Leatt Corp Financial Results for the Third Quarter 2017

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Strong Revenue Quarter with Promising launch of 2018 line

CAPE TOWN, South Africa, Nov. 9, 2017 /PRNewswire/ -- Leatt Corporation LEAT today announced its financial results for the third quarter ending September 30, 2017.  Leatt Corporation develops and markets protective equipment and ancillary products for many forms of sports, especially extreme high-velocity sports.  All financial numbers are in U.S. dollars.

For the three months ended September 30, 2017, revenues were $5.5 million, with net income of $293,289, or $0.05 per share, as compared to revenues of $4.6 million, with net income of $39,256, or $0.01 per share, for the 2016 third quarter. For the nine months ended September 30, 2017, revenues were $14.8 million, with net income of $344,186, or $0.06 per share, as compared to revenues of $13.2 million, with net income of $140,780, or $0.03 per share, for the nine months ended September 30, 2016.

"We are very pleased by the results of the third quarter and the promise and potential that they represent for our future," said CEO Sean Macdonald. "Our global revenues in the third quarter were up 18% and our EBIDTA increased by 231%.  Our new 2018 line of products that started shipping in the third quarter are being enthusiastically received by industry media and by our customers worldwide."

Mr. Macdonald continued, "We are especially encouraged by the market acceptance of our 2018 apparel line for bicycle and off-road motorcycle use. Apparel sales not only add revenue but are valuable in the promotion and visibility of the Leatt brand moving forward. The highly anticipated and innovative DBX 3.0 Enduro helmet with fully removable chin bar commenced shipment in the third quarter of 2017 with continued strong demand.  The growth in our helmet line, featuring such innovations as our 360-degree Turbine safety technology, is particularly promising and rewarding," Macdonald added. "Helmets are a special focus of ours.  It is the kind of product that allows us to demonstrate the design and engineering capabilities that have become synonymous with the Leatt brand. We believe that the enormous size of the global helmet market will offer us tremendous opportunities for growth in the near future."

Mr. Macdonald went on to say that, "On a year to date basis revenues increased by 12% and our EBIDTA increased by 67%. The Company continues to see increases in body armor, apparel, knee brace and helmet revenues. The knee brace category is gaining traction as a key product line for Leatt going forward and we look forward to the shipment of our X-Frame knee brace in the fourth quarter of 2017."

Founder and Chairman Dr. Christopher Leatt added, "Our design and engineering teams continue to focus on safety and protection, especially in products like body armor, knee braces and helmets. Our efforts are rewarded by strong demand for products like our C-Frame knee brace line for off-road motorcycle, ATV and snowmobile use, built for better comfort, and to better replicate natural knee motion."

Business Outlook

Mr. Macdonald said, "We are all very energized by the momentum generated in the 2017 third quarter.  Our entire team is pleased with the favorable reception that our 2018 bicycle and off-road motorcycle products have received at industry events, in the media, and from our growing customer base worldwide. There is still hard work to be done and we are in the early stages of gaining a foothold in global markets. We will continue to ship our 2018 line to customers during the fourth quarter, especially our new X-Frame knee brace and 4.5 GPX helmet.

Macdonald added, "We expect that the award winning Leatt 3.5 Neck Brace range will be available in stores by the 2018 first quarter. This range of neck braces is the lightest and the most affordable neck brace ever produced by Leatt. Included in this range is the all-new Leatt DBX 3.5 neck brace for bicycle use that has won prestigious innovation awards at the annual Eurobike and Interbike international bicycle industry trade events. We continue to strive to enable riders at all levels to push themselves further with the confidence provided by exceptional innovative protective gear and we expect increased growth in the fourth quarter of 2017 as the 2018 products are shipped to our customers."

Leatt continued to meet its working capital needs from cash on hand and internally generated cash flow from operations.  At September 30, 2017, the Company had cash and cash equivalents of $1.2 million, a current ratio of 2:1 and there was no long-term debt.

Conference Call:

The Company will host a conference call at 10:00 am ET on Thursday, November 9, 2017, to discuss the 2017 third quarter results.

Participants should dial in to the call ten minutes before the scheduled time, using the following numbers: 1-888-348-8777 (U.S.A) or +1-412-902-4245 (international) to access the call.

Audio Webcast:

There will also be a simultaneous live webcast through the Company's website, www.leatt-corp.com. Participants should register on the website approximately ten minutes prior to the start of the webcast.

Replay:

An audio replay of the conference call will be available for seven days and can be accessed by dialing 1-844-512-2921 (U.S.A) or +1-412-317-6671 (international) and using passcode 10114190.

For those unable to attend the call, a recording of the live webcast, will be archived shortly following the event for 30 days on the Company's website.

About Leatt Corporation:

Leatt Corporation develops personal protective equipment and ancillary products for all forms of sports, especially extreme motor sports. The Leatt-Brace® is an award-winning neck brace system considered the gold standard for neck protection for anyone wearing a crash helmet as a form of protection. It was designed for participants in extreme sports or riding motorcycles, bicycles, mountain bicycles, all-terrain vehicles, snowmobiles and other vehicles. For more information, visit: www.leatt-corp.com.

Forward-looking Statements:

This press release may contain forward-looking statements regarding Leatt Corporation (the "Company") within the meaning of the "safe harbor" provisions of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. All statements, other than statements of historical fact included herein are "forward-looking statements", including statements regarding: the likelihood that the Company will continue to gain a foothold in global consumer markets and will continue to benefit from market acceptance of its pipeline of new 2018 products; the financial outlook of the Company, including the likelihood that the Company will see increased growth in the fourth quarter of 2017; the general ability of the Company to achieve its commercial objectives; the business strategy, plans and objectives of the Company and its subsidiaries; and any other statements of non-historical information.  These forward-looking statements are often identified by the use of forward-looking terminology such as "believes," "expects," "anticipates," "seeks," "should," "could," "intends," or "projects" or similar expressions, and involve known and unknown risks and uncertainties. These statements are based upon the Company's current expectations and speak only as of the date hereof. Any indication of the merits of a claim does not necessarily mean the claim will prevail at trial or otherwise. Financial performance in one period does not necessarily mean continued or better performance in the future. The Company's actual results in any endeavor may differ materially and adversely from those expressed in any forward-looking statements as a result of various factors and uncertainties, which factors or uncertainties may be beyond our ability to foresee or control. Other risk factors include the status of the Company's common stock as a "penny stock" and those listed in other reports posted on The OTC Markets Group, Inc.

Contacts:

Leatt Corporation
Sean Macdonald
Chief Executive Officer
Sean.Macdonald@leatt.com
+ (27) 21 557 7257

DresnerAllenCaron
Michael Mason (Investors)
mmason@dresnerallencaron.com
(212) 691-8087
Len Hall (Media)
lhall@dresnerallencaron.com
(949) 474-4300

-- Financial Tables Follow--

LEATT CORPORATION

CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS











ASSETS








September 30, 2017


December 31, 2016



Unaudited


Audited

Current Assets





  Cash and cash equivalents


$              1,234,872


$             1,103,003

  Short-term investments


58,213


58,196

  Accounts receivable


2,953,495


2,217,840

  Inventory


6,234,692


4,578,125

  Payments in advance


415,181


569,498

  Income tax refunds receivable


159,730


83,567

  Prepaid expenses and other current assets


330,137


847,032

    Total current assets


11,386,320


9,457,261






Property and equipment, net 


2,031,355


1,190,688

Deferred tax asset


108,300


108,300






Other Assets





  Deposits


25,172


24,892

  Intangible assets


69,807


69,133

   Total other assets


94,979


94,025






Total Assets


$            13,620,954


$           10,850,274






LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY






Current Liabilities





   Accounts payable and accrued expenses


$              5,606,448


$             3,021,618

  Income tax payable


140,980


-

   Short term loan, net of finance charges


58,759


542,532

      Total current liabilities


5,806,187


3,564,150






Deferred tax liabilities


65,400


65,400






Commitments and contingencies










Stockholders' Equity





    Preferred stock, $.001 par value, 1,120,000 shares authorized, 120,000 shares issued and outstanding

3,000


3,000

    Common stock, $.001 par value, 28,000,000 shares authorized, 5,366,382 and 5,362,992 shares issued and outstanding


130,053


130,053

   Additional paid - in capital


7,646,807


7,469,694

   Accumulated other comprehensive loss


(602,739)


(610,083)

   Retained earnings 


572,246


228,060

      Total stockholders' equity


7,749,367


7,220,724






Total Liabilities and Stockholders' Equity


$            13,620,954


$           10,850,274

 

LEATT CORPORATION

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS AND COMPREHENSIVE INCOME





















Three Months Ended


Nine Months Ended



September 30


September 30



2017


2016


2017


2016



Unaudited


Unaudited


Unaudited


Unaudited










Revenues


$ 5,455,088


$ 4,631,557


$ 14,783,154


$ 13,152,964










Cost of Revenues


2,914,008


2,183,072


7,566,816


6,206,741










Gross Profit


2,541,080


2,448,485


7,216,338


6,946,223










Product Royalty Income


39,396


16,224


90,313


69,755










Operating Expenses









   Salaries and wages


562,803


548,829


1,877,560


1,754,043

   Commissions and consulting expenses


109,217


144,480


388,538


444,472

   Professional fees 


88,901


110,700


519,673


363,018

   Advertising and marketing


449,176


502,522


1,258,511


1,216,916

   Office rent and expenses


68,423


66,593


201,101


193,745

   Research and development costs


321,443


402,924


966,841


1,083,983

   Bad debt expense (recovery)


7,956


16,216


8,606


(6,341)

   General and administrative expenses


419,052


505,194


1,254,542


1,466,992

   Depreciation 


131,374


103,586


322,829


314,584

       Total operating expenses


2,158,345


2,401,044


6,798,201


6,831,412










Income from Operations


422,131


63,665


508,450


184,566










Other Income (Expenses)









   Interest and other income (expenses), net


(95)


(3,270)


(5,650)


65,539

      Total other income (expenses)


(95)


(3,270)


(5,650)


65,539










Income Before Income Taxes


422,036


60,395


502,800


250,105










Income Taxes


128,747


21,139


158,614


109,325










Net Income Available to Common Shareholders


$    293,289


$      39,256


$      344,186


$      140,780










Net Income per Common Share









   Basic


$          0.05


$          0.01


$            0.06


$            0.03

   Diluted


$          0.05


$          0.01


$            0.06


$            0.03










Weighted Average Number of Common Shares Outstanding









   Basic


5,366,382


5,345,312


5,364,718


5,283,059

   Diluted


5,547,683


5,483,774


5,546,019


5,421,520










Comprehensive Income









    Net Income


$    293,289


$      39,256


$      344,186


$      140,780

Other comprehensive income, net of $0 and $0 deferred income taxes in 2017 and 2016

















Foreign currency translation 


(49,044)


78,818


7,344


110,737










Total Comprehensive Income


$    244,245


$    118,074


$      351,530


$      251,517

 

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SOURCE Leatt Corporation

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