EX-99.2 7 a06-9843_1ex99d2.htm EX-99

Exhibit 99.2

 

 

XELR8 HOLDINGS, INC. REPORTS FIRST QUARTER RESULTS

 

Revenues More than Doubled on Comparable Quarter-Over-Quarter Basis;

Revenues Increased 21% on a Sequential Quarter-Over-Quarter Basis

 

Teleconference and Webcast Scheduled for this Afternoon

 

Denver, CO — (PR NEWSWIRE) — May 10, 2006 — VitaCube Systems Holdings, Inc., d/b/a/ XELR8 Holdings, Inc. (AMEX:PRH), a provider of functional foods, beverages and nutritional supplements, today reported first quarter results for the three months ended March 31, 2006.

 

Financial and Operational Highlights for the Three-Month Period Ended March 31, 2006:

 

                  Revenues more than doubled, rising 127% to $538,960 from $237,056. On a sequential quarter over quarter basis, revenues increased 21% from $444,677 reported for the three months ended December 31, 2005.

                  Net Losses were $1,549,322, or $0.16 basic and diluted loss per share, an increase from net losses of $773,193, or $0.12 basic and diluted loss per share reported for the same period in 2005.

                  As of March 31, 2006, XELR8 had cash and short term investments of $1.72 million; $2.05 million in total shareholders’ equity; and $1.86 million in working capital.

 

“With notable revenue growth achieved in the first quarter, XELR8 remains squarely focused on perpetuating the fundamental progress we’ve put in motion and working towards our ultimately goal of achieving sustained profitability. Although our net losses continue to weigh on us, XELR8’s growth prospects are indeed promising, due largely to the enthusiasm of our growing national direct selling network, now numbering more than 2,400 as of April 30, 2006; increasing popularity of and demand for our nutritious products; the expertise of our employees and management team; and the loyal support of our shareholders. Through successful execution of our business plan, centered on expanding our direct selling network to over 6500 distributors within 12-18 months, we remain confident that XELR8 has the necessary drive, commitment and strategy in place to accomplish our ambitious financial objectives,” noted Earnest Mathis, Chairman and CEO of XELR8 Holdings.

 

XELR8 will also host a teleconference and webcast this afternoon beginning at 4:15 PM Eastern, and invites all interested parties to join management in a discussion regarding the Company’s financial results, corporate progression and other meaningful developments. The conference call can be accessed via telephone by dialing toll free 1-800-257-2182 or via the Internet at www.xelr8.com. For those unable to participate at that time, a replay of the webcast will be available for 90 days on www.xelr8.com.

 

About XELR8 Holdings, Inc.

 

VitaCube Systems Holdings, Inc., d/b/a/ XELR8 Holdings, Inc., is a provider of nutritional foods and beverages designed to help enhance physical health and overall performance. XELR8 has developed a comprehensive line of nutritional supplements and functional foods designed in systems that are easy to take, simple to understand, and conveniently fit within a lifestyle. XELR8’s commitment to quality, science, and research has earned them a loyal following of over 350 world-class athletes and an elite list of endorsers, such as five-time Cy Young Award Winner Randy Johnson; Super Bowl Champions Mike Alstott, Lawyer Milloy and Head Coach Mike Shanahan; professional football superstar Cadillac Williams; Olympians Briana Scurry and Caroline Lalive; Stanley Cup Winner Blake Sloan; and PGA Tour Professional Tom Pernice, Jr. XELR8 products are only available through independent distributors located throughout the nation. For more information about XELR8, please visit www.xelr8.com.

 

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VITACUBE SYSTEMS HOLDINGS, INC., d/b/a XELR8 HOLDINGS, INC.

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS

 

 

 

March 31, 2006

 

December 31, 2005

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

ASSETS

 

 

 

 

 

Current assets:

 

 

 

 

 

Cash

 

$

1,606,627

 

$

2,805,021

 

Short term investments

 

110,000

 

110,000

 

Accounts receivable, net of allowance for doubtful accounts of $6,500 and $5,500, respectively

 

7,012

 

8,758

 

Inventory, net of allowance for obsolescence of $74,500 and $17,000, respectively

 

467,776

 

542,749

 

Prepaid expenses and other current assets

 

297,260

 

279,502

 

Total current assets

 

2,488,675

 

3,746,030

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Intangible assets, net

 

35,385

 

36,219

 

Property and equipment, net

 

158,453

 

93,423

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Total assets

 

$

2,682,513

 

$

3,875,672

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS’ EQUITY

 

 

 

 

 

Current liabilities:

 

 

 

 

 

Accounts payable and accrued expenses

 

$

632,290

 

$

455,996

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Total liabilities

 

632,290

 

455,996

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Commitments and Contingency

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

SHAREHOLDERS’ EQUITY:

 

 

 

 

 

Preferred stock, authorized 5,000,000 shares, $.001 par value, none issued or outstanding

 

 

 

Common stock, authorized 50,000,000 shares, $.001 par value, 9,663,345 and 9,618,900 issued and outstanding respectively

 

9,663

 

9,619

 

Additional paid in capital

 

16,170,713

 

15,990,889

 

Accumulated (deficit)

 

(14,130,153

)

(12,580,832

)

 

 

 

 

 

 

Total shareholders’ equity

 

2,050,223

 

3,419,676

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Total liabilities and shareholders’ equity

 

$

2,682,513

 

$

3,875,672

 

 

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VITACUBE SYSTEMS HOLDINGS, INC. d/b/a XELR8 HOLDINGS, INC.

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS (Unaudited)

Three Months Ended March 31, 2006 and 2005

 

 

 

2006

 

2005

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Net sales

 

$

538,960

 

$

237,056

 

Cost of goods sold

 

245,379

 

84,560

 

Gross profit

 

293,581

 

152,496

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Operating expenses:

 

 

 

 

 

Selling and marketing expenses

 

1,025,138

 

426,848

 

General and administrative expenses

 

803,813

 

482,041

 

Research and development expenses

 

24,570

 

8,662

 

Depreciation and amortization

 

7,650

 

6,612

 

Total operating expenses

 

1,861,171

 

924,163

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Net (loss) from operations

 

(1,567,590

)

(771,667

)

Other income (expense)

 

 

 

 

 

Interest income

 

18,268

 

115

 

Interest (expense)

 

 

(1,641

)

 

 

 

 

 

 

Total other income (expense)

 

18,268

 

(1,526

)

 

 

 

 

 

 

Net (loss)

 

$

(1,549,322

)

$

(773,193

)

 

 

 

 

 

 

Net (loss) per common share

 

 

 

 

 

Basic and diluted net (loss) per share

 

$

(0.16

)

$

(0.12

)

 

 

 

 

 

 

Weighted average common shares outstanding, basic and diluted

 

9,620,898

 

6,534,043

 

 

Company Contacts:

 

VitaCube d/b/a XELR8 Holdings, Inc.

 

Elite Financial Communications Group, LLC

 

 

Earnest Mathis, CEO

 

Dodi Handy, President and CEO

 

 

(303) 316-8577, x228

 

407-585-1080

 

 

emathis@xelr8.com

 

prh@efcg.net

 

Forward-looking Statements

 

This press release contains forward-looking statements within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995, including prospects for XELR8’s distribution network. Actual results may differ from those discussed in such forward-looking statements. These forward looking statements include risks and uncertainties that include the Company’s ability to attract and retain distributors; changes in demand for the Company’s products; changes in the level of operating expenses; changes in general economic conditions that impact consumer behavior and spending; product supply; the availability, amount, and cost of capital for the Company; and the Company’s use of such capital. More information about factors that potentially could affect the Company’s financial results is included in the Company’s filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission, including its Annual Report on Form 10-KSB for the year ended December 31, 2005 and all subsequent filings. Certain statements in this release regarding the Company’s agreements are in accordance with the guidelines established by the Federal Trade Commission for endorsements in advertising.

 

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