EX-99.3 4 ex99-3.htm

 

Exhibit 99.3

 

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Fitell Corporation Announces First Half-Year Financial Results

 

Taren Point, New South Wales, Australia, March 5, 2023 — Fitell Corporation (Nasdaq: FTEL) (“Fitell” or the “Company”), an online retailer of gym and fitness equipment in Australia, today announced its half-year financial results for the six months ended December 31, 2023.

 

Six-month Period ended December 31, 2023 Financial Highlights

 

Revenue was $2.1 million, a decrease of $0.9 million or 30.5% compared to the same period in 2022.
   
Gross profit was $0.85 million, a decrease of $745,555 or 46.8% from the same period in 2022.

 

Revenue by Categories vs. Same Period of Prior Year

 

   Revenue   Change from Six-month Period ended December 31, 2022 
   US$   %   US$   % 
Merchandise revenue   2,007,562    94.6%   (144,310)   -6.7%
Sales of consumable products   0    0    (605,415)   -100.0%
Revenue from licensing customers   115,557    5.4%   (181,308)   -61.1%

 

Merchandise revenue decreased by 6.7% or $144,310 to $2,007,562. The decrease was primarily attributable to: (i) a 34.3% increase in sales orders, primarily due to promotional campaigns and new marketing channels; and (ii) a decrease of 30.5% in the average revenue per order, mainly due to consumer spending changes in response to recent economic conditions in Australia. Management believes that the market will gradually recover, and the fitness and wellness industry in Australia is still promising in the long-term.

 

In the three months ended December 2023, merchandise revenue increased $103,849 or 10.9% compared to the same period in 2022.

 

Sales of consumable products represents the revenue generated by selling various lifestyle products. There were no sales of consumable products, and the management would develop this business segment again whenever business opportunity arises.

 

Revenue from licensing customers represents the services provided to gym studios in overseas markets. Revenue from licensing customers decreased by 61.4% or $181,308 to $115,557.

 

Cost of goods sold was $1,275,967, representing a decrease by approximately $185,478, or 12.7% from the same period in 2022.

 

Gross profit was $847,152, a decrease of $745,555, or 46.8% from the same period in 2022. The decrease was due to the drop in merchandise revenue, sales of consumable products, and licensing income. Gross profit margin was 39.9%, a decrease from 52.1% for the six-month period ended December 31, 2022, due to the decline of the high-margin consumable products and licensing segments.

 

 

 

 

Consulting fees were $1,272,468 for the six-month period ended December 31, 2023, compared to nil in the same period of 2022. Since the successful listing on Nasdaq, the management has proactively engaged various consulting firms to assist the company in setting long-term business development plans and identifying new business growth opportunities.

 

General and administrative expenses were $1,268,545, an increase of $1,099,110, or 648.6% from $169,445 for the same period of 2022. The increase was mainly due to (i) research and development expenses on mobile app of $798,684; (ii) an $99,801 increase of insurance expense related to D&O insurance coverage post-Nasdaq listing; and (iii) an $71,945 increase of audit fees due to the Company’s listing.

 

Net loss was $2,661,707, a decrease of $2,602,382 from the same period in 2022. The net loss was mainly due to the aforesaid decrease in total revenues and the increase in consulting fees and general and administrative expenses.

 

About Fitell Corporation

 

Fitell Corporation, through GD Wellness Pty Ltd (“GD”), its wholly owned subsidiary, is an online retailer of gym and fitness equipment both under its proprietary brands and other brand names in Australia. The company’s mission is to build an ecosystem with a whole fitness and wellness experience powered by technology to our customers. GD has served over 100,000 customers with large portions of sales from repeat customers over the years. The Company’s brand portfolio can be categorized into three proprietary brands under its Gym Direct brand: Muscle Motion, Rapid Motion, and FleetX, in over 2,000 stock-keeping units (SKUs). For additional information, please visit the Company’s website at www.fitellcorp.com.

 

Forward-Looking Statements

 

This press release contains “forward-looking statements”. Forward-looking statements reflect our current view about future events. These forward-looking statements involve known and unknown risks and uncertainties and are based on the Company’s current expectations and projections about future events that the Company believes may affect its financial condition, results of operations, business strategy and financial needs. Investors can identify these forward-looking statements by words or phrases such as “may,” “will,” “could,” “expect,” “anticipate,” “aim,” “estimate,” “intend,” “plan,” “believe,” “is/are likely to,” “propose,” “potential,” “continue” or similar expressions. The Company undertakes no obligation to update or revise publicly any forward-looking statements to reflect subsequent occurring events or circumstances, or changes in its expectations, except as may be required by law. Although the Company believes that the expectations expressed in these forward-looking statements are reasonable, it cannot assure you that such expectations will turn out to be correct, and the Company cautions investors that actual results may differ materially from the anticipated results and encourages investors to review other factors that may affect its future results in the Company’s registration statement and other filings with the SEC.

 

For more information, please contact:

 

Chief Financial Officer

Jamarson Kong

jamarson@gymdirect.com.au

 

Investor Relations

ir@fitellcorp.com

 

 

 

 

FITELL CORPORATION

CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEET

 

   December 31,   June 30, 
   2023   2023 
   (Unaudited)     
ASSETS          
Current assets          
Cash and cash equivalents  $4,163,217   $236,821 
Investment in marketable securities   166,136    494,275 
Accounts receivable, net   233,785    174,341 
Inventory, at cost   2,102,835    525,786 
Note receivables   2,500,000    - 
Deposits and prepaids   223,662    13,412 
Prepaid offering costs   549,749    5,317,866 
Total current assets   9,939,384    6,762,501 
           
Property and equipment, net   31,904    38,743 
Operating right of use asset   703,550    605,794 
Deferred tax asset   214,663    132,354 
Other non-current assets   81,092    - 
Brand names   337,504    337,504 
Goodwill   1,161,052    1,161,052 
Total assets  $12,469,149   $9,037,948 
           
LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY          
Current liabilities          
Accounts payable and accrued expenses  $1,071,378   $1,168,723 
Deferred revenue   232,014    238,351 
Income tax payable   433,075    486,058 
Due to related parties   32,430    24,386 
Current portion of operating lease liability   289,065    212,062 
Total current liabilities    2,057,962    2,129,580 
           
Accrued employee benefits, non-current   19,736    18,430 
Operating lease liability, less current portion   426,597    473,015 
Total liabilities   2,504,295    2,621,025 
           
Commitments and contingencies (Note 6)          
           
Stockholders’ equity          
Common stock, $0.0001 par value; no authorization limit, 11,120,000 shares and 8,120,000 shares issued and outstanding at December 31, 2023 and June 30, 2023, respectively   1,112    812 
Additional paid-in capital   13,395,164    7,097,822 
Accumulated other comprehensive loss   (88,068)   (64)
Retained earnings   (3,343,354)   (681,647)
Total stockholders’ equity   9,964,854    6,416,923 
Total liabilities and stockholders’ equity  $12,469,149   $9,037,948 

 

 

 

 

FITELL CORPORATION

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF OPERATIONS AND COMPREHENSIVE INCOME

UNAUDITED

 

   For the six months ended 
   December 31,   December 31, 
   2023   2022 
Revenues:          
Merchandise revenues  $2,007,562   $2,151,872 
Sales of consumable products   -    605,415 
Licensing income   115,557    296,865 
Total revenues   2,123,119    3,054,152 
           
Cost of goods sold   1,275,967    1,461,445 
           
Gross profit   847,152    1,592,707 
           
Operating expenses          
Personnel expenses   421,364    448,402 
Consulting fees   1,272,468    - 
General and administrative expenses   1,268,545    169,445 
Sales and marketing expenses   175,705    227,355 
Amortization of operating right of use asset   132,867    98,661 
Depreciation expenses   4,469    6,135 
Total operating expenses   3,275,418    949,998 
           
Income (loss) from operations   (2,428,266)   642,709 
           
Other income (expenses):          
IPO related-expenses   (50,286)   (281,686)
Unrealized gain (loss) from marketable securities   (312,831)   (193,015)
Other income (expenses)   115,190    9,806 
Interest income   764    831 
Interest expense   (66,844)   (43,738)
Total net other income (expenses)   (314,007)   (507,802)
           
Income (loss) before taxes   (2,742,273)   134,907 
           
Income tax expense (credit)   (80,566)   194,232 
           
Net loss   (2,661,707)   (59,325)
Foreign currency adjustment   (88,004)   (36,238)
Comprehensive loss  $(2,749,711)  $(95,563)
           
Basic and diluted net loss per share  $(0.25)  $(0.01)
           
Weighted average shares outstanding - basic and diluted   10,487,568    8,120,000 

 

 

 

 

FITELL CORPORATION

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY

FOR THE SIX MONTHS ENDED DECEMBER 31, 2023

UNAUDITED

 

   Common Stock   Subscription Receivable  

Additional

Paid-in

  

Accumulated

Other

Comprehensive

   Retained     
   Shares   Amount   Shares   Amount   Capital   Income   Earnings   Total 
Balance June 30, 2023   8,120,000   $812    -    -   $7,097,822   $(64)  $(681,647)  $6,416,923 
                                         
Fund raised in IPO   3,000,000    300    -    -    6,297,342    -    -    6,297,642 
Foreign currency translation adjustment   -    -    -    -    -    (88,004)   -    (88,004)
Net loss   -    -       -       -    -    -    (2,661,707)   (2,661,707)
                                         
Balance December 31, 2023   11,120,000   $1,112    -    -   $13,395,164   $(88,068)  $(3,343,354)  $9,964,854 

 

FITELL CORPORATION

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY

FOR THE SIX MONTHS ENDED DECEMBER 31, 2022

UNAUDITED

 

   Common Stock   Subscription Receivable  

Additional

Paid-in

  

Accumulated

Other

Comprehensive

   Retained     
   Shares   Amount   Shares   Amount   Capital   Income   Earnings   Total 
Balance June 30, 2022   7,000,000   $700    -   $(56)  $1,497,990    26,999   $911,747   $2,437,380 
                                         
Stock issued for services   1,120,000    112    -    (112)   2,240,000    -    -    2,240,000 
Foreign currency translation adjustment   -    -    -    -    -    (36,238)   -    (36,238)
Net loss   -    -      -       -    -    -    (59,325)   (59,325)
                                         
Balance December 31, 2022   8,120,000   $812    -   $(168)  $3,737,990   $(9,239)  $852,422   $4,581,817 

 

 

 

 

FITELL CORPORATION

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF CASH FLOWS

UNAUDITED

 

   For the six months ended 
   December 31,   December 31, 
   2023   2022 
Cash Flows from Operating Activities          
Net loss  $(2,661,707)  $(59,325)
Adjustments to reconcile net loss to net          
cash from operating activities:          
Depreciation   6,839    6,135 
Stock based compensation   -    2,240,000 
Unrealized loss on investments   328,139    193,015 
Changes in operating assets and liabilities          
Accounts receivable   (59,444)   (696,922)
Inventory   (1,577,049)   245,673 
Deposits and prepaids   (210,250)   (23,170)
Prepaid offering costs   (2,549,524)   (2,129,659)
Operating right of use asset   (67,171)   (3,248)
Deferred tax asset   (82,309)   64,520 
Other non-current assets   (81,092)   - 
Accounts payable and accrued expenses   (97,345)   118,376 
Deferred revenue   (6,337)   (316,645)
Income taxes payable   (52,983)   121,736 
Accrued employee benefits   1,306    12,045 
Net cash from operating activities   (7,108,927)   (227,469)
           
Cash Flows from Investing Activities          
Investment in note receivables   (2,500,000)   - 
Net cash from investing activities   (2,500,000)   - 
           
Cash Flows from Financing Activities          
Net activity on due to related parties   8,044    (50,513)
Fund raised in IPO, gross   13,615,283    - 
Net from financing activities   13,623,327    (50,513)
           
Foreign currency adjustment   (88,004)   (28,245)
           
Change in cash and cash equivalents   3,926,396    (306,227)
           
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period   236,821    716,052 
           
Cash and cash equivalents at end of period  $4,163,217   $409,825 
           
Supplemental Cash Flow Information          
Cash paid for interest  $-   $- 
Cash paid for income taxes  $122,652   $16,763