EX-99.1 12 a08-2532_1ex99d1.htm EX-99.1

Exhibit 99.1

 

 

 

 

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

 

 

 

Contacts:

 

 

 

 

Stephen D. Axelrod, CFA

John Pougnet, CEO

 

Alisa Steinberg (Media)

XELR8 Holdings, Inc.

 

Wolfe Axelrod Weinberger Assoc. LLC

(303) 316-8577

 

(212) 370-4500

CEO@xelr8.com

 

steve@wolfeaxelrod.com

 

 

alisa@wolfeaxelrod.com

 

XELR8 HOLDINGS ANNOUNCES FISCAL 2007 FINANCIAL RESULTS

 

- Company Reports Record 2007 Revenue of $4.9 Million, an Increase of 126% -

 

- Removal of the Going Concern Qualification by its Independent Registered Public Accountants -

 

- Management to Host Conference Call Today at 4:15 p.m. ET -

 

DENVER, Colo. – March 26, 2008 — XELR8 Holdings, Inc. (AMEX:BZI), a provider of functional foods, beverages and nutritional supplements, today announced its financial results for the twelve months ended December 31, 2007.

 

Financial and operational highlights for Fiscal 2007:

·                  Revenues increased 126% over prior year period

·                  Gross profit margin was 72%, up 800 basis points from 64% in 2006

·                  Bazi™ represented 83% of revenues in 2007, major growth component

·                  Working capital of $2.1 million as of December 31, 2007

 

Total revenue for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2007 was $4.9 million, a 126% increase compared to total revenue of $2.1 million for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2006. Gross profit grew to $3.5 million for the fiscal 2007, up 153% from $1.4 million in the prior year period. Net loss for the year ended December 31, 2007, decreased 31% to $3.2 million, or $0.23 per share, compared to a loss of $4.7 million, or $0.48 per share, in the prior year.

 

The Company’s balance sheet continues to remain strong. As of December 31, 2007, cash and cash equivalents were $2.25 million, excluding the proceeds from the February 2008 financing. Total shareholders’ equity at the end of fiscal 2007 was $2.22 million and the Company remains debt free. As a result of the improved operating performance and the additional financing, the Company’s Independent Registered Public Accountants have removed the going concern qualification from their report.

 

“I am pleased with XELR8’s performance in fiscal 2007,” said John Pougnet, XELR8 CEO.  “Fiscal 2007 was a pivotal year for XELR8, especially with the launch of our lead product Bazi, in January 2007, which has become a dominant part of our revenues as well as our anchor for future growth.”

 

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Mr. Pougnet continued, “During fiscal 2007 we built an excellent foundation for marketing Bazi, ending the year with 8,416 participants nationwide. We have begun leveraging our distributor base in fiscal 2008 through various means that we believe will not only assist them in building their current clientele, but also enhance our network by finding more distributors to broaden our reach. In addition to our recent distributor convention in Las Vegas, which was a resounding success, we have begun to offer new incentives and bonus features as well as incorporate regional “Go Diamond” events, to be hosted in six major cities nationwide in the coming weeks. It is events like these that enable us to keep in touch with our distributors and not only help in their growth, but also learn and grow from their success stories that we can then share network-wide.”

 

“We are focused on attaining profitability and are getting closer to that goal daily.  Fortunately, the Company is well capitalized and can undertake expenditures that will not only contribute ultimately to profitability but also strengthen our distribution network leading to broader acceptance of our products and, in particular, Bazi,” concluded Mr. Pougnet.

 

There will be a conference call today at 4:15 p.m. ET with the investment community, featuring John Pougnet, Chief Executive Officer of XELR8 Holdings, Inc. Interested parties may participate in the call by dialing 877-407-8293; international callers dial 201-689-8349. In addition, a replay of the conference call will be available approximately two hours after the call has ended. The replay can be accessed at: www.xelr8tools.com/Media/ConfCall032608.mp3 and will be archived for 30 days.

 

About XELR8 Holdings, Inc.

 

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. These include the Company’s Eat/Drink/Snack System; Peak Performance System; and its newest market entry, Bazi™, a powerful, concentrated, antioxidant (Vitamins A, C & E) nutritional drink packed with eight different super fruits and berries, including the Chinese jujube plus 12 vitamins and 68 minerals, providing all the daily vitamins and minerals you need in a single, convenient, one-ounce shot.

 

XELR8’s commitment to quality, science and research has earned the Company a loyal following of over 350 world-class athletes and an elite list of endorsers, such as 3-time World Series Champion Curt  Schilling, five-time Cy Young Award Winner Randy Johnson; Super Bowl Champions Mike Alstott and Lawyer Milloy; professional football star 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 or www.drinkbazi.com.

 

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, 2006 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.

 

- Financial Tables to Follow -

 



 

XELR8 HOLDINGS, INC.

CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS

For the Years Ended December 31, 2007 and 2006

 

 

 

2007

 

2006

 

ASSETS

 

 

 

 

 

Current assets:

 

 

 

 

 

Cash and cash equivalents

 

$

2,245,858

 

$

76,147

 

Accounts receivable, net of allowance for doubtful accounts of $12,231 and $10,706, respectively

 

7,460

 

4,785

 

Inventory, net of allowance for obsolescence of $189,403 and $41,655, respectively

 

370,843

 

411,364

 

Prepaid expenses and other current assets

 

329,015

 

259,292

 

Total current assets

 

2,953,176

 

751,588

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Intangible assets, net

 

17,959

 

11,212

 

Property and equipment, net

 

81,405

 

123,943

 

Deferred offering and loan costs

 

 

133,889

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Total assets

 

$

3,052,540

 

$

1,020,632

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS’ EQUITY (DEFICIT)

 

 

 

 

 

Current liabilities:

 

 

 

 

 

Accounts payable and accrued expenses

 

$

832,697

 

$

1,160,916

 

Short-term note payable

 

 

250,000

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Total Liabilities

 

832,697

 

1,410,916

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Commitments and Contingencies (Note 7)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

SHAREHOLDERS’ EQUITY (DEFICIT) (Note 2):

 

 

 

 

 

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

 

 

 

Common stock, authorized 50,000,000 shares, $.001 par value, 15,197,170 and 10,097,170 shares issued and outstanding, respectively

 

15,197

 

10,097

 

Additional paid in capital

 

22,696,657

 

16,849,900

 

Accumulated (deficit)

 

(20,492,011

)

(17,250,281

)

 

 

 

 

 

 

Total shareholders’ equity (deficit)

 

2,219,843

 

(390,284

)

 

 

 

 

 

 

Total liabilities and shareholders’ equity

 

$

3,052,540

 

$

1,020,632

 

 



 

XELR8 HOLDINGS, INC.

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS

For the Years Ended December 31, 2007 and 2006

 

 

 

2007

 

2006

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Net revenue

 

$

4,853,046

 

$

2,148,420

 

Cost of goods sold

 

1,380,663

 

775,762

 

Gross profit

 

3,472,383

 

1,372,658

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Operating expenses:

 

 

 

 

 

Selling and marketing expenses

 

3,180,392

 

2,626,613

 

General and administrative expenses

 

3,107,469

 

3,275,689

 

Research and development expenses

 

17,828

 

73,921

 

Depreciation and amortization

 

58,033

 

66,333

 

Total operating expenses

 

6,363,722

 

6,042,556

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Net (loss) from operations

 

(2,891,339

)

(4,669,898

)

Other income (expense)

 

 

 

 

 

Interest income

 

87,646

 

34,337

 

Gain on disposial of asset

 

1,500

 

 

Interest (expense)

 

(439,537

)

(33,888

)

 

 

 

 

 

 

Total other income (expense)

 

(350,391

)

449

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Net (loss)

 

$

(3,241,730

)

$

(4,669,449

)

 

 

 

 

 

 

Net (loss) per common share Basic and diluted net (loss) per share

 

$

(0.23

)

$

(0.48

)

 

 

 

 

 

 

Weighted average common shares outstanding, basic and diluted

 

13,951,691

 

9,714,021

 

 



 

XELR8 HOLDINGS, INC.

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS

For the Years Ended December 31, 2007 and 2006

 

Cash flows from operating activities:

 

 

 

 

 

Net income (loss)

 

$

(3,241,730

)

$

(4,669,449

)

Adjustments to reconcile

 

 

 

 

 

Depreciation and amortization

 

58,033

 

66,333

 

(Gain) on sale of equipment

 

(1,500

)

 

Stock and stock options issued for services

 

1,372,408

 

859,489

 

Interest expense and amortization related to bridge loan financing

 

428,889

 

 

Change in allowance for doubtful accounts

 

1,525

 

5,243

 

Change in allowance for inventory obsolesence

 

147,748

 

24,776

 

Change in allowance for product returns

 

30,866

 

25,013

 

Changes in assets and liabilities:

 

 

 

 

 

Accounts receivable

 

(4,200

)

(1,270

)

Inventory

 

(107,227

)

106,609

 

Other current assets

 

(69,723

)

(88,679

)

Accounts payable and accrued expenses

 

205,915

 

679,907

 

Net cash (used) by operating activities

 

(1,178,996

)

(2,992,028

)

 

 

 

 

 

 

Cash flows from investing activities:

 

 

 

 

 

Proceeds from maturity of investments

 

 

110,000

 

Proceeds from sale of equipment

 

1,500

 

 

Capital expenditures

 

(22,242

)

(71,846

)

Net cash (used) provided by investing activities

 

(20,742

)

38,154

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Cash flow from financing activities:

 

 

 

 

 

Proceeds from bridge loan financing

 

250,000

 

250,000

 

Repayments of bridge financing

 

(500,000

)

 

Issuance of common stock, net of offering costs

 

3,619,449

 

 

Deferred offering costs

 

 

(25,000

)

Net cash provided by financing activities

 

3,369,449

 

225,000

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

NET INCREASE (DECREASE) IN CASH

 

2,169,711

 

(2,728,874

)

CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS, BEGINNING OF THE PERIOD

 

76,147

 

2,805,021

 

CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS, END OF THE PERIOD

 

$

2,245,858

 

$

76,147

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

SUPPLEMENTAL CASH FLOW DISCLOSURE

 

 

 

 

 

Cash paid for interest

 

$

13,425

 

$

 

Stock issued for satisfaction of accrued compensation expense

 

$

540,000

 

$

 

Deferred offering costs applied against proceeds from offering

 

$

25,000

 

$