CAPE TOWN, South Africa, May 13, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — Leatt Corporation (OTCQB: LEAT), a leading developer and marketer of head-to-toe protective equipment for Moto, MTB, and a wide range of extreme and high-velocity sports, today announced financial results for the first quarter ending March 31, 2024. All financial numbers are in U.S. dollars.
First Quarter 2024 and Recent Highlights
Revenues for the first quarter were $10.61 million, down 19%, compared to the first quarter of 2023.
Cash flows provided by operations for the first quarter were $2.83 million.
Income (loss) from operations for the first quarter was $(790,557), down 157%, compared to the first quarter of 2023.
Cash and cash equivalents increased 19% to $13.53 million, compared to $11.34 million at December 31, 2023.
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Chief Executive Officer, Sean Macdonald commented: “Although there are areas of the cycling and motorcycle industries that remain challenging, we continue to see the start of a return to growth ahead. Participation remains strong and the elevated inventory levels that have stalled growth are being digested. Consumer direct and dealer direct revenues continue to show solid improvement, and our newly launched Adventure (ADV) range of products continued to generate initial strong shipments during the first quarter. Despite the ongoing challenges, we believe that our expanding portfolio of innovative products, robust financial position and our growing and developing multi-channel sales organization have us well-positioned for future growth and shareholder value.
“Total global revenues for the first quarter were $10.61 million, a 19% decrease from the first quarter of 2023, as dealers and distributors continue to regulate ordering levels. Although sales to our global distributors decreased by 31% as our distributors continue to manage industry-wide stocking dynamics, consumer direct sales increased by 15% and dealer direct sales increased by 9%. Domestic and South African dealer direct sales to both MOTO and MTB dealers also grew during the quarter, a very encouraging trend and testament to the gradual recovery that we believe will filter through to distribution over the next several quarters.
“We remain focused on our margins, which decreased in the first quarter, largely due to short-term promotional opportunities at the dealer direct level, particularly in the United States, as we successfully turn slower moving inventory to cash that will fuel future growth. We do expect our margins to improve as we release our exciting newest products globally and inventory levels continue to stabilize.
“Despite current industry-wide conditions, cash increased by $2.18 million, to $13.53 million, and our cash flows provided by operations were $2.83 million. Inventory levels continue to stabilize, decreasing $3.32 million, or 16% for the first quarter. Our liquidity also improved as our team continues to efficiently manage working capital.
“Looking forward, we continue to build a multi-channel sales organization and look forward to some new distributor partnerships in the United Kingdom, Europe and emerging markets that we expect to filter through to revenues over the next few quarters.”
Founder and Chairman Dr. Christopher Leatt remarked: “The strong initial consumer reaction to our new ADV range of products, which have all been rigorously tested and CE certified, demonstrates that continued growth from our pipeline of innovative products designed to reach a wide audience of riders at all levels, remains promising.”
Financial Summary
Total revenues for the first quarter of 2024 were $10.61 million, down 19%, compared to $13.08 million for the first quarter of 2023.
The decrease in worldwide revenues is primarily attributable to a $1.34 million decrease in body armor sales, a $1.43 million decrease in helmet sales, a $0.22 million decrease in neck brace sales that were partially offset by a $0.53 million increase in sales of other products, parts, and accessories, as our distributors continue to manage industry wide stocking dynamics.
Income (loss) from operations for the first quarter of 2024 was $(790,557), down 157%, compared to $1.39 million for the first quarter of 2023.
Net income (loss) for the first quarter of 2024 was $(816,679) or $(0.13) per basic and $(0.13) per diluted share, down 180%, as compared to net income of $1.02 million, or $0.17 per basic and $0.16 per diluted share, for the first quarter of 2023.
Leatt continued to meet its working capital needs from cash on hand and internally generated cash flow from operations. Liquidity continued to improve as cash for the first quarter increased by $2.18 million. At March 31, 2024, the Company had cash and cash equivalents of $13.53 million and a current ratio of 9.4:1, compared to a current ratio of 5.6:1 at March 31, 2023.
Business Outlook
Mr. Macdonald added: “Market conditions continue to normalize and although ordering patterns at the dealer level reflect a tapering in large pre-ordering, daily order volume continues to increase and dealer financial conditions, stocking levels and demand sentiment continue to improve. We expect that these trends will continue to filter through to distribution over time.
“Domestic sales on our consumer-facing Leatt.com continue to be a highlight as we continue to refine the platform and sales surge. We successfully launched our direct-to-consumer store in South Africa during the first quarter of 2024, with initial orders exceeding our expectations. Our digital direct-to-consumer channels continue to be a focus area as we strive to reach wider consumer groups around the world.
“We continue to build out a high-performing team of sales and other professionals around the world to improve our penetration and reach across sales channels. Industry-wide consolidation and turmoil has also presented opportunities for us to add new team members to the Leatt family.
“Our ADV line represents a solid revenue opportunity globally and demonstrates our ability to develop products that will reach a much wider consumer group around the world. While we have only shipped ADV apparel to date, we have developed the core competencies to create a strong pipeline of innovative ‘head-to-toe’ offerings in this segment that are very promising.
“In short, we remain very enthusiastic about the future of Leatt as a Company and a brand, and we remain confident that we will return to sustained growth and profitability.”
Conference Call
The Company will host a conference call at 10:00 am ET on Monday, May 13, 2024, to discuss the 2024 first quarter results.
Participants should dial in to the call ten minutes before the scheduled time, using the following numbers: 1-877-407-9716 (U.S.A) or +1-201-493-6779 (international) to access the call.
Audio Webcast
There will also be a simultaneous live webcast through the Company’s website, www.leatt-corp.com. Participants should register on the website approximately ten minutes prior to the start of the webcast.
Replay
An audio replay of the conference call will be available for seven days and can be accessed by dialing 1-844-512-2921 (U.S.A) or +1-412-317-6671 (international) and using passcode 13746608.
For those unable to attend the call, a recording of the live webcast will be archived shortly following the event for 30 days on the Company’s website.
About Leatt Corp
Driven by the science of thrill, Leatt Corporation develops head-to-toe personal protective gear for various sports, with a focus on mountain biking and extreme motorsports. This includes the award-winning Leatt-Brace®, a neck brace system considered the gold standard for neck protection when worn in conjunction with a helmet. Leatt products are designed for participants in extreme sports that use motorcycles, bicycles, mountain bikes, all-terrain vehicles, snowmobiles, and other open-air vehicles.
For more information, visit www.leatt.com.
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Forward-looking Statements
This press release may contain forward-looking statements regarding Leatt Corporation (the “Company”) within the meaning of the “safe harbor” provisions of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. All statements, other than statements of historical fact included herein are “forward-looking statements” including statements regarding the continued impact of the ADV range of products and direct to consumer sales on the Company’s results of operations; the Company’s ability to continue developing a pipeline of innovative products and global industry talent to fuel future growth; the general ability of the Company to achieve its commercial objectives, including development and growth of a multi-channel sales organization; the business strategy, plans and objectives of the Company; and any other statements of non-historical information. These forward-looking statements are often identified by the use of forward-looking terminology such as “believes,” “expects,” “anticipates,” “seeks,” “should,” “could,” “intends,” or “projects” or similar expressions, and involve known and unknown risks and uncertainties. These statements are based upon the Company’s current expectations and speak only as of the date hereof. Any indication of the merits of a claim does not necessarily mean the claim will prevail at trial or otherwise. Financial performance in one period does not necessarily mean continued or better performance in the future. The Company’s actual results in any endeavor may differ materially and adversely from those expressed in any forward-looking statements as a result of various factors and uncertainties, which factors or uncertainties may be beyond our ability to foresee or control. Other risk factors include the status of the Company’s common stock as a “penny stock” and those listed in other reports posted on The OTC Markets Group, Inc.
[FINANCIAL TABLES TO FOLLOW]
LEATT CORPORATION
CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS
ASSETS
March 31, 2024
December 31, 2023
Unaudited
Audited
Current Assets
Cash and cash equivalents
$ 13,531,642
$ 11,347,420
Accounts receivable, net
4,768,328
6,970,322
Inventory, net
17,069,387
20,391,873
Payments in advance
1,000,512
664,754
Deferred asset, net
9,601
9,601
Income tax refunds receivable
526,441
623,081
Prepaid expenses and other current assets
2,236,990
2,297,934
Total current assets39,142,901
42,304,985
Property and equipment, net
3,743,534
4,026,821
Operating lease right-of-use assets, net
771,387
845,209
Accounts receivable, net
229,474
309,947
Deferred tax asset, net
84,200
84,200
Other Assets
Deposits
37,284
36,210
Total Assets
$ 44,008,780
$ 47,607,372
LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY
Current Liabilities
Accounts payable and accrued expenses
$ 3,123,838
$ 5,202,368
Notes payable, current
98,190
112,858
Operating lease liabilities, current
288,917
299,432
Short term loan, net of finance charges
667,797
1,135,761
Total current liabilities4,178,742
6,750,419
Notes payable, net of current portion
17,523
30,652
Operating lease liabilities, net of current portion
482,470
545,777
Commitments and contingencies
Stockholders’ Equity
Preferred stock, $.001 par value, 1,120,000 shares
authorized, 120,000 shares issued and outstanding3,000
3,000
Common stock, $.001 par value, 28,000,000 shares
authorized, 6,215,440 and 6,215,440 shares issued
and outstanding130,553
130,553
Additional paid – in capital
10,749,136
10,745,384
Accumulated other comprehensive loss
(1,535,810)
(1,398,258)
Retained earnings
29,983,166
30,799,845
Total stockholders' equity39,330,045
40,280,524
Total Liabilities and Stockholders’ Equity
$ 44,008,780
$ 47,607,372
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these consolidated financial statements.
LEATT CORPORATION
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS AND COMPREHENSIVE INCOME (LOSS)
Three Months Ended
March 31
2024
2023
Unaudited
Unaudited
Revenues
$ 10,614,470
$ 13,079,343
Cost of Revenues
6,606,137
7,306,573
Gross Profit
4,008,333
5,772,770
Product Royalty Income
39,303
13,136
Operating Expenses
Salaries and wages
1,568,271
1,241,436
Commissions and consulting expenses
124,216
96,324
Professional fees
298,971
337,243
Advertising and marketing
892,417
841,094
Office lease and expenses
151,554
150,240
Research and development costs
555,778
584,991
Bad debt expense
9,964
49,395
General and administrative expenses
942,888
818,179
Depreciation
294,134
279,810
Total operating expenses4,838,193
4,398,712
Income (Loss) from Operations
(790,557)
1,387,194
Other Expenses
Interest and other expenses, net
(24,483)
(20,924)
Total other expenses(24,483)
(20,924)
Income (Loss) Before Income Taxes
(815,040)
1,366,270
Income Taxes
1,639
343,049
Net Income (Loss) Available to Common Shareholders
$ (816,679)
$ 1,023,221
Net Income (Loss) per Common Share
Basic
$ (0.13)
$ 0.17
Diluted
$ (0.13)
$ 0.16
Weighted Average Number of Common Shares Outstanding
Basic
6,215,440
5,971,340
Diluted
6,504,189
6,279,677
Comprehensive Income (Loss)
Net Income (Loss)$ (816,679)
$ 1,023,221
Other comprehensive income (loss), net of $0 and $0 deferred
income taxes in 2024 and 2023
Foreign currency translation(137,552)
(273,749)
Total Comprehensive Income (Loss)$ (954,231)
$ 749,472
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these consolidated financial statements.
LEATT CORPORATION
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS
FOR THE THREE MONTHS ENDED MARCH 31, 2024 AND 2023
2024
2023
Cash flows from operating activities
Net income (loss)
$ (816,679)
$ 1,023,221
Adjustments to reconcile net income (loss) to net cash provided by
operating activities:
Depreciation294,134
279,810
Stock-based compensation3,752
–
Bad debts reserve10,032
41,284
Inventory reserve(34,730)
182,529
Deferred asset allowance–
(26,827)
(Gain) loss on sale of property and equipment–
13
(Increase) decrease in:
Accounts receivable2,191,962
3,269,306
Deferred asset–
802,763
Inventory3,357,216
2,796,271
Payments in advance(335,758)
32,012
Prepaid expenses and other current assets60,944
(416,386)
Income tax refunds receivable96,640
–
Long-term accounts receivable80,473
–
Deposits(1,074)
492
Increase (decrease) in:
Accounts payable and accrued expenses(2,078,530)
(2,409,602)
Income taxes payable–
104,867
Deferred compensation–
(400,000)
Net cash provided by operating activities2,828,382
5,279,753
Cash flows from investing activities
Capital expenditures(49,216)
(368,497)
Net cash used in investing activities(49,216)
(368,497)
Cash flows from financing activities
Repayment of notes payable to bank(27,797)
(25,216)
Repayment of short-term loan, net(467,964)
(384,438)
Net cash used in financing activities(495,761)
(409,654)
Effect of exchange rates on cash and cash equivalents
(99,183)
(231,772)
Net increase in cash and cash equivalents
2,184,222
4,269,830
Cash and cash equivalents – beginning of period
11,347,420
7,102,945
Cash and cash equivalents – end of period
$ 13,531,642
$ 11,372,775
SUPPLEMENTAL DISCLOSURE OF CASH FLOW INFORMATION:
Cash paid for interest
$ 27,573
$ 21,135
Cash paid for income taxes
$ 3,349
$ 237,086
Other noncash investing and financing activities
Common stock issued for services$ 3,752
$ –
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these consolidated financial statements.
SOURCE Leatt Corporation