NEW YORK, New York, Oct. 17, 2017 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Company Achieves Record Revenues of Over One Million in Sales for the First Quarter
Hispanica International, Inc. (OTCQB: HISP) a brand accelerator company focused on proprietary brands in the beverage and snack industry, today announced results for its 2018 fiscal first quarter ended August 31, 2017.
First Quarter 2018 Financial Highlights:
- HISP surpassed over $1M in revenues for its first quarter of fiscal 2018.
- HISP attained a 60% revenue increase from the comparable quarter a year ago (Q1 2018 vs Q1 2017).
- Operating losses decreased by almost 70%.
- Proprietary brands generated nearly 30% of revenues (up from 17% from last year's comparable quarter).
- HISP will continue to grow sales of its proprietary brands by increasing distribution, both directly through its DSD operations, as well through other distributors and directly to chain retailers.
- Existing shareholders Shircoo Inc. and JH Brech, LLC, increased their positions by financing the next stage of development with a new funding round.
- HISP has initiated the process to remove convertible debt from its balance sheet.
Fiscal 2018 first quarter net sales were $1.03 million up from $649,411 in the comparable quarter in 2017 and net losses were ($529,244), compared to ($1.03) million in 2017. Operating losses for the quarter were $145,000 compared to $249,000 in the year ago period. In addition, operating expenses decreased by $322,000 during the three months ended August 31, 2017 as compared to the three months ended August 31, 2016.
The acquisition of Energy Source Distributors, Inc. (ESD) in July 2016 allowed HISP to expand distribution. Sales through the ESD subsidiary increased by $196,000 during the three months ended August 31, 2017 as compared to the three months ended August 31, 2016. Sales through the HISP channel increased by $191,000 during the three months ended August 31, 2017 from the comparable period a year ago.
"In the first quarter, we hit a major milestone, surpassing $1M in revenues in one quarter, while reducing operating losses by 70%," said Fernando Oswaldo Leonzo, Chairman and CEO of Hispanica. "The investments from existing shareholders enable us to move forward without convertible debt and focus on growing our brands while making key acquisitions. Looking ahead, we expect to improve sales execution in the second quarter while maintaining our focus on fiscal discipline. We remain committed to our goal of continued revenue growth from organic operations, Improving our product mix as well as growing Hispanica’s portfolio of accretive assets.”
Hispanica anticipates closing the acquisition of Giant Beverage Company, Inc. of New York City during the second quarter, subject to the satisfaction of certain closing conditions.
For more information, please read the 10-Q filed with the SEC on October 16, 2017.
| Hispanica International, Inc. | ||||||||
| Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets | ||||||||
| August 31, | May 31, | |||||||
| 2017 | 2017 | |||||||
| (Unaudited) | ||||||||
| ASSETS | ||||||||
| Current Assets: | ||||||||
| Cash and cash equivalents | $ | 249,834 | $ | 217,598 | ||||
| Accounts receivable | 153,553 | 160,306 | ||||||
| Inventory | 308,070 | 293,207 | ||||||
| Total current assets | 711,457 | 671,111 | ||||||
| Other Assets: | ||||||||
| Equipment, net of accumulated depreciation of $19,508 and $14,508 at August 31 and May 31, 2017, respectively | 55,492 | 60,492 | ||||||
| Customer list, net of accumulated amortization of $43,750 and 35,625 at August 31 and May 31, 2017, respectively | 331,250 | 339,375 | ||||||
| Security deposits | 5,245 | 5,245 | ||||||
| $ | 1,103,444 | $ | 1,076,223 | |||||
| LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS' DEFICIENCY | ||||||||
| Current Liabilities | ||||||||
| Lines of credit | $ | 22,583 | $ | 11,413 | ||||
| Loans payable - related party | 20,000 | - | ||||||
| Loans payable, net of unamortized deferred financing costs of $60,169 and $100,322 at August 31 and May 31, 2017, respectively | 163,922 | 278,865 | ||||||
| Note payable, net of unamortized deferred financing costs of $75,833 and $129,208 at August 31 and May 31, 2017, respectively | 284,881 | 229,506 | ||||||
| Convertible notes payable, net of unamortized deferred financing costs of $54,634 and $246,213 at August 31 and May 31, 2017, respectively | 748,365 | 556,787 | ||||||
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | 1,063,978 | 719,193 | ||||||
| Total Current Liabilities | 2,303,729 | 1,795,764 | ||||||
| Commitments and contingencies | ||||||||
| Stockholders' Deficiency: | ||||||||
| Series A Preferred stock, $0.001 par value; 10,000,000 shares authorized, 1,200,000 shares issued and outstanding | 1,200 | 1,200 | ||||||
| Common stock, $0.001 par value; 100,000,000 shares authorized, 19,283,170 and 18,717,922 shares issued and outstanding at August 31 and May 31, 2017, respectively | 19,282 | 18,717 | ||||||
| Additional paid in capital | 3,103,056 | 3,055,121 | ||||||
| Accumulated deficit | (4,323,823 | ) | (3,794,579 | ) | ||||
| (1,200,285 | ) | (719,541 | ) | |||||
| $ | 1,103,444 | $ | 1,076,223 | |||||
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these condensed consolidated financial statements.
| Hispanica International, Inc. | ||||||||
| Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations | ||||||||
| (Unaudtied) | ||||||||
| For the three months ended August 31, | ||||||||
| 2017 | 2016 | |||||||
| Sales, net | $ | 1,036,044 | $ | 649,411 | ||||
| Cost of goods sold | 818,526 | 501,257 | ||||||
| Gross profit | 217,518 | 148,154 | ||||||
| Expenses: | ||||||||
| Officers' compensation | 9,493 | 3,750 | ||||||
| Salaries and benefits | 128,363 | 63,340 | ||||||
| Repairs and maintenance | 25,452 | 4,210 | ||||||
| Professional fees | 91,731 | 259,712 | ||||||
| Consultancy - share based compensation | 48,500 | 336,176 | ||||||
| Advertising and promotion | 1,333 | 759 | ||||||
| Travel | 18,929 | 24,971 | ||||||
| Rent | 11,363 | 13,064 | ||||||
| Depreciation and amortization | 13,125 | 10,000 | ||||||
| Other | 63,440 | 17,772 | ||||||
| 411,729 | 733,754 | |||||||
| Loss before other income and expenses | (194,211 | ) | (585,600 | ) | ||||
| Other income and expenses | ||||||||
| Interest and financing costs | (335,033 | ) | (441,659 | ) | ||||
| Net loss | $ | (529,244 | ) | $ | (1,027,259 | ) | ||
| Basic and diluted loss per share | $ | (0.03 | ) | $ | (0.07 | ) | ||
| Basic and diluted weighted average number of shares outstanding | 18,925,515 | 13,710,632 | ||||||
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these condensed consolidated financial statements.
| Hispanica International, Inc. | ||||||||
| Condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows | ||||||||
| (Unaudited) | ||||||||
| For the three months ended August 31, | ||||||||
| 2017 | 2016 | |||||||
| Cash Flows From Operating Activities | ||||||||
| Net loss | $ | (529,244 | ) | $ | (1,027,259 | ) | ||
| Adjustments to reconcile net loss to net cash provided by (used in) operating activities: | ||||||||
| Stock based compensation | 48,500 | 656,676 | ||||||
| Depreciation and amortization | 13,125 | 10,000 | ||||||
| Interest and financing costs | 287,105 | 169,152 | ||||||
| Changes in operating assets and liabilities: | ||||||||
| (Increase) decrease in: | ||||||||
| Accounts receivable | 6,753 | (262,661 | ) | |||||
| Inventory | (14,863 | ) | (237,186 | ) | ||||
| Prepaid expenses and other current assets | - | 14,740 | ||||||
| Increase (decrease) in: | ||||||||
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | 344,785 | 396,172 | ||||||
| Customer advances | - | (20,880 | ) | |||||
| 156,161 | (301,246 | ) | ||||||
| Cash Flows From Investing Activities | ||||||||
| Equipment acquired | - | (75,000 | ) | |||||
| Customer list acquired | - | (375,000 | ) | |||||
| - | (450,000 | ) | ||||||
| Cash Flows From Financing Activities | ||||||||
| Repayment of note payable | - | (18,500 | ) | |||||
| Proceeds from loans payable, net of financing costs | - | 364,820 | ||||||
| Repayment of loans payable | (155,095 | ) | (49,450 | ) | ||||
| Repayment of convertible notes payable | - | (14,082 | ) | |||||
| Proceeds from lines of credit, net of financing costs | 25,088 | 557,000 | ||||||
| Payment of line of credit | (13,918 | ) | ||||||
| Proceeds from loan payable - related party | 20,000 | - | ||||||
| (123,925 | ) | 839,788 | ||||||
| Net Increase in Cash and Cash Equivalents | 32,236 | 88,542 | ||||||
| Cash and Cash Equivalents - beginning | 217,598 | 27,241 | ||||||
| Cash and Cash Equivalents - end | $ | 249,834 | $ | 115,783 | ||||
| Supplemental Disclosures of Cash Flow Information | ||||||||
| Cash paid for: | ||||||||
| Interest | $ | - | $ | 36,374 | ||||
| Noncash investing and financing activities: | ||||||||
| Conversion of debt to common stock and additional paid in capital | $ | - | $ | 27,500 | ||||
| Common stock and warrants issued for financing costs | $ | - | $ | 350,000 | ||||
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About Hispanica International, Inc.
Hispanic International, Inc. (HISP) is a public company founded in 2013. Formed as an ethnic food and beverage company, HISP has leveraged innovation to re-shift its focus into a brand accelerator with the goal of expanding beyond ethnic flavors. The HISP accelerator backs beverage/snack companies, which it can acquire, by building a proprietary distribution platform to enhance its own brands and position for mass market entry.
Based in New York, HISP plans to continue investing in companies focused primarily in the beverage sector, while adding snacks to their portfolio over time. HISP will continue to focus on ethnic flavors, as well as health and wellness-related products, consumer snacking, grocery and health trends. HISP will continue to accelerate beverage and snack companies at different stages, from start-ups to established brands.
HISP is also committed in building long-term relationships with its consumers by offering superior, high quality products at competitive prices. HISP is headquartered in New York and currently has distribution operations in the New York City Tri-State region, Washington DC metro area, as well as in Los Angeles and the Northern California region.
For more information on Hispanica International, Inc. please visit http://www.hispanicadelights.com
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