Cyanotech Reports Financial Results for the First Quarter of Fiscal 2021
KAILUA KONA, Hawaii (August 11, 2020) — Cyanotech Corporation (Nasdaq Capital Market: CYAN), a world leader in microalgae-based, high-value nutrition and health products, announced financial results for the first quarter of fiscal year 2021, ended June 30, 2020.
First Quarter Fiscal 2021
Cyanotech reported net sales of $7,352,000 for the first quarter of fiscal 2021 compared to $8,071,000 for the first quarter of fiscal 2020. Gross profit was $2,975,000, with gross profit margin of 40.5%, compared to gross margin of $3,675,000 and gross profit margin of 45.5%. Net income was $138,000 for the first quarter compared to a net loss of ($133,000) last year. Earnings per diluted share for the first quarter was $0.02 compared with a loss per diluted share of ($0.02) in the first quarter last year.
Commenting on the first quarter fiscal 2021 results (changes shown vs. the first quarter of fiscal 2020), Cyanotech’s Chief Executive Officer, Gerald R. Cysewski, Ph.D., said:
“Given the challenges brought forth by the worldwide COVID-19 pandemic, both internally to the company and externally to our community, partners, vendors and customers, we are pleased that the company is able to report stable and profitable financial performance for the quarter.”
Providing further detail about the fiscal results, Cyanotech’s Chief Financial Officer, Brian B. Orlopp, added:
“Gross profit margins decrease in the current year, primarily due to sales product mix, such that packaged sales decreased $1,440,000, or 22.1%, while bulk sales increased $542,000, or 38.5%. Operating income for the first quarter was $268,000 compared to $49,000 last year.”
“In May, we obtained a loan of $1.4 million pursuant to the Paycheck Protection Program under the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act in order to preserve financial flexibility in light of the current uncertainty in the global markets resulting from the COVID-19 pandemic.”
Trailing Twelve Months
For the trailing twelve months ended June 30, 2020, compared to the trailing twelve months ended June 30, 2019, net sales were $31,179,000 compared to $31,128,000. Gross profit was $12,000,000, with gross profit margin of 38.5%, compared to $12,305,000 and 39.5%. Net income was $659,000 or $0.11 per diluted share, compared to net loss of ($2,454,000) or ($0.42) per diluted share.
Please review the Company’s Form 10-Q for the period ended June 30, 2020 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 (“FDA”). Visit www.cyanotech.com for more information.
*These statements have not been evaluated by the FDA. 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 first quarter fiscal 2021 ended June 30, 2020, 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.
