SACRAMENTO, California, March 15, 2018 /PRNewswire/ -- RiceBran Technologies (NASDAQ: RIBT and RIBTW) (the "Company" or "RBT"), a global leader in the production and marketing of value added products derived from rice bran, announced today the Company's financial results for the full year ended December 31, 2017.
Business Highlights
"We are pleased with the progress we made in 2017 as we completed the work to put RBT on sound financial footing," said Dr. Robert Smith, CEO. "Our expanded salesforce is now focused on targeted customer niches, and we are seeing progress in growing those niches. We believe this will translate into accelerating revenue growth starting with the 2018 second quarter and we expect our quarterly adjusted EBITDA to improve markedly by the end of 2018."
Highlights of RBT's 2017 results:
Highlights of RBT's 2017 fourth quarter results:
RBT's balance sheet was substantially strengthened in 2017:
"We are in a strong position to pursue growth opportunities," noted Brent Rystrom, COO and CFO. "Our sales team, led by Michael Goose, is making major inroads in identifying and selling to new customers as well as building volumes with existing customers. We see this leading to a progressive acceleration in revenue growth beginning in the 2018 second quarter. We plan to hold non-selling expenses flat in 2018, which should drive sharply improving profitability."
RiceBran Technologies is providing guidance for 2018:
Conference Call Information
RiceBran Technologies will host a conference call today, Thursday, March 15, at 4:30 p.m. Eastern Time to discuss these results. The conference call information is as follows:
This call is being webcast by ViaVid and can be accessed athttp://public.viavid.com/index.php?id=128749.
The call will also be available for replay by accessing http://public.viavid.com/index.php?id=128749.
About RiceBran Technologies
RiceBran Technologies is a specialty ingredient company servicing the food, animal nutrition and specialty ingredient products markets. We utilize our proprietary and patented intellectual property to convert rice bran, one of the world's most underutilized food sources, into a number of highly nutritious and clean label ingredient products. The global target markets for our products include food and animal nutrition manufacturers and retailers, as well as specialty food, functional food and nutritional supplement manufacturers and retailers. More information can be found in the Company's filings with the SEC and by visiting our website at http://www.ricebrantech.com
Forward-Looking Statements
This release contains forward-looking statements, including, but not limited to, statements about RiceBran Technologies' expectations regarding revenue growth, product demand and opportunities, improved adjusted EBITDA, costs and expenses, and profitability. These statements are made based upon current expectations that are subject to known and unknown risks and uncertainties. RiceBran Technologies does not undertake to update forward-looking statements in this news release to reflect actual results, changes in assumptions or changes in other factors affecting such forward-looking information. Assumptions and other information that could cause results to differ from those set forth in the forward-looking information can be found in this press release and in RiceBran Technologies' filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission, including its most recent periodic reports.
RiceBran Technologies | |||||||
Consolidated Balance Sheets | |||||||
December 31, 2017 and 2016 | |||||||
(in thousands, except share amounts) | |||||||
2017 |
2016 | ||||||
ASSETS |
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Current assets: |
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Cash and cash equivalents |
$ 6,203 |
$ 342 | |||||
Restricted cash |
775 |
- | |||||
Accounts receivable, net of allowance for doubtful accounts of $8 and $12 |
1,273 |
1,094 | |||||
Inventories |
|||||||
Finished goods |
564 |
795 | |||||
Packaging |
114 |
138 | |||||
Deposits and other current assets |
519 |
824 | |||||
Current assets held for sale |
- |
4,335 | |||||
Total current assets |
9,448 |
7,528 | |||||
Property and equipment, net |
7,850 |
7,025 | |||||
Other long-term assets, net |
63 |
242 | |||||
Noncurrent assets held for sale |
- |
14,050 | |||||
Total assets |
$ 17,361 |
$ 28,845 | |||||
LIABILITIES, TEMPORARY EQUITY AND EQUITY (DEFICIT) |
|||||||
Current liabilities: |
|||||||
Accounts payable |
$ 765 |
$ 714 | |||||
Accrued salary, wages and benefits |
773 |
496 | |||||
Accrued expenses |
741 |
904 | |||||
Unearned revenue |
75 |
384 | |||||
Escrow liability |
258 |
- | |||||
Current maturities of long-term debt |
4 |
3,063 | |||||
Current liabilities held for sale |
- |
15,801 | |||||
Total current liabilities |
2,616 |
21,362 | |||||
Long-term debt, less current portion |
12 |
5,964 | |||||
Derivative warrant liabilities |
- |
1,527 | |||||
Noncurrent liabilities held for sale |
- |
73 | |||||
Total liabilities |
2,628 |
28,926 | |||||
Commitments and contingencies |
|||||||
Temporary equity |
|||||||
Preferred stock, Series F, convertible, 20,000,000 shares authorized, 3,000 |
|||||||
shares issued and outstanding |
- |
551 | |||||
Total temporary equity |
- |
551 | |||||
Equity (deficit): |
|||||||
Equity (deficit) attributable to RiceBran Technologies shareholders: |
|||||||
Preferred stock, 20,000,000 shares authorized: |
|||||||
Series F, convertible, 3,000 shares authorized, no shares issued and outstanding |
- |
- | |||||
Series G, convertible, 3,000 shares authorized, 630 shares issued and outstanding |
313 |
- | |||||
Common stock, no par value, 50,000,000 shares authorized, |
|||||||
18,046,731 and 10,790,351 shares issued and outstanding |
279,548 |
264,232 | |||||
Accumulated deficit |
(265,128) |
(259,819) | |||||
Accumulated deficit attributable to noncontrolling interest in discontinued operations |
- |
(699) | |||||
Accumulated other comprehensive loss |
- |
(4,346) | |||||
Total equity (deficit) attributable to RiceBran Technologies shareholders |
14,733 |
(632) | |||||
Total liabilities, temporary equity and equity (deficit) |
$ 17,361 |
$ 28,845 |
RiceBran Technologies | ||||||
Consolidated Statements of Operations | ||||||
Years Ended December 31, 2017 and 2016 | ||||||
(in thousands, except share and per share amounts) | ||||||
2017 |
2016 | |||||
Revenues |
$ 13,355 |
$ 12,982 | ||||
Cost of goods sold |
9,564 |
9,855 | ||||
Gross profit |
3,791 |
3,127 | ||||
Selling, general and administrative expenses |
9,888 |
12,384 | ||||
Loss from operations |
(6,097) |
(9,257) | ||||
Other income (expense): |
||||||
Interest expense |
(1,623) |
(2,483) | ||||
Change in fair value of derivative warrant liabilities |
670 |
1,625 | ||||
Loss on extinguishment of debt |
(8,290) |
- | ||||
Gain on resolution of Irgovel purchase litigation |
- |
1,598 | ||||
Other income |
307 |
563 | ||||
Other expense |
(182) |
- | ||||
Total other income (expense) |
(9,118) |
1,303 | ||||
Loss from continuing operations before income taxes |
(15,215) |
(7,954) | ||||
Income tax benefit |
5,030 |
1,824 | ||||
Loss from continuing operations |
(10,185) |
(6,130) | ||||
Income (loss) from discontinued operations, net of tax |
3,983 |
(5,120) | ||||
Net loss |
(6,202) |
(11,250) | ||||
Less - Net loss attributable to noncontrolling interest |
||||||
in discontinued operations |
(1,671) |
(2,720) | ||||
Net loss attributable to RiceBran Technologies shareholders |
(4,531) |
(8,530) | ||||
Less - Dividends on preferred stock, beneficial conversion feature |
778 |
551 | ||||
Net loss attributable to RiceBran Technologies common shareholders |
$ (5,309) |
$ (9,081) | ||||
Basic earnings (loss) per common share: |
||||||
Continuing operations |
$ (0.92) |
$ (0.72) | ||||
Discontinued operations |
0.47 |
(0.25) | ||||
Basic loss per common share - RiceBran Technologies |
$ (0.45) |
$ (0.97) | ||||
Diluted earnings (loss) per common share: |
||||||
Continuing operations |
$ (0.92) |
$ (0.72) | ||||
Discontinued operations |
0.47 |
(0.25) | ||||
Diluted loss per common share - RiceBran Technologies |
$ (0.45) |
$ (0.97) | ||||
Weighted average number of shares outstanding: |
||||||
Basic |
11,923,923 |
9,338,370 | ||||
Diluted |
11,923,923 |
9,338,370 |
USE OF NON-GAAP FINANCIAL INFORMATION
We utilize "Adjusted EBITDA" as a supplemental measure in our ongoing analysis of short term and long term cash requirement and liquidity needs. Adjusted EBITDA does not represent cash flows from operations as defined by generally accepted accounting principles ("GAAP"), is not a measure derived in accordance with GAAP and should not be considered as an alternative to net income (the most comparable GAAP financial measure to EBITDA). Management uses Adjusted EBITDA as an indicator of our current financial performance. By eliminating the impact of all material non-cash charges as well as items that do not regularly occur, we believe that Adjusted EBITDA provides a more accurate and informative indicator of our cash requirements.
The table below contains a reconciliation of net income (GAAP) and Adjusted EBITDA (Non-GAAP) for the three months and twelve months ended December 31, 2017 and 2016. We do not provide a reconciliation of forward-looking net income (GAAP) to Adjusted EBITDA (non-GAAP). Due to the nature of certain reconciling items, it is not possible to predict with any reliability what future outcomes may be with regard to the expense or income that may ultimately be recognized in future periods. Any forward-looking Adjusted EBITDA information that we may provide from time to time consistently excludes the same items from projected net income that are excluded from actual net income in the table below.
RiceBran Technologies | |||||
Adjusted EBITDA Reconciliation | |||||
For the three months ended December 31 (in thousands) | |||||
2017 |
2016 | ||||
Net income (loss) |
$ (1,795) |
$ (1,635) | |||
Interest expense |
7 |
999 | |||
Interest income |
- |
- | |||
Depreciation & amortization |
186 |
242 | |||
Unadjusted EBITDA |
$ (1,602) |
$ (394) | |||
Add Back Other Items: |
|||||
Change in fair value of derivative liabilities |
138 |
(1,311) | |||
Gain on resolution of Irgovel purchase litigation |
- |
- | |||
Loss on extinguishment of debt |
- |
- | |||
Other income/expense |
(59) |
(431) | |||
Proxy contest expense |
- |
(390) | |||
Share-based compensation |
169 |
691 | |||
Est. CEO Employment Agreement Settlement |
- |
47 | |||
Corporate relocation associated expenses |
15 |
- | |||
Other |
- |
95 | |||
Adjusted EBITDA |
$ (1,339) |
$ (1,693) | |||
RiceBran Technologies | ||||
Adjusted EBITDA Reconciliation | ||||
For the twelve months ended December 31 (in thousands) | ||||
2017 |
2016 | |||
Net income (loss) |
$ (15,215) |
$ (7,954) | ||
Interest expense |
1,623 |
2,483 | ||
Interest income |
- |
- | ||
Depreciation & amortization |
757 |
936 | ||
Unadjusted EBITDA |
$ (12,835) |
$ (4,535) | ||
Add Back Other Items: |
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Change in fair value of derivative liabilities |
(670) |
(1,625) | ||
Gain on resolution of Irgovel purchase litigation |
- |
(1,598) | ||
Loss on extinguishment of debt |
8,290 |
- | ||
Other income/expense |
(125) |
(563) | ||
Proxy contest expense |
- |
667 | ||
Share-based compensation |
1,073 |
1,275 | ||
Est. CEO Employment Agreement Settlement |
- |
747 | ||
Corporate relocation associated expenses |
116 |
- | ||
Other |
92 |
262 | ||
Adjusted EBITDA |
$ (4,059) |
$ (5,370) |
Investor Contact:
Ascendant Partners, LLC
Richard Galterio
(732) 410-9810
[email protected]
SOURCE RiceBran Technologies
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