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Exhibit 99.1

 

 

 

 

 

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

 

OurPet’s Company Reports Record Third Quarter 2016 Results

 

Record Q3 Net Revenue of $7.26 million -- Net Income Increases to $495,669

 

FAIRPORT HARBOR, Ohio – October 25, 2016 -- OurPet's Company (OTCQX: OPCO) (www.ourpets.com), a leading proprietary pet supply company, today reports record third-quarter revenue of $7.26 million, an increase of 21% compared to revenues of $5.99 million reported in the same period of 2015. Net income for the third quarter ended September 30, 2016, increased 21% to $495,669, or $0.025 per share, compared to $410,450, or $0.020 per share, for the same period of 2015. Third quarter 2015 results included a one-time U.S. Custom exam refund of $94,000. Discounting the $94,000 refund, the adjusted net income between third quarters 2015 and 2016 grew 57%.

 

“With the resumption of shipments to our major specialty pet retail customer, we were firing on all cylinders this past quarter. The double-digit growth in sales was also driven by a 19% growth in the Food Drug & Mass market segment, as well as initial shipments of our new electronic cat toy, Intelligent Pet Care, and Switchgrass BC cat litter products. With the strong third-quarter sales, we are up almost 10% for the nine months of 2016, more than double the pet industry average,” states Dr. Steven Tsengas, president and CEO of OurPet’s.

 

Based on initial October sales bookings and the strong acceptance of product innovations, OurPet’s is guardedly optimistic of a strong fourth quarter and fiscal year 2016, with growth thereafter supported by new products and key partnerships.

 

“Beyond 2016, our strategy is to achieve double-digit growth in sales and net income with an emphasis on developing and launching proprietary, innovative products and entering appropriate new market segments,” says Dr. Tsengas. “We recently announced our new partnership with Paulee Cleantec, Inc. whereby we plan to commercialize its patented technology to develop portable and fixed-base product solutions to safely and conveniently eliminate pet waste.

 

“In addition, we recently completed contracts with a leading direct TV (DRTV) marketing company to test market several of our new electronic interactive cat toys for a possible DRTV campaign to launch sometime in the second quarter of 2017. The contracts will allow both parties to move forward with what we believe will be the first of several DRTV programs to raise customer awareness for our entire electronic interactive pet toy category. We have many ‘irons in the fire’ and are very excited about the future.”

 

2016 Third-Quarter Results

 

Net revenue increased 21% to $7,259,904 versus revenues of $5,986,645 for the same period last year. The approximate $1.3 million increase was due to strong sales in the Pet Specialty and Food, Drug and Mass channels.

 

 

 

 

Net income increased 20.76% to $495,669 compared to $410,450 for the third quarter of 2015. Net income per diluted share increased to $0.025 compared to $0.021 a year ago and would have been higher if not for an additional 265,573 shares added to the weighted average of common and basic shares used in calculating diluted earnings per share.

 

As previously mentioned, third quarter 2015 results included a one-time U.S. Custom exam refund of $94,000. Discounting the $94,000 refund, the adjusted net income between third quarters 2015 and 2016 grew 57%.

 

Gross profit for third quarter 2016 was $2,443,470 compared to $2,012,177 the prior year. Gross profit margin stayed about the same year-over-year at 33.66%.

 

As of September 30, 2016, OurPet’s reduced total long-term liabilities by $672,008 (-15%), maintained strong liquidity and achieved a Current Ratio of 5.04, and grew stockholder’s equity by $964,773 (+11%).

 

 

2016 First Nine Months Results

 

Net revenue for the first nine months of 2016 increased 10% to $18,872,791 versus revenues of $17,170,795 reported for the same period last year. The year-over-year increase was due to strong Food, Drug, and Mass sales.

 

Net income for the 2016 period increased 3.4% to $916,882 compared to $886,319 for the same period of 2015. Net income per share increased to $0.045 for the first nine months of 2015 from $0.044 last year.

 

Gross profit increased 8% to $5,847,171 for the first nine months of 2016 versus the prior year.

 

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. Investors 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.

 

Forward-Looking Statements

 

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

 

OurPet’s Company
Dr. Steven Tsengas, CEO
(440) 354-6500, x111

 

DreamTeamNetwork
Austin, Texas
www.DreamTeamNetwork.com
512.758.8877 Office
Editor@DreamTeamNetwork.com

 

 

 

 

OURPET'S COMPANY AND SUBSIDIARIES
 CONSOLIDATED OPERATING RESULTS

 

 

   For the Three Months Ended   For the Nine Months Ended 
   September 30,   September 30, 
   2016   2015   2016   2015 
                 
Net revenue  $7,259,904   $5,986,645   $18,872,791   $17,170,795 
Cost of goods sold   4,816,434    3,974,468    13,025,620    11,746,204 
          Gross profit on sales   2,443,470    2,012,177    5,847,171    5,424,591 
                     
Selling, general and administrative expenses   1,649,506    1,363,154    4,410,236    3,996,794 
                     
          Income from operations   793,964    649,023    1,436,935    1,427,797 
                     
Other income   (24,125)   (14,582)   (58,593)   (40,582)
Interest expense   23,450    35,919    84,206    85,221 
Income before taxes   794,639    627,686    1,411,322    1,383,158 
                     
Income Tax expense   298,970    217,236    494,440    496,839 
Net Income  $495,669   $410,450   $916,882   $886,319 
                     
                     
Basic and Diluted Net Income Per Common                    
    Share After Dividend Requirements For Preferred                    
    Stock  $0.02   $0.02   $0.05   $0.04 
                     
Weighted average number of common shares                    
    outstanding used to calculate                
    basic earnings per share   17,709,088    17,562,239    17,665,812    17,558,085 
                     
Weighted average number of common and                    
   equivalent shares outstanding used to                
   calculate diluted earnings per share   20,090,366    19,824,793    19,489,855    19,220,115 

 

 

 

 

OURPET'S COMPANY AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS

 

   September 30,   December 31, 
   2016   2015 
ASSETS          
  Cash and equivalents  $102,226   $100,000 
  Receivables, net   4,561,144    4,294,810 
  Inventories, net   7,746,643    7,914,613 
  Prepaid expenses   738,487    582,676 
          Total current assets   13,148,500    12,892,099 
           
 LONG TERM ASSETS          
  Property and equipment, net   1,998,942    1,873,260 
  Amortizable Intangible Assets, net   391,857    357,341 
  Intangible Assets   477,328    461,000 
  Goodwill   67,511    67,511 
  Deposits and Other assets   52,650    18,003 
           Total long term assets   2,988,288    2,777,115 
           
          Total assets  $16,136,788   $15,669,214 
           
LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY          
  Current maturities of long-term debt   234,146    276,890 
  Accounts payable   1,559,183    1,582,849 
  Accrued expenses   813,077    571,858 
          Total current liabilities   2,606,406    2,431,597 
           
LONG TERM LIABILITIES          
  Long-term debt - less current portion above   702,511    876,248 
  Revolving line of credit   2,764,966    3,267,170 
  Deferred income taxes   337,767    333,834 
          Total long term liabilities   3,805,244    4,477,252 
           
          Total liabilities   6,411,650    6,908,849 
           
  Stockholders' Equity   9,725,138    8,760,365 
           
           Total liabilities and stockholders' equity  $16,136,788   $15,669,214