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AXIL Brands, Inc. Reports Record Fiscal Year 2024 Financial Results

 

LOS ANGELES, August 15, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) – AXIL Brands, Inc. (“AXIL,” “we,” “us,” “our,” or the “Company”) (NYSE American: AXIL), an emerging global consumer products company for AXIL® hearing protection and enhancement products and Reviv3® hair and skin care products, today announced financial and operational results for fiscal year 2024.

 

Highlights for Fiscal Year Ended May 31, 2024

 

All comparisons are to the full year of the prior year, unless otherwise noted.

 

  • Consolidated net sales (revenue) increased 17% to a record $27.5 million compared to $23.5 million in the prior year primarily due to the increase in marketing and sales initiatives in our hearing protection and enhancement segment. 

 

  • Cost of sales increased by $1,494,386 or 26%, as compared to the comparable period in 2023 due to increases in our branding and marketing initiatives which increased our sales, thereby leading to an increased cost of sales. Cost of sales as a percentage of net revenues for the fiscal year ended May 31, 2024 was 26.6% as compared to 24.7% for the comparable period in 2023.

 

  • Gross profit as a percentage of sales was 73.4% for the fiscal year ended May 31, 2024, compared to 75.3% for the prior year. The decrease in gross profit, as a percentage of sales, was primarily attributable to costs associated with expansion into new retail and distribution channels.

 

  • Operating expenses as a percentage of net revenues were 68.0% for the fiscal year ended May 31, 2024, compared to 66.9% for the full year 2023. The increase was primarily due to higher marketing and selling expenses, increased compensation, and a rise in general and administrative expenses, including expenses associated with our listing on the NYSE American exchange.

 

  • Net income per common share on fully diluted basis was $0.21, including $0.08 of gain on redemption of preferred shares, compared to $0.10 for the prior year. Net income per common share on basic basis was $0.57, including $0.23 gain on redemption of preferred shares, compared to $0.32 for the prior year.

 

 

  • Diluted earnings per share for 2024 reflects weighed average outstanding shares on a diluted basis of 16,168,181. As of August 13, 2024, the weighted average outstanding shares on a diluted basis were 8,290,277 or a 49% reduction of our weighted average outstanding on a fully diluted basis.

 

 

 

 

“We are making continued progress in areas that should contribute to our sustainable, long-term growth and profitability. The impressive results underscore our team's relentless dedication and the successful execution of our strategic initiatives,” commented Jeff Toghraie, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of AXIL. “For 2025, our strategic initiatives are geared towards enhancing our global presence, fostering strategic partnerships, and adapting our offerings to meet diverse market needs. This emphasis on international expansion not only broadens our market reach but also strengthens our competitive position on the global stage, in our view, driving sustainable growth and maximizing our potential for success in new and dynamic markets.”

 

“We concluded the fiscal year with record revenues of $27.5 million, reflecting a solid 17% year-over-year growth, largely driven by our strategic focus on expanding distribution and retail channels,” remarked Jeff Brown, Chief Financial Officer of AXIL Brands. “For the fiscal year, our fully diluted EPS reflects a weighted average of 16,168,181 outstanding shares on a diluted basis. As of August 13, 2024, the number of weighted average outstanding shares on a diluted basis was approximately 8,290,277, representing a 49% reduction from the weighted average outstanding shares on a fully diluted basis. Maintaining the quality of our revenue is a key priority this year as we focus on optimizing our existing partnerships and establishing new ones. There was no single customer that accounted for greater than 10% of total sales in our hearing protection and enhancement segment which accounted for approximately 95% of our total revenue for fiscal year 2024.”

 

AXIL BRANDS, INC. AND SUBSIDIARY

CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

May 31, 2024

 

May 31, 2023

 

 

 

 

 

ASSETS

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

CURRENT ASSETS:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Cash

 

$

3,253,876

 

 

$

4,832,682

 

Accounts receivable, net

 

 

509,835

 

 

 

417,016

 

Inventory, net

 

 

3,394,023

 

 

 

1,311,864

 

Prepaid expenses and other current assets

 

 

809,126

 

 

 

801,360

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Total Current Assets

 

 

7,966,860

 

 

 

7,362,922

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

OTHER ASSETS:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Property and equipment, net

 

 

260,948

 

 

 

157,463

 

Deferred tax asset

 

 

231,587

 

 

 

 

Intangible assets, net

 

 

309,104

 

 

 

382,674

 

Right of use asset

 

 

36,752

 

 

 

101,845

 

Other assets

 

 

16,895

 

 

 

12,195

 

Goodwill

 

 

2,152,215

 

 

 

2,152,215

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Total Other Assets

 

 

3,007,501

 

 

 

2,806,392

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

TOTAL ASSETS

 

$

10,974,361

 

 

$

10,169,314

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

CURRENT LIABILITIES:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Accounts payable

 

$

967,596

 

 

$

908,606

 

Customer deposits

 

 

154,762

 

 

 

183,688

 

Equipment payable, current

 

 

-

 

 

 

2,200

 

Contract liabilities- current

 

 

905,311

 

 

 

827,106

 

Notes payable

 

 

146,594

 

 

 

172,588

 

Due to related party

 

 

11,798

 

 

 

158,072

 

Lease liability, current

 

 

36,752

 

 

 

65,824

 

Income tax liability

 

 

242,296

 

 

 

230,913

 

Other current liabilities

 

 

332,936

 

 

 

305,664

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Total Current Liabilities

 

 

2,798,045

 

 

 

2,854,661

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

LONG TERM LIABILITIES:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Lease liability- long term

 

 

-

 

 

 

36,752

 

Contract liabilities- long term

 

 

480,530

 

 

 

605,942

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Total Long Term Liabilities

 

 

480,530

 

 

 

642,694

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Total Liabilities

 

 

3,278,575

 

 

 

3,497,355

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Commitments and contingencies (see Note 11)

 

 

-

 

 

 

-

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Preferred stock, $0.0001 par value; 300,000,000 shares authorized; 42,251,750 and 250,000,000 shares issued and outstanding as of May 31, 2024 and 2023, respectively

 

 

4,225

 

 

 

25,000

 

Common stock, $0.0001 par value: 450,000,000 shares authorized; 5,908,939 and 5,863,939 shares issued, issuable and outstanding as of May 31, 2024 and 2023, respectively

 

 

591

 

 

 

586

 

Additional paid-in capital

 

 

7,825,240

 

 

 

10,113,365

 

Accumulated deficit

 

 

(134,270

)

 

 

(3,466,992

)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Total Stockholders' Equity

 

 

7,695,786

 

 

 

6,671,959

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

TOTAL LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY

 

$

10,974,361

 

 

$

10,169,314

 

 

 

 

AXIL BRANDS, INC. AND SUBSIDIARY

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS

FOR THE YEARS ENDED MAY 31, 2024 AND 2023

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

2024

 

2023

 

 

 

 

 

Sales, net

 

$

27,498,539

 

 

$

23,521,027

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Cost of sales

 

 

7,304,602

 

 

 

5,810,216

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Gross profit

 

 

20,193,937

 

 

 

17,710,811

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

OPERATING EXPENSES:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Sales and marketing

 

 

13,449,054

 

 

 

11,675,206

 

Compensation and related taxes

 

 

965,931

 

 

 

1,347,839

 

Professional and consulting

 

 

2,589,496

 

 

 

1,420,990

 

General and administrative

 

 

1,686,076

 

 

 

1,282,565

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Total Operating Expenses

 

 

18,690,557

 

 

 

15,726,600

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

INCOME FROM OPERATIONS

 

 

1,503,380

 

 

 

1,984,211

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

OTHER INCOME (EXPENSE):

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Gain on debt settlement

 

 

79,182

 

 

 

50,500

 

Other income

 

 

22,534

 

 

 

16,829

 

Interest income

 

 

182,225

 

 

 

6,469

 

Interest expense and other finance charges

 

 

(4,392

)

 

 

(2,521

)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Other Income (Expense), Net

 

 

279,549

 

 

 

71,277

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

INCOME BEFORE PROVISION FOR INCOME TAXES

 

 

1,782,929

 

 

 

2,055,488

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Provision (benefit) for income taxes

 

 

(220,205

)

 

 

230,913

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

NET INCOME

 

$

2,003,134

 

 

$

1,824,575

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Deemed dividend on preferred stock buyback

 

$

1,329,588

 

 

$

-

 

Net income available to common shareholders

 

$

3,332,722

 

 

$

1,824,575

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

NET INCOME PER COMMON SHARE:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Basic

 

$

0.57

 

 

$

0.32

 

Diluted

 

$

0.21

 

 

$

0.10

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

WEIGHTED AVERAGE COMMON SHARES OUTSTANDING:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Basic

 

 

5,868,570

 

 

 

5,644,771

 

Diluted

 

 

16,168,181

 

 

 

17,869,264

 

 

 

 

AXIL BRANDS, INC. AND SUBSIDIARY

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CHANGES IN STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY

FOR THE YEARS ENDED MAY 31, 2024 AND 2023

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Common Stock

 

 

 

 

 

Total

 

 

Preferred Stock

 

Issued/Issuable

 

Additional Paid-in

 

Accumulated

 

Stockholders'

 

 

Shares

 

Amount

 

Shares

 

Amount

 

Capital

 

Deficit

 

Equity

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Balance, May 31, 2022

 

 

-

 

 

$

-

 

 

 

2,107,385

 

 

$

211

 

 

$

5,476,068

 

 

$

(5,291,567

)

 

$

184,712

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Shares issued for acquisition of business

 

 

250,000,000

 

 

 

25,000

 

 

 

3,659,195

 

 

 

366

 

 

 

3,982,114

 

 

 

-

 

 

 

4,007,480

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Stock options expense

 

 

-

 

 

 

-

 

 

 

-

 

 

 

-

 

 

 

207,342

 

 

 

-

 

 

 

207,342

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Shares to be issued for cash

 

 

-

 

 

 

-

 

 

 

97,359

 

 

 

9

 

 

 

447,841

 

 

 

-

 

 

 

447,850

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Net income for the year ended May 31, 2023

 

 

-

 

 

 

-

 

 

 

-

 

 

 

-

 

 

 

-

 

 

 

1,824,575

 

 

 

1,824,575

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Balance, May 31, 2023

 

 

250,000,000

 

 

 

25,000

 

 

 

5,863,939

 

 

 

586

 

 

 

10,113,365

 

 

 

(3,466,992

)

 

 

6,671,959

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Stock options expense

 

 

-

 

 

 

-

 

 

 

-

 

 

 

-

 

 

 

204,429

 

 

 

-

 

 

 

204,429

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Restricted stock awards

 

 

-

 

 

 

-

 

 

 

45,000

 

 

 

5

 

 

 

62,749

 

 

 

-

 

 

 

62,754

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Preferred stock buyback

 

 

(207,748,250

)

 

 

(20,775

)

 

 

-

 

 

 

-

 

 

 

(2,555,303

)

 

 

1,329,588

 

 

 

(1,246,490

)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Net income for the year ended May 31, 2024

 

 

-

 

 

 

-

 

 

 

-

 

 

 

-

 

 

 

-

 

 

 

2,003,134

 

 

 

2,003,134

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Balance, May 31, 2024

 

 

42,251,750

 

 

$

4,225

 

 

 

5,908,939

 

 

$

591

 

 

$

7,825,240

 

 

$

(134,270

)

 

$

7,695,786

 

 

 

 

AXIL BRANDS, INC. AND SUBSIDIARY

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS

FOR THE YEARS ENDED MAY 31, 2024 AND 2023

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

May 31,

 

 

2024

 

2023

 

 

 

 

 

CASH FLOWS FROM OPERATING ACTIVITIES

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Net income

 

$

2,003,134

 

 

$

1,824,575

 

Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by operating activities:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Depreciation and amortization

 

 

130,610

 

 

 

95,179

 

Bad debts

 

 

25,471

 

 

 

76,969

 

Inventory obsolescence

 

 

46,895

 

 

 

-

 

Stock-based compensation

 

 

267,183

 

 

 

207,342

 

Gain on debt settlement

 

 

(79,182

)

 

 

(50,500

)

Deferred income taxes

 

 

(231,587

)

 

 

-

 

Change in operating assets and liabilities:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Accounts receivable

 

 

(118,290

)

 

 

(160,277

)

Inventory

 

 

(2,129,054

)

 

 

353,985

 

Prepaid expenses and other current assets

 

 

(7,766

)

 

 

(661,115

)

Deposits

 

 

-

 

 

 

(3,810

)

Accounts payable and accrued expenses

 

 

138,172

 

 

 

215,175

 

Other current liabilities

 

 

4,298

 

 

 

630,897

 

Contract liabilities

 

 

(47,207

)

 

 

389,716

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

NET CASH PROVIDED BY OPERATING ACTIVITIES

 

 

2,677

 

 

 

2,918,136

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

CASH FLOWS FROM INVESTING ACTIVITIES

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Cash acquired on business acquisition

 

 

-

 

 

 

1,066,414

 

Purchase of intangibles

 

 

(22,080

)

 

 

-

 

Purchase of property and equipment

 

 

(138,445

)

 

 

(65,650

)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

NET CASH PROVIDED BY (USED IN) INVESTING ACTIVITIES

 

 

(160,525

)

 

 

1,000,764

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

CASH FLOWS FROM FINANCING ACTIVITIES

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Cash raised for common stock to be issued

 

 

-

 

 

 

447,850

 

Repurchase of preferred stock

 

 

(1,246,490

)

 

 

-

 

Repayment of equipment financing

 

 

(2,200

)

 

 

(3,300

)

Repayment of note payable

 

 

(25,994

)

 

 

(37,119

)

Advances (payments) from a related party

 

 

(146,274

)

 

 

132,620

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

NET CASH PROVIDED BY (USED IN) FINANCING ACTIVITIES

 

 

(1,420,958

)

 

 

540,051

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

NET INCREASE (DECREASE) IN CASH

 

 

(1,578,806

)

 

 

4,458,951

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

CASH - Beginning of year

 

 

4,832,682

 

 

 

373,731

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

CASH - End of year

 

$

3,253,876

 

 

$

4,832,682

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

SUPPLEMENTAL DISCLOSURE OF CASH FLOW INFORMATION:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Cash paid during the year for:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Interest

 

$

6,907

 

 

$

2,521

 

Income taxes

 

$

-

 

 

$

-

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

SUPPLEMENTAL DISCLOSURE OF NON-CASH INVESTING AND FINANCING ACTIVITIES:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Stock issued for asset purchase agreement

 

$

-

 

 

$

4,007,480

 

Right of use assets recognized as lease liability

 

$

-

 

 

$

131,970

 

Tangible assets (excluding cash) acquired in business combination

 

$

-

 

 

$

1,740,729

 

Intangible assets acquired in business combination

 

$

-

 

 

$

456,945

 

Goodwill acquired in business combination

 

$

-

 

 

$

2,152,215

 

Liabilities assumed in business combination

 

$

-

 

 

$

1,408,823

 

 

 

 

About AXIL

AXIL (NYSE American) is an emerging global e-commerce consumer products company. The Company is a manufacturer and marketer of premium hearing enhancement and protection products, including ear plugs, earmuffs, and ear buds, under the AXIL® brand and premium hair and skincare products under its in-house Reviv3 Procare brand - selling products in the United States, Canada, the European Union and throughout Asia. To learn more, please visit the Company's website at www.reviv3.com and, for the AXIL® brand, visit www.goaxil.com.

 

Forward-Looking Statements

 

This press release contains a number of forward-looking statements within the meaning of the

federal securities laws. The use of words such as “anticipate,” “believe,” “expect,” “continue,” “will,” “prepare,” “should,” and “focus,” among others, generally identify forward-looking statements. These forward-looking statements are based on currently available information, and management’s beliefs, projections, and current expectations, and are subject to a number of significant risks and uncertainties, many of which are beyond management’s control

and may cause the Company’s results, performance or achievements to differ materially from any future results, performance or achievements expressed or implied by these forward-

looking statements. Factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from those in the

forward-looking statements include, among other things: (i) the Company’s ability to

grow its net sales and operations, including expanding internationally, and perform in accordance with any guidance; (ii) our ability to generate sufficient revenue to support the Company’s operations and to raise additional funds or obtain other forms of financing as needed on acceptable terms, or at all; (iii) potential difficulties or delays the Company may experience in implementing its cost savings and efficiency initiatives; (iv) the Company’s ability to compete effectively with other hair and skincare companies and hearing enhancement and protection companies; (v) the concentration of the Company’s customers, potentially increasing the negative impact to the Company by changing purchasing or selling patterns; (vi) changes in laws or regulations in the United States and/or in other major markets, such as China, in which the Company operates, including, without limitation, with respect to taxes, tariffs, trade policies or product safety, which may increase the Company product costs and other costs of doing business, and reduce the Company’s earnings; (vii) our ability to engage in strategic partnerships and expand our distribution and retail channels; and (viii) the impact of unstable market and general economic conditions on the Company’s business, financial condition and stock price, including inflationary cost pressures, the possibility of an economic recession and other macroeconomic factors, geopolitical events, and uncertainty, decreased discretionary consumer spending, supply chain disruptions and constraints, labor shortages, ongoing economic disruption, including the effects of the Ukraine-Russia conflict and the Israel-Hamas conflict, and other downturns in the business cycle or the economy. There can be no assurance as to any of these matters, and potential investors are urged to consider these factors carefully in evaluating the forward-looking statements. Other important factors that may cause

actual results to differ materially from those expressed in the forward-looking statements are

discussed in the Company’s filings with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission. These

forward-looking statements speak only as of the date hereof. Except as required by law, the

Company does not assume any obligation to update or revise these forward-looking

statements for any reason, even if new information becomes available in the future.

 

Investor Relations:
AXIL Investor Relations Team
(888) 638-8883
investors@axilbrands .com

 

 

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Duck and waterfowl hunting season in America generally starts in late October to early November close to and usually adjacent to other hunting times. This leaves plenty of time around the year to stock up on good quality hunting gear....

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Hearing Protection For Concerts and Music Festivals

Protecting your ears should be a top priority when attending concerts and music festivals. The loud sounds at these events can have a significant impact on your hearing health if you don’t take proper precautions. However, finding the right balance...

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