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 Exhibit 99.1

 

News Release 

Contact: Bruce Russell

(310) 346-6131

brussell@cyanotech.com

  

Cyanotech Reports Financial Results for the Fourth Quarter and Fiscal Year 2020

 

KAILUA KONA, Hawaii (June 23, 2020) — Cyanotech Corporation (Nasdaq Capital Market: CYAN), a world leader in microalgae-based, high-value nutrition and health products, announced financial results for the fourth quarter and fiscal year 2020, ended March 31, 2020.

 

Fiscal Year 2020

Cyanotech reported net sales of $31,899,000 for fiscal 2020 compared to $30,202,000 in fiscal 2019. Gross profit was $12,700,000, with gross profit margin of 39.8%, compared to gross profit of $10,466,000 and gross profit margin of 34.7%. Operating income was $1,053,000 compared to operating loss of ($2,997,000). Net income was $387,000 or $0.06 per diluted share, compared to net loss of ($3,596,000) or ($0.62) per diluted share.

 

Commenting on the fiscal year results (changes shown vs. fiscal 2019), Cyanotech’s Chief Executive Officer, Gerald R. Cysewski, Ph.D., said:

 

“We took several actions this past year to fortify our business and increase liquidity, including stabilizing production, postponing non-critical capital investments, and establishing cost controls to reduce spending in selling and general and administrative expenses going forward.”

 

“I am pleased with the results.  We demonstrated achievement on multiple levels from the prior year: sales, margin, farm productivity, especially from our astaxanthin ponds, and the execution of cost cutting programs.  Quarter over quarter net sales for fiscal 2020 have been consistent and have allowed us to improve cash management culminating in significant accounts payable reduction, balancing inventory levels and building cash reserves.”

 

“The COVID-19 pandemic has caused volatility in global markets.  Our Company has been declared an essential business in Hawaii, and we have remained open at full operations.    The Company is following all state and local mandates and is taking preventive measures to ensure the safety of our workforce. The extent of the impact of the pandemic on our financial performance, including the ability to execute our strategic initiatives will depend on future developments, including the duration and spread of the pandemic and related government restrictions, all of which are uncertain.”

 

 

Providing further detail about the fiscal results, Cyanotech’s Chief Financial Officer, Brian Orlopp, added,

 

“Net sales increased 5.6% to $31,899,000 in fiscal 2020 as compared with fiscal 2019, driven by a 68.0% increase in astaxanthin and spirulina bulk sales and an increase in contract extraction sales, partially offset by a 3.2% decrease in packaged sales from the prior year. The bulk sales increase was primarily the result of product availability from the prior year. Contract extraction revenue more than doubled from the prior year.”

 

“Over the past twelve months, we have made significant progress in changing our astaxanthin aquaculture practices to a more seasonal dependent operating cycle approach due to the natural tendency for improved pond yields during the warmer summer months.  While the seasonality of this processing change may affect quarterly cost of goods sold and gross margins, it does not specifically affect sales.”

 

“Our operating expenses decreased by $1.8 million, or 13.5%, compared to fiscal year 2019, primarily due to strategic cost cutting initiatives.  These included decreases in general and administrative costs of $0.4 million, or 7.6%, sales and marketing costs of $1.1 million, or 15.6%, and research and development costs of $0.3 million, or 34.1%.”

 

“Ending cash balance increased by $1.6 million and accounts payable were reduced by $2.8 million from prior year end.  In addition, all three of our loan and debt covenants with the bank were in compliance as of the end of the fiscal year.”

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

73-4460 Queen Kaahumanu Highway, #102  ~  Kailua-Kona, Hawaii 96740

(808) 326-1353  fax (808) 329-3597  ~ www.cyanotech.com

 

 

 

Fourth Quarter Fiscal 2020

Cyanotech reported net sales of $8,634,000 for the fourth quarter of fiscal year 2020 compared to $6,059,000 in the fourth quarter of fiscal 2019. Gross profit was $3,084,000, with gross profit margin of 35.7%, compared to gross profit of $2,229,000 and gross profit margin of 36.8% in the fourth quarter of fiscal 2019. Operating income was $228,000 compared to operating loss of ($1,321,000) in the fourth quarter of fiscal 2019. Net income was $121,000, or $0.01 per diluted share, compared to net loss of ($1,473,000), or ($0.25) per diluted share in the fourth quarter of fiscal 2019.

  

Please review the Company’s Form 10-K for the period ended March 31, 2020 for more detailed information.

 

— Cyanotech will host a Skype broadcast at 8:00 PM EDT on Wednesday, June 24, 2020 to respond to questions about its operating results and other topics of interest. Interested parties are asked to submit questions to questions@cyanotech.com before 12 p.m. EDT on Wednesday, June 24, 2020. The Company will respond only to relevant questions relating to the Company’s fourth quarter and fiscal 2020 financial performance and will not be accepting any questions or comments during the broadcast.

 

To join the broadcast, please browse http://cyanotech.com/meet approximately five minutes prior to the start time.

 

 

About Cyanotech — Cyanotech Corporation, a world leader in microalgae technology for over 30 years, produces BioAstin® Hawaiian Astaxanthin® and Hawaiian Spirulina Pacifica®. These all natural, dietary ingredients and supplements leverage our experience and reputation for quality, building nutritional brands which promote health and well-being. The Company’s mission is to fulfill the promise of whole health through Hawaiian microalgae. Cyanotech’s BioAstin® offers superior antioxidant activity which supports skin, eye and joint health, as well as recovery from exercise*. Cyanotech's Spirulina products offer nutrition that supports cardiovascular health and immunity.* All Cyanotech products are produced from microalgae grown at our 96-acre facility in Kona, Hawaii using patented and proprietary technology and are Generally Recognized as Safe (“GRAS”) for use in food products. Cyanotech sells its products direct to consumers at retail locations in the United States and online at www.nutrex-hawaii.com and also distributes to dietary supplement, nutraceutical and cosmeceutical manufacturers and marketers. The Company is regulated by the Food and Drug Administration (“FDA”). Visit www.cyanotech.com for more information.

 

*These statements have not been evaluated by the FDA. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any disease.

 

“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 fiscal year ended March 31, 2020, which can be found on the Cyanotech website (www.cyanotech.com) under Investors>Investor Filings upon filing. 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.  

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

73-4460 Queen Kaahumanu Highway, #102  ~  Kailua-Kona, Hawaii 96740

(808) 326-1353  fax (808) 329-3597  ~ www.cyanotech.com

 

 

 

  

CYANOTECH CORPORATION 

CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS

 

March 31,  

 

   

2020

   

2019

 
   

(in thousands, except
share data)

 

ASSETS

               

Current assets:

               

Cash

  $ 2,417     $ 840  

Accounts receivable, net of allowance for doubtful accounts of $13 in 2020 and $27 in 2019

    2,154       1,982  

Inventories, net

    9,653       11,274  

Prepaid expenses and other current assets

    504       496  

Total current assets

    14,728       14,592  

Equipment and leasehold improvements, net

    13,042       14,752  

Operating lease right-of-use assets, net

    3,834        

Other assets

    183       282  

Total assets

  $ 31,787     $ 29,626  
                 

LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY

               

Current liabilities:

               

Accounts payable

  $ 2,137     $ 4,922  

Accrued expenses

    849       992  

Customer deposits

    327       626  

Operating lease obligations, current portion

    319        

Short-term contract obligation

    38       285  

Line of credit

    2,000       2,000  

Current maturities of long-term debt

    689       663  

Total current liabilities

    6,359       9,488  
                 

Long-term debt, less current maturities

    6,009       5,172  

Long-term operating lease obligations

    3,519        

Other long-term liabilities

    54       57  

Total liabilities

    15,941       14,717  
                 

Commitments and contingencies

               
                 

Stockholders’ equity:

               

Preferred stock of $0.01 par value, authorized 10,000,000 shares; no shares issued and outstanding

           

Common stock of $0.02 par value, authorized 50,000,000 shares; issued and outstanding 6,011,885 shares at March 31, 2020 and 5,879,710 shares at March 31, 2019

    120       117  

Additional paid-in capital

    32,994       32,447  

Accumulated deficit

    (17,268

)

    (17,655

)

Total stockholders’ equity

    15,846       14,909  

Total liabilities and stockholders’ equity

  $ 31,787     $ 29,626  

 

73-4460 Queen Kaahumanu Highway, #102  ~  Kailua-Kona, Hawaii 96740

(808) 326-1353  fax (808) 329-3597  ~ www.cyanotech.com

  

 

 

  

CYANOTECH CORPORATION

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS

 

Years ended March 31,

 

 

   

2020

   

2019

   

2018

 
   

(in thousands, except per share data)

 
                         

Net sales

  $ 31,899     $ 30,202     $ 34,115  

Cost of sales

    19,199       19,736       20,744  

Gross profit

    12,700       10,466       13,371  

Operating expenses:

                       

General and administrative

    5,281       5,718       4,956  

Sales and marketing

    5,758       6,822       6,438  

Research and development

    608       923       563  

Total operating expense

    11,647       13,463       11,957  

Income (loss) from operations

    1,053       (2,997

)

    1,414  

Other expense:

                       

Interest expense, net

    (657

)

    (582

)

    (499

)

Total other expense, net

    (657

)

    (582

)

    (499

)

Income (loss) before income taxes

    396       (3,579

)

    915  

Income tax (expense) benefit

    (9

)

    (17

)

    110  

Net income (loss)

  $ 387     $ (3,596

)

  $ 1,025  

Net income (loss) per share:

                       

Basic

  $ 0.06     $ (0.62

)

  $ 0.18  

Diluted

  $ 0.06     $ (0.62

)

  $ 0.18  

Shares used in calculation of net income (loss) per share:

                       

Basic

    5,956       5,819       5,709  

Diluted

    5,961       5,819       5,781  

 

73-4460 Queen Kaahumanu Highway, #102  ~  Kailua-Kona, Hawaii 96740

(808) 326-1353  fax (808) 329-3597  ~ www.cyanotech.com