Koios Provides FQ2 2020 Summary Including Improved Financials and Updates Regarding New Developments

Koios is delighted to report positive updates regarding its financial performance in its FQ2 2020, in which it saw revenue growth of 48.7%, a 46.84% increase in gross margin, and reductions in several expense categories. The Company also provides a summary of developments made in FQ2 2020, including the new announcement of an all-natural variant of the Fit Soda™ line of functional beverages that was developed during this period.

DENVER and VANCOUVER, March 31, 2020 /CNW/ - Koios Beverage Corp. KBEVKBEVF (the "Company" or "Koios") hereby provides an overview of its financial status as at the end of its second quarter for the interim period ended November 30, 2019 ("FQ2 2020"), in addition to a summary of accomplishments made during this period and subsequently. The Company's management is pleased to report significant growth in revenue, improvements to gross margin, reduced expenses, and strong cash holdings with minimal debt liabilities. With the recent addition of new products and an expansion of the Company's retail and distribution footprint, the Company believes its financial performance in FQ2 2020 foreshadows strong performance in the near future.

Highlights from the Company's unaudited condensed interim consolidated financial statements for the six-month period ended November 30, 2019 and 2018, filed on SEDAR as at January 29, 2020 are listed below. Unless otherwise noted, all figures reflect data for the three-month period at the end of the Company's FQ2 2020 (November 30, 2019), and are expressed in US dollars:

• Cash holdings were $1,884,508 in FQ2 2020, 26.3% lower than FQ1 2020 cash holdings
  of $2,557,388. Total liabilities were $318,669, 2.58% lower than FQ1 2020 liabilities of $327,138.
• The cost of sales increased by 3.57% from $136,257 in FQ1 2020 to $141,122 in FQ2
  2020, though this was offset by a 48.7% increase in revenue in the same periods from
  $178,520 to $265,467 resulting in a significant increase to the Company's gross margin
  as described below.
• Gross margin was 46.84%, compared to FQ1 2020 in which gross margin was 23.67%¹.
• From FQ1 2020 to FQ2 2020, the Company reduced its expenses in several categories
  to include office (by 86.4%), professional fees (by 80.5%), and rent (by 7.3%)
• Overall, the Company's general and administration expenses increased by 27.36% from
  $765,952 in FQ1 2020 to $975,541 in FQ2 2020, including a 12.5% increase in the
  corporate development category from $452,937 in FQ1 2020 to $509,546 in FQ2 2020.

Koios encourages readers to review the The Company's unaudited condensed interim consolidated financial statements for the six-month period ended November 30, 2019 and 2018 and accompanying MD&A for the same period as filed on SEDAR January 29, 2020 prior to drawing any conclusions or taking any action based on the data provided in the highlights above. These documents may be found under the Company's SEDAR profile at http://sedar.com

Koios made several other key developments during its FQ2 2020 and subsequently.

Re-Engagement with Muscle Foods

In a press release dated November 14, 2019, Koios announced that following previous engagements in 2015 and 2016, it had re-engaged with sports nutrition and health product distributor Muscle Foods USA, LLC ("Muscle Foods") under revised terms. Under this engagement, Muscle Foods will distribute Koios' entire product line. Muscle Foods has approximately 4,000 retail accounts, giving Koios a significant opportunity to obtain new retail placements.

Growth of Online Customer and Subscriber Database

Following the launch of Koios' new website on November 5, 2019, the Company amassed a base of approximately 2,000 new subscribers at the end of FQ2 2020 between users who made single-order purchases and users who purchased subscriptions to benefit from automated delivery and product discounts. This user base has grown to more than 60,000 users as of February 2020, suggesting that the Company's updated website is efficiently converting visitors from its recent and current promotional efforts.

Development of an All-Natural Fit Soda™ Variant 

In its FQ2 2020, the Company began development of a variant of its Fit Soda™ functional beverage product containing only natural ingredients to better align with the preferences of select customer segments. More information regarding this variant of Fit Soda™ will be announced in a future press release.

Koios CEO Chris Miller commented, "We are thrilled to have made such great strides in our FQ2 2020, both in terms of development milestones and in progress that can be expressed on our balance sheet. After releasing Fit Soda™ in July of 2019, its positive reception led us to release two more flavours and develop a whole new line with all-natural ingredients to better serve our base of users. With new distribution partnerships, and a revised website that has seen excellent performance to date, I believe we are positioned very well all-around when it comes to steadily continuing our growth in FQ3 2020 and beyond."

The Company is also pleased to announce that it intends to extend the term of 15,002,505 share purchase warrants (the "Warrants"). The original term of the Warrants was two years and expires on April 25, 2020. The Company proposes to extend the expiry date for a period of one year to April 25, 2021. In all other respects the terms of the Warrants will remain unchanged and in full force and effect.

On behalf of the Board of Directors of the Company,

KOIOS BEVERAGE CORP.

"Chris Miller"

Chris Miller, CEO, and Director

About Koios Beverage Corp.

The Company is an emerging functional beverage company which has an available distribution network of more than 4,400 retail locations across the United States in which to sell its products. Koios has relationships with some of the largest and most reputable distributors in the United States, including Europa Sports, Muscle Foods USA, KeHE, and Wishing-U-Well. Koios uses a proprietary blend of nootropics and natural organic compounds to enhance human productivity without using harmful chemicals or stimulants. Koios products have been shown to enhance focus, concentration, mental capacity, memory retention, cognitive function, alertness, brain capacity and create all day mental clarity. Its ingredients are specifically designed to target brain function by increasing blood flow, oxygen levels and neural connections in the brain.

Koios produces one of the only drinks in the world infused with MCT oil. MCT oil is derived from coconuts and has been shown to help the body burn fat more effectively, create lasting energy from a natural food source, produce ketones in the brain, allowing for greater brain function and clarity, support healthy hormone production and improve immunity. For more information, please visit our website: https://www.koiosbeveragecorp.com. 

Forward-Looking Statements

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The statements in this news release have not been evaluated by Health Canada or the U.S. Food and Drug Administration. As each individual is different, the benefits, if any, of taking the Company's products will vary from person to person. No claims or guarantees can be made as to the effects of the Company's products on an individual's health and well-being. The Company's products are not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.

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