GeoPharma Announces Fiscal Year 2010 Third Quarter Results and Conference Call

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LARGO, Fla., Feb. 23, 2010 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- GeoPharma, Inc. GORX (the "Company") announced today the results of its fiscal year 2010 third quarter which ended December 31, 2009, with revenues totaling $2,766,203 from continuing operations and a net loss basic and diluted of $(0.19) cents per share versus ($0.26) cents per share for the same period a year ago.

Commenting on the quarter GeoPharma CEO Mihir Taneja stated, "Despite lower revenues, gross profit margins were dramatically improved in the third quarter due to more efficient and profitable business being executed and the continued vigilance of our cost containment and head count reduction strategies. We welcome a candid discussion regarding the quarterly results and other significant developments directly related to the success of our business during the conference call the morning of March the second. We remain confident that GeoPharma will end the year on a positive note."

A conference call has been scheduled for Tuesday, March 2, 2010 at 11 a.m. Eastern time. The delay is due to conflict created by international travel schedules regarding the company's interests. The conference call will be hosted by GeoPharma, Inc. CEO, Mihir Taneja and Sr. VP/CFO, Carol Dore-Falcone. The dial in numbers and other pertinent information regarding the call will be made available in the next few days. 

ABOUT GEOPHARMA, INC.:

GeoPharma, Inc. is a rapidly growing Bio/Pharma company with a diversified business model participating in Pharmaceuticals, Contract Manufacturing, and Medical devices. The Pharma divisions specialize in the formulation of generic drugs for human and veterinary usage and the development of medical devices used by oncologists and other medical professionals. The Manufacturing division manufactures and packages generic drugs, nutraceuticals, cosmetics, and functional food products for companies worldwide.

For further information visit the GeoPharma website at www.geopharmainc.com.

The GeoPharma, Inc. logo is available at http://www.globenewswire.com/newsroom/prs/?pkgid=5384

FORWARD LOOKING STATEMENTS

This press release may contain statements, which constitute forward-looking statements within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995, including those regarding the company and its subsidiaries' expectations, intentions, strategies and beliefs pertaining to future performance. All statements contained herein are based upon information available to the company's management as of the date hereof, and actual results may vary based upon future events, both within and without management's control. Important factors that could cause such differences are described in the company's periodic filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission.

GEOPHARMA, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES 
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS 
          
  Three Months Ended December 31,  Nine Months Ended December 31, 
   2009 2008 2009 2008
   (Unaudited)  (Unaudited)  (Unaudited)  (Unaudited) 
Revenues:         
Manufacturing  $2,551,390 $4,061,132 $10,173,267 $14,891,907
Pharmaceutical  214,813 503,961 1,156,331 1,162,405
             
         
Total revenues  $2,766,203 $4,565,093 $11,329,598 $16,054,312
             
         
Cost of goods sold:         
Manufacturing  1,831,935 2,957,461 6,890,055 10,534,135
Pharmaceutical  225,568 805,215 1,008,655 2,632,322
             
         
Total cost of goods sold  $2,057,503 $3,762,676 $7,898,710 $13,166,457
             
         
Gross profit:         
Manufacturing  719,455 1,103,671 3,283,212 4,357,772
Pharmaceutical  (10,755) (301,254) 147,676 (1,469,917)
             
         
Total gross profit  $708,700 $802,417 $3,430,888 $2,887,855
             
         
Selling, general and administrative expenses:         
Selling, general and administrative expenses  2,181,430 2,084,544 6,676,715 6,218,297
Stock compensation expense  728,177 368,067 2,154,847 1,042,484
Depreciation and amortization  338,219 601,814 1,555,438 1,636,935
Research and development  160,353 307,638 703,222 1,459,539
             
         
Total selling, general and administrative expenses  $3,408,179 $3,362,063 $11,090,222 $10,357,255
             
         
Operating income (loss) before other income and expense, income taxes and discontinued operations  $(2,699,479) $(2,559,646) $(7,659,334) $(7,469,400)
Other income (expense), net:         
Interest income (expense), net  (291,455) (332,900) (1,455,585) (1,239,542)
Other income (expense), net  29,988 18,929 66,157 21,351
             
         
Total other income (expense), net  $(261,467) $(313,971)  $(1,389,428) $(1,218,191)
             
         
Income (loss) before income taxes and discontinued operations  $(2,960,946) $(2,873,617) $(9,048,762) $(8,687,591)
Income tax benefit (expense)  —   158,300 —   1,776,200
             
         
Net income (loss) from continuing operations  $(2,960,946) $(2,715,317) $(9,048,762) $(6,911,391)
         
Discontinued operations:         
Revenues: Distribution  $—   $8,547,879 $4,709,292 $33,123,715
Cost of goods sold: Distribution  —   6,993,946 4,099,003 26,945,596
             
         
Gross profit: Distribution  $ —   $1,553,933 $610,289 $6,178,119
SG&A expenses: Distribution  6,799 2,833,252 2,278,728 8,821,244
Loss on sale of BOSS  —   —   661,424 —  
Exit income (expense): Distribution  —   —   —   —  
             
         
Discontinued operations net loss (net of income tax)  $(6,799) $(1,279,319) $(2,329,863) $(2,643,125)
             
         
Revenues: Deconsolidation  $—   $ —   $45,476 $—  
         
Cost of goods sold: Deconsolidation  100,823 105,943 273,961 391,716
             
         
Gross profit: Deconsolidation  $(100,823) $(105,943) $(228,485) $(391,716)
SG&A expenses: Deconsolidation  201,424 361,993 131,290 1,202,611
Exit income (expense): Deconsolidation  (434,000) —  (434,000) —  
  $(736,247) $(467,936) $(793,775) $(1,594,327)
         
Noncontrolling interest benefit  148,101 153,885 176,291 524,309
         
Deconsolidation operations net loss (net of income tax)  $(588,146) $(314,051) $(617,484) $(1,070,018)
             
Net income (loss)   $(3,555,891) $(4,308,687) $(11,996,109) $(10,624,534)
Preferred stock dividends  154,008 137,701 281,137 425,001
             
         
Net income (loss) available to common shareholders  $(3,709,899) $(4,446,388) $ (12,277,246) $ (11,049,535)
             
         
Basic income (loss) per share  $(0.19) $(0.26) $(0.63) $(0.63)
             
         
Basic weighted average number of common shares outstanding  19,994,276 17,102,350 19,441,905 17,535,036
             
         
Diluted income (loss) per share  $(0.19) $(0.26) $(0.63) $(0.63)
             
         
Diluted weighted average number of common shares outstanding  19,994,276 17,102,350 19,441,905 17,535,036
             
         
Basic and diluted discontinued operations loss per share  $ —   $(0.07) $(0.12) $(0.15)
             
         
Basic and diluted deconsolidation loss per share  $(0.03) $(0.02) $(0.03) $(0.06)
CONTACT: GeoPharma, Inc. Carol Dore-Falcone, Sr. VP/CFO 1-727-544-8866, ext. 227 IR@GeoPharmainc.com

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