Farmmi, Inc. Reports Financial Results for the First Six Months of Fiscal Year 2019

Financial Highlights (Six Months ended 3/31/19 compared to 3/31/18):

  • 10.5% Increase in Revenue to $14.4 Million
  • 21% Increase in Gross Profit to $2.54 Million
  • 160 Basis Point Improvement in Gross Margin to 17.7%

LISHUI, China, Sept. 24, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- Farmmi, Inc. (the "Company") FAMI, an agriculture products supplier in China, today announced its financial results for the six months ended March 31, 2019.

Ms. Yefang Zhang, Chairwoman and CEO of the Company stated, "Our strong revenue growth and expansion in gross margin reflects our consistent execution and business leverage. We are benefiting from steady demand growth for our healthy, high-quality agricultural products, led by demand for mushrooms.  With our solid platform to build upon, we have initiated the next phase of our expansion. In line with our plan, we bolstered our operations team earlier this year and completed development of our robust online e-commerce platform. To further accelerate our growth, we have increased our investment in targeted promotional activities, brand awareness efforts and attracting new customers. Our priority remains profitable growth and higher operating efficiencies, as we further penetrate our core markets and create additional value for shareholders."

Ms. Zhang continued: "We continue to develop relationships with key partners, both major suppliers and family farms, while controlling our operating costs, to achieve higher margins and operating cash flows. We expect the demand for our products will continue to grow in China as consumption of mushroom products has consistently risen since 2011. Additionally, the market is underpenetrated with the overall per capital level of consumption in China still below Japan and the United States. We expect to add to our planned domestic growth by developing our international footprint as we move forward."

Financial Highlights





For the Six Months Ended March 31,



($ millions, except per share data)



2019





2018





% Change



Revenues



$

14.39





$

13.02







10.52

%

 Shiitake





8.35







7.98







4.64

%

 Mu Er





5.17







4.83







7.04

%

 Other edible fungi and

other agricultural products





0.87







0.21







314.29

%

Gross profit





2.54







2.10







20.95

%

Gross margin





17.65

%





16.12

%





1.53 pp*



Income from operations



$

1.39





$

1.28







8.59

%

Interest Expense





1.53







0.09







1673

%

Net  (loss) income

attributable to Farmmi, Inc.





(0.17)







1.20







(114.17)

%

Basic and diluted (loss)

earnings per share





(0.01)







0.12







(108.33)

%

*Notes: pp represents percentage points   

First Six Months of Fiscal Year 2019 Financial Results

Revenue





For the Six Months Ended March 31,







2019



2018



($ millions)



Revenues



COGS



Gross

Profit



Revenues



COGS



Gross

Profit



Shiitake



$

8.35



$

6.89



$

1.46



$

7.98



$

6.70



$

1.28



Mu Er





5.17





4.30





0.87





4.83





4.04





0.79



Other edible fungi and

other agricultural products





0.87





0.66





0.21





0.21





0.18





0.03



Total





14.39





11.85





2.54





13.02





10.92





2.10



Total revenues for the six months ended March 31, 2019 increased by $1.37 million, or 10.52%, to $14.39 million from $13.02 million for the same period of last year. 

Revenue from sales of Shiitake increased by $0.37 million, or 4.64%, to $8.35 million for the six months ended March 31, 2019 from $7.98 million for the same period of last year, mainly due to the increased sales volume of our Shiitake products, from 601 tons for the six months ended March 31, 2018 to 662 tons for the six months ended March 31, 2019, while unit sales price for Shiitake did not change.

Revenue from sales of Mu Er increased by $0.34 million, or 7.04%, to $5.17 million for the six months ended March 31, 2019 from $4.83 million for the same period of last year, mainly due to the increased sales volume of our Mu Er products. Sales volume of Mu Er increased to 419 tons for the six months ended March 31, 2019 from 351 tons for the same period of last year. The volume increase was partially offset by a lower average selling price. Average unit sales price of Mu Er decreased by 5.51%, which changed in line with the price of raw materials. As a result of the increased competition amongst the local suppliers. the Company was able to purchase raw materials from suppliers at lower prices during the six months ended March 31, 2019.

Revenue from sales of other edible fungi and other agricultural products increased by $0.66 million, or 314.29%, to $0.87 million for the six months ended March 31, 2019 from $0.21 million for the same period of last year. The increase was primarily due to the increased online sales of the products, including high-end edible fungi. The sales volume increased to 28 tons for the six months ended March 31, 2019 from 7 tons for the same period of last year. After the completion of software development and payment system upgrades in March 2018, the Company reorganized its operating team to put greater effort into advertising activities in order to enhance brand awareness and attract more customers. As a result, online sales increased significantly in the six months ended March 31, 2019.

Beginning October 1, 2018, the Company adopted Accounting Standards Update ("ASU") 2014-09 Revenue from Contracts with Customers (FASB ASC Topic 606) using the modified retrospective method under which cumulative effects are recognized at the date of the initial application of ASC 606. With the adoption of ASC 606, revenue is recognized by following the five steps: (i) identify the contract(s) with the customer; (ii) identify the performance obligations in the contract; (iii) determine the transaction price; (iv) allocate the transaction price to the performance obligations; (v) recognize revenue when (or as) each performance obligation is satisfied. The Company believes that its current revenue recognition policies are generally consistent with the new revenue recognition standards set forth in ASC 606. Based on the Company's assessment, potential adjustments to input measures are not expected to be pervasive to the majority of its contracts. As such, the Company has concluded that the adoption of this new guidance did not result in a material cumulative catch-up adjustment to the opening balance sheet of retained earnings at the effective date or any other material impact on its consolidated financial statements.

Cost of Revenues

Cost of revenues increased by $0.93 million, or 8.52%, to $11.85 million for the six months ended March 31, 2019 from $10.92 million for the same period of last year.

Cost of revenues of Shiitake increased by $0.19 million, or 2.84%, to $6.89 million for the six months ended March 31, 2019 from $6.70 million for the same period of last year. Cost of revenues of Mu Er increased by $0.26 million, or 6.44%, to $4.30 million for the six months ended March 31, 2019 from $4.04 million for the same period of last year. Cost of revenues of other edible fungi and agricultural products increased by $0.48 million, or 266.67%, to $0.66 million for the six months ended March 31, 2019 from $0.18 million for the same period of last year. 

Gross Profit

Overall gross profit increased by $0.44 million, or 20.95%, to $2.54 million for the six months ended March 31, 2019 from $2.10 million for the same period of the last fiscal year. Gross profit from sales of Shiitake increased by $0.18 million, or 14.06%, to $1.46 million for the six months ended March 31, 2019 from $1.28 million for the same period of last year. Gross profit from sales of Mu Er increased by $0.08 million, or 10.13%, to $0.87 million for the six months ended March 31, 2019 from $0.79 million for the same period of last year. Gross profit from sales of other edible fungi and agricultural products increased by $0.18 million, or 600.00%, to $0.21 million for the six months ended March 31, 2019 from $0.03 million for the same period of last year. The increased gross profit was led by increased sales for the six months of fiscal year 2019 ended March 31, 2019, as compared to the prior period.

Overall gross margin increased by 1.53 percentage points to 17.65% for the six months ended March 31, 2019 from 16.92% for the same period of last year. The increase in overall gross margin was primarily due to more revenue generated from the Company's online shopping platforms. Sales made through the online shopping platforms have higher gross margin than traditional sales.

Income from Operations

Selling and distribution expenses increased by $0.19 million, or 210.10%, to $0.28 million for the six months ended March 31, 2019 from $0.09 million for the same period of last year, primarily due to the increased advertising and marketing expenses as the Company focused on promotion for the Company's online platforms, as well as the increased shipping expenses along with the increased sales volume during the six months ended March 31, 2019, as compared to the same period of last year.

General and administrative expenses increased by $0.15 million, or 19.94%, to $0.88 million for the six months ended March 31, 2019 from $0.73 million for the same period of last year. The increase was primarily attributable to the increased labor costs, as the Company expanded its team to support the demand growth in its business.

As a result, income from operations increased by $0.11 million or 8.59%, to $1.39 million for the six months ended March 31, 2019 from $1.28 million for the same period of last year.

Interest Expense

Interest expense was $1.53 million for the six months ended March 31, 2019, as compared to $0.09 million for the same period of last year. The increase in interest expense was primarily attributable to the amortization of debt issuance costs and interest expense incurred for the senior convertible notes during the six months ended March 31, 2019.

Provision for Income Taxes

For the six months ended March 31, 2019 and 2018, our income tax expense was $27,860 and $1,591, respectively. The low income tax expense was primarily due to an income tax incentive the Company received from the tax authority of Lishui City. During the six months ended March 31, 2019, FLS Mushroom and Farmmi Food received a temporary income tax break from the local tax authority of Lishui City, for engaging in agricultural industry. Management expects that the Company will continue to enjoy the tax break going forward.

Net Income (loss)

Net loss was $0.17 million for the six months ended March 31, 2019 as compared to net income of $1.20 million for the same period of last year. After the deduction of non-controlling interests, net loss attributable to common shareholders for the six months ended March 31, 2019 was $0.17 million, or $0.01 per basic and diluted share. This compares to net income attributable to common shareholders of $1.20 million, or $0.12 per basic and diluted share, for the same period of last year.

Other comprehensive income

Other comprehensive income was $0.68 million and $0.70 million for the six months ended March 31, 2019 and March 31, 2018, respectively. The decrease was mainly due to the change of the exchange rate of RMB against US$.

Financial Condition

As of March 31, 2019, the Company had cash and cash equivalents of $5.3 million with a restricted cash balance of $0.5 million, and working capital of $21.9 million.  As of March 31, 2019, the Company's accounts receivable balance was $14.0 million, as compared to $8.6 million in the same period last year. The increase is primarily due to credit sales made to one of the Company's largest customers.  As of July 31, 2019, the Company has collected $6.7 million of the outstanding accounts receivable balance as of March 31, 2019.

2018 Private Placement

On November 1, 2018, the Company completed a $7.5 million private placement with an institutional investor (the "Buyer"). Pursuant to the Securities Purchase Agreement, dated as of November 1, 2018 (the "Securities Purchase Agreement"), the Company issued and sold an aggregate of $7.5 million of senior convertible notes due April 1, 2020 (the "Notes") and warrants (the "Investor Warrants") to purchase an aggregate of 800,000 of our Ordinary Shares. The Notes were initially convertible into 1,198,084 Ordinary Shares at the rate of $6.26 per Ordinary Share, which rate is subject to adjustment as referenced in the form of Notes. The Notes bear interest at 10% per year. The Investor Warrants are exercisable by the holder thereof at any time on or after November 1, 2018 and before November 1, 2022. One year from the date of issuance of the Investor Warrants, the Exercise Price of the Investor Warrants will be lowered to the then-current Market Price (as such term is defined in the Notes) of an Ordinary Share, if such Market Price is less than the initial Exercise Price of $6.53 per Ordinary Share.

On November 9, 2018, the Company issued warrants to purchase 10% of the shares placed under the Notes (initially 119,808) to the placement agent, at an exercise price of $7.183 per share (the "Placement Agent Warrants"). The Investor and Placement Agent Warrants have a term of four years and are subject to adjustment under certain events.

As of March 31, 2018, Ordinary Shares totaling 131,223 were issued by the Company to the Buyer equaling principal and interests amounted to $485,208.

About Farmmi, Inc.

Headquartered in Lishui, Zhejiang, Farmmi, Inc. (the "Company") FAMI, is an agricultural products supplier and primarily processes and sells Shiitake mushrooms, Mu Er mushrooms, other edible fungi, and other agricultural products. In addition, Farmmi Liangpin Market, the Company's ecommerce platform, provides an opportunity for consumers to access locally sourced agricultural products. For further information regarding the Company, please visit: http://ir.farmmi.com.cn/.

Forward-Looking Statements

This announcement contains forward-looking statements 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 in this announcement are forward-looking statements. These forward-looking statements involve known and unknown risks and uncertainties and are based on current expectations and projections about future events and financial trends that the Company believes may affect its financial condition, results of operations, business strategy and financial needs. Investors can identify these forward-looking statements by words or phrases such as "may," "will," "expect," "anticipate," "aim," "estimate," "intend," "plan," "believe," "potential," "continue," "is/are likely to" or other similar expressions. The Company undertakes no obligation to update forward-looking statements to reflect subsequent occurring events or circumstances, or changes in its expectations, except as may be required by law. Although the Company believes that the expectations expressed in these forward-looking statements are reasonable, it cannot assure you that such expectations will turn out to be correct, and the Company cautions investors that actual results may differ materially from the anticipated results.

 Farmmi, Inc. 

 Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets 

 (Unaudited) 



















March 31,



September 30,









2019



2018

Assets











Current Assets













Cash

$

5,338,219

$

4,925,165





Restricted cash



500,000



-





Accounts receivable, net - trade



13,974,824



8,601,269





Accounts receivable, net - related party



19,126



1,257





Inventory, net



1,860,567



1,808,143





Advances to suppliers



8,488,640



5,868,486





Other current assets



227,489



135,314



Total current assets



30,408,865



21,339,634















Property, plant and equipment, net  



122,667



136,363

Intangible assets



99,513



-

Restricted cash - long term



600,000



600,000

Total Assets

$

31,231,045

$

22,075,997















Liabilities and Equity











Current Liabilities













Short-term bank loans

$

1,490,070

$

1,455,580





Long-term bank loans -current portion



655,631



-





Accounts payable - trade



423,231



343,141





Due to related parties



47,381



122,800





Advances from customers



54,959



-





Convertible notes payable



5,251,075



-





Other current liabilities



606,710



300,379



Total current liabilities



8,529,057



2,221,900



















Long-term bank loans



-



640,455

Total Liabilities



8,529,057



2,862,355















Equity





























Common stock, $0.001 par value, 20,000,000 shares authorized,













12,063,223 and 11,932,000 shares issued and outstanding

at March 31, 2019 and September 30, 2018



12,063



11,932





Additional paid-in capital



14,298,511



11,322,819





Statutory reserve 



229,512



229,512





Retained earnings 



6,826,761



6,996,837





Accumulated other comprehensive income (loss)



440,061



(222,830)



Total Stockholders' Equity



21,806,908



18,338,270

















Non-controlling Interest



895,080



875,372



Total Equity



22,701,988



19,213,642















Total Liabilities and Equity

$

31,231,045

$

22,075,997

 

 Farmmi, Inc. 

 Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations and Comprehensive Income 

 (Unaudited) 



























 For the Six Months Ended March 31, 











2019



2018

















 Revenues 













 Sales to third parties 



$

14,386,404

$

12,865,585



 Sales to related parties 





1,783



154,452





 Total revenues 





14,388,187



13,020,037

















 Cost of revenues 





11,845,025



10,920,758

















 Gross Profit 





2,543,162



2,099,279

















 Operating expenses 













 Selling and distribution expenses 





281,213



90,684



 General and administrative expenses 





876,746



731,008



 Total operating expenses 





1,157,959



821,692

















 Income from operations 





1,385,203



1,277,587

















 Other income (expenses) 













 Interest income 





451



376



 Interest expense 





(1,527,302)



(86,138)



 Other income (expenses), net 





(1,583)



7,452



 Total other expenses 





(1,528,434)



(78,310)

















 (Loss) income before income taxes 





(143,231)



1,199,277

















 Provision for income taxes 





27,860



1,591

















 Net (loss)income 





(171,091)



1,197,686



















 Less: net loss attributable to non-controlling interest 





(1,015)



(1,667)

















 Net (loss)income attributable to Farmmi, Inc. 



$

(170,076)

$

1,199,353

















Comprehensive income













 Net (loss) income 



$

(171,091)

$

1,197,686



 Other comprehensive income: foreign currency translation gain 

683,614



700,595



 Total comprehensive income 





512,523



1,898,281



 Comprehensive income attributable to non-controlling interest 



19,708



51,697

















Comprehensive income attributable to Farmmi, Inc.



$

492,815

$

1,846,584



















 Weighted average number of shares, basic and diluted 





11,427,753



10,411,231



















 Basic and diluted (loss) earnings per common share 



$

(0.01)

$

0.12

 

 

 Farmmi, Inc. 

 Condensed Consolidated Statements of Changes in Stockholders' Equity 

 For the Six Months Ended March 31, 2019 and 2018 

 (Unaudited) 























































 Accumulated 

































 Additional 



 Other 

























 Common Stock 



 Paid in 



 Comprehensive 



 Statutory 



 Retained 



 Total Stockholders' 



 Non-controlling  









 Shares 



 Amount 



 Capital 



 Income (loss) 



 Reserve 



  earnings 



 Equity 



 Interest 



 Total Equity 

 Balance at September 30, 2017 



10,000,000



$ 10,000



$   5,023,080



$              718,941



$  229,512



$  3,774,805



$                 9,756,338



$              896,576



$ 10,652,914







































 Share issuance – IPO, net 



1,932,000



1,932



6,299,739



-



-



-



6,301,671



-



6,301,671

 Foreign currency translation gain 



-



-



-



647,231



-



-



647,231



53,364



700,595

 Net income (loss) for the period 



-



-



-



-



-



1,199,353



1,199,353



(1,667)



1,197,686







































 Balance at March 31, 2018 



11,932,000



$ 11,932



$ 11,322,819



$          1,366,172



$  229,512



$  4,974,158



$               17,904,593



$              948,273



$ 18,852,866







































 Balance at September 30, 2018 



11,932,000



$ 11,932



$ 11,322,819



$            (222,830)



$  229,512



$  6,996,837



$               18,338,270



$              875,372



$ 19,213,642







































 Issuance of common shares for convertible notes redemption 



131,223



131



485,077



-



-



-



485,208



-



485,208

 Beneficial conversion feature associated with convertible notes 









670,618















670,618







670,618

 Issuance of warrants associated with convertible notes 











1,819,997















1,819,997







1,819,997

 Foreign currency translation gain 



-



-



-



662,891



-



-



662,891



20,723



683,614

 Net income (loss) for the period 



-



-



-



-



-



(170,076)



(170,076)



(1,015)



(171,091)







































 Balance at March 31, 2019 



12,063,223



$ 12,063



$ 14,298,511



$              440,061



$  229,512



$  6,826,761



$               21,806,908



$              895,080



$ 22,701,988

 

 Farmmi, Inc. 

 Condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows 

 (Unaudited) 













































For the Six Months Ended March 31,













2019



2018



















Cash flows from operating activities









 Net income(loss) 





$             (171,091)



$            1,197,686



 Adjustments to reconcile net income(loss) to net cash 













 used in operating activities: 













 Changes in allowances - accounts receivable 

-



12,909







 Depreciation expense 



22,976



6,464







 Loss from disposal of property and equipment 

-



833







 Restricted cash 



-



-







 Accrued interest expense for convertible note 

500,000



-







 Amortisation of deferred financing costs 

943,215



-



 Changes in operating assets and liabilities: 













 Accounts receivable, net 



(5,096,374)



(3,629,315)







 Inventory, net 



(9,412)



(648,303)







 Advances to suppliers 



(2,437,474)



(104,714)







 Other current assets 



(87,404)



(144,724)







 Long-term prepaid expenses 

-



4,370







 Accounts payable 



70,694



(144,282)







 Advances from customers 

53,993



67,241







 Other current liabilities 



294,839



29,810

Net cash used in operating activities

(5,916,038)



(3,352,025)



















Cash flows from investing activities













 Purchase of property, plant and equipment 

(6,346)



(2,782)







 Purchase of Intangiable assets 

(97,764)



-

Net cash used in investing activities

(104,110)



(2,782)



















Cash flows from financing activities













 Payments of deferred financing costs 

(716,318)



-







 Gross Proceeds from issuance of convertible note 

7,500,000



-







 Net Proceeds from Initial Public Offering - stock issuance 

-



7,728,000







 Direct costs disbursed from Initial Public Offering proceeds 

-



(1,147,549)







 Escrow deposit paid under underwriting agreement 

-



(600,000)







 Borrowings from bank loans 

1,463,870



-







 Repayments of bank loans 

(1,463,870)



-







 Repayments of loans from related parties 

(76,253)



(426,316)

Net cash provided by financing activities

6,707,429



5,554,135



















Effect of exchange rate changes on cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash

225,773



77,547



















Net increase in cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash

913,054



2,276,875



















Cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash, beginning of period

4,925,165



2,590,539



















Cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash, end of period

$            5,838,219



$            4,867,414



















Supplemental disclosure information:









 Income taxes paid 





$                 11,254



$                    4,312



 Interest paid 





$                 71,670



$                 82,987



















Non-cash  financing activities











Conversion of notes to 131,223 shares of common stock

$               485,208



$                           -



Accrued interest for convertible notes

$               500,000



$                           -

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SOURCE Farmmi, Inc.

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