CORRECTING and REPLACING: Reed's Reports Fourth Quarter and Full Year 2024 Results
NORWALK, Conn., March 27, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Company is issuing a corrected version of its fourth quarter and full year 2024 earnings press release to account for a $750,000 provision related to contract proceedings with a vendor, which impacted the previously reported selling, general and administrative expenses and operating loss. The corrected press release follows:
Reed's, Inc. (OTCQX:REED) ("Reed's" or the "Company"), owner of the nation's leading portfolio of handcrafted, natural ginger beverages, is reporting financial results for the three months and twelve months ended December 31, 2024.
Q4 2024 Financial Highlights (vs. Q4 2023):
Net sales were $9.7 million compared to $11.7 million.
Gross profit increased more than 5x to $2.9 million compared to $0.5 million, with gross margin of 30.0% compared to 4.0%. This includes one-time charges in the prior-year period related to a non-cash packaging inventory valuation adjustment and a provision for product hold related to the Company's swing-lid program.
Delivery and handling costs were reduced by 10% to $3.00 per case.
Selling, general and administrative expenses were $4.8 million compared to $3.0 million.
Operating loss improved to $3.7 million compared to $4.9 million.
Modified EBITDA was $(0.7) million compared to $43,000.
FY 2024 Financial Highlights (vs. FY 2023):
Net sales were $38.0 million compared to $44.7 million.
Gross profit increased 18% to $11.4 million compared to $9.7 million, with gross margin up 830 basis points to 30.0% compared to 21.7%.
Delivery and handling costs were reduced by 22% to $2.75 per case.
Selling, general and administrative expenses were $13.5 million compared to $11.0 million.
Operating loss improved to $8.1 million compared to $9.4 million.
Modified EBITDA was $(4.1) million compared to $(3.7) million.
Management Commentary
"We are encouraged by the meaningful progress we made in 2024 as we implemented significant steps to strengthen our balance sheet, streamline operations, and drive efficiencies," said Norman E. Snyder, Jr., CEO of Reed's. "During the fourth quarter, we closed a $10 million private placement, in addition to the incremental capital, we sourced a new demand note, and completed the convertible debt restructuring during the third quarter, providing the necessary capital to invest in inventory, personnel, marketing, strategic partnerships, and international expansion, all of which we believe will position Reed's for accelerated growth and profitability. We also increased retail penetration during the quarter, securing notable distribution gains across Kroger, Albertsons/Safeway, Harris Teeter, Stop and Shop, Giant Eagle, and Costco for multiple products, including Reed's Ginger Ale, Virgil's Root Beer and Vanilla Cream Cans.
"Subsequent to year-end, we welcomed Douglas W. McCurdy as our new CFO. Doug brings extensive finance, operational and leadership experience to our team. We also appointed Salvatore Vassallo, a seasoned consumer packaged goods and supply chain executive, as our new Vice President of Operations. We believe their combined leadership in finance, supply chain and operations will help drive both efficiency and scalability at Reed's.
"Looking ahead, we remain focused on executing our growth strategy with a solid foundation and strengthened balance sheet. This year we are expanding our product portfolio with the launch of our new multi-functional beverage line, expected to hit shelves in April. We have already secured over 8,000 points of distribution across key retailers nationwide. With a de-leveraged balance sheet, improved financial flexibility, and growing retail momentum, we believe we are well positioned to deliver meaningful growth and profitability in 2025."
Fourth Quarter 2024 Financial Results
During the fourth quarter of 2024, net sales were $9.7 million compared to $11.7 million in the year-ago period. This decrease was primarily driven by short order shipments due to prior inventory constraints.
Gross profit for the fourth quarter of 2024 increased to $2.9 million compared to $0.5 million for the same period in 2023. Gross margin was 30.0% compared to 4.0% in the year-ago quarter. The increase was driven by one-time charges in the prior-year period, including a $1.8 million non-cash packaging inventory valuation adjustment and a $1.3 million provision for product holds related to the Company's swing-lid program.
Delivery and handling costs were reduced by 10% to $1.7 million during the fourth quarter of 2024 compared to $1.8 million in the fourth quarter of 2023. Delivery and handling costs were 17% of net sales or $3.00 per case, compared to 16% of net sales or $2.82 per case during the same period last year.
Selling, general and administrative costs were $4.8 million during the fourth quarter of 2024 compared to $3.0 million in the year-ago quarter.
Operating loss during the fourth quarter of 2024 improved to $3.7 million or $(0.25) per share, compared to $5.0 million or $(1.55) per share in the fourth quarter of 2023.
Modified EBITDA was $(0.7) million in the fourth quarter of 2024 compared to $43,000 in the fourth quarter of 2023.
Liquidity and Cash Flow
For the fourth quarter of 2024, the Company used approximately $3.9 million of cash from operating activities compared to cash used of $0.2 million for the same period in 2023.
As of December 31, 2024, the Company had approximately $10.4 million of cash and $9.6 million of total debt net of capitalized financing fees. This compares to $0.6 million of cash and $27.4 million of total debt net of capitalized financing fees at December 31, 2023.
About Reed's, Inc.
Reed's is an innovative company and category leader that provides the world with high quality, premium and naturally bold™ better-for-you beverages. Established in 1989, Reed's is a leader in craft beverages under the Reed's®, Virgil's® and Flying Cauldron® brand names. The Company's beverages are now sold in over 45,000 stores nationwide.
Reed's is known as America's #1 name in natural, ginger-based beverages. Crafted using real ginger and premium ingredients, Reed's portfolio includes ginger beers, ginger ales, ready-to- drink ginger mules and hard ginger ales. The brand has recently successfully expanded into the zero-sugar segment with its proprietary, natural sweetener system.
Virgil's® is an award-winning line of craft sodas, made with the finest natural ingredients and without GMOs or artificial preservatives. The brand offers an array of great tasting, bold flavored sodas including Root Beer, Vanilla Cream, Black Cherry, Orange Cream, and Cola. These flavors are also available in five zero sugar varieties which are naturally sweetened and certified ketogenic.
Flying Cauldron® is a non-alcoholic butterscotch beer prized for its creamy vanilla and butterscotch flavors. Sought after by beverage aficionados, Flying Cauldron is made with natural ingredients and no artificial flavors, sweeteners, preservatives, gluten, caffeine, or GMOs.
For more information, visit drinkreeds.com, virgils.com and flyingcauldron.com. To receive exclusive perks for Reed's investors, please visit the Company's page on the Stockperks app here.
Forward-Looking Statements
Statements in this release that are not historical are forward-looking statements. These forward- looking statements are typically identified by terms such as "believe," "expected," "looking ahead," "remain focused," "growing retail momentum," "will position," "expanding," "well-positioned" and similar expressions. These forward-looking statements are based on current expectations. The achievement or success of the matters covered by such forward-looking statements involves risks, uncertainties, and assumptions, many of which involve factors or circumstances that are beyond our control. These risks could materially impact our ability to access raw materials, production, transportation and/or other logistics needs.
If any such risks or uncertainties materialize or if any of the assumptions prove incorrect, Reed's actual results could differ materially from the results expressed or implied by the forward-looking statements we make. The risks and uncertainties referred to above include, but are not limited to: inventory shortages; risks associated with new product releases; the impacts of further inflation; risks that customer demand may fluctuate or decrease; risks that we are unable to collect unbilled contractual commitments, particularly in the current economic environment; our ability to compete successfully and manage growth; our ability to attract and retain qualified management and personnel; our ability to develop and expand strategic and third party distribution channels; our dependence on third party suppliers, brewers and distributors; third party co-packers meeting contractual commitments; risks related to our business expansion and international operations; our ability to continue to innovate; our strategy of making investments in sales to drive growth; increasing costs of fuel and freight, protection of intellectual property; competition; general political or destabilizing events, including the wars in Ukraine and Israel, conflict or acts of terrorism; financial markets, commodity and currency impacts of the wars; the effect of evolving domestic and foreign government regulations, including those addressing data privacy and cross-border data transfers; and other risks detailed from time to time in Reed's public filings, including Reed's annual report on Form 10-K expected to be filed on or before April 1, 2025, which will be available on the Securities and Exchange Commission's web site at www.sec.gov. These forward-looking statements are based on current expectations and speak only as of the date hereof. Reed's assumes no obligation and does not intend to update these forward-looking statements, except as required by law.
Investor Relations Contact
Sean Mansouri, CFA or Aaron D'SouzaElevate 330-2829
REED'S, INC.
STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS
For the Three Months and Year Ended December 31, 2024 and 2023
(Amounts in thousands, except share and per share amounts)
Three Months Ended December 31,
Year Ended December 31,
2024
2023
2024
2023
Net Sales
$
9,733
$
11,693
$
37,954
$
44,711
Cost of goods sold
6,816
8,106
26,578
31,884
Inventory write-offs associated with exited categories and major packaging and formula changes
-
1,848
-
1,848
Product quality hold write-down
-
1,267
-
1,267
Gross profit
2,917
472
11,376
9,712
Operating expenses:
Delivery and handling expense
1,659
1,847
5,863
7,561
Selling and marketing expense
932
1,298
4,405
4,865
General and administrative expense
3,870
1,691
9,109
6,118
Provision for receivable with former related party
115
585
115
585
Total operating expenses
6,576
5,421
19,492
19,129
Loss from operations
(3,659
)
(4,949
)
(8,116
)
(9,417
)
Other Income
445
-
445
-
Interest expense, net
(903
)
(1,647
)
(5,481
)
(6,106
)
Net loss
(4,117
)
(6,596
)
(13,152
)
(15,523
)
Dividends on Series A Convertible Preferred Stock
-
-
(5
)
(5
)
Net loss attributable to common stockholders
$
(4,117
)
