Cyanotech Reports Financial Results for the Fourth Quarter and Fiscal Year 2013

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Cyanotech Reports Financial Results for the Fourth Quarter and Fiscal Year 2013

— Market Share for Both Spirulina and Astaxanthin Reaches 50% in the US Natural Products Channel in the Fourth Quarter —

KAILUA KONA, Hawaii--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Cyanotech Corporation (Nasdaq Capital Market: CYAN), a world leader in microalgae-based, high-value nutrition and health products, today announced financial results for the fourth quarter and fiscal year 2013, ended March 31, 2013.


Fourth Quarter 2013

For the fourth quarter of fiscal 2013 compared to the fourth quarter of fiscal 2012, net sales were $6,897,000 compared to $5,986,000, an increase of 15%. Gross profit was $2,708,000, with gross profit margin of 39%, compared to gross profit of $2,053,000 and gross profit margin of 34%. Net income was $2,633,000 or $0.47 per diluted share, compared to net income of $1,158,000 or $0.20 per diluted share. Net income in the fourth quarter includes a non-cash income tax benefit of $1,912,000 recognized on the elimination of the valuation allowance on deferred tax assets, compared to a reduction of the valuation allowance in the fourth quarter of last year of $892,000. Operating income for the quarter was $597,000 compared to $311,000 for the same quarter last year, an increase of 92%.

Regarding the 4th quarter fiscal 2013 results (changes shown versus fiscal 2012), Brent Bailey, President and CEO, stated:

"In the 4th quarter, our packaged consumer products represented more than one-half of company revenue for the first time, accounting for 52% (+14 pts.) of total net sales. Net sales growth for these products, by area, was:

  • Nutrex Mainland: +73%

  • Nutrex Hawaii: +14%

  • Nutrex Direct (online): +90%

  • Nutrex International: +203%

"Retail dollar growth in the natural products channel of our Astaxanthin products was +59% and our market share was 50% (+22 pts.). Our Spirulina retail dollar growth for the quarter was +55% and our market share was 50% (+8 pts.).

"The solid revenue growth combined with a stronger gross margin from improved Spirulina production and continued growth in Astaxanthin production, nearly doubled operating profit to $597,000 (+92%) in the 4th quarter."

Fiscal Year 2013

For fiscal 2013 compared to fiscal 2012, net sales were $27,581,000 compared to $24,631,000, an increase of 12%. Gross profit was $10,958,000, with gross profit margin of 40%, compared to gross profit of $9,774,000 and gross profit margin of 40%. Net income was $4,209,000 or $0.74 per diluted share, compared to net income of $3,632,000 or $0.66 per diluted share. Net income for the year includes a non-cash income tax benefit of $1,912,000 recognized on the elimination of the valuation allowance on deferred tax assets, compared to a reduction of the valuation allowance of $892,000 in fiscal 2012. Operating income for the year was $2,299,000 compared to $2,903,000 for fiscal 2012, a decrease of 21%.

Commenting on the fiscal 2013 results (changes shown vs. fiscal 2012), Brent Bailey noted:

"Fiscal 2013 net sales were a record $27,581,000 (+12%) and were driven by strong growth in our consumer business:

  • Nutrex Mainland: +54%

  • Nutrex Hawaii: +26%

  • Nutrex Direct (online): +81%

  • Nutrex International: +105%

"Retail dollar growth of our Astaxanthin and Spirulina products in the natural products channel was +41% and +35%, respectively, and our market share was 40% (+13 pts.) and 45% (+5 pts.), respectively. Net sales per capita of our Nutrex products in the Hawaii market reached $1.47 in fiscal 2013. Packaged products now generate 45% (+10 pts.) of our total revenue, yet utilize only 36% (+16 pts.) and 18% (+6 pts.) of our Spirulina and Astaxanthin production, respectively.

"Operating income for the year was negatively impacted by three factors:

  • Under absorbed overhead due to lower than expected Spirulina production in the first three quarters of the year.

  • The investments we are making in people, infrastructure and marketing which are driving our topline growth.

  • Increased legal fees."

About CyanotechCyanotech Corporation, a world leader in microalgae technology, produces BioAstin® Natural Astaxanthin and Hawaiian Spirulina Pacifica® — all natural, functional nutrients that leverage our experience and reputation for quality, building nutritional brands which promote health and well being. Cyanotech's Spirulina products offer complete nutrition, and augment energy and immune response. They are FDA-reviewed and accepted as Generally Recognized as Safe (GRAS) for use in food products. BioAstin's superior antioxidant activity and ability to support and maintain a natural anti-inflammatory response enhance skin, muscle and joint health. All Cyanotech products are produced from microalgae grown at our 90-acre facility in Kona, Hawaii using patented and proprietary technology. Cyanotech distributes to nutritional supplement, nutraceutical and cosmeceutical manufacturers and marketers in more than 54 countries worldwide. Cyanotech was the first microalgae company in the world to obtain quality management standards ISO 9001:2000 certification and is GMP-certified by the Natural Products AssociationTM. Visit www.cyanotech.com for more information.

"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-K for the period ended March 31, 2013. 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.)

CYANOTECH CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARY

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS

March 31,

2013

2012

(in thousands, except
share data)

ASSETS

Current assets:

Cash and cash equivalents

$

4,364

$

5,061

Accounts receivable, net of allowance for doubtful accounts of $6 in 2013 and $16 in 2012

3,766

2,373

Inventories, net

3,688

3,548

Deferred tax assets

110

137

Prepaid expenses and other current assets

263

300

Total current assets

12,191

11,419

Equipment and leasehold improvements, net

8,835

5,834

Restricted cash

3,360

Deferred tax assets

3,429

1,307

Other assets

772

478

Total assets

$

28,587

$

19,038

LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY

Current liabilities:

Current maturities of long-term debt

$

128

$

234

Customer deposits

33

49

Accounts payable

1,852

1,726

Accrued expenses

872

1,352

Total current liabilities

2,885

3,361

Long-term debt, less current maturities

5,454

400

Deferred rent

21

12

Total liabilities

8,360

3,773

Commitments and contingencies

Stockholders' equity:

Common stock of $0.02 par value, authorized 50,000,000 shares; issued and outstanding 5,463,938 shares at 2013 and 5,440,968 shares at 2012

109

109

Additional paid-in capital

29,077

28,324

Accumulated deficit

(8,959

)

(13,168

)

Total stockholders' equity

20,227

15,265

Total liabilities and stockholders' equity

$

28,587

$

19,038

CYANOTECH CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARY

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS

Year ended March 31,

2013

2012

2011

(in thousands, except per share data)

Net sales

$

27,581

$

24,631

$

16,827

Cost of sales

16,623

14,857

10,486

Gross profit

10,958

9,774

6,341

Operating expenses:

General and administrative

4,680

4,014

2,822

Sales and marketing

3,675

2,480

1,986

Research and development

258

320

282

Loss on disposal of equipment and leasehold improvements

46

57

22

Total operating expense

8,659

6,871

5,112

Income from operations

2,299

2,903

1,229

Other income (expense):

Loss on extinguishment of debt

(51

)

Interest expense, net

(60

)

(55

)

(70

)

Other income, net

5

4

Total other expense, net

(111

)

(50

)

(66

)

Income before income tax benefit (expense)

2,188

2,853

1,163

Income tax benefit (expense)

2,021

779

567

Net income

$

4,209

$

3,632

$

1,730

Net income per share:

Basic

$

0.77

$

0.67

$

0.32

Diluted

$

0.74

$

0.66

$

0.32

Shares used in calculation of net income per share:

Basic

5,455

5,414

5,353

Diluted

5,655

5,534

5,413



Cyanotech Corporation
Bruce Russell, (310) 346-6131
brussell@cyanotech.com

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