Nexia Reports Revenues of $1,502,805
| Source: Nexia Holdings, Inc.
SALT LAKE CITY, UT--(Marketwire - July 15, 2008) - Nexia Holdings, Inc. (OTCBB : NXHL )
reported that it generated a total of $1,502,805 (unaudited) in gross
revenues for the six months ended June 30, 2008.
Landis Salons Inc. now held by Green Endeavors Ltd. (PINKSHEETS : GRNE ), a
majority owned subsidiary of Nexia, reported net sales growth of 24.5% to
$1,120,637 in the first half of 2008 compared to $899,999 reported for the
same period of 2007. The Salt Lake City Landis salon generated revenues of
$961,116, a 6.8% increase for the six months ended June 30, 2008 compared
to the same period in 2007. The Bountiful Landis Salon's revenue for the
same period in 2008 was $159,521.
All revenues from Nexia Holdings' operations totaled $1,502,805, for the
period ended June 30, 2008, compared to total revenue of $1,478,384 for the
comparable period in 2007, a 1.7% increase.
For the first half of 2008, Black Chandelier reported net retail revenues
decreased 43.8% to $273,273 from $486,055 reported in the first six months
of 2007. The decrease in sales reflect the closing of two retail outlets
this year and the recent closing of the Trolley Square location due to the
renovations being conducted at that site. Retail sales of Black Chandelier
reported for 2008 include the stores and online sales at
www.blackchandelier.com.
Rental revenue for the first half of 2008 grew by 15.4% to $106,528 from
$92,330 during 2007.
Richard Surber, President and CEO of Nexia, stated, "We have improved the
financial condition of Nexia by closing 3 non-producing Black Chandelier
retail stores. Our focus will shift to online sales for that segment of
our business. Our big picture plans will focus on growth through
acquisitions of additional salons licensed to sell Aveda™ products
throughout the United States. I have reviewed about a dozens prospective
salons that have an interest in being bought out."
About Nexia Holdings, Inc.
Nexia Holdings, Inc. (OTCBB : NXHL ), headquartered in Salt Lake City, Utah,
is a diversified holdings company with operations in real estate, health &
beauty, and fashion retail. Nexia owns a majority interest in Landis
Lifestyle Salon, www.landissalon.net, a hair salon built around the
world-class AVEDA™ product line. Through its Style Perfect, Inc.
subsidiary, Nexia owns the innovative retail and design firm Black
Chandelier and its related brands. Black Chandelier currently operates one
retail location and online store at www.blackchandelier.com. For more
information, visit http://www.nexiaholdings.com.
Nexia strongly encourages the public to read the above information in
conjunction with its Form 10-K for December 31, 2007 and the subsequent
quarter of 2008. Nexia's disclosures can be viewed at www.nexiaholdings.com
and www.sec.gov.
This press release reports information gathered on a preliminary basis for
the first six months of operations during 2008, the numbers are not
audited, have not been reviewed by an independent accountant and are
subject to change and further review as more information is gathered. The
information does not reflect costs of operations and does not predict
profitable operations for Nexia and its subsidiaries. This press release
also contains forward-looking statements. There are no assurances that such
assumptions will prove correct. These forward-looking statements involve a
number of risks and uncertainties, including an expectation of substantial
increase in sales. The actual results that Nexia Holdings may achieve
could differ materially from any forward-looking statements due to such
risks and uncertainties.