EX-99.1 2 file2.htm PRESS RELEASE DATED NOVEMBER 13, 2007

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Castle Brands Inc.
570 Lexington Avenue
New York, NY 10022
646-356-0200
www.castlebrandsinc.com

 


 

Investor Relations Contact:
ICR
Kathleen Heaney (203) 803-3585
ir@castlebrandsinc.com

 

 

 

Castle Brands Announces Fiscal 2008 Second Quarter Results

• Boru Vodka Momentum Continues

NEW YORK, NY, November 13, 2007. Castle Brands Inc. (AMEX:ROX), an emerging international importer and marketer of premium spirits, today reported financial results for its second quarter fiscal 2008 ended September 30, 2007.

Led by a 70% increase in U.S. case sales of Boru Vodka and a 107% increase in U.S. case sales of whiskey, which includes growth resulting from the addition of the McLain & Kyne bourbon brands, U.S. case sales increased 26% year over year to 60,769 nine liter cases in the second quarter of fiscal 2008.

International case sales were up 17% in the quarter to 37,568 cases. The stronger growth reflects a change in distributors in key international markets, as new routes to market were accessed in the United Kingdom, as well as positive distributor response to the new Boru bottle launch in Europe. Overall, global case sales in the second quarter were up 23% to 98,337 nine liter cases.

Mark Andrews, the Company’s Chief Executive Officer, commented, “I am pleased with the rebound in momentum exhibited during the second quarter, which we had anticipated following certain anomalies that artificially depressed first quarter sales growth.” Mr. Andrews continued, “The launch of the new Boru packaging in both the U.S. and Europe continues to be a major success for the Company, as evidenced by a 70% increase in case sales in the U.S. during the second quarter and a 22% increase in international case sales.”

Mr. Andrews further commented, “We remain focused on several initiatives that we have underway to drive revenue growth in both the U.S. and Europe. These include a repackaging of our Clontarf Irish Whiskey, further emphasis on Gosling’s marketing, increasing on-premise distribution of Pallini Limoncello and our continuing exploration of expansions to our portfolio, including an increased focus on adding agency brands.”

 

 



Review of the Quarter

For the second quarter fiscal year 2008, Castle Brands reported net sales of $8.9 million, representing a 43% increase over the prior year quarter. Gross profit for the second quarter fiscal year 2008 increased 23% to $2.5 million, up from $2.0 million in the prior year quarter, reflecting an increased level of sales.

Castle Brands’ selling expense decreased 6% to $4.4 million in the quarter ended September 30, 2007 from $4.7 million in the prior year quarter. This was a result of a combination of reduced overall spend and the timing of certain advertising promotional programs, including decreases in distributor incentives and sales support costs of $0.2 million. This was offset in part by an increase in personnel to strengthen the sales and marketing teams. Selling expenses as a percentage of revenue decreased to 50% in the second fiscal quarter of 2008 from 75% in the comparable period in the prior year.

General and administrative (G&A) expenses increased to $2.1 million in the second quarter of fiscal 2008 as compared to $1.9 million in the second quarter of fiscal 2007. G&A expenses as a percentage of revenue decreased to 23% in the quarter, compared to 30% for the comparable period in the prior year.

As a result of the foregoing, the Company reported a net loss attributable to common stockholders of $3.3 million, or $(0.21) per share, in the second quarter of fiscal 2008 as compared to a net loss attributable to common stockholders of $4.2 million, or $(0.35) per share, in the second quarter of fiscal 2007.

“Sales increased substantially, while losses in this quarter narrowed over the comparable period last year. We see these as positive trends”. commented Andrews.

Balance Sheet

Cash and equivalents, together with short-term investments, totaled $11.6 million at September 30, 2007.

Conference Call

Castle Brands will host a conference call to discuss second quarter results on Tuesday, November 13, 2007 at 4:30 p.m. ET. All interested parties in the U.S. are invited to join the conference by dialing 1-888-724-9518 and asking for the Castle Brands call. International callers should dial 1-913-312-0720. No passcode needed. The conference call will be webcast and can be accessed from the Investor Relations section of the Company’s website at company www.castlebrandsinc.com.

For those unable to participate in the live call, a replay will be available by calling

1-888-203-1112 (U.S.) or 1-719-457-0820 (international). The access code is 4923553. The replay will be available from 7:30 p.m. ET on November 13, 2007 through 11:59 p.m. ET on November 20, 2007.

 

 



More about Castle Brands Inc.

Castle Brands is an emerging developer and international marketer of premium branded spirits within four growing categories of the spirits industry: vodka, rum, whiskey and liqueurs. Castle Brands’ portfolio includes Boru(R) Vodka, Gosling’s Rum(R), Sea Wynde(R) Rum, Knappogue Castle Whiskey(R), Clontarf(R) Irish Whiskey, Jefferson’s(TM) and Jefferson’s Reserve(R) Bourbon, Sam Houston(R) Bourbon, Celtic Crossing(R) Liqueur, Pallini(R) Limoncello(TM), Raspicello(TM) and Peachcello(TM) and Brady’s(R) Irish Cream.

Forward Looking Statements

This press release includes statements of our expectations, intentions, plans and beliefs that constitute “forward looking statements” within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933 and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 and are intended to come within the safe harbor protection provided by those sections. These statements, which involve risks and uncertainties, related to the discussion of our business strategies and our expectations concerning future operations, margins, profitability, liquidity and capital resources and to analyses and other information that are based on forecasts of future results and estimates of amounts not yet determinable. We have used words such as “may,” “will,” “should,” “expects,” “intends,” “plans,” “anticipates,” “believes,” “thinks,” “estimates,” “seeks,” “expects,” “predicts,” “could,” “projects,” “potential” and other similar terms and phrases, including references to assumptions, in this press release to identify forward looking statements. These forward looking statements are made based on expectations and beliefs concerning future events affecting us and are subject to uncertainties, risks and factors relating to our operations and business environments, all of which are difficult to predict and many of which are beyond our control, that could cause our actual results to differ materially from those matters expressed or implied by these forward looking statements. More information about these and other factors are described under the caption “Risk Factors” in Castle Brands’ Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended March 31, 2007 filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission.

When considering these forward looking statements, you should keep in mind the cautionary statements in this press release and the documents incorporated by reference. New risks and uncertainties arise from time to time, and we cannot predict those events or how they may affect us. We assume no obligation to update any forward looking statements after the date of this press release as a result of new information, future events or developments, except as required by the federal securities laws.

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CASTLE BRANDS INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES

Condensed Consolidated Statement of Operations

(unaudited)

 

 

 

Three-months Ended
September 30,

 

Six-months Ended
September 30,

 

 

 

2007

 

2006

 

2007

 

2006

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Sales, net

 

$

8,920,952

 

$

6,252,062

 

$

14,545,037

 

$

11,712,467

 

Cost of sales

 

 

6,436,721

 

 

4,231,445

 

 

9,941,259

 

 

7,795,504

 

Gross profit

 

 

2,484,231

 

 

2,020,617

 

 

4,603,778

 

 

3,916,963

 

Selling

 

 

4,436,622

 

 

4,694,074

 

 

8,674,230

 

 

8,236,646

 

General and administrative expense

 

 

2,091,109

 

 

1,898,702

 

 

4,152,029

 

 

4,134,493

 

Depreciation and amortization

 

 

284,274

 

 

245,794

 

 

555,701

 

 

480,288

 

Net operating loss

 

 

(4,327,774

)

 

(4,817,953

)

 

(8,778,182

)

 

(8,934,464

)

Other income

 

 

 

 

2,644

 

 

 

 

3,944

 

Other expense

 

 

(10,297

)

 

(9,558

)

 

(21,464

)

 

(15,866

)

Foreign exchange gain/(loss)

 

 

1,082,609

 

 

262,377

 

 

1,159,935

 

 

659,789

 

Interest expense, net

 

 

(313,354

)

 

(75,931

)

 

(800,814

)

 

(498,607

)

Write-off of deferred financing costs in connection with conversion of 6% subordinated convertible notes

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

(295,368

)

Current (charge)/credit on derivative financial instrument

 

 

 

 

(8,666

)

 

189,397

 

 

(10,858

)

Income tax benefit

 

 

37,038

 

 

37,038

 

 

74,076

 

 

74,076

 

Minority interests

 

 

251,020

 

 

391,855

 

 

491,390

 

 

735,214

 

Net loss

 

 

(3,280,758

)

 

(4,218,194

)

 

(7,685,662

)

 

(8,282,140

)

Preferred stock dividends

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

48,238

 

Net loss attributable to common stockholders

 

$

(3,280,758

)

$

(4,218,194

)

$

(7,685,662

)

$

(8,330,378

)

Net loss attributable to common stockholders per common share

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Basic

 

$

(0.21

)

$

(0.35

)

$

(0.52

)

$

(0.71

)

Diluted

 

$

(0.21

)

$

(0.35

)

$

(0.52

)

$

(0.71

)

Weighted average shares used in computation

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Basic

 

 

15,629,776

 

 

12,009,741

 

 

14,898,083

 

 

11,716,233

 

Diluted

 

 

15,629,776

 

 

12,009,741

 

 

14,898,083

 

 

11,716,233

 

 



CASTLE BRANDS INC. AND SUBSIDIARES

Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheet

 

 

 

September 30, 2007

 

March 31, 2007

 

 

 

(Unaudited)

 

 

 

ASSETS

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

CURRENT ASSETS

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Cash and cash equivalents

 

$

3,545,013

 

$

1,004,957

 

Short-term investments

 

 

8,053,106

 

 

5,912,464

 

Accounts receivable – net of allowance for doubtful accounts of $196,135 and $352,458

 

 

10,669,957

 

 

6,503,449

 

Due from affiliates

 

 

11,054

 

 

10,328

 

Inventories

 

 

13,635,850

 

 

10,716,983

 

Prepaid expenses and other current assets

 

 

1,645,507

 

 

1,585,901

 

TOTAL CURRENT ASSETS

 

 

37,560,487

 

 

25,734,082

 

EQUIPMENT – net

 

 

759,529

 

 

643,753

 

OTHER ASSETS

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Intangible assets – net of accumulated amortization of $2,692,630 and $2,233,808

 

 

13,951,694

 

 

13,813,596

 

Goodwill

 

 

12,495,287

 

 

13,036,650

 

Restricted cash

 

 

716,362

 

 

502,643

 

Other assets

 

 

473,302

 

 

795,237

 

TOTAL ASSETS

 

$

65,956,661

 

$

54,525,961

 

LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

CURRENT LIABILITIES

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Current maturities of notes payable and capital leases

 

$

464,327

 

$

419,308

 

Accounts payable

 

 

4,096,337

 

 

5,150,535

 

Accrued expenses, put warrant payable and derivative instrument

 

 

2,793,368

 

 

1,987,669

 

Due to stockholders and affiliates

 

 

1,433,810

 

 

1,092,755

 

TOTAL CURRENT LIABILITIES

 

 

8,787,842

 

 

8,650,267

 

LONG TERM LIABILITIES

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Senior notes payable

 

 

9,501,985

 

 

9,354,861

 

Notes payable and capital leases, less current maturities

 

 

9,003,296

 

 

9,005,207

 

Deferred tax liability

 

 

2,481,292

 

 

2,555,368

 

 

 

 

29,774,415

 

 

29,565,703

 

COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

MINORITY INTERESTS

 

 

916,255

 

 

1,407,645

 

STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Preferred stock, $.01 par value, 5,000,000 shares authorized, none outstanding

 

 

 

 

 

Common stock, $.01 par value, 45,000,000 shares authorized; 15,629,776 and 12,109,741 shares issued and outstanding at September 30, and March 31, 2007, respectively

 

 

156,298

 

 

121,098

 

Additional paid in capital

 

 

104,210,150

 

 

84,086,710

 

Accumulated deficiency

 

 

(67,647,899

)

 

(59,962,237

)

Accumulated other comprehensive loss

 

 

(1,452,558

)

 

(692,958

)

TOTAL STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY

 

 

35,265,991

 

 

23,552,613

 

TOTAL LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY

 

$

65,956,661

 

$

54,525,961

 

 



 

 

CASTLE BRANDS INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES

Geographic and Category Case Sales

 

 

 

Three months ended September FY '08

 

Six months ended September FY '08

 

 

 

FY’08

 

FY’07

 

FY’08

 

FY’07

 

Total

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

United States

 

60,769

 

48,062

 

105,492

 

90,591

 

International

 

37,568

 

32,011

 

67,015

 

59,976

 

Total

 

98,337

 

80,073

 

172,507

 

150,567

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Vodka

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

United States

 

26,117

 

15,342

 

44,568

 

29,708

 

International

 

29,015

 

23,829

 

46,561

 

43,327

 

Total

 

55,132

 

39,171

 

91,129

 

73,035

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Rum

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Unites States

 

17,181

 

19,179

 

32,058

 

34,919

 

International

 

1,970

 

3,942

 

9,863

 

8,065

 

Total

 

19,151

 

23,121

 

41,921

 

42,984

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Whiskey

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

United States

 

2,419

 

1,167

 

4,773

 

2,354

 

International

 

4,557

 

3,451

 

7,188

 

7,126

 

Total

 

6,976

 

4,618

 

11,961

 

9,480

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Liqueurs/Cordials

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

United States

 

15,052

 

12,374

 

24,093

 

23,610

 

International

 

2,026

 

789

 

3,403

 

1,458

 

Total

 

17,078

 

13,163

 

27,496

 

25,068

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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