Cyanotech Corporation (Nasdaq Capital Market: CYAN), a world leader in microalgae-based, high-value nutrition and health dietary supplement products, announced financial results for the second quarter and first six months of fiscal year 2024, ended September 30, 2023.

Commenting on the second quarter fiscal year 2024 results, Cyanotech’s President and Chief Executive Officer, Matthew K. Custer, said:

“The sales in the quarter are trending in the right direction with a 23.1% increase versus prior year. We generated cash flow from operations in the quarter of $0.8 million as we manage our spend in line with customer demand.”

“We continue to focus on driving demand in the naturally derived algae space with existing and new customers as they prioritize transparency and sustainability in functional health. Our naturally farmed microalgae from our location in Hawaii with pristine waters and natural sourcing practices aligns with rising consumer objectives and growing demand for responsible, sustainable products.”

Second Quarter Fiscal 2024

Cyanotech reported net sales of $6,373,000 for the second quarter of fiscal 2024 compared to $5,179,000 for the second quarter of fiscal 2023, an increase of 23.1%. Gross profit was $2,088,000, with gross profit margin of 32.8%, compared to gross profit of $1,790,000, with gross profit margin of 34.6%. Operating loss for the second quarter of fiscal 2024 was $632,000 compared to operating loss of $837,000 in the same period of the prior year. Net loss for the current fiscal quarter was $797,000, or $0.13 per diluted share, compared to net loss of $940,000, or $0.15 per diluted share, for the same period of the prior year.

First Six Months of Fiscal 2024

Cyanotech reported net sales of $11,519,000 for the first six months of fiscal 2024 compared to $11,895,000 for the same period in fiscal 2023, a decrease of 3.2%. Gross profit was $3,620,000, with gross profit margin of 31.4%, compared to gross profit of $4,108,000, with gross profit margin of 34.5%. Operating loss for the first six months of fiscal 2024 was $1,841,000 compared to operating loss of $1,262,000 in the same period of the prior year. Net loss for the first six months of fiscal 2024 was $2,166,000, or $0.34 per diluted share, compared to net loss of $1,412,000, or $0.23 per diluted share, for the same period of the prior year.

Trailing Twelve Months

For the trailing twelve months ended September 30, 2023, compared to the trailing twelve months ended September 30, 2022, net sales were $22,801,000 compared to $29,480,000, respectively. Gross profit was $6,771,000, with gross profit margin of 29.7%, compared to $10,240,000 and 34.7%. Net loss was $4,195,000, or $0.67 per diluted share, compared to net loss of $749,000, or $0.12 per diluted share.

Please review the Company’s Form 10-Q for the period ended September 30, 2023 for more detailed information.

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About Cyanotech — Cyanotech Corporation, a world leader in microalgae technology for more than 30 years, produces BioAstin® Hawaiian Astaxanthin® and Hawaiian Spirulina Pacifica®. These all-natural, dietary ingredients and supplements leverage our experience and reputation for quality, building nutritional brands which promote health and well-being. The Company’s mission is to fulfill the promise of whole health through Hawaiian microalgae. Cyanotech’s BioAstin® offers superior antioxidant activity which supports skin, eye and joint health, as well as recovery from exercise*. Cyanotech's Spirulina products offer nutrition that supports cardiovascular health and immunity*. All Cyanotech products are produced from microalgae grown at our 96-acre facility in Kona, Hawaii using patented and proprietary technology and are Generally Recognized as Safe (“GRAS”) for use in food products. Cyanotech sells its products direct to consumers at retail locations in the United States and online at www.nutrex-hawaii.com and also distributes to dietary supplement, nutraceutical and cosmeceutical manufacturers and marketers. The Company is regulated by the Food and Drug Administration. Visit www.cyanotech.com for more information.

*These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any disease.

“Safe Harbor” Statement under the U.S. Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995 Besides statements of present fact and historical fact, this press release may contain forward-looking statements. Forward-looking statements relate to the future and are subject to inherent uncertainties, risks and changes in circumstances that are difficult to predict. Our actual results may differ materially from those contemplated by forward-looking statements. We caution against relying on forward-looking statements. Important factors that could change actual, future results include: changes in sales levels to our largest customers, weather patterns in Hawaii, production problems, risks associated with new products, foreign exchange fluctuations, and availability of financing, as well as national and global political, economic, business, competitive, market and regulatory conditions. Other factors are more fully detailed in the Company’s annual Form 10-K filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission.

Financial Tables Follow: The following tables do not contain footnotes or other information contained in the Company’s Form 10-Q for the second quarter fiscal 2024 ended September 30, 2023, which can be found on the Cyanotech website (www.cyanotech.com) under Investors>Investor Filings upon filing. As such, the following Financial Tables are provided only as a guide and other factors are more fully detailed in the Company’s annual Form 10-K filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission.

CYANOTECH CORPORATION

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS

(In thousands, except per share amounts)

(Unaudited)

 

 

 

September 30,
2023

 

March 31,
2023

ASSETS

 

 

 

 

 

 

Current assets:

 

 

 

 

 

 

Cash

 

$

1,236

 

 

$

974

 

Accounts receivable, net of allowance for credit losses of $11 as of September 30, 2023 and $64 as of March 31, 2023

 

 

1,430

 

 

 

1,331

 

Inventories

 

 

9,591

 

 

 

10,707

 

Prepaid expenses and other current assets

 

 

428

 

 

 

484

 

Total current assets

 

 

12,685

 

 

 

13,496

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Equipment and leasehold improvements, net

 

 

10,775

 

 

 

11,366

 

Operating lease right-of-use assets, net

 

 

4,534

 

 

 

4,776

 

Other assets

 

 

88

 

 

 

90

 

Total assets

 

$

28,082

 

 

$

29,728

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY

 

 

 

 

 

 

Current liabilities:

 

 

 

 

 

 

Accounts payable

 

$

1,392

 

 

$

1,021

 

Accrued expenses

 

 

897

 

 

 

1,101

 

Customer deposits

 

 

127

 

 

 

89

 

Operating lease obligations, current portion

 

 

506

 

 

 

483

 

Line of credit

 

 

1,480

 

 

 

1,540

 

Line of credit – related party

 

 

1,000

 

 

 

500

 

Current maturities of long-term debt

 

 

3,257

 

 

 

3,369

 

Total current liabilities

 

 

8,659

 

 

 

8,103

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Long-term debt, less current maturities

 

 

1,000

 

 

 

1,000

 

Long-term operating lease obligations

 

 

4,016

 

 

 

4,275

 

Other long-term liabilities

 

 

—

 

 

 

3

 

Total liabilities

 

 

13,675

 

 

 

13,381

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Commitments and contingencies

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Stockholders’ equity:

 

 

 

 

 

 

Preferred stock of $0.01 par value, authorized 10,000,000 shares; no shares issued and outstanding

 

 

—

 

 

 

—

 

Common stock of $0.02 par value, authorized 50,000,000 shares; issued and outstanding 6,473,779 shares at September 30, 2023 and 6,271,971 shares at March 31, 2023

 

 

129

 

 

 

125

 

Additional paid-in capital

 

 

34,078

 

 

 

33,856

 

Accumulated deficit

 

 

(19,800

)

 

 

(17,634

)

Total stockholders’ equity

 

 

14,407

 

 

 

16,347

 

Total liabilities and stockholders’ equity

 

$

28,082

 

 

$

29,728

 

CYANOTECH CORPORATION

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS

(In thousands, except per share amounts)

(Unaudited)

 

 

 

Three Months Ended
September 30,

 

Six Months Ended
September 30,

 

 

2023

 

2022

 

2023

 

2022

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Net sales

 

$

6,373

 

 

$

5,179

 

 

$

11,519

 

 

$

11,895

 

Cost of sales

 

 

4,285

 

 

 

3,389

 

 

 

7,899

 

 

 

7,787

 

Gross profit

 

 

2,088

 

 

 

1,790

 

 

 

3,620

 

 

 

4,108

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Operating expenses:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

General and administrative

 

 

1,160

 

 

 

1,279

 

 

 

2,434

 

 

 

2,608

 

Sales and marketing

 

 

1,385

 

 

 

1,142

 

 

 

2,661

 

 

 

2,310

 

Research and development

 

 

175

 

 

 

206

 

 

 

366

 

 

 

452

 

Total operating expenses

 

 

2,720

 

 

 

2,627

 

 

 

5,461

 

 

 

5,370

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Loss from operations

 

 

(632

)

 

 

(837

)

 

 

(1,841

)

 

 

(1,262

)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Interest expense, net

 

 

(163

)

 

 

(103

)

 

 

(323

)

 

 

(147

)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Loss before income taxes

 

 

(795

)

 

 

(940

)

 

 

(2,164

)

 

 

(1,409

)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Income tax expense

 

 

2

 

 

 

—

 

 

 

2

 

 

 

3

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Net loss

 

$

(797

)

 

$

(940

)

 

$

(2,166

)

 

$

(1,412

)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Net loss per share:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Basic

 

$

(0.13

)

 

$

(0.15

)

 

$

(0.34

)

 

$

(0.23

)

Diluted

 

$

(0.13

)

 

$

(0.15

)

 

$

(0.34

)

 

$

(0.23

)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Shares used in calculation of net loss per share:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Basic

 

 

6,366

 

 

 

6,228

 

 

 

6,328

 

 

 

6,216

 

Diluted

 

 

6,366

 

 

 

6,228

 

 

 

6,328

 

 

 

6,216