107, respectively.
Goodwill
The Company has determined that it has a single reporting unit for purposes of performing its goodwill impairment test. The Company reviews goodwill for impairment on an annual basis or whenever events or changes in circumstances indicate the carrying value may not be recoverable. The Company first assesses qualitative factors to determine whether it is more-likely-than-not that the fair value of the reporting unit is less than the carrying amount as a basis for determining whether it is necessary to perform an impairment test. If the qualitative assessment warrants further analysis, the Company compares the fair value of the reporting unit to its carrying value. The fair value of the reporting unit is determined using the market approach. The Company determines the amount of a potential goodwill impairment by comparing the fair value of the reporting unit with its carrying amount. To the extent the carrying value of a reporting unit exceeds its fair value, a goodwill impairment charge is recognized.
As the Company uses the market approach to determine fair value of the reporting unit, the price of its common stock is an important component of the fair value calculation. If the Company’s stock price experiences significant price and volume fluctuations, this will impact the fair value of the reporting unit, which can lead to potential impairment in future periods.
There were no impairment charges incurred during the year ended December 31, 2023.
Revenue Recognition
The Company’s revenue is comprised of sales of nutritional supplements and wellness products to consumers.
The Company accounts for revenue in accordance with FASB ASC 606. The underlying principle of ASC 606 is to recognize revenue to depict the transfer of goods or services to customers at the amount expected to be collected. ASC 606 creates a five-step model that requires entities to exercise judgment when considering the terms of contract(s), which includes (1) identifying the contract(s) or agreement(s) with a customer, (2) identifying our performance obligations in the contract or agreement, (3) determining the transaction price, (4) allocating the transaction price to the separate performance obligations, and (5) recognizing revenue as each performance obligation is satisfied. Under ASC 606, revenue is recognized when performance obligations under the terms of a contract are satisfied, which occurs for the Company upon shipment or delivery of products to our customers based on written sales terms. Revenue is measured as the amount of consideration we expect to receive in exchange for transferring the products to a customer.
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All products sold by the Company are distinct individual products and consist of nutritional supplements and wellness products. The products are offered for sale solely as finished goods, and there are no performance obligations required post-shipment for customers to derive the expected value from them.
The Company’s products are also sold on e-commerce platforms including Amazon. For these transactions, the Company evaluated principal versus agent considerations to determine appropriateness of recording distribution and platform fees paid to third-party e-commerce companies as an expense or as a reduction of revenue. The Company records distribution and platform fees to cost of goods sold in the consolidated statements of income and comprehensive income. Distribution and platform fees are not recorded as a reduction of revenue because the Company: 1) owns the goods before they are transferred to the customer, 2) can direct Amazon, similar to other third-party logistics providers (“Logistic Providers”), to return the Company’s inventory to any location specified by the Company, 3) has the responsibility to make customers whole following any returns made by customers directly to Logistic Providers and the Company retains the back-end inventory risk, 4) is subject to credit risk (i.e., credit card chargebacks), 5) establishes prices of its products, 6) can determine who fulfills the goods to the customer (Amazon or the Company) and 7) can limit quantities or stop selling the goods at any time. Based on these considerations, the Company is the principal in this arrangement. Advertising fees paid to Amazon are recorded in selling, general and administrative expense in the consolidated statements of income and comprehensive income.
The Company disaggregates revenue into geographical regions and distribution channels. The Company determines that disaggregating revenue into these categories achieves the disclosure objective to depict how the nature, amount, timing, and uncertainty of revenue and cash flows are affected by economic factors.
Online revenue, which consists of revenue generated from sales on the Company’s own websites as well as third-party e-commerce platforms such as Amazon, for the year ended December 31, 2023 was approximately 63% of total revenue, compared to roughly 28% of total revenue during the same twelve-month period in 2022.
Sales to customers in the U.S. were approximately 93% and 99% for the year ended December 31, 2023 and 2022, respectively, with the balance of sales to customers primarily in Canada.
Control of products we sell transfers to customers upon shipment from our facilities or delivery to our customers, and the Company’s performance obligations are satisfied at that time. Shipping and handling activities are performed before the customer obtains control of the goods and therefore represent a fulfillment activity rather than promised goods to the customer. Payments for sales are generally made by check, credit card, or wire transfer. Historically the Company has not experienced any significant payment delays from customers.
For direct-to-consumer sales, the Company allows for returns within 30 days of purchase. Our wholesale customers, such as GNC, may return purchased products to the Company under certain circumstances, which include expired or soon-to-be-expired products located in GNC corporate stores or at any of its distribution centers, and products that are subject to a recall or that contain an ingredient or ingredients that are subject to a recall by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration.
A right of return does not represent a separate performance obligation, but because customers are allowed to return products, the consideration to which the Company expects to be entitled is variable. Upon evaluation of returns, the Company determined that product returns are immaterial, and therefore believes it is probable that such returns will not cause a significant reversal of revenue in the future. We assess our contracts and the reasonableness of our conclusions on a quarterly basis.
Stock Compensation.Expense
The Company periodically issues restricted share units (“RSUs”), stock options and warrants to employees and non-employees in non-capital raising transactions for services rendered. Such issuances vest and expire according to the terms established at the issuance date.
Stock-based payments to officers, directors, employees and consultants for acquiring goods and services from nonemployees, which include grants of employee stock options, are recognized in the financial statements based on their grant date fair values in accordance with ASC 718, Compensation-Stock Compensation. Stock-based payments to officers, directors, and employees that are time vested are measured at the grant date fair value and compensation cost is recognized on a straight-line basis over the vesting period. Recognition of compensation expense for non-employees is in the same period and manner as if the Company had paid cash for the services. The fair value of stock-based payments is estimated using the Black-Scholes option-pricing model or other applicable valuation model such as the Monte Carlo valuation pricing model, which uses certain assumptions related to risk-free interest rates, expected volatility, expected life, and future dividends. The assumptions used could materially affect compensation expense recorded in future periods.
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Recent Accounting Pronouncements
See Note 2 of the Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements included in this Annual Report for a description of recent accounting pronouncements believed by management to have a material impact on our present or future financial statements.
Results of Operations
| Year ended December 31, 2023 | Year ended December 31, 2022 | $ Change | % Change | |||||||||||||
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| Revenue | $ | 52,700 | $ | 28,803 | $ | 23,897 | 83 | % | ||||||||
| Cost of goods sold | 31,268 | 16,769 | 14,499 | 86 | % | |||||||||||
| Gross profit | 21,432 | 12,034 | 9,398 | 78 | % | |||||||||||
| Gross margin percentage | 40.7 | % | 41.8 | % | ||||||||||||
| Operating expense: | ||||||||||||||||
| Selling, general and administrative expense | 12,161 | 6,010 | 6,151 | 102 | % | |||||||||||
| Merger and acquisition related expense | 1,627 | 257 | 1,370 | 533 | % | |||||||||||
| Depreciation and amortization | 94 | 66 | 28 | 42 | % | |||||||||||
| Total operating expense | 13,882 | 6,333 | 7,549 | 119 | % | |||||||||||
| Income from operations | 7,550 | 5,701 | 1,849 | 32 | % | |||||||||||
| Other expense (income) | 547 | (121 | ) | 668 | n/m | % | ||||||||||
| Provision for income tax | 1,707 | 1,393 | 314 | 23 | % | |||||||||||
| Net income | $ | 5,296 | $ | 4,429 | $ | 867 | 20 | % |
Fiscal Year Ended December 31, 2023 Compared to Fiscal Year Ended December 31, 2022
Revenue. Revenue for the year ended December 31, 2023 increased 83% to $52,700 as compared to $28,803 for the year ended December 31, 2022. The increased revenue for the year ended December 31, 2023 compared to the prior year is primarily due to revenue generated from MRC, which was acquired in the first quarter of 2023. Legacy FitLife revenue for the year ended December 31, 2023 was $28,100, a 3% decrease compared to the previous year, driven by a 9% decline in wholesale revenue, partially offset by a 14% increase in online revenue.
The acquisition of MusclePharm had minimal impact on revenue due to (1) the transaction closing during the fourth quarter, (2) the need to procure inventory since only $195 of inventory was acquired in the asset purchase, and (3) the need to negotiate new commercial agreements with MusclePharm’s existing customers.
Online revenue during the year ended December 31, 2023 was approximately 63% of total revenue, compared to roughly 28% of total revenue during the same twelve-month period in 2022. Although no assurances can be given, management believes that online revenue will continue to increase in subsequent periods relative to prior comparable periods given management’s focus on higher margin online sales and the acquisition of both MRC and MusclePharm, which were consummated in the first and fourth quarters of fiscal 2023, respectively.
Sales to customers in the U.S. were approximately 93% and 99% for the year ended December 31, 2023 and 2022, respectively, with the balance of sales primarily to customers in Canada.
The Company continually reformulates and introduces new products, as well as seeks to increase both the number of stores and number of approved products that can be sold within the GNC franchise system that comprise its domestic and international distribution footprint. Management also believes that its focus on developing its e-commerce capabilities will drive additional incremental sales in the short-term, while yielding substantial benefits in the longer-term.
Cost of Goods Sold. Cost of goods sold for the year ended December 31, 2023 increased 86% to $31,268 as compared to $16,769 for the year ended December 31, 2022. The increase of $14,499 is primarily due to an increase in revenue attributable to the acquisition of MRC as well as higher distribution costs resulting from increased sales through online channels.
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Gross Profit. Gross profit for the year ended December 31, 2023 increased to $21,432 as compared to $12,034 for the year ended December 31, 2022. This 78% increase in gross profit is attributable to higher revenue driven primarily by the acquisition of MRC.
Gross Margin. Gross margin for the year ended December 31, 2023 decreased to 40.7% from 41.8% for the year ended December 31, 2022. The decrease in gross margin is primarily attributable to the amortization of the fair value step-up to MRC inventory acquired as well as higher product costs due to inflationary pressure. Excluding the $323 impact of the step-up amortization, gross margin would have been 41.3% during the year ended December 31, 2023.
Selling, General and Administrative Expense. Selling, general and administrative (“SG&A”) expense for the year ended December 31, 2023 increased by $6,151 to $12,161 as compared to $6,010 for the year ended December 31, 2022. The increase was primarily due to the inclusion of SG&A expense in the Company’s consolidated financial statements attributable to MRC.
Merger and Acquisition Related Expense. Merger and acquisition related expense increased to $1,627 for the year ended December 31, 2023 compared to $257 for the same period of 2022, driven primarily by acquisition costs related to MRC.
Net Income. We generated a net income of $5,296 for the year ended December 31, 2023, an increase of 20% compared to net income of $4,429 for the year ended December 31, 2022. The increase in net income for the year ended December 31, 2023 compared to the same period in 2022 was primarily attributable to the acquisition of MRC, partially offset by approximately $2.1 million of non-recurring items associated with the transaction.
Non-GAAP Measures
The financial presentation below contains certain financial measures not in accordance with GAAP, defined by the SEC as “non-GAAP financial measures”, including EBITDA and adjusted EBITDA. These measures may be different from non-GAAP financial measures used by other companies. The presentation of this financial information, which is not prepared under any comprehensive set of accounting rules or principles, is not intended to be considered in isolation or as a substitute for the financial information prepared and presented in this Annual Report in accordance with GAAP.
As presented below, EBITDA excludes interest, foreign exchange gains and losses, income taxes, and depreciation and amortization. Adjusted EBITDA excludes—in addition to interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization—stock-based compensation, merger and acquisition related expense and other non-recurring costs. The Company believes the non-GAAP measures provide useful information to both management and investors by excluding certain expense and other items that may not be indicative of its core operating results and business outlook. The Company believes that the inclusion of non-GAAP measures in the financial presentation below allows investors to compare the Company’s financial results with the Company’s historical financial results and is an important measure of the Company’s comparative financial performance.
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| 2023 | 2022 | |||||||
| (Unaudited) | (Unaudited) | |||||||
| Net income | $ | 5,296 | $ | 4,429 | ||||
| Interest expense | 1,025 | - | ||||||
| Interest income | (289 | ) | (121 | ) | ||||
| Foreign exchange (gain) loss | (189 | ) | - | |||||
| Provision for income taxes | 1,707 | 1,393 | ||||||
| Depreciation and amortization | 94 | 66 | ||||||
| EBITDA | 7,644 | 5,767 | ||||||
| Non-cash and non-recurring adjustments | ||||||||
| Stock compensation expense | 473 | 363 | ||||||
| Merger and acquisition related expense | 1,627 | 257 | ||||||
| Amortization of inventory step-up | 323 | - | ||||||
| Non-recurring loss on foreign currency forward contract | 112 | - | ||||||
| Restatement-related costs | - | 318 | ||||||
| Adjusted EBITDA | $ | 10,179 | $ | 6,705 |
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Liquidity and Capital Resources
As of December 31, 2023, the Company had positive working capital of $4,356, compared to $18,933 at December 31, 2022. Our principal sources of liquidity at December 31, 2023 consisted of $1,139 of cash and $2,046 of accounts receivable. The decrease in working capital is principally attributable to (i) the acquisition of MusclePharm for $18,788, of which $10,000 was funded from proceeds of the Amended Credit Agreement, defined below, and $8,788 from the Company’s available cash, and (ii) the acquisition of MRC for $17,099, of which $12,500 was funded from proceeds of the Credit Agreement, defined below, and $4,599 from the Company’s available cash, partially offset by cash flows from operating activities during fiscal 2023.
The Amended Credit Agreement contains customary events of default (each an “Event of Default”), which upon the occurrence of an Event of Default, as defined in the Amended Credit Agreement, among other things, interest will accrue at the Applicable Rate plus 2% per annum, and the Bank may declare all Obligations, with interest thereon, immediately due and payable. The Amended Credit Agreement further contains customary representations and warranties of the Company; customary indemnification provisions whereby the Company will indemnify Bank for certain losses arising out of inaccuracies in, or breaches of, the representations, warranties and covenants of the Company, and certain other matters; and customary affirmative and negative covenants, including covenants to maintain a Fixed Charge Coverage Ratio (as defined in the Credit Agreement) of not less than 1.25 to 1.00 as tested quarterly on a trailing twelve-month basis, starting with the fiscal quarter ending December 31, 2023, a Funded Debt to EBITDA Ratio (as defined in the Credit Agreement) of not more than 2.50 to 1.00 as tested quarterly on a trailing twelve-month basis, starting with the fiscal quarter ending March 31, 2024, and to the extent the Term Loans still have a balance as of June 30, 2025 and a Cash Flow Leverage threshold (as defined in the Credit Agreement) of at least 1.15 is not met, the Company will be required to make a prepayment on the Term Loan equal to 50% of the Excess Cash Flow (as defined in the Credit Agreement). The Company was in compliance with all covenants as of December 31, 2023.
As of December 31, 2023 and 2022, no borrowings were outstanding on the Company’s $3,500 Line of Credit.
The Company has historically financed its operations primarily through cash flow from operations and equity and debt financings. The Company currently anticipates that cash derived from operations and existing cash resources, along with available borrowings under the Line of Credit, will be sufficient to provide for the Company’s liquidity for the next twelve months.
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The Company is dependent on cash flow from operations and amounts available under the Line of Credit to satisfy its working capital requirements. No assurances can be given that cash flow from operations and/or the Line of Credit will be sufficient to provide for the Company’s liquidity for the next twelve months. Should the Company be unable to generate sufficient revenue in the future to achieve positive cash flow from operations, and/or should capital be unavailable under the terms of the Line of Credit, additional working capital will be required. Management currently has no intention to raise additional working capital through the sale of equity or debt securities and believes that the cash flow from operations and available borrowings under the Line of Credit will provide sufficient capital necessary to operate the business over the next twelve months. In the event the Company fails to achieve positive cash flow from operations, additional capital is unavailable under the terms of the Line of Credit, and management is otherwise unable to secure additional working capital through the issuance of equity or debt securities, the Company’s business would be materially and adversely harmed.
Cash Provided by Operating Activities
Net cash provided by operating activities was $4,220 during the year ended December 31, 2023, compared to net cash provided by operating activities of $4,130 for the year ended December 31, 2022. The increase in cash provided by operating activities was driven primarily by the acquisition of MRC, which was largely offset by transaction-related costs as well as payment of a number of payables and other expenses that were accrued at MRC at the time of the acquisition.
Cash Used in Investing Activities
Cash used in investing activities for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2023 was $35,993 and $0 during the years ended December 31, 2023 and 2022, respectively. The Company used $17,099 for the acquisition of MRC and $18,788 for the acquisition of MusclePharm assets during the year ended December 31, 2023.
Cash Provided by (Used in) Financing Activities
Cash provided by financing activities for the year ended December 31, 2023 was $20,296 as compared to cash used of $750 during the year ended December 31, 2022. The increase in cash provided by financing activities is primarily attributable to the funding of the Term Loans during the first and fourth quarters of fiscal 2023.
Off-Balance Sheet Arrangements
Other than contractual obligations incurred in the normal course of business, we do not have any off-balance sheet financing arrangements or liabilities, retained or contingent interests in transferred assets or any obligation arising out of a material variable interest in an unconsolidated entity.
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FY 2022 10-K MD&A
SEC filing source: 0001437749-23-007858.
ITEM 7. MANAGEMENT’S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS OF OR PLAN OF OPERATION
The following is management’s discussion and analysis of certain significant factors that have affected our financial position and operating results during the periods included in the accompanying consolidated financial statements, as well as information relating to the plans of our current management. This report includes forward-looking statements. Generally, the words “believes”, “anticipates”, “may”, “will”, “should”, “expect”, “intend”, “estimate”, “continue”, and similar expressions or the negative thereof or comparable terminology are intended to identify forward-looking statements. Such statements are subject to certain risks and uncertainties, including the matters set forth in this Annual Report or other reports or documents we file with the Securities and Exchange Commission from time to time, which could cause actual results or outcomes to differ materially from those projected. Undue reliance should not be placed on these forward-looking statements, which speak only as of the date hereof. We undertake no obligation to update these forward-looking statements.
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The following discussion and analysis should be read in conjunction with our consolidated financial statements and the related notes thereto and other financial information contained elsewhere in this Annual Report.
Recent Developments
Entry into Arrangement Agreement
On December 4, 2022, FitLife entered into an Arrangement Agreement (the “Arrangement Agreement”) with 1000374984 Ontario Inc. (“Subsidiary”, and collectively with FitLife, the “Company”), and Mimi’s Rock Corp. (“MRC”), pursuant to which the Company agreed to acquire MRC for a total cash purchase price of approximately CAD $23.2 million, of which approximately CAD $14.2 million would be used to retire all of MRC’s outstanding indebtedness, and approximately CAD $9.0 million, or CAD $0.17 per share, would be used to purchase all issued and outstanding shares of MRC from its current shareholders (collectively, the “Purchase Price”) (the “Acquisition”).
The Arrangement Agreement was subject to the terms and conditions of the Plan of Arrangement, attached to the Arrangement Agreement as Schedule A (“Plan”), which Plan was made in accordance with Section 182 of the Ontario Business Corporations Act and required a court order approving the Plan. Further, to finance the acquisition of MRC, which amount was paid in all cash, the Company’s principal bank, First Citizens Bank, agreed to provide up to $12.5 million in debt financing. The obligations of the Company and MRC to consummate the Acquisition were subject to certain closing conditions, including, but not limited to, (i) the taking of all steps set forth in the Interim Order (as defined in the Arrangement Agreement) and Final Order (as defined in the Arrangement Agreement); (ii) the approval of MRC’s shareholders, and (iii) receipt of any necessary regulatory approvals.
Subsequent to the end of the fiscal year, the Acquisition was consummated on February 28, 2023.
Critical Accounting Policies
Use of Estimates and Assumptions
The preparation of financial statements in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States (“GAAP”) requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect (i) the reported amounts of assets and liabilities, (ii) the disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities known to exist as of the date the financial statements are published, and (iii) the reported amount of net sales and expense recognized during the periods presented.
Those estimates and assumptions include estimates for reserves of uncollectible accounts receivable, allowance for product returns, sales returns and incentive programs, allowance for inventory obsolescence, depreciable lives of property and equipment, analysis of impairment of goodwill, realization of deferred tax assets, accruals for potential liabilities and assumptions made in valuing stock instruments issued for services. Management evaluates these estimates and assumptions on a regular basis. Actual results could differ from those estimates.
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Accounts Receivable and Allowance for Doubtful Accounts
The Company’s accounts receivable balance is related to trade receivables and are recorded at the invoiced amount and do not bear interest. The allowance for doubtful accounts is the Company’s best estimate of the amount of probable credit losses in its existing accounts receivable. The Company will maintain allowances for doubtful accounts, estimating losses resulting from the inability of its customers to make required payments for products. Account balances are charged off against the allowance when it is probable the receivable will not be recovered.
The determination of collectability of the Company’s accounts receivable requires management to make frequent judgments and estimates in order to determine the appropriate amount of allowance needed for doubtful accounts. The Company’s allowance for doubtful accounts is estimated to cover the risk of loss related to accounts receivable. This allowance is maintained at a level we consider appropriate based on historical and other factors that affect collectability. These factors include historical trends of write-offs, recoveries and credit losses; the careful monitoring of customer credit quality; and projected economic and market conditions. Different assumptions or changes in economic circumstances could result in changes to the allowance.
Total allowance for doubtful accounts as of December 31, 2022 and 2021 amounted to $50,000 and $55,000, respectively.
Income Taxes
The Company accounts for income taxes under FASB ASC Topic 740, Income Taxes (“ASC 740”). Under the asset and liability method of ASC 740, deferred tax assets and liabilities are recognized for the expected future tax consequences of events that have been included in the financial statements or tax returns. Under this method, deferred tax assets and liabilities are determined based on the differences between the financial reporting and tax bases of assets and liabilities using enacted tax rates in effect for the year in which the differences are expected to reverse. The deferred tax assets of the Company relate primarily to operating loss carryforwards for federal income tax purposes.
The Company periodically evaluates its tax positions to determine whether it is more likely than not that such positions would be sustained upon examination by a tax authority for all open tax years, as defined by the statute of limitations, based on their technical merits. The Company accrues interest and penalties, if incurred, on unrecognized tax benefits as components of the income tax provision in the accompanying consolidated statements of operations. As of December 31, 2022, and 2021, the Company has not established a liability for uncertain tax positions.
Product Returns, Sales Incentives and Other Forms of Variable Consideration
In measuring revenue and determining the consideration the Company is entitled to as part of a contract with a customer, the Company takes into account the related elements of variable consideration. Such elements of variable consideration include, but are not limited to, product returns and sales incentives, such as markdowns and margin adjustments. For these types of arrangements, the adjustments to revenue are recorded at the later of when (i) the Company recognizes revenue for the transfer of the related products to the customers, or (ii) the Company pays, or promises to pay, the consideration.
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We currently have a 30-day product return policy for NDS Products, which allows for a 100% sales price refund for the return of unopened and undamaged products purchased from us online through one of our websites or e-commerce platforms. Product sold to GNC may be returned from store shelves or the distribution center in the event product is damaged, short dated, expired or recalled.
GNC maintains a customer satisfaction program which allows customers to return product to the store for credit or refund. Subject to certain terms and restrictions, GNC may require reimbursement from vendors for unsaleable returned product through either direct payment or credit against a future invoice. We also support a product return policy for iSatori Products, whereby customers can return product for credit or refund. Product returns can and do occur from time to time and can be material.
For the sale of goods with a right of return, the Company estimates variable consideration using the most likely amount method and recognizes revenue for the consideration it expects to be entitled to when control of the related product is transferred to the customers and records a product returns liability for the amount it expects to credit back its customers. Under this method, certain forms of variable consideration are based on expected sell-through results, which requires subjective estimates. These estimates are supported by historical results as well as specific facts and circumstances related to the current period. The product returns liability includes estimates that directly impact reported revenue. These estimates are calculated based on a history of actual returns, estimated future returns and information provided by customers regarding their inventory levels. Consideration of these factors results in an estimate for anticipated sales returns that reflects increases or decreases related to seasonal fluctuations. In addition, as necessary, product returns liability may be established for significant future known or anticipated events. The types of known or anticipated events that are considered, and will continue to be considered, include, but are not limited to, changes in the retail environment and the Company's decision to continue to support new and existing products.
Information for product returns is received on regular basis and adjusted for accordingly. Adjustments for returns are based on factual information and historical trends for both NDS products and iSatori products and are specific to each distribution channel. We monitor, among other things, remaining shelf life and sell-through data on a weekly basis. If we determine there are any risks or issues with any specific products, we accrue sales return allowances based on management’s assessment of the overall risk and likelihood of returns in light of all information available.
Total allowance for product returns, sales returns and incentive programs as of December 31, 2022 and 2021 amounted to $590,000 and $632,000, respectively.
Inventory
The Company’s inventory is carried at the lower of cost or net realizable value using the first-in, first-out (“FIFO”) method. The Company evaluates the need to record adjustments for inventory on a regular basis. Company policy is to evaluate all inventories including components and finished goods for all of its product offerings across all of the Company’s operating subsidiaries.
The Company recognizes an allowance for obsolescence for expiring, excess, and slow-moving inventory. To calculate the allowance, the Company analyzes sales projections for each SKU relative to the remaining shelf life of the product. In addition, the allowance includes the value of longer-dated finished good inventory that, based on projections, will remain unsold at the time of its expiration.
Total allowance for expiring, excess and slow-moving inventory items as of December 31, 2022 and 2021 amounted to $107,000 and $56,000, respectively.
Goodwill
In January 2017, the Financial Accounting Standards Board (“FASB”) issued Accounting Standards Update (“ASU”) 2017-04, Intangibles - Goodwill and Other (Topic 350): Simplifying the Accounting for Goodwill Impairment (“ASU 2017-04”). ASU 2017-04 removes Step 2 of the goodwill impairment test, which required a hypothetical purchase price allocation. A goodwill impairment will now be the amount by which a reporting unit’s carrying value exceeds its fair value, not to exceed the carrying amount of goodwill. ASU 2017-04 also eliminated the requirements for any reporting unit with a zero or negative carrying amount to perform a qualitative assessment and, if it fails that qualitative test, to perform Step 2 of the goodwill impairment test. The Company adopted ASU 2017-04 on January 1, 2020 and applied the requirements prospectively.
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There were no impairment charges incurred during the year ended December 31, 2022.
Revenue Recognition
The Company’s revenue is comprised of sales of nutritional supplements, primarily to GNC.
The Company accounts for revenues in accordance with FASB Accounting Standards Codification (“ASC”) 606, Revenue from Contracts with Customers (“ASC 606”). The underlying principle of ASC 606 is to recognize revenue to depict the transfer of goods or services to customers at the amount expected to be collected. ASC 606 creates a five-step model that requires entities to exercise judgment when considering the terms of contract(s), which includes (1) identifying the contract(s) or agreement(s) with a customer, (2) identifying our performance obligations in the contract or agreement, (3) determining the transaction price, (4) allocating the transaction price to the separate performance obligations, and (5) recognizing revenue as each performance obligation is satisfied. Under ASC 606, revenue is recognized when performance obligations under the terms of a contract are satisfied, which occurs for the Company upon shipment or delivery of products to our customers based on written sales terms, which is also when control is transferred. Revenue is measured as the amount of consideration we expect to receive in exchange for transferring the products or services to a customer.
All products sold by the Company are distinct individual products and consist of nutritional supplements and related supplies. The products are offered for sale solely as finished goods, and there are no performance obligations required post-shipment for customers to derive the expected value from them.
Control of products we sell transfers to customers upon shipment from our facilities or delivery to our customers, and the Company’s performance obligations are satisfied at that time. Shipping and handling activities are performed before the customer obtains control of the goods and therefore represent a fulfillment activity rather than promised goods to the customer. Payment for sales are generally made by check, credit card, or wire transfer. Historically the Company has not experienced any significant payment delays from customers.
For direct-to-consumer sales, the Company allows for returns within 30 days of purchase. Our wholesale customers, such as GNC, may return purchased products to the Company under certain circumstances, which include expired or soon-to-be-expired products located in GNC corporate stores or at any of its distribution centers, and products that are subject to a recall or that contain an ingredient or ingredients that are subject to a recall by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration.
A right of return does not represent a separate performance obligation, but because customers are allowed to return products, the consideration to which the Company expects to be entitled is variable. The Company determined that product returns are immaterial, and therefore believes it is probable that such returns will not cause a significant reversal of revenue in the future. We assess our contracts and the reasonableness of our conclusions on a quarterly basis.
Stock-Based Compensation.
The Company periodically issues restricted share units (“RSUs”), stock options and warrants to employees and non-employees in non-capital raising transactions for services rendered. Such issuances vest and expire according to the terms established at the issuance date.
Stock-based payments to officers, directors, employees and consultants for acquiring goods and services from nonemployees, which include grants of employee stock options, are recognized in the financial statements based on their grant date fair values in accordance with ASC 718, Compensation-Stock Compensation. Stock-based payments to officers, directors, and employees, which are generally time vested, are measured at the grant date fair value and compensation cost is recognized on a straight-line basis over the vesting period. Recognition of compensation expense for non-employees is in the same period and manner as if the Company had paid cash for the services. The fair value of stock-based payments is estimated using the Black-Scholes option-pricing model or other appliable valuation model such as the Monte Carlo valuation pricing model, which uses certain assumptions related to risk-free interest rates, expected volatility, expected life, and future dividends. The assumptions used could materially affect compensation expense recorded in future periods.
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Recent Accounting Pronouncements
See Note 2 of the Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements included in this Annual Report for a description of recent accounting pronouncements believed by management to have a material impact on our present or future financial statements.
Results of Operations
| December 31, 2022 | December 31, 2021 | Change | % | |||||||||||||
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| Revenue | $ | 28,803,000 | $ | 27,913,000 | $ | 890,000 | 3 | % | ||||||||
| Cost of goods sold | 16,769,000 | 15,409,000 | 1,360,000 | 9 | % | |||||||||||
| Gross profit | 12,034,000 | 12,504,000 | (470,000 | ) | (4 | )% | ||||||||||
| Gross margin percentage | 41.8 | % | 44.8 | % | ||||||||||||
| Operating expense: | ||||||||||||||||
| Selling, general and administrative expense | 6,267,000 | 6,215,000 | 52,000 | 1 | % | |||||||||||
| Depreciation and amortization | 66,000 | 59,000 | 7,000 | 1 | % | |||||||||||
| Total operating expense | 6,333,000 | 6,274,000 | 59,000 | 2 | % | |||||||||||
| Income from operations | 5,701,000 | 6,230,000 | (529,000 | ) | (8 | )% | ||||||||||
| Other income | 121,000 | 478,000 | (357,000 | ) | (75 | )% | ||||||||||
| Provision for income tax | (1,393,000 | ) | (1,298,000 | ) | 95,000 | (7 | )% | |||||||||
| Net income | $ | 4,429,000 | $ | 5,410,000 | $ | (981,000 | ) | (18 | )% |
Fiscal Year Ended December 31, 2022 Compared to Fiscal Year Ended December 31, 2021
Net Sales. Revenue for the year ended December 31, 2022 increased 3% to $28,803,000 as compared to $27,913,000 for the year ended December 31, 2021. Revenue for the year ended December 31, 2022 compared to the prior year reflects increased sales through our online channels largely offset by lower sales through wholesale channels.
Online revenue during the year ended December 31, 2022 was approximately 28% of total revenue, compared to roughly 24% of total revenue during the same twelve-month period in 2021. Although no assurances can be given, management believes that online revenue will continue to increase in subsequent periods relative to prior comparable periods given management’s focus on higher margin online sales.
The Company continually reformulates and introduces new products, as well as seeks to increase both the number of stores and number of approved products that can be sold within the GNC franchise system that comprise its domestic and international distribution footprint. Management also believes that its focus on developing its e-commerce capabilities will drive additional incremental sales in the short-term, while yielding substantial benefits in the longer-term.
Cost of Goods Sold. Cost of goods sold for the year ended December 31, 2022 increased 9% to $16,769,000 as compared to $15,409,000 for the year ended December 31, 2021. The increase of $1,360,000 is primarily due to increased product costs due to inflationary pressures, as well as higher distribution costs resulting from increased sales through online channels.
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Gross Profit Margin. Gross profit for the year ended December 31, 2022 decreased to $12,034,000 as compared to $12,504,000 for the year ended December 31, 2021. Gross margin for the year ended December 31, 2022 decreased to 41.8% from 44.8% for the year ended December 31, 2021. The decrease in gross margin is primarily attributable to higher product costs associated with disruptions in the supply chain. Product costs have largely stabilized in recent months and, for certain ingredients, have begun to decline. We expect that the recent margin pressure will be temporary as production costs decline and as higher-margin online sales become a larger percentage of the Company’s total revenue.
Selling, General and Administrative Expense. Selling, general and administrative (“SG&A”) expense for the year ended December 31, 2022 increased by $52,000 to $6,267,000 as compared to $6,215,000 for the year ended December 31, 2021. The increase in SG&A expense was primarily due to higher consulting fees due to Restatement and Merger and Acquisition (“M&A”) related expense, partially offset by lower stock compensation expense and general SG&A expense.
Depreciation and Amortization. Depreciation and amortization for the year ended December 31, 2022 increased to $66,000 from $59,000 during the year ended December 31, 2021. The increase is primarily attributable to the amortization of intangibles acquired in the Nutrology business combination.
Net Income. We generated a net income of $4,429,000 for the year ended December 31, 2022, as compared to a net income of $5,410,000 for the year ended December 31, 2021. The decrease in net income for the year ended December 31, 2022 compared to the same period in 2021 was primarily attributable to increased SG&A expense resulting from M&A activities and Restatement-related costs during the year ended December 31, 2022, as well as forgiveness of the PPP Loan (as defined in "Liquidity and Capital Resources" below), that occurred during the year ended December 31, 2021.
Non-GAAP Measures
The financial presentation below contains certain financial measures not in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States (“GAAP”), defined by the SEC as “non-GAAP financial measures”, including non-GAAP EBITDA and adjusted non-GAAP EBITDA. These measures may be different from non-GAAP financial measures used by other companies. The presentation of this financial information, which is not prepared under any comprehensive set of accounting rules or principles, is not intended to be considered in isolation or as a substitute for the financial information prepared and presented in this Quarterly Report in accordance with GAAP.
As presented below, non-GAAP EBITDA excludes interest, income taxes, and depreciation and amortization. Adjusted non-GAAP EBITDA excludes, in addition to interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization, stock-based compensation, M&A/integration expense, Restatement-related costs and non-recurring gains or losses. The Company believes the non-GAAP measures provide useful information to both management and investors by excluding certain expense and other items that may not be indicative of its core operating results and business outlook. The Company believes that the inclusion of non-GAAP measures in the financial presentation below allows investors to compare the Company’s financial results with the Company’s historical financial results and is an important measure of the Company’s comparative financial performance.
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| 2022 | 2021 | |||||||
| (Unaudited) | (Unaudited) | |||||||
| Net income | $ | 4,429,000 | $ | 5,410,000 | ||||
| Interest income, net | (121,000 | ) | (25,000 | ) | ||||
| Provision for income taxes | 1,393,000 | 1,298,000 | ||||||
| Depreciation and amortization | 66,000 | 59,000 | ||||||
| EBITDA | 5,767,000 | 6,742,000 | ||||||
| Non-cash and non-recurring adjustments | ||||||||
| Stock-based compensation expense | 363,000 | 452,000 | ||||||
| Acquisition related expense | 257,000 | 253,000 | ||||||
| Restatement-related costs | 318,000 | - | ||||||
| Non-recurring gains | - | (453,000 | ) | |||||
| Adjusted EBITDA | $ | 6,705,000 | $ | 6,994,000 |
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Liquidity and Capital Resources
As of December 31, 2022, the Company had working capital of $18,932,000, compared to working capital of $13,626,000 at December 31, 2021. Our principal sources of liquidity at December 31, 2022 consisted of $13,277,000 of cash and $705,000 of accounts receivable. The increase in working capital is principally attributable to cash flows from operating activities during fiscal 2022, partially offset by cash used in financing activities as the Company spent $779,000 to repurchase shares of Common Stock of the Company.
On September 24, 2019, the Company entered into a Revolving Line of Credit Agreement (the “Line of Credit Agreement”) with Mutual of Omaha Bank (the “Lender”), subsequently acquired by CIT Bank N.A., providing the Company with a $2.5 million revolving line of credit (the “Line of Credit”). The Line of Credit allows the Company to request advances thereunder and to use the proceeds of such advances for working capital purposes until the Maturity Date, or unless renewed at maturity upon approval by the Company’s Board and the Lender. The Line of Credit is secured by all assets of the Company.
Advances drawn under the Line of Credit bear interest at an annual rate of the one-month SOFR rate plus 2.75%, and each advance will be payable on the Maturity Date with the interest on outstanding advances payable monthly. The Company may, at its option, prepay any borrowings under the Line of Credit, in whole or in part at any time prior to the Maturity Date, without premium or penalty. No borrowings are outstanding as of December 31, 2022.
On September 20, 2022, the Company and the Lender amended the Line of Credit Agreement to extend the Maturity Date to December 23, 2022. On December 19, 2022, the Company and the Lender amended the Line of Credit Agreement to increase the Line of Credit to $3.5 million and extend the Maturity Date to December 23, 2023. All other terms of the Line of Credit Agreement remain unchanged.
On April 27, 2020, the Company received proceeds from a loan in the amount of $449,700 from its lender, CIT Bank, N.A. (the “PPP Lender”), pursuant to approval by the U.S. Small Business Administration (the “SBA”) for the PPP Lender to fund the Company’s request for a loan under the SBA’s Paycheck Protection Program (“PPP Loan”) created as part of the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act (“CARES Act”) administered by the SBA (the “Loan Agreement”). In accordance with the requirements of the CARES Act, the Company used the proceeds from the PPP Loan primarily for payroll costs, covered rent payments, and covered utilities during the eight-week period commencing on the date of loan approval. The PPP Loan was scheduled to mature on April 27, 2022, had a 1.0% interest rate, and was subject to the terms and conditions applicable to all loans made pursuant to the Paycheck Protection Program as administered by the SBA under the CARES Act. The Company was informed by the PPP Lender and the SBA that the full balance of the PPP Loan, including accrued interest, was forgiven on January 15, 2021.
The Company has historically financed its operations primarily through cash flow from operations and equity and debt financings. The Company has also provided for its cash needs by issuing Common Stock, options and warrants for certain operating costs, including consulting and professional fees. The Company currently anticipates that cash derived from operations and existing cash resources, along with available borrowings under the Line of Credit, will be sufficient to provide for the Company’s liquidity for the next twelve months.
The Company is dependent on cash flow from operations and amounts available under the Line of Credit to satisfy its working capital requirements. No assurances can be given that cash flow from operations and/or the Line of Credit will be sufficient to provide for the Company’s liquidity for the next twelve months. Should the Company be unable to generate sufficient revenue in the future to achieve positive cash flow from operations, and/or should capital be unavailable under the terms of the Line of Credit, additional working capital will be required. Management currently has no intention to raise additional working capital through the sale of equity or debt securities and believes that the cash flow from operations and available borrowings under the Line of Credit will provide sufficient capital necessary to operate the business over the next twelve months. In the event the Company fails to achieve positive cash flow from operations, additional capital is unavailable under the terms of the Line of Credit, and management is otherwise unable to secure additional working capital through the issuance of equity or debt securities, the Company’s business would be materially and adversely harmed.
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Cash Provided by Operating Activities
Net cash provided by operating activities was $4,130,000 during the year ended December 31, 2022, compared to net cash provided by operating activities of $4,480,000 for the year ended December 31, 2021. The decrease in cash provided by operating activities is primarily attributable to the forgiveness of the PPP loan that provided to the Company in 2021. In 2022, the Company continues to maintain elevated inventory levels to ensure availability of products due to global supply chain constraints resulting from the COVID-19 pandemic.
Cash Used in Investing Activities
Cash used in investing activities for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2022 was $0 and $529,000 during the year ended December 31, 2022 and 2021, respectively. The Company used $529,000 during the year ended December 31, 2021 for the acquisition of Nutrology.
Cash Used in Financing Activities
Cash used in financing activities for the year ended December 31, 2022 was $750,000 as compared to cash used of $390,000 during the year ended December 31, 2021. The main reason for the increase in cash used for financing activities relates to increased share repurchases.
Off-Balance Sheet Arrangements
Other than contractual obligations incurred in the normal course of business, we do not have any off-balance sheet financing arrangements or liabilities, retained or contingent interests in transferred assets or any obligation arising out of a material variable interest in an unconsolidated entity.
FY 2021 10-K MD&A
SEC filing source: 0001851734-22-000612.
ITEM 7. MANAGEMENT’S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS OF OR PLAN OF OPERATION
The following is management’s discussion and analysis of certain significant factors that have affected our financial position and operating results during the periods included in the accompanying consolidated financial statements, as well as information relating to the plans of our current management. This report includes forward-looking statements. Generally, the words “believes”, “anticipates”, “may”, “will”, “should”, “expect”, “intend”, “estimate”, “continue”, and similar expressions or the negative thereof or comparable terminology are intended to identify forward-looking statements. Such statements are subject to certain risks and uncertainties, including the matters set forth in this Annual Report or other reports or documents we file with the Securities and Exchange Commission from time to time, which could cause actual results or outcomes to differ materially from those projected. Undue reliance should not be placed on these forward-looking statements, which speak only as of the date hereof. We undertake no obligation to update these forward-looking statements.
The following discussion and analysis should be read in conjunction with our consolidated financial statements and the related notes thereto and other financial information contained elsewhere in this Annual Report.
Restatement of Previously Issued Unaudited Interim Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements
We have restated our previously issued unaudited interim condensed consolidated Financial Statements as of and for the three months ended March 31, 2021, and as of and for the three and six months ended June 30, 2021. Refer to the section entitled “Explanatory Note” preceding Item 1 hereof for background on the restatement, the fiscal periods impacted, control considerations, and other information.
Within this MD&A, we have restated our previously issued unaudited interim condensed consolidated statements of operations for the three months ended March 31, 2021 and for the three and six months ended June 30, 2021; and unaudited interim condensed consolidated statements of cash flows for the three months ended March 31, 2021 and for the six months ended June 30, 2021 (the “Prior Quarterly Financial Statements”), to reflect the restatement more fully described in Note 11 to the notes of the audited consolidated financial statements in this Annual Report.
See Note 11, Quarterly Financial Data (Unaudited), in Item 8, Consolidated Financial Statements and Supplementary Data, for such restated information, and see Supplemental Unaudited Quarterly Financial Information, in Item 7, Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations, for additional interim financial information.
In connection with the Restatement, the Company restated the financial information as of and for the fiscal year December 31, 2020 and December 31, 2019, as well as the relevant unaudited interim financial information for the quarterly periods ended September 30, 2020, June 30, 2020, March 31, 2020, September 30, 2019, June 30, 2019, and March 31, 2019 in a separate filing in the 2020 Annual Report, as amended, on Form 10-K/A.
Critical Accounting Policies
Use of Estimates and Assumptions
The preparation of financial statements in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States (“GAAP”) requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect (i) the reported amounts of assets and liabilities, (ii) the disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities known to exist as of the date the financial statements are published, and (iii) the reported amount of net sales and expense recognized during the periods presented.
Those estimates and assumptions include estimates for reserves of uncollectible accounts receivable, allowance for product returns, sales returns and incentive programs, allowance for inventory obsolescence, depreciable lives of property and equipment, analysis of impairment of goodwill, realization of deferred tax assets, accruals for potential liabilities and assumptions made in valuing stock instruments issued for services. Management evaluates these estimates and assumptions on a regular basis. Actual results could differ from those estimates.
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Accounts Receivable and Allowance for Doubtful Accounts
The Company’s accounts receivable balance is related to trade receivables and are recorded at the invoiced amount and do not bear interest. The allowance for doubtful accounts is the Company’s best estimate of the amount of probable credit losses in its existing accounts receivable. The Company will maintain allowances for doubtful accounts, estimating losses resulting from the inability of its customers to make required payments for products. Accounts with known financial issues are first reviewed and specific estimates are recorded. The remaining accounts receivable balances are then grouped in categories by the amount of days the balance is past due, and the estimated loss is calculated as a percentage of the total category based upon past history. Account balances are charged off against the allowance when it is probable the receivable will not be recovered.
The determination of collectability of the Company’s accounts receivable requires management to make frequent judgments and estimates in order to determine the appropriate amount of allowance needed for doubtful accounts. The Company’s allowance for doubtful accounts is estimated to cover the risk of loss related to accounts receivable. This allowance is maintained at a level we consider appropriate based on historical and other factors that affect collectability. These factors include historical trends of write-offs, recoveries and credit losses; the careful monitoring of customer credit quality; and projected economic and market conditions. Different assumptions or changes in economic circumstances could result in changes to the allowance.
Total allowance for doubtful accounts as of December 31, 2021 and 2020 amounted to $55,000 and $51,000, respectively.
Product Returns, Sales Incentives and Other Forms of Variable Consideration
In measuring revenue and determining the consideration the Company is entitled to as part of a contract with a customer, the Company takes into account the related elements of variable consideration. Such elements of variable consideration include, but are not limited to, product returns and sales incentives, such as markdowns and margin adjustments. For these types of arrangements, the adjustments to revenue are recorded at the later of when (i) the Company recognizes revenue for the transfer of the related products to the customers, or (ii) the Company pays, or promises to pay, the consideration.
We currently have a 30-day product return policy for NDS Products, which allows for a 100% sales price refund for the return of unopened and undamaged products purchased from us online through one of our websites or e-commerce platforms. Product sold to GNC may be returned from store shelves or the distribution center in the event product is damaged, short dated, expired or recalled.
GNC maintains a customer satisfaction program which allows customers to return product to the store for credit or refund. Subject to certain terms and restrictions, GNC may require reimbursement from vendors for unsaleable returned product through either direct payment or credit against a future invoice. We also support a product return policy for iSatori Products, whereby customers can return product for credit or refund. Product returns can and do occur from time to time and can be material.
For the sale of goods with a right of return, the Company estimates variable consideration using the most likely amount method and recognizes revenue for the consideration it expects to be entitled to when control of the related product is transferred to the customers and records a product returns liability for the amount it expects to credit back its customers. Under this method, certain forms of variable consideration are based on expected sell-through results, which requires subjective estimates. These estimates are supported by historical results as well as specific facts and circumstances related to the current period. In addition, the Company recognizes an asset included in Inventories, net and a corresponding adjustment to Cost of Goods Sold for the right to recover goods from customers associated with the estimated returns. The product returns liability and corresponding asset include estimates that directly impact reported revenue. These estimates are calculated based on a history of actual returns, estimated future returns and information provided by customers regarding their inventory levels. Consideration of these factors results in an estimate for anticipated sales returns that reflects increases or decreases related to seasonal fluctuations. In addition, as necessary, product returns liability and the related assets may be established for significant future known or anticipated events. The types of known or anticipated events that are considered, and will continue to be considered, include, but are not limited to, changes in the retail environment and the Company's decision to continue to support new and existing products.
Information for product returns is received on regular basis and adjusted for accordingly. Adjustments for returns are based on factual information and historical trends for both NDS products and iSatori products and are specific to each distribution channel. We monitor, among other things, remaining shelf life and sell-through data on a weekly basis. If we determine there are any risks or issues with any specific products, we accrue sales return allowances based on management’s assessment of the overall risk and likelihood of returns in light of all information available.
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Total allowance for product returns, sales returns and incentive programs as of December 31, 2021 and 2020 amounted to $632,000 and $345,000, respectively.
Inventory
The Company’s inventory is carried at the lower of cost or net realizable value using the first-in, first-out (“FIFO”) method. The Company evaluates the need to record adjustments for inventory on a regular basis. Company policy is to evaluate all inventories including components and finished goods for all of its product offerings across all of the Company’s operating subsidiaries.
The Company recognizes an allowance for obsolescence for expiring, excess, and slow-moving inventory. To calculate the allowance, the Company analyzes sales projections for each SKU relative to the remaining shelf life of the product. The value of any finished goods inventory that expires within six months of the date of assessment is included in the allowance, even if the Company anticipates selling some or all of the inventory. In addition, the allowance includes the value of longer-dated finished good inventory that, based on projections, will remain unsold at the time of its expiration.
Total allowance for expiring, excess and slow-moving inventory items as of December 31, 2021 and 2020 amounted to $56,000 and $56,000, respectively.
Goodwill
In January 2017, the FASB issued ASU 2017-04, Intangibles - Goodwill and Other (Topic 350): Simplifying the Accounting for Goodwill Impairment. ASU 2017-04 removes Step 2 of the goodwill impairment test, which required a hypothetical purchase price allocation. A goodwill impairment will now be the amount by which a reporting unit’s carrying value exceeds its fair value, not to exceed the carrying amount of goodwill. This update also eliminated the requirements for any reporting unit with a zero or negative carrying amount to perform a qualitative assessment and, if it fails that qualitative test, to perform Step 2 of the goodwill impairment test. The Company adopted ASU 2017-04 on January 1, 2020 and applied the requirements prospectively.
There were no impairment charges incurred during the year ended December 31, 2021.
Revenue Recognition
The Company’s revenue is comprised of sales of nutritional supplements, primarily to GNC.
The Company accounts for revenues in accordance with Accounting Standards Codification (“ASC”) 606, Revenue from Contracts with Customers. The underlying principle of ASC 606 is to recognize revenue to depict the transfer of goods or services to customers at the amount expected to be collected. ASC 606 creates a five-step model that requires entities to exercise judgment when considering the terms of contract(s), which includes (1) identifying the contract(s) or agreement(s) with a customer, (2) identifying our performance obligations in the contract or agreement, (3) determining the transaction price, (4) allocating the transaction price to the separate performance obligations, and (5) recognizing revenue as each performance obligation is satisfied. Under ASC 606, revenue is recognized when performance obligations under the terms of a contract are satisfied, which occurs for the Company upon shipment or delivery of products to our customers based on written sales terms, which is also when control is transferred. Revenue is measured as the amount of consideration we expect to receive in exchange for transferring the products or services to a customer.
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All products sold by the Company are distinct individual products and consist of nutritional supplements and related supplies. The products are offered for sale solely as finished goods, and there are no performance obligations required post-shipment for customers to derive the expected value from them.
Control of products we sell transfers to customers upon shipment from our facilities or delivery to our customers, and the Company’s performance obligations are satisfied at that time. Shipping and handling activities are performed before the customer obtains control of the goods and therefore represent a fulfillment activity rather than promised goods to the customer. Payment for sales are generally made by check, credit card, or wire transfer. Historically the Company has not experienced any significant payment delays from customers.
For direct-to-consumer sales, the Company allows for returns within 30 days of purchase. Our wholesale customers, such as GNC, may return purchased products to the Company under certain circumstances, which include expired or soon-to-be-expired products located in GNC corporate stores or at any of its distribution centers, and products that are subject to a recall or that contain an ingredient or ingredients that are subject to a recall by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration.
A right of return does not represent a separate performance obligation, but because customers are allowed to return products, the consideration to which the Company expects to be entitled is variable. Upon evaluation of returns, the Company determined that less than 5% of products are returned, and therefore believes it is probable that such returns will not cause a significant reversal of revenue in the future. We assess our contracts and the reasonableness of our conclusions on a quarterly basis.
Stock-Based Compensation.
The Company periodically issues stock options and warrants to employees and non-employees in non-capital raising transactions for services rendered. The Company accounts for stock option and warrant grants issued and vesting to employees based on the authoritative guidance provided by the Financial Accounting Standards Board (“FASB”) where the value of the award is measured on the date of grant and recognized as compensation on the straight-line basis over the vesting period.
From prior periods until December 31, 2018, the Company accounted for share-based compensation issued to non-employees and consultants in accordance with the provisions of FASB ASC 505-50, Equity-Based Payments to Non-Employees. Measurement of share-based payment transactions with non-employees is based on the fair value of whichever is more reliably measurable: (a) the goods or services received or (b) the equity instruments issued. The final fair value of the share-based payment transaction is determined at the performance completion date.
In June 2018, the FASB issued ASU 2018-07, Compensation - Stock Compensation (Topic 718): Improvements to Nonemployee Share-Based Payment Accounting (“ASU 2018-07”). The guidance was issued to simplify the accounting for share-based transactions by expanding the scope of ASU 2018-07 from only being applicable to share-based payments to employees to also include share-based payment transactions for acquiring goods and services from nonemployees. As a result, nonemployee share-based transactions are measured by estimating the fair value of the equity instruments at the grant date, taking into consideration the probability of satisfying performance conditions. We adopted ASU 2018-07 on January 1, 2019. The adoption of the standard did not have a material impact on our financial statements for the year ended December 31, 2019 or the previously reported financial statements.
The fair value of the Company’s stock option and warrant grants are estimated using the Black-Scholes option pricing model, which uses certain assumptions related to risk-free interest rates, expected volatility, expected life of the stock options or warrants, and future dividends. Compensation expense is recorded based upon the value derived from the Black-Scholes option pricing model and based on actual experience. The assumptions used in the Black-Scholes option pricing model could materially affect compensation expense recorded in future periods.
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Recent Accounting Pronouncements
See Note 2 of the Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements included in this Annual Report for a description of recent accounting pronouncements believed by management to have a material impact on our present or future financial statements.
Results of Operations
| As Restated | ||||||||||||||||
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| December 31, 2021 | December 31, 2020 | Change | % | |||||||||||||
| Revenue | $ | 27,913,000 | $ | 22,111,000 | $ | 5,802,000 | 26 | % | ||||||||
| Cost of goods sold | (15,409,000 | ) | (12,574,000 | ) | (2,835,000 | ) | 23 | % | ||||||||
| Gross profit | 12,504,000 | 9,537,000 | 2,967,000 | 31 | % | |||||||||||
| General and administrative expense | (3,651,000 | ) | (3,047,000 | ) | (604,000 | ) | 20 | % | ||||||||
| Selling and marketing expense | (2,564,000 | ) | (2,106,000 | ) | (458,000 | ) | 22 | % | ||||||||
| Depreciation and amortization | (59,000 | ) | (38,000 | ) | (21,000 | ) | 55 | % | ||||||||
| Total operating expenses | (6,274,000 | ) | (5,191,000 | ) | (1,083,000 | ) | 21 | % | ||||||||
| Income from operations | 6,230,000 | 4,346,000 | 1,884,000 | 43 | % | |||||||||||
| Other income (expense) | 478,000 | 64,000 | 414,000 | n/a | ||||||||||||
| (Provision) benefit for income tax | (1,298,000 | ) | 4,415,000 | (5,713,000 | ) | n/a | ||||||||||
| Net income | $ | 5,410,000 | $ | 8,825,000 | $ | (3,415,000 | ) | (39 | )% |
Fiscal Year Ended December 31, 2021 Compared to Fiscal Year Ended December 31, 2020
Net Sales. Revenue for the year ended December 31, 2021 increased 26% to $27,913,000 as compared to $22,111,000 for the year ended December 31, 2020. Revenue for the year ended December 31, 2021 compared to the prior year reflects continued growth in our wholesale business and in our online direct-to-consumer offering.
Online revenue during the year ended December 31, 2021 was approximately 24% of total revenue, compared to roughly 20% of total revenue during the same twelve-month period in 2020. Due to the ongoing shift to online purchasing by consumers, including additional growth arising from the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic as a result of the shutdown of various retail outlets, e-commerce sales have accounted for a growing percentage of our domestic revenue. Although no assurances can be given, management believes that online revenue will continue to increase in subsequent periods relative to prior comparable periods given management’s focus on higher margin online sales.
The Company continually reformulates and introduces new products, as well as seeks to increase both the number of stores and number of approved products that can be sold within the GNC franchise system that comprise its domestic and international distribution footprint. Management also believes that its focus on developing its e-commerce capabilities will drive additional incremental sales in the short-term, while yielding substantial benefits in the longer-term.
Cost of Goods Sold. Cost of goods sold for the year ended December 31, 2021 increased 23% to $15,409,000 as compared to $12,574,000 for the year ended December 31, 2020. This increase is principally attributable to higher revenue.
Gross Profit Margin. Gross profit for the year ended December 31, 2021 increased to $12,504,000 as compared to $9,537,000 for the year ended December 31, 2020. Gross margin for the year ended December 31, 2021 increased to 44.8% from 43.1% for the comparable period last year. The increase in gross profit during the year ended December 31, 2021 is principally attributable to higher revenue and a larger percentage of higher-margin direct-to-consumer sales.
General and Administrative Expense. General and administrative expense for the year ended December 31, 2021 increased by $604,000 to $3,651,000 as compared to $3,047,000 for the year ended December 31, 2020. The increase in general and administrative expense was primarily due to an increase of $374,000 in stock compensation expense as well as $253,000 of expenses related to M&A activity.
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Selling and Marketing Expense. Selling and marketing expense for the year ended December 31, 2021 increased to $2,564,000 as compared to $2,106,000 for the year ended December 31, 2020. This increase is primarily attributable to higher co-operative marketing expenses paid to one of our wholesale partners. The Company anticipates that this higher level of marketing expense which was fully funded by wholesale price increases will continue for the foreseeable future.
Depreciation and Amortization. Depreciation and amortization for the year ended December 31, 2021 increased to $59,000 from $38,000 during the same period in 2020. The increase is primarily attributable to the amortization of intangibles acquired in the Nutrology business combination.
Net Income. We generated a net income of $5,410,000 for the year ended December 31, 2021, as compared to a net income of $8,825,000 for the year ended December 31, 2020. The decrease in net income for the year ended December 31, 2021 compared to the same period in 2020 was primarily attributable to an income tax benefit of $4,415,000 during 2020 resulting from removing a substantial portion of the reserve against our deferred tax assets.
Non-GAAP Measures
The financial presentation below contains certain financial measures defined as “non-GAAP financial measures” by the SEC, including non-GAAP EBITDA and adjusted non-GAAP EBITDA. These measures may be different from non-GAAP financial measures used by other companies. The presentation of this financial information, which is not prepared under any comprehensive set of accounting rules or principles, is not intended to be considered in isolation or as a substitute for the financial information prepared and presented in this Annual Report in accordance with GAAP.
As presented below, non-GAAP EBITDA excludes interest, income taxes, and depreciation and amortization. Adjusted non-GAAP EBITDA excludes—in addition to interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization—stock-based compensation, acquisition related expenses, and gains or losses of a non-recurring nature. The Company believes the non-GAAP measures provide useful information to both management and investors by excluding certain expense and other items that may not be indicative of its core operating results and business outlook. The Company believes that the inclusion of non-GAAP measures in the financial presentation below allows investors to compare the Company’s financial results with the Company’s historical financial results and is an important measure of the Company’s comparative financial performance.
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| (Unaudited) | (Unaudited) | |||||||
| Net income | $ | 5,410,000 | $ | 8,825,000 | ||||
| Interest expense (income), net | (25,000 | ) | 6,000 | |||||
| Provision (benefit) for income taxes | 1,298,000 | (4,415,000 | ) | |||||
| Depreciation and amortization | 59,000 | 38,000 | ||||||
| EBITDA | 6,742,000 | 4,454,000 | ||||||
| Non-cash and non-recurring adjustments | ||||||||
| Stock-based compensation expense | 452,000 | 78,000 | ||||||
| Acquisition related expenses | 253,000 | - | ||||||
| Non-recurring gains | (453,000 | ) | (70,000 | ) | ||||
| Adjusted EBITDA | $ | 6,994,000 | $ | 4,462,000 |
Liquidity and Capital Resources
As of December 31, 2021, the Company had working capital of $13,626,000, compared to working capital of $7,615,000 at December 31, 2020. Our principal sources of liquidity at December 31, 2021 consisted of $9,897,000 of cash and $945,000 of accounts receivable. The increase in working capital is principally attributable to cash flows from operating activities during fiscal 2021, partially offset by the acquisition of Nutrology and share repurchases.
On September 24, 2019, the Company entered into a Revolving Line of Credit Agreement (the “Line of Credit Agreement”) with Mutual of Omaha Bank (the “Lender”), subsequently acquired by CIT Bank N.A., providing the Company with a $2.5 million revolving line of credit (the “Line of Credit”). The Line of Credit allows the Company to request advances thereunder and to use the proceeds of such advances for working capital purposes until the Maturity Date, or unless renewed at maturity upon approval by the Company’s Board and the Lender. The Line of Credit is secured by all assets of the Company.
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Advances drawn under the Line of Credit bear interest at an annual rate of the one-month LIBOR rate plus 2.75%, and each advance will be payable on the Maturity Date with the interest on outstanding advances payable monthly. The Company may, at its option, prepay any borrowings under the Line of Credit, in whole or in part at any time prior to the Maturity Date, without premium or penalty.
On March 20, 2020, the Lender advanced the Company $2.5 million under the Line of Credit, which amount was repaid on April 29, 2020. The advance was intended to provide the Company with additional liquidity given the uncertainty regarding the timing of collection of certain accounts receivable and in anticipation of an expected negative impact on sales to GNC and our other wholesale customers resulting from the COVID-19 outbreak.
On September 20, 2022, the Company and the Lender amended the Line of Credit Agreement to extend the Maturity Date to December 23, 2022. All other terms of the Line of Credit Agreement remain unchanged.
On April 27, 2020, the Company received proceeds from a loan in the amount of $449,700 from the PPP Lender, pursuant to approval by the SBA for the Lender to fund the Company’s request for the PPP Loan created as part of the recently enacted CARES Act administered by the SBA. In accordance with the requirements of the CARES Act, the Company used the proceeds from the PPP Loan primarily for payroll costs, covered rent payments, and covered utilities during the eight-week period commencing on the date of loan approval. The PPP Loan was scheduled to mature on April 27, 2022, had a 1.0% interest rate, and was subject to the terms and conditions applicable to all loans made pursuant to the Paycheck Protection Program as administered by the SBA under the CARES Act. The Company did not provide any collateral or guarantees for the PPP Loan, nor did the Company pay any fees to obtain the PPP Loan. The Company was informed by the PPP Lender and the SBA that the full amount balance of the PPP Loan, including accrued interest, was forgiven on January 15, 2021. See Note 1 to the Consolidated Financial Statements contained within this Annual Report.
The Company has historically financed its operations primarily through cash flow from operations and equity and debt financings. The Company has also provided for its cash needs by issuing Common Stock, options and warrants for certain operating costs, including consulting and professional fees. The Company currently anticipates that cash derived from operations and existing cash resources, along with available borrowings under the Line of Credit, will be sufficient to provide for the Company’s liquidity for the next twelve months.
The Company is dependent on cash flow from operations and amounts available under the Line of Credit to satisfy its working capital requirements. No assurances can be given that cash flow from operations and/or the Line of Credit will be sufficient to provide for the Company’s liquidity for the next twelve months. Should the Company be unable to generate sufficient revenue in the future to achieve positive cash flow from operations, and/or should capital be unavailable under the terms of the Line of Credit, additional working capital will be required. Management currently has no intention to raise additional working capital through the sale of equity or debt securities and believes that the cash flow from operations and available borrowings under the Line of Credit will provide sufficient capital necessary to operate the business over the next twelve months. In the event the Company fails to achieve positive cash flow from operations, additional capital is unavailable under the terms of the Line of Credit, and management is otherwise unable to secure additional working capital through the issuance of equity or debt securities, the Company’s business would be materially and adversely harmed.
Cash Provided by Operating Activities
Net cash provided by operating activities was $4,480,000 during the fiscal year ended December 31, 2021, compared to net cash provided by operating activities of $5,721,000 for the year ended December 31, 2020. The decrease in cash provided by operating activities is primarily attributable to increased investments in working capital, particularly inventory.
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Cash Used in Investing Activities
Cash used in investing activities for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2021 was $529,000 related to the Nutrology acquisition, as compared to $0 used in investing activities during the year ended December 31, 2020.
Cash Provided by (Used in) Financing Activities
Cash used in financing activities for the year ended December 31, 2021 was $390,000 as compared to cash provided by financing of $350,000 during the year ended December 31, 2020. Receipt of funds from the PPP loan during 2020 and increased share repurchases during 2021 account for the primary difference.
Supplemental Unaudited Quarterly Financial Information
The following unaudited quarterly financial information is presented to illustrate the effects of the corrections of misstatements to previously reported quarterly unaudited financial information as a result of the restatement. Such corrections of misstatements are described in more detail in Note 11, Restatement of Previously Issued Consolidated Financial Statements, in Item 8, Financial Statements and Supplementary Data. This unaudited quarterly financial information should be read in conjunction with the other sections of this Comprehensive Annual Report, including the consolidated financial statements and related notes contained in Item 8, Financial Statements and Supplementary Data.
Management's Discussion and Analysis of the Unaudited Financial Condition and Results of Operations - June 30, 2021
Restated
Comparison of the three and six months ended June 30, 2021 to the three and six months ended June 30, 2020
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| June 30, 2021 | June 30, 2020 | Change | June 30, 2021 | June 30, 2020 | Change | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Revenue | $ | 8,406,000 | $ | 2,990,000 | $ | 5,416,000 | 181 | % | $ | 14,005,000 | $ | 9,532,000 | $ | 4,473,000 | 47 | % | ||||||||||||||||
| Cost of goods sold | (4,725,000 | ) | (1,554,000 | ) | (3,171,000 | ) | 204 | % | (7,529,000 | ) | (5,186,000 | ) | (2,343,000 | ) | 45 | % | ||||||||||||||||
| Gross profit | 3,681,000 | 1,436,000 | 2,245,000 | 156 | % | 6,476,000 | 4,346,000 | 2,130,000 | 49 | % | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| Operating expenses | (1,648,000 | ) | (1,446,000 | ) | (202,000 | ) | 14 | % | (3,182,000 | ) | (2,862,000 | ) | (320,000 | ) | 11 | % | ||||||||||||||||
| Income (loss) from operations | 2,033,000 | (10,000 | ) | 2,043,000 | n/a | 3,294,000 | 1,484,000 | 1,810,000 | 122 | % | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| Other income (expense) | 5,000 | (5,000 | ) | 10,000 | n/a | 464,000 | 61,000 | 403,000 | n/a | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| (Provision) Benefit for income tax | (406,000 | ) | 40,000 | (446,000 | ) | n/a | (721,000 | ) | 81,000 | (802,000 | ) | n/a | ||||||||||||||||||||
| Net income (loss) | $ | 1,632,000 | $ | 25,000 | $ | 1,607,000 | n/a | $ | 3,037,000 | $ | 1,626,000 | $ | 1,411,000 | 87 | % |
Net Sales. Revenue for the three months ended June 30, 2021 increased to $8,406,000 as compared to $2,990,000 for the three months ended June 30, 2020. Revenue for the six months ended June 30, 2021 increased 47% to $14,005,000 as compared to $9,532,000 for the six months ended June 30, 2020. The increase in revenue for the three- and six-month periods ended June 30, 2021 compared to the prior three- and six-month period is principally due to the closure of some of our retail partners’ store locations and the stay-at-home orders during 2020 caused by the COVID-19 pandemic and continued organic growth in our online and wholesale businesses.
Online revenue during the three and six months ended June 30, 2021 was approximately 21% and 24% of total revenue, respectively, compared to approximately 38% and 21% of total revenue during the three and six months ended June 30, 2020.
Cost of Goods Sold. Cost of goods sold for the three months ended June 30, 2021 increased to $4,725,000 as compared to $1,554,000 for the three months ended June 30, 2020. Cost of goods sold for the six months ended June 30, 2021 increased to $7,529,000 as compared to $5,186,000 for the six months ended June 30, 2020. The increase during the three- and six-month period is principally attributable to higher revenue.
Gross Profit. Gross profit for the three months ended June 30, 2021 increased to $3,681,000 as compared to $1,436,000 for the three months ended June 30, 2020. Gross profit for the six months ended June 30, 2021 increased to $6,476,000 as compared to $4,346,000 for the six months ended June 30, 2020. The increase during the three- and six- month period is principally attributable to higher revenue.
Gross margin for the three months ended June 30, 2021 decreased to 43.8% compared to 48.0% during the same period last year. The decrease during the three-month period is principally attributable to a lower percentage of online sales during 2021 compared to the same period in 2020. Gross margin for the six months ended June 30, 2021 increased to 46.2% compared to 45.6% for the same period last year. The increase was primarily attributable to a greater proportion of higher margin online revenue during 2021 compared to the same period in 2020.
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General and Administrative Expense. General and administrative expense for the three months ended June 30, 2021 decreased to $917,000 as compared to $1,001,000 for the three months ended June 30, 2020. The decrease in the three-month period ended June 30, 2021 primarily reflects a decrease in bad debt expense, partially offset by higher stock compensation expense and higher consulting expense. For the six-month period ended June 30, 2021, general and administrative expense increased to $1,774,000 from $1,734,000 during the same period in the prior year.
Selling and Marketing Expense. Selling and marketing expense for the three months ended June 30, 2021 increased to $716,000 as compared to $435,000 for the three months ended June 30, 2020. Selling and marketing expense for the six months ended June 30, 2021 increased to $1,385,000 as compared to $1,106,000 for the six months ended June 30, 2020. The increases in both the three- and six-month periods ended June 30, 2021 reflect higher co-operative marketing expense paid to one of our wholesale partners. The Company anticipates that this higher level of marketing expense, which is fully funded by wholesale price increases, will continue for the foreseeable future.
Depreciation and Amortization Expense. Depreciation and amortization expense for the three months ended June 30, 2021 increased to $15,000 as compared to $10,000 for the three months ended June 30, 2020. The increase was due to amortization of intangibles acquired in the Nutrology business combination. Depreciation and amortization expense for the six months ended June 30, 2021 was flat at $23,000 as compared to $23,000 for the six months ended June 30, 2020, with the increase in amortization associated with the Nutrology intangibles being offset by other assets becoming fully depreciated.
Net Income. We generated net income of $1,632,000 for the three-month period ended June 30, 2021 as compared to net income of $25,000 for the three months ended June 30, 2020. We generated a net income of $3,037,000 for the six-month period ended June 30, 2021 as compared to a net income of $1,626,000 for the six months ended June 30, 2020. The increase in net income for the three- and six-month periods ended June 30, 2021 was primarily due to higher revenues resulting from the increase in wholesale and online sales as compared to the impact of COVID-19 on sales during the same periods in 2020.
Non-GAAP Measures
The financial presentation below contains certain financial measures defined as “non-GAAP financial measures” by the SEC, including non-GAAP EBITDA and adjusted non-GAAP EBITDA. These measures may be different from non-GAAP financial measures used by other companies. The presentation of this financial information, which is not prepared under any comprehensive set of accounting rules or principles, is not intended to be considered in isolation or as a substitute for the financial information prepared and presented in this Quarterly Report in accordance with GAAP.
As presented below, non-GAAP EBITDA excludes interest, income taxes, and depreciation and amortization. Adjusted non-GAAP EBITDA excludes, in addition to interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization, equity-based compensation and non-recurring gains or losses. The Company believes the non-GAAP measures provide useful information to both management and investors by excluding certain expense and other items that may not be indicative of its core operating results and business outlook. The Company believes that the inclusion of non-GAAP measures in the financial presentation below allows investors to compare the Company’s financial results with the Company’s historical financial results and is an important measure of the Company’s comparative financial performance.
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| 2021 (unaudited) | 2020 (unaudited) | 2021 (unaudited) | 2020 (unaudited) | |||||||||||||
| Net income | $ | 1,632,000 | $ | 25,000 | $ | 3,037,000 | $ | 1,626,000 | ||||||||
| Interest (income) expense, net | (5,000 | ) | 5,000 | (11,000 | ) | 9,000 | ||||||||||
| Provision for income taxes | 406,000 | (40,000 | ) | 721,000 | (81,000 | ) | ||||||||||
| Depreciation and amortization | 15,000 | 10,000 | 23,000 | 22,000 | ||||||||||||
| EBITDA | 2,048,000 | - | 3,770,000 | 1,576,000 | ||||||||||||
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| Stock compensation expense | 107,000 | 26,000 | 238,000 | 54,000 | ||||||||||||
| Acquisition related expenses | 71,000 | - | 95,000 | - | ||||||||||||
| Non-recurring gains | - | - | (453,000 | ) | (70,000 | ) | ||||||||||
| Adjusted EBITDA | $ | 2,226,000 | $ | 26,000 | $ | 3,650,000 | $ | 1,560,000 |
Off-Balance Sheet Arrangements
Other than contractual obligations incurred in the normal course of business, we do not have any off-balance sheet financing arrangements or liabilities, retained or contingent interests in transferred assets or any obligation arising out of a material variable interest in an unconsolidated entity.
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Management's Discussion and Analysis of the Unaudited Financial Condition and Results of Operations – March 31, 2021
Restated
Comparison of the three months ended March 31, 2021 to the three months ended March 31, 2020
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| Revenue | $ | 5,599,000 | $ | 6,542,000 | $ | (943,000 | ) | (14 | )% | |||||||
| Cost of goods sold | (2,804,000 | ) | (3,632,000 | ) | 828,000 | (23 | )% | |||||||||
| Gross profit | 2,795,000 | 2,910,000 | (115,000 | ) | (4 | )% | ||||||||||
| Operating expenses | (1,534,000 | ) | (1,416,000 | ) | (118,000 | ) | 8 | % | ||||||||
| Income from operations | 1,261,000 | 1,494,000 | (233,000 | ) | (16 | )% | ||||||||||
| Other income (expense) | 459,000 | 66,000 | 393,000 | n/a | ||||||||||||
| (Provision) Benefit for income tax | (315,000 | ) | 41,000 | (356,000 | ) | n/a | ||||||||||
| Net income | $ | 1,405,000 | $ | 1,601,000 | $ | (196,000 | ) | (12 | )% |
Net Sales. Revenue for the three months ended March 31, 2021 decreased 14% to $5,599,000 as compared to $6,542,000 for the three months ended March 31, 2020. Revenue for the three months ended March 31, 2021 compared to the prior period reflects fluctuations in the timing of orders from our wholesale customers.
Online revenue during the three months ended March 31, 2021 and 2020 was approximately 29% of total revenue for the three months ended March 31, 2021 as compared to 13% for the same period of 2020. Due to the ongoing shift to online purchasing by consumers, including additional growth arising from the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic as a result of the shutdown of various retail outlets, e-commerce sales have accounted for a growing percentage of our domestic revenue. Although no assurances can be given, management believes that online revenue will continue to increase in subsequent periods relative to prior comparable periods given management’s focus on higher margin online sales.
Cost of Goods Sold. Cost of goods sold for the three months ended March 31, 2021 decreased to $2,804,000 as compared to $3,632,000 for the three months ended March 31, 2020. This 23% decrease is principally attributable to lower revenue.
Gross Profit. Gross profit for the three months ended March 31, 2021 decreased to $2,795,000 as compared to $2,910,000 for the three months ended March 31, 2020. Gross margin for the three months ended March 31, 2021 increased to 49.9% from 44.5% for the comparable period in 2020. The decrease in gross profit is principally attributable to lower revenue. The increase in gross margin was primarily attributable to a greater proportion of higher margin online revenue during 2021 compared to the same period in 2020.
General and Administrative Expense. General and administrative expense for the three months ended March 31, 2021 increased to $857,000 as compared to $733,000 for the three months ended March 31, 2020. The increase in the three-month period ended March 31, 2021 primarily reflects stock compensation expense of $131,000 related to options and RSUs issued during the quarter.
Selling and Marketing Expense. Selling and marketing expense for the three months ended March 31, 2020 was roughly flat at $669,000 as compared to $671,000 for the three months ended March 31, 2020.
Depreciation and Amortization Expense. Depreciation and amortization expense for the three months ended March 31, 2021 decreased to $8,000 as compared to $12,000 for the three months ended March 31, 2020. The decrease in the three-month period was primarily attributable to a reduction in depreciation expense due to certain assets becoming fully depreciated.
Net Income. We generated net income of $1,405,000 for the three-month period ended March 31, 2021 as compared to net income of $1,601,000 for the three months ended March 31, 2020. The decrease in net income for the three-month period ended March 31, 2021 compared to the same period in 2020 was primarily attributable to lower revenue and increased compensation cost related to options and RSUs.
Non-GAAP Measures
The financial presentation below contains certain financial measures not in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States (“GAAP”), defined by the SEC as “non-GAAP financial measures”, including non-GAAP EBITDA and adjusted non-GAAP EBITDA. These measures may be different from non-GAAP financial measures used by other companies. The presentation of this financial information, which is not prepared under any comprehensive set of accounting rules or principles, is not intended to be considered in isolation or as a substitute for the financial information prepared and presented in this Quarterly Report in accordance with GAAP.
As presented below, non-GAAP EBITDA excludes interest, income taxes, and depreciation and amortization. Adjusted non-GAAP EBITDA excludes, in addition to interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization, equity-based compensation and non-recurring gains or losses. The Company believes the non-GAAP measures provide useful information to both management and investors by excluding certain expense and other items that may not be indicative of its core operating results and business outlook. The Company believes that the inclusion of non-GAAP measures in the financial presentation below allows investors to compare the Company’s financial results with the Company’s historical financial results and is an important measure of the Company’s comparative financial performance.
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| Net income | $ | 1,405,000 | $ | 1,601,000 | ||||
| Interest expense (income) | (6,000 | ) | 4,000 | |||||
| Provision for income taxes | 315,000 | (41,000 | ) | |||||
| Depreciation and amortization | 8,000 | 12,000 | ||||||
| EBITDA | 1,722,000 | 1,576,000 | ||||||
| Non-cash and non-recurring adjustments | ||||||||
| Stock compensation expense | 131,000 | 28,000 | ||||||
| Acquisition related expenses | 24,000 | - | ||||||
| Non-recurring losses (gains) | (453,000 | ) | (70,000 | ) | ||||
| Adjusted EBITDA | $ | 1,424,000 | $ | 1,534,000 |
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Liquidity and Capital Resources
At March 31, 2021, we had positive working capital of approximately $9,030,000, compared to $7,615,000 at December 31, 2020. Our principal sources of liquidity at March 31, 2021 consisted of $6,625,000 of cash and $1,580,000 of accounts receivable.
On September 24, 2019, the Company entered into a Revolving Line of Credit Agreement (the “Line of Credit Agreement”) with Mutual of Omaha Bank (the “Lender”), subsequently acquired by CIT Bank N.A., providing the Company with a $2.5 million revolving line of credit (the “Line of Credit”). The Line of Credit allows the Company to request advances thereunder and to use the proceeds of such advances for working capital purposes until the Maturity Date, or unless renewed at maturity upon approval by the Company’s Board and the Lender. The Line of Credit is secured by all assets of the Company.
Advances drawn under the Line of Credit bear interest at an annual rate of the one-month LIBOR rate plus 2.75%, and each advance will be payable on the Maturity Date with the interest on outstanding advances payable monthly. The Company may, at its option, prepay any borrowings under the Line of Credit, in whole or in part at any time prior to the Maturity Date, without premium or penalty.
On March 20, 2020, the Lender advanced the Company $2.5 million under the Line of Credit, which amount was repaid on April 29, 2020. The advance was intended to provide the Company with additional liquidity given the uncertainty regarding the timing of collection of certain accounts receivable and in anticipation of an expected negative impact on sales to GNC and our other wholesale customers resulting from the COVID-19 outbreak.
On September 20, 2022, the Company and the Lender amended the Line of Credit Agreement to extend the Maturity Date to December 23, 2022. All other terms of the Line of Credit Agreement remain unchanged.
On April 27, 2020, the Company received proceeds from a loan in the amount of $449,700 from its lender, CIT Bank, N.A. (the “PPP Lender”), pursuant to approval by the U.S. Small Business Administration (the “SBA”) for the PPP Lender to fund the Company’s request for a loan under the SBA’s Paycheck Protection Program (“PPP Loan”) created as part of the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act (“CARES Act”) administered by the SBA (the “Loan Agreement”). In accordance with the requirements of the CARES Act, the Company used the proceeds from the PPP Loan primarily for payroll costs, covered rent payments, and covered utilities during the eight-week period commencing on the date of loan approval. The PPP Loan was scheduled to mature on April 27, 2022, had a 1.0% interest rate, and was subject to the terms and conditions applicable to all loans made pursuant to the Paycheck Protection Program as administered by the SBA under the CARES Act. The Company was informed by the PPP Lender and the SBA that the full balance of the PPP Loan, including accrued interest, was forgiven on January 15, 2021.
The Company has historically financed its operations primarily through cash flow from operations and equity and debt financings. The Company has also provided for its cash needs by issuing Common Stock, options and warrants for certain operating costs, including consulting and professional fees. The Company currently anticipates that cash derived from operations and existing cash resources, along with available borrowings under the Line of Credit, will be sufficient to provide for the Company’s liquidity for the next twelve months.
The Company is dependent on cash flow from operations and amounts available under the Line of Credit to satisfy its working capital requirements. No assurances can be given that cash flow from operations and/or the Line of Credit will be sufficient to provide for the Company’s liquidity for the next twelve months. Should the Company be unable to generate sufficient revenue in the future to achieve positive cash flow from operations, and/or should capital be unavailable under the terms of the Line of Credit, additional working capital will be required. Management currently has no intention to raise additional working capital through the sale of equity or debt securities and believes that the cash flow from operations and available borrowings under the Line of Credit will provide sufficient capital necessary to operate the business over the next twelve months. In the event the Company fails to achieve positive cash flow from operations, additional capital is unavailable under the terms of the Line of Credit, and management is otherwise unable to secure additional working capital through the issuance of equity or debt securities, the Company’s business would be materially and adversely harmed.
Cash Provided by Operations. Cash provided by operating activities for the three months ended March 31, 2021 was $289,000, as compared to cash provided by operations of $1,000 for the three months ended March 31, 2020. The increase in cash provided by operating activities is primarily attributable to increased focus on managing working capital.
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Cash Provided by (Used in) Investing Activities. There was no cash provided by or used in investing activities for the three-month periods ended March 31, 2021 or 2020.
Cash Provided by (Used in) Financing Activities. Cash provided by financing activities for the three months ended March 31, 2021 was $0 as compared to cash provided by financing activities of $2,400,000 during the three months ended March 31, 2020.