MustGrow Biologics Corp (MGROF) Q1 2025 Earnings Call Highlights: A Promising Start with ...
Sales Revenue: $3.8 million for Q1 2025.
Gross Profit: Approximately $540,000.
Gross Margin: 14.3%.
Cash Position: $2 million.
NexusBioAg Sales: Historical sales between $15 million to $20 million, with expectations to maintain this range.
Shares Outstanding: 52 million shares, 59 million fully diluted.
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Release Date: May 28, 2025
For the complete transcript of the earnings call, please refer to the full earnings call transcript.
MustGrow Biologics Corp (MGROF) reported $3.8 million in sales revenue for Q1 2025, marking a significant milestone as their initial sales numbers.
The company successfully integrated NexusBioAg, a sales and distribution division, which contributed to the Q1 sales.
MustGrow Biologics Corp (MGROF) has a strong partnership with Bayer, which includes a commercial agreement in Europe, Middle East, and Africa, with potential for milestone and royalty payments.
The company holds 112 patents, showcasing a robust intellectual property portfolio, and is actively working on new IP generation.
MustGrow Biologics Corp (MGROF) is focusing on a high-growth, asset-light model, with a tight capital structure and plans to drive revenue and margin growth.
The gross margin for Q1 2025 was 14.3%, which was negatively affected by foreign exchange fluctuations and tariffs.
Sales for TerraSante have not yet ramped up significantly, with expectations for more meaningful sales in late 2025 or early 2026.
The company faces challenges with the registration process for TerraMG, with potential registration not expected until 2026.
MustGrow Biologics Corp (MGROF) is assessing the need for additional working capital to drive revenue growth, indicating potential financial constraints.
The agricultural market's seasonality and cyclicality present challenges in sales predictability and revenue generation.
Q: Sales so far were all from Canada, right? Were any of them from TerraSante? A: Yes, Q1 sales were all in Canada, specifically through NexusBioAg. TerraSante sales in the US are expected to ramp up in the second half of this year.
Q: How have tariffs affected sales, specifically for TerraSante? A: Our products were not directly affected by tariffs, but there were indirect effects such as a weaker Canadian dollar, which negatively impacted margins.
Q: Are you able to provide any sort of a forecast for TerraSante? A: No, we do not provide forecasts at this time.
Q: Is the regenerative or natural input market for agriculture growing faster than traditional inputs? A: Yes, the regenerative agriculture market is growing at a significant double-digit CAGR compared to the single-digit growth of the synthetic market.
Q: When do you expect to see positive free cash flow? A: Our goal is to achieve positive cash flows next year, potentially into 2027, by driving revenues and margins.
Q: Do you need more working capital for inventory to drive your revenues? A: Yes, we are assessing access to capital, including non-dilutive options, to support revenue and margin growth.
Q: Are there any updates on the registration process for TerraMG? A: In North America, we are progressing with registrations and hope to have them by 2026. Bayer is also working on registrations in Europe, the Middle East, and Africa.
Q: Does NexusBioAg only focus on Western Canada, or do they have a presence in Eastern Canada as well? A: NexusBioAg has coverage across Canada, with significant operations in both Western and Eastern Canada.
Q: Are there any more impactful products in the pipeline to run through Nexus? A: Yes, there are many products in the pipeline, and we are leveraging Nexus's market access and relationships to introduce them.
Q: Is there a push to open up or get approval in more US states? A: Currently, we are focusing on accelerating sales in California, Washington, Oregon, and Idaho, with potential expansion to other states being assessed.
For the complete transcript of the earnings call, please refer to the full earnings call transcript.
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