Youngevity International Q1 Sales Up 26.8% To $26.4 Million

 

Youngevity International Inc. (OTCQX: YGYI) (www.YGYI.com), a global direct marketer of nutritional and lifestyle products and also a vertically-integrated producer of gourmet coffees for the commercial, retail and direct sales channels, today reported financial results for the first quarter of 2014.

2014 First Quarter Highlights:

• Net revenue increased 26.8% to $26.4 million compared to $20.8 million for the first quarter of 2013.
• Gross profit increased 27.5% to $15.8 million compared to $12.4 million in the same period last year.
• Cash and cash equivalents increased to $6.7 million as of March 31, 2014 compared to $4.3 million as of December 31, 2013.
• Net cash provided by operating activities increased 45.0% to $2.7 million compared to $1.8 million for the three months ended March 31, 2013.

“We are very pleased to report record revenue for the first quarter as our unique business model produced a solid result,” stated Steve Wallach, Chairman and CEO of Youngevity International. “This quarter was a great start to the year and we are excited about the opportunities ahead of us in 2014. We are confident that Youngevity is well-positioned to continue our strong organic growth and we look forward to expanding our international presence as we strategically open new markets around the world.”

Dave Briskie, CFO of Youngevity International, said, “We are very pleased to deliver our seventh straight quarter of profitability. The current quarter had a number of non-recurring items that impacted our results including $325,000 in incremental expenses related primarily to our international expansion and the launch of MK Collaborative, both areas that are not yet revenue contributors.

In addition, we had an extraordinary expense that had a negative impact on our results in the amount of $323,000 related to our coffee roasting operations. Considering those items that negatively impacted our bottom line by approximately ($650,000), we are pleased with our Q1 performance. We anticipate continued growth into Q2.”

Mr. Briskie continued, “In 2014, we will remain focused on accelerating our revenue via targeted acquisitions, international expansion, organic growth, and expansion of our green coffee distribution business. We expect to grow and improve profitability in both our direct selling and coffee business segments.”

2014 First Quarter Results

• For the three months ended March 31, 2014, the Company reported net revenue of $26.4 million, compared to $20.8 million for the same period in 2013, an increase of 26.8%. The increase in revenue is attributed primarily to the increase in our product offerings and distributors and $2.3 million in additional revenues derived from the acquisitions of Heritage Makers, Inc., acquired on August 14, 2013, GoFoods Global, LLC, acquired on October 1, 2013 and Biometics International Inc., acquired on November 19, 2013.
• Gross profit for the first quarter ended March 31, 2014 increased to $15.8 million, compared to $12.4 million for the same period last year, an increase of 27.5%.
• Net Income for the first quarter of 2014 was $427,000 compared to a net income of $993,000 for the first quarter of 2013.
• EBITDA (earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization) as adjusted to remove the effect of stock based compensation expense or Adjusted EBITDA, was $1.7 million for the three months ended March 31, 2014 compared to $2.2 million in the same period for the prior year.

About Youngevity International

Youngevity International Inc. (OTCQX: YGYI) (www.YGYI.com) is a fast-growing, innovative, multi-dimensional company that offers a wide range of consumer products and services, primarily through person-to-person selling relationships that comprise a network of networks. The Company also is a vertically-integrated producer of the finest coffees for the commercial, retail and direct sales channels.

The Company was formed after the merger of Youngevity Essential Life Sciences (www.youngevity.com) and Javalution Coffee Company in the summer of 2011. The Company was formerly known as AL International Inc. and changed its name to Youngevity International Inc. in July 2013.