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OurPet’s Company Reports Record Revenues
and Record Net Income for 2013 Fourth Quarter

 

FAIRPORT HARBOR, Ohio – February 27, 2014—OurPet’s Company (OTCQB:OPCO) (www.ourpets.com), a leading proprietary pet supply company today reported record 2013 fourth quarter revenue of $6,027,389, record net income of $375,355, and earnings per share of $.02 for the three months ended December 31, 2013.

 

Dr. Steven Tsengas, Chairman and CEO, commented, “We are pleased with our record results for the 2013 fourth quarter, which confirm the progress we are achieving related to our growth strategy including benefits from improved operating leverage. These results also enabled us to further strengthen our balance sheet by 2013 year-end, which included an 18% decline in total debt outstanding and a 24% increase in total stockholders’ equity compared to the same date in 2012.”

 

Dr. Tsengas, continued, “Solid progress is being achieved through the roll-out of our dual brand strategy in key sales channels. The fourth quarter of 2013 was particularly strong in the “feeding and storage” and “toys and accessories” categories. We now have the most complete line of proprietary feline waste and odor control products in the industry led by our improved line of SmartScoop® ,new EZ Scoop™ and Simply Scoop® products, and our new odorless™ technology-based products. We expect significant future sales and increased profitability from our pipeline of new products which is more robust than ever. We look forward to building upon our 2013 achievements in 2014 and beyond.”

 

2013 Fourth Quarter Results

 

Net revenue increased 1.3% to $6,027,389 for the 2013 fourth quarter compared to $5,947,407 for the same period a year ago. Fourth quarter 2012 net revenue included a $250,000 one-time promotional club order which did not reoccur in 2013. Sales in the grocery and mass merchandise sales channels were particularly strong during the 2013 fourth quarter compared to a year ago.

 

Gross profit increased 7% to $1,966,007 for the 2013 fourth quarter from $1,833,473 for the same period in 2012. This increase of approximately $133,000 was attributable to increased sales and lower product costs. Gross profit margin increased to 32.6% for the 2013 fourth quarter from 30% for the same period a year ago led by continuous improvement efforts, better absorption of overhead costs and selective price increases.

 

Income from operations increased 62% to $571,686 for the 2013 fourth quarter from $352,633 for the 2012 fourth quarter This increase was primarily due to higher gross profit and lower selling, general and administrative (SG&A) expenses.

 

 
 

  

Income before taxes was $625,089 versus $301,987 for the same period in 2012 and included about $88,000 of other income related to favorable patent litigation and insurance settlements.

 

Income tax expense for the 2013 fourth quarter was $249,734 compared to $69,332 for the 2012 fourth quarter. The company’s book tax rate was 40.0% for the three months ended December 31, 2013, versus 23.0% for the same period in 2012.

 

Net Income increased 61% to $375,355 for the 2013 fourth quarter from $232,655 for the same period last year. Earnings per share increased to $0.02 for the 2013 fourth quarter from $0.01 for the 2012 fourth quarter.

 

EBITDA for the fourth quarter 2013 was $813,237 as compared to $508,093 for the same period a year ago. A reconciliation of EBITDA to GAAP Net Income is provided in an attachment to the summary financial statements.

 

2013 Twelve Months

 

Net revenue increased approximately 7% to $21,554,106 for the twelve months ended December 31, 2013 from $20,160,751 for the twelve months of 2012. Higher sales in the “feeding and storage” and “toys and accessories” categories were partially offset by lower sales in the “feline waste and odor control” category. Positive revenue comparisons were achieved in the Grocery, Mass Retail, Pet Specialty and International sales channels as well as for E-commerce and to Pet Specialty Distributors. Sales of Feline Waste and Odor Control products, which declined in 2013 compared to the prior year, are expected to increase significantly in 2014 with the introduction of several new products.

 

Gross profit increased 22% to $6,678,607 for 2013 from $5,457,286 in 2012. Gross profit margin increased to 31.0% for the twelve months ended December 31, 2013 compared to 27.1% the prior year. The year-over-year improvements benefited from higher net revenue, modest price increases, continuous improvement, better cost control and improved absorption of operating overhead costs.

 

Income from operations increased 316% to $1,717,805 for 2013 from $412,515 for 2012. This year-over-year increase was principally due to higher gross profit and to a lesser extent, lower SG&A expenses.

 

Income before taxes for the twelve months ended December 31, 2013, was $1,731,888 compared to $251,038 for 2012. Approximately $175,000 of income before taxes in 2013 was due to other income, related to successful patent litigation and insurance settlements.

 

Income tax expense was $660,893 for 2013 versus $58,298 for the same period a year ago. The book tax rate was 38.2% for 2013 compared to 23.2% for 2012.

 

Net income was a record $1,070,995 for 2013 compared to $192,740 for 2012. Earnings per share were a record $0.06 for the twelve months ended December 31, 2013, compared to $0.01 per share for the year 2012.

 

 
 

  

EBITDA for the full 2013 year was $2,517,063 as compared to $1,053,582 for the same period a year ago. A reconciliation of EBITDA to GAAP Net Income is provided in an attachment to the financial statements.

 

About OurPet’s Company

 

OurPet’s Company designs, produces and markets a broad line of innovative, high-quality accessory and consumable pet products in the U.S. and overseas. Investor and customers may visit www.ourpets.com for more information about our company and its products. OurPet’s websites include www.petzonebrand.com and www.ourpets.com .

 

Certain of the matters set forth in this press release are forward-looking and involve a number of risks and uncertainties. Among the factors that could cause actual results to differ materially are the following: business conditions; growth in the industry; general economic conditions; addition or loss of significant customers; the loss of key personnel; product development; competition; risks of doing business abroad; foreign government regulations; fluctuations in foreign currency rates; rising costs for raw materials and sources of supply that may be limited or unavailable from time to time; the timing of orders booked; and the other risks that are described from time to time in OurPet’s SEC reports. For further information, contact:

 

CONTACTS INVESTOR RELATIONS
OurPet’s Company InvestQuest, Inc.
   
Dr. Steven Tsengas, CEO Robert Lentz
(440) 343-6500, x111 (614) 876-1900

 

 
 

 

 

OurPet's Company

EBITDA -Q4'13 and YTD 2013 vs. prior comparable periods in 2012

 

EBITDA  Q4'13   Q4'12   Year 2013   Year 2012 
                 
Net Income  $375,355   $232,655   $1,070,995   $192,740 
Interest  $34,594    39,095   $160,572   $158,269 
Tax Expense  $249,734    69,332   $660,893   $58,298 
Depreciation  $138,205    156,346   $571,682   $602,576 
Amortization  $15,349    10,667   $52,921   $41,418 
    Total EBITDA  $813,237   $508,095   $2,517,063   $1,053,301 

 

The above table reconciles the Company’s disclosure of Net Income per GAAP with the non GAAP financial measure EBITDA (Earnings before Interest, Taxes, Depreciation and Amortization.) As the investment community has often requested the EBITDA calculation to help them evaluate performance, Management has chosen to provide this disclosure. Although EBITDA is widely used in the investment community as a benchmark to reflect operating performance, financing capability and liquidity, it is not regarded as a measure of operating performance and liquidity under generally accepted accounting principles (“GAAP”). It also does not represent cash flows from operating activities. In addition, the Company’s EBITDA may not be comparable to similar indicators provided by other companies. The Presentation of this additional information is not meant to be considered in isolation or as a substitute for net income (loss), or any component thereof, in accordance with GAAP.

 

 
 

 

OURPET'S COMPANY AND SUBSIDIARIES

CONSOLIDATED OPERATING RESULTS

 

   For the Years Ended   For the Quarter Ended 
   December 31,   December 31, 
   2013 2012   2013 2012 
                 
Net revenue  $21,554,106   $20,160,751   $6,027,389   $5,947,407 
Cost of goods sold   14,875,499    14,703,465    4,061,382    4,113,934 
Gross profit on sales   6,678,607    5,457,286    1,966,007    1,833,473 
                     
Selling, general and administrative expenses   4,960,802    5,044,771    1,394,321    1,480,840 
                     
Income (loss) from operations   1,717,805    412,515    571,686    352,633 
                     
Other (income) and expense, net   (174,655)   3,208    (87,997)   11,551 
Interest expense   160,572    158,269    34,594    39,095 
Income before taxes   1,731,888    251,038    625,089    301,987 
                     
Income Tax (expense) benefit   (660,893)   (58,298)   (249,734)   (69,332)
Net Income  $1,070,995   $192,740   $375,355   $232,655 
                     
                     
Basic and Diluted Net Income (Loss) Per Common Share After Dividend Requirements For Preferred Stock  $0.06   $0.01   $0.02   $0.01 
                     
Weighted average number of common and equivalent shares outstanding used to calculate basic and diluted earnings per share   18,256,177    16,223,172    18,943,527    16,114,485 

 

 
 

 

OURPET'S COMPANY AND SUBSIDIARIES

CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS

 

   December 31, 
   2013   2012 
ASSETS          
Cash and equivalents  $57,975   $21,269 
Receivables, net   2,811,139    2,540,640 
Inventories, net   5,876,724    5,665,040 
Prepaid expenses   397,268    190,967 
Deferred Tax Asset, net   -    93,838 
Total current assets   9,143,106    8,511,754 
           
LONG TERM ASSETS          
Property and equipment, net   1,891,209    1,996,535 
Amortizable Intangible Assets, net   370,850    296,478 
Intangible Assets   461,000    461,000 
Goodwill   67,511    67,511 
Deposits and Other assets   18,003    18,003 
Total long term assets   2,808,573    2,839,527 
           
Total assets  $11,951,679   $11,351,281 
           
LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY          
Notes payable  $100,000   $100,000 
Current maturities of long-term debt   397,575    517,531 
Accounts payable   1,169,925    1,610,752 
Accrued taxes payable   161,637    - 
Other Accrued expenses   699,373    484,063 
Total current liabilities   2,528,510    2,712,346 
           
LONG TERM LIABILITIES          
Long-term debt - less current portion above   721,389    837,150 
Revolving line of credit   1,833,032    2,259,032 
Deferred income taxes   245,775    196,435 
Total long term liabilities   2,800,196    3,292,617 
           
Total liabilities   5,328,706    6,004,963 
           
Stockholders' Equity   6,622,973    5,346,318 
           
Total liabilities and stockholders' equity  $11,951,679   $11,351,281