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Cision Canada
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Jones Soda Reports Second Quarter 2025 Results
SEATTLE, Aug. 15, 2025 /CNW/ - Jones Soda Co. (CSE: JSDA) (OTCQB: JSDA) ("Jones Soda" or the "Company"), today announced its financial results for the second quarter ended June 30, 2025. Second Quarter 2025 Financial Summary vs. Year-Ago Quarter Revenue was $4.9 million compared to $6.7 million. Net income was $2.6 million, or $0.02 per share, compared to a net loss of $1.6 million, or $(0.02) per share. The increase was driven primarily by the sale of the Cannabis business as well as continued reductions in operating costs during the quarter. Adjusted EBITDA 1 was $(0.5) million compared to $(1.2) million and an improvement of $0.7 million or 56% over the prior year. Second Quarter 2025 and Recent Activity Update Announced the sale of its cannabis beverage business, including all related assets under the Mary Jones™ brand, to MJ Reg Disrupters LLC for $3 million. HD9 sales were $0.8 million representing a $0.2 million dollar increase from the second quarter of 2024. Jones will be expanding into the Club Channel in Q3 with its iconic 12oz glass bottle. Strong demand through direct to consumer from our Crayola and Fallout offerings this quarter, with a upcoming unique offering in Q4 in coordination with Bethesda and Fallout II. Announced in April that Pop Jones, is now featured in Modern Beverage POGs across over 1500 national and regional chain stores including Safeway, Albertsons, Kroger, Market Basket, HyVee Stores, and will be expanding into another major mid-west chain in Q3. Launched Jones Zero Cola in March across 10,000+ national and regional grocery stores, with plans to introduce additional zero-calorie flavors and Jones Zero Root Beer, later in 2025. _____________________________ 1 Adjusted EBITDA is defined as net income (loss) from operations before interest expense, interest income, taxes, depreciation, amortization and stock-based compensation and is a non-GAAP measure (reconciliation provided below). Management Commentary "In the second quarter of 2025, we built on the solid foundation laid in the first quarter, making meaningful strides in our strategic turnaround and are maintaining strong early momentum," said Scott Harvey, CEO of Jones Soda. "Most significantly, the second quarter marked a return to positive net income of $2.6 million, primarily driven by the gain on the sale of our Cannabis business. While this milestone highlights the immediate financial benefit of the divestiture, it also reflects our team's continued focus on operating efficiently and managing expenses effectively. This strategic portfolio refinement has streamlined operations and sharpened our focus, enabling us to dedicate our full attention to strengthening and growing our core beverage business." "With a disciplined cost structure and clear operational levers, we are prioritizing driving top-line growth across our three main categories: core soda, modern soda, and adult beverages. Our priority remains accelerating sales through strategic partnerships while continuing to strengthen relationships with our suppliers to capture market opportunities in all channels. Overall, Jones is well-positioned to capitalize on growth opportunities in the soda and beverage market as we continue refine our brand, optimize operations, and advance our strategic sales initiatives." Second Quarter 2025 Financial Results Revenue in the second quarter of 2025 was $4.9 million compared to $6.7 million in the prior year period. This included $0.8 million from sales of its HD9 products, compared to $0.6 in the second quarter of 2024. The decline in revenue was primarily attributable to a large one-time pipeline fill in the second quarter of 2024. This was partially offset by growth in, direct to consumer, food service, convenience stores and HD9 products. Gross profit for the second quarter of 2025 was $1.6 million compared to $2.3 million in the year-ago period. The decline was primarily driven by the lower sales revenue. Total operating expenses in the second quarter of 2025 were $2.4 million compared to $4.0 million in the year-ago period. The decrease was primarily driven by the continued cost management and supply chain optimization efforts. Net income increased to $2.6 million, or $0.02 per share, compared to a net loss of $1.6 million, or $(0.02) per share. The increase in net income was primarily driven by the gain on sale of its Cannabis businesses as well as the decreases in selling and marketing expenses and general and administrative expenses. Adjusted EBITDA 2 was $(0.5) million compared to $(1.2) million and an improvement of $0.7 million or 56% over the prior year. Conference Call Jones Soda will hold a conference call today at 8:30 a.m. Eastern time to discuss its results for the second quarter ended June 30, 2025. Date: Friday, August 15, 2025 Time: 8:30 a.m. Eastern time (5:30 a.m. Pacific time) Toll-free dial-in number: 1-877-407-0784 International dial-in number: 1-201-689-8560 Conference ID: 13755191 Please call the conference telephone number five minutes before the start time. An operator will register your name and organization. If you have any difficulty connecting to the call, please contact Gateway Group at 1-949-574-3860. The conference call will be broadcast live and available for replay here and via the investor relations section of the Company's website at A telephonic replay of the conference call will be available after 12:30 p.m. Eastern time on the same day through August 29, 2025. Toll-free replay number: 1-844-512-2921 International replay number: 1-412-317-6671 Replay ID: 13755191 Presentation of Non-GAAP Information This press release contains disclosure of the Company's Adjusted EBITDA which is not a United States Generally Accepted Accounting Principle ("GAAP") financial measure. The difference between Adjusted EBITDA (a non-GAAP measure) and Net Loss (the most comparable GAAP financial measure) is the exclusion of interest expense and income, income tax expense, depreciation and amortization expense and stock-based compensation. We have included a reconciliation of Adjusted EBITDA to Net Loss under "Jones Soda Co. Non-GAAP Reconciliation" at the end of this press release. This non-GAAP measure should be considered in addition to results prepared in accordance with GAAP, but should not be considered a substitute for or superior to GAAP. Adjusted EBITDA has certain limitations in that it does not take into account the impact of certain expenses to our consolidated statements of operations. In addition, because Adjusted EBITDA may not be calculated identically by all companies, the presentation here may not be comparable to other similarly titled measures of other companies. We believe that Adjusted EBITDA provides useful information to investors about the Company's results attributable to operations, in particular by eliminating the impact of non-cash charges related to stock-based compensation, amortization and depreciation that is consistent with the manner in which management evaluates the Company's performance. These adjustments to the Company's GAAP results are made with the intent of providing a more complete understanding of the Company's underlying operational results and provide supplemental information regarding the Company's current ability to generate cash flow. Adjusted EBITDA is not intended to be considered in isolation or as a replacement for, or superior to Net Loss as an indicator of the Company's operating performance, or cash flow, as a measure of its liquidity. Adjusted EBITDA should be reviewed in conjunction with Net Loss as calculated in accordance with GAAP. About Jones Soda Co. Jones Soda Co. ® (CSE: JSDA, OTCQB: JSDA) is a leading craft soda manufacturer with a subsidiary dedicated to cannabis products. The company markets and distributes premium craft sodas under the Jones ® Soda brand, and a variety of cannabis products under the Mary Jones brand. Jones' mainstream soda line is sold across North America in glass bottles, cans and on fountain through traditional beverage outlets, restaurants and alternative accounts. The company is headquartered in Seattle, Washington. For more information, visit or Forward-Looking Statements Disclosure Certain statements in this press release are "forward-looking statements" within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Forward-looking statements include all passages containing words such as "will," "aims," "anticipates," "becoming," "believes," "continue," "estimates," "expects," "future," "intends," "plans," "predicts," "projects," "targets," or "upcoming." Forward-looking statements also include any other passages that are primarily relevant to expected future events or that can only be evaluated by events that will occur in the future. Forward-looking statements are based on the opinions and estimates of management at the time the statements are made and are subject to certain risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ materially from those anticipated or implied in the forward-looking statements. Factors that could affect the Company's actual results, including its financial condition and results of operations, include, among others: its ability to successfully execute on its growth strategies and operating plans for the future;; the Company's ability to continue to develop and market THC/CBD-infused and/or cannabis-infused beverages and edibles, and comply with the laws and regulations governing cannabis, hemp or related products, and the timing and costs of the development of these new product lines; the Company's ability to manage operating expenses and generate sufficient cash flow from operations; the Company's ability to create and maintain brand name recognition and acceptance of its products; the Company's ability to adapt and execute its marketing strategies; the Company's ability to compete successfully against much larger, well-funded, established companies currently operating in the beverage industry generally and in the craft beverage segment specifically; the Company's ability to respond to changes in the consumer beverage marketplace, including potential reduced consumer demand due to health concerns (including obesity) and legislative initiatives against sweetened beverages (including the imposition of taxes); its ability to develop and launch new products and to maintain brand image and product quality; the Company's ability to maintain and expand distribution arrangements with distributors, independent accounts, retailers or national retail accounts; its ability to manage inventory levels and maintain relationships with manufacturers of its products; its ability to maintain a consistent and cost-effective supply of raw materials and flavors and to manage factors affecting its supply chain; its ability to attract, retain and motivate key personnel; its ability to protect its intellectual property; the impact of future litigation and the Company's ability to comply with applicable regulations; its ability to maintain an effective information technology infrastructure, fluctuations in freight and fuel costs; the impact of currency rate fluctuations; its ability to access the capital markets for any future equity financing; the Company's ability to maintain disclosure controls and procedures and internal control over financial reporting; dilutive and other adverse effects from future potential securities issuances; and any actual or perceived limitations by being traded on the OTCQB Marketplace. More information about factors that potentially could affect the Company's operations or financial results is included in its most recent annual report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2023 filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission ("SEC") on April 1, 2024 and in the other reports filed with the SEC since that that date. Readers are cautioned not to place undue reliance upon these forward-looking statements that speak only as to the date of this release. Except as required by law, the Company undertakes no obligation to update any forward-looking or other statements in this press release, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise. June 30, 2025 December 31, 2024 ASSETS Current assets: Cash $ 650 $ 1,275 Accounts receivable, net of allowance of $31 and $77, respectively 2,782 1,858 Current note receivable 886 - Current licensing fees receivable 150 - Inventories, net 3,271 3,364 Prefunded insurance premiums from financing 111 199 Prepaid expenses and other current assets 1,370 614 Current assets of discontinued operations - 1,070 Total current assets 9,220 8,380 Long-term note receivable 1,096 - Long-term licensing fees receivable 1,551 - Fixed assets, net of accumulated depreciation of $452 and $422, respectively 74 108 Non-current assets of discontinued operations - 35 Total assets $ 11,941 $ 8,523 LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY Current liabilities: Accounts payable $ 4,686 $ 3,279 Accrued expenses 1,629 2,464 Revolving credit facility 916 291 Insurance premium financing 58 199 Promissory notes 313 - Current liabilities of discontinued operations - 134 Total current liabilities 7,602 6,367 Total liabilities 7,602 6,367 Commitments and contingencies (Note 11) Shareholders' equity: Common stock, no par value: Authorized — 800,000,000 issued and outstanding shares — 116,567,152 shares and 115,867,659 shares, respectively 95,221 94,883 Common stock, no par value Authorized — 800,000,000 issued and oustanding shares —116,564,720 shares and 115,865,227 shares,respectively 95,221 94,883 Accumulated other comprehensive income 308 222 Accumulated deficit (91,190) (92,949) Total shareholders' equity 4,339 2,156 Total liabilities and shareholders' equity $ 11,941 $ 8,523 JONES SODA CO. CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS (In thousands, except share and per share data) Three Months Ended June 30, Six Months Ended June 30, 2025 2024 2025 2024 Net Revenue $ 4,894 $ 6,659 $ 9,124 $ 11,240 Cost of goods sold (3,266) (4,396) (6,101) (7,363) Gross profit 1,628 2,263 3,023 3,877 Operating expenses: Selling and marketing 1,060 1,685 2,173 3,109 General and administrative 1,328 2,289 2,531 3,757 Total operating expenses (2,388) (3,974) (4,704) (6,866) Loss from operations (760) (1,711) (1,681) (2,989) Other income (expenses): Interest income 5 - 6 6 Interest expense (70) 1 (148) (7) Other (expense) income, net (179) 24 (273) 18 Gain on disposition of subsidiaries 3,663 - 3,663 - Total other income 3,419 25 3,248 17 Income (loss) before income taxes 2,659 (1,686) 1,567 (2,972) Income tax expense, net (7) (11) (7) (21) Net income (loss) from continuing operations 2,652 (1,697) 1,560 (2,993) Loss (income) from discontinued operations (41) 129 199 273 Net income (loss) $ 2,611 $ (1,568) $ 1,759 $ (2,720) Earning (loss) per share – basic and diluted Income (loss) from continuing operations $ 0.02 $ (0.02) $ 0.01 $ (0.03) Income from discontinued operations $ 0.00 $ 0.00 $ 0.01 $ 0.00 Total $ 0.02 $ (0.02) $ 0.02 $ (0.03) Weighted average common shares outstanding - basic and diluted 116,180,383 102,256,899 116,023,676 101,867,317 JONES SODA CO. NON-GAAP RECONCILIATION (Unaudited, in thousands) Three Months Ended June 30, Six Months Ended June 30, 2025 2024 2025 2024 GAAP net income (loss) from continuing operations 2,652 (1,697) 1,560 (2,993) Stock-based compensation 287 619 Finance costs 70 (1) 148 7 Depreciation 30 27 Income tax expenses 7 11 7 21 Gain on disposition of subsidiaries (3,663) - (3,663) - Others 179 (24) 273 (18) Non-GAAP Adjusted EBITDA (542) (1,238) (1,358) (2,337) SOURCE Jones Soda Co.
Yahoo
07-08-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Jones Soda Sets Second Quarter 2025 Conference Call for Friday, August 15, 2025, at 8:30 a.m. ET
SEATTLE, Aug. 7, 2025 /CNW/ - Jones Soda Co. (CSE: JSDA) (OTCQB: JSDA) ("Jones Soda" or the "Company"), today announced it will hold a conference call on Friday, August 15, 2025, at 8:30 a.m. Eastern time to discuss its financial and operational results for the second quarter ended June 30, 2025. The financial results will be reported in a press release prior to the conference call. Chief Executive Officer Scott Harvey and Chief Financial Officer Brian Meadows will host the conference call, followed by a question-and-answer period. Investors and analysts are encouraged to submit questions they would like management to address during the discussion via email to JSDA@ by Tuesday, August 12, 2025, at 5:00 p.m. Eastern time. During the question-and-answer period, management will respond to the appropriate and common themes submitted online. Date: Friday, August 15, 2025Time: 8:30 a.m. Eastern time (5:30 a.m. Pacific time)Toll-free dial-in number: 1-877-407-0784International dial-in number: 1-201-689-8560Conference ID: 13755191 Please call the conference telephone number five minutes before the start time. An operator will register your name and organization. If you have any difficulty connecting to the call, please contact Gateway Group at 1-949-574-3860. The conference call will be broadcast live and available for replay here and via the investor relations section of the Company's website at A telephonic replay of the conference call will be available after 12:30 p.m. Eastern time on the same day through August 29, 2025. Toll-free replay number: 1-844-512-2921International replay number: 1-412-317-6671Replay ID: 13755191 About Jones Soda Co. Jones Soda Co.® (CSE: JSDA, OTCQB: JSDA) is a leading craft soda manufacturer with a subsidiary dedicated to cannabis products. The company markets and distributes premium craft sodas under the Jones® Soda brand, and a variety of cannabis products under the Mary Jones brand. Jones' mainstream soda line is sold across North America in glass bottles, cans and on fountain through traditional beverage outlets, restaurants and alternative accounts. The company is headquartered in Seattle, Washington. For more information, visit or View original content to download multimedia: SOURCE Jones Soda Co. View original content to download multimedia: Error while retrieving data Sign in to access your portfolio Error while retrieving data Error while retrieving data Error while retrieving data Error while retrieving data
Extra.ie
17-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Extra.ie
Fans in frenzy as staple 2010s drink re-appears in Irish sweet shop
Irish people have taken a sweet trip down memory lane as a staple drink reappeared in a shop in Limerick. For those who are maybe too young to remember Jones Soda, the 'craft' soda was made with cane sugar, and came in 'different' flavours ranging from green apple to bubblegum (which was blue for some reason — although it was the most memorable flavour!) Despite sales of the soda falling off a cliff in the past decade, sometimes you can find yourself lucky enough to find a bottle; and if you're in Limerick, you're in luck, as it has reappeared in Candy Castle, a shop in the Treaty County. @43_candy_castle #americandrinks#sweets#fyp#limerickcity#Ireland#bags ♬ Hot Hot Hot (Made Popular By Buster Poindexter) [Vocal Version] – Party Tyme Karaoke The shop, which sells international candy, went viral after sharing that they had an array of Jones flavours, with people commenting that they haven't had a drink of it in years (yours truly included). 'Haven't had Jones in about 15 years,' one person commented. 'I thought they stopped doing them. I used to enjoy the green one, full of sugar mind you,' while another commented 'Blue Jones! Haven't drank a bottle of that in years.' 'Missed these, I feel like I was drinking perks from [Call of Duty] Zombies,' while another asked 'anyone else used to mix the flavours? Blue and green mix slaps.' Jones Soda was a staple over the years. Pic: MANDEL NGAN/AFP via Getty Images Jones Soda is still around (albeit in far smaller quantities), and started in 1995. Despite its flavours being considered different in any sense, they've also released even more bizarre flavours; including bacon in 2010 (yes, seriously) poutine soda (right), and 'invisible' soda, where no flavours or ingredients were listed, rather just a photo (okay, that one sounds pretty funny). They also released 'seasonal' sodas over the years, including Christmas ham soda, Egg Nog soda, and 'Big Ass Canned Ham' soda (we're not sure what their obsession with ham flavoured soda was, either).
Yahoo
27-06-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Jones Soda to push on with HD9 products
US drinks group Jones Soda says it will keep its hemp-derived THC product line, HD9, following the sale of its marijuana-derived THC drinks business. Earlier this week, Jones Soda announced it had sold all equity interests in its cannabis beverage business to MJ Reg Disrupters for $3m. The deal, at the time, was said to have included all "related cannabis-specific assets" under the Mary Jones brand. In a statement yesterday (26 June) however, Jones Soda clarified it had "retained and continues to focus on its fast growing hemp-derived THC product (HD9) line". The HD9 range includes Mary Jones sodas, shooters, and gummies. Jones Sodas president and CEO Scott Harvey said: "Although we made the strategic decision to sell our marijuana-derived THC business, we are excited about the opportunity to increase our focus on and continue to expand our distribution of our Mary Jones HD9 products, which have been some of our fastest growing product categories.' The HD9 portfolio has achieved four successive quarters of sales revenue increase through the first quarter of 2025, the Seattle-based company said. Harvey, who joined the group in February this year, added: "I believe the divestiture of our marijuana-derived THC business will enable us to sharpen our strategic priorities and accelerate investment in our core soda, functional beverage, and adult beverage categories, including our hemp-infused THC segment." "This is a segment were we already have significant retail distribution and strong distributor networks comprised of over 26 of the top DSD distributors in the country," Harvey concluded. As part of the sale, Jones Soda and MJ Reg struck a ten-year trademark deal. MJ Reg will use the Mary Jones brand for consumable products with THC, paying an annual licensing fee of $150,000 in the first year and $225,000 annually thereafter, totalling $2.1m over ten years. In 2024, Jones Soda reported total revenue of $19.1m, a 15% increase from the previous year. The beverage segment contributed $17.8m, while the cannabis segment added $1.4m. However, the company reported a net loss of $9.9m in 2024, up from $4.9m in 2023. In the first quarter of 2025, revenue fell 8% to $4.6m compared to the same period in 2024, with the cannabis segment generating $0.4m. Despite the revenue decline, Jones Soda reduced its net loss to $0.9m from $1.2m in the first quarter of 2024. "Jones Soda to push on with HD9 products" was originally created and published by Just Drinks, a GlobalData owned brand. The information on this site has been included in good faith for general informational purposes only. It is not intended to amount to advice on which you should rely, and we give no representation, warranty or guarantee, whether express or implied as to its accuracy or completeness. You must obtain professional or specialist advice before taking, or refraining from, any action on the basis of the content on our site. Error in retrieving data Sign in to access your portfolio Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data
Cision Canada
15-05-2025
- Business
- Cision Canada
Jones Soda Reports First Quarter 2025 Results
SEATTLE, May 15, 2025 /CNW/ - Jones Soda Co. (CSE: JSDA) (OTCQB: JSDA) ("Jones Soda" or the "Company"), today announced its financial results for the first quarter ended March 31, 2025. First Quarter 2025 Financial Summary vs. Year-Ago Quarter Revenue was $4.6 million compared to $5.0 million. The Company also generated $0.4 million in revenue from the Cannabis (THC) segment, consistent with approximately $0.4 million in the first quarter of 2024 Net loss decreased to $0.9 million, or $(0.01) per share, compared to a net loss of $1.2 million, or $(0.01) per share. Adjusted EBITDA 1 improved 39% to $(0.6) million compared to $(1.0) million. This was primarily due to a reduction in selling, general, and administrative expenses associated with the new cost management strategies implemented by management and was partially offset by the decline in revenue. _____________________________________________________ 1 Adjusted EBITDA is defined as net income (loss) from operations before interest expense, interest income, taxes, depreciation, amortization and stock-based compensation and is a non-GAAP measure (reconciliation provided below). First Quarter 2025 and Recent Activity Update Corporate Announced the hiring of proven business executives Scott Harvey and Brian Meadows to serve as the Company's new Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer, respectively. Secured a $5 million revolving credit facility in February 2025 to support strategic initiatives for expansion and sales growth. Reduced both selling and marketing and general and administrative expenses by 20%, with no apparent productivity dilution, a testament to new management's dedication to operational rigor. Beverages Segment Announced in April that Pop Jones, is now featured in Modern Beverage POGs across over 1500 national and regional chain stores. Launched Jones Zero Cola in March across 10,000+ national and regional grocery stores, with plans to introduce additional zero-calorie flavors, including Jones Zero Root Beer and Zero Dr. Jones, later in 2025. Development of a strategic plan that calls for an increased focus on HD9 product opportunities and a review of the strategic alternatives for the Company's Cannabis THC business. HD9 sales were $0.9 million representing our fourth consecutive quarter of HD9 sales expansion. Cannabis (THC) Segment Expanded to Missouri, the country's fifth largest legal cannabis market, through a manufacturing and distribution partnership with Kansas City-based CLOVR. Management Commentary "The first quarter of 2025 was the beginning of the strategic turnaround for Jones, and we are off to a good start" said Scott Harvey, CEO of Jones Soda. "Since stepping into leadership in February, we've moved quickly to implement meaningful improvements across key areas of the business. We optimized our supply chain operations, tightened P&L oversight, and instilled disciplined cost management measures which have already begun to yield significant results. These early actions reflect our commitment to operational rigor and set the stage for continued momentum in the quarters ahead. "We remain focused on executing our strategic plan with clear, measurable goals to scale the business while preserving the beloved Jones brand and image. We have leaned into unlocking more efficiencies across our three main categories – Core Soda, Modern Soda, and Adult Beverage - through investing in high-growth opportunities and managing our cost structure with disciplined, ROI-driven decisions. These initiatives represent a commitment to rebuilding sound economic discipline, ensuring SG&A and other costs don't undermine our expansion. With strong industry momentum and the right team in place, the future is bright for Jones." First Quarter 2025 Financial Results Revenue in the first quarter of 2025 was $4.6 million compared to $5.0 million in the prior year period. The decline in revenue was primarily attributable to a large one-time pipeline fill in the first quarter of 2024. The Company's beverages segment, which includes craft soda, HD9, Pop Jones and Fiesta Jones brands, generated approximately $4.2 million in revenue in the first quarter of 2025 compared to approximately $4.6 million in revenue in the first quarter of 2024, including $0.9 million from sales of its HD9 products in the first quarter of 2025. The Company's Cannabis (THC) segment, which includes Mary Jones branded cannabis products, generated approximately $380,000 in revenue in the first quarter of 2025 compared to approximately $410,000 in revenue in the first quarter of 2024. Gross profit for the first quarter of 2025 was $1.7 million compared to $1.9 million in the year-ago period. The decline was primarily driven by the lower sales revenue. Total operating expenses in the first quarter of 2025 were $2.4 million compared to $3.0 million in the year-ago period. The decrease was primarily a result of the rigorous cost management and supply chain optimization efforts by new management in their first months. Net loss decreased to $0.9 million, or $(0.01) per share, compared to a net loss of $1.2 million, or $(0.01) per share. The decrease in net loss was primarily driven by the decline in selling, general, and administrative expenses and were partially offset by the decrease in revenue. Adjusted EBITDA 2 improved 39% to $(0.6) million in the first quarter of 2025 compared to $(1.0) million in the prior period. ______________________________ 2 Adjusted EBITDA is defined as net income (loss) from operations before interest expense, interest income, taxes, depreciation, amortization and stock-based compensation and is a non-GAAP measure (reconciliation provided below). Conference Call Jones Soda will hold a conference call today at 4:30 p.m. Eastern time to discuss its results for the first quarter ended March 31, 2025. Chief Executive Officer Scott Harvey and Chief Financial Officer Brian Meadows will host the conference call. Date: Thursday, May 15, 2025 Time: 9:00 a.m. Eastern time (6:00 a.m. Pacific time) Toll-free dial-in number: 1-877-407-0784 International dial-in number: 1-201-689-8560 Conference ID: 13752687 Please call the conference telephone number 5-10 minutes prior to the start time. An operator will register your name and organization. If you have any difficulty connecting with the conference call, please contact Gateway Group at 1-949-574-3860. The conference call will be broadcast live and available for replay here and via the investor relations section of the Company's website at A replay of the conference call will be available after 11:30 a.m. Eastern time on the same day through April 15, 2025. Toll-free replay number: 1-844-512-2921 International replay number: 1-412-317-6671 Replay ID: 13752687 Presentation of Non-GAAP Information This press release contains disclosure of the Company's Adjusted EBITDA which is not a United States Generally Accepted Accounting Principle ("GAAP") financial measure. The difference between Adjusted EBITDA (a non-GAAP measure) and Net Loss (the most comparable GAAP financial measure) is the exclusion of interest expense and income, income tax expense, depreciation and amortization expense and stock-based compensation. We have included a reconciliation of Adjusted EBITDA to Net Loss under "Jones Soda Co. Non-GAAP Reconciliation" at the end of this press release. This non-GAAP measure should be considered in addition to results prepared in accordance with GAAP, but should not be considered a substitute for or superior to GAAP. Adjusted EBITDA has certain limitations in that it does not take into account the impact of certain expenses to our consolidated statements of operations. In addition, because Adjusted EBITDA may not be calculated identically by all companies, the presentation here may not be comparable to other similarly titled measures of other companies. We believe that Adjusted EBITDA provides useful information to investors about the Company's results attributable to operations, in particular by eliminating the impact of non-cash charges related to stock-based compensation, amortization and depreciation that is consistent with the manner in which management evaluates the Company's performance. These adjustments to the Company's GAAP results are made with the intent of providing a more complete understanding of the Company's underlying operational results and provide supplemental information regarding the Company's current ability to generate cash flow. Adjusted EBITDA is not intended to be considered in isolation or as a replacement for, or superior to Net Loss as an indicator of the Company's operating performance, or cash flow, as a measure of its liquidity. Adjusted EBITDA should be reviewed in conjunction with Net Loss as calculated in accordance with GAAP. About Jones Soda Co. Jones Soda Co.® (CSE: JSDA, OTCQB: JSDA) is a leading craft soda manufacturer with a subsidiary dedicated to cannabis products. The company markets and distributes premium craft sodas under the Jones® Soda brand, and a variety of cannabis products under the Mary Jones brand. Jones' mainstream soda line is sold across North America in glass bottles, cans and on fountain through traditional beverage outlets, restaurants and alternative accounts. The company is headquartered in Seattle, Washington. For more information, visit or Forward-Looking Statements Disclosure Certain statements in this press release are "forward-looking statements" within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Forward-looking statements include all passages containing words such as "will," "aims," "anticipates," "becoming," "believes," "continue," "estimates," "expects," "future," "intends," "plans," "predicts," "projects," "targets," or "upcoming." Forward-looking statements also include any other passages that are primarily relevant to expected future events or that can only be evaluated by events that will occur in the future. Forward-looking statements are based on the opinions and estimates of management at the time the statements are made and are subject to certain risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ materially from those anticipated or implied in the forward-looking statements. Factors that could affect the Company's actual results, including its financial condition and results of operations, include, among others: its ability to successfully execute on its growth strategies and operating plans for the future;; the Company's ability to continue to develop and market THC/CBD-infused and/or cannabis-infused beverages and edibles, and comply with the laws and regulations governing cannabis, hemp or related products, and the timing and costs of the development of these new product lines; the Company's ability to manage operating expenses and generate sufficient cash flow from operations; the Company's ability to create and maintain brand name recognition and acceptance of its products; the Company's ability to adapt and execute its marketing strategies; the Company's ability to compete successfully against much larger, well-funded, established companies currently operating in the beverage industry generally and in the craft beverage segment specifically; the Company's ability to respond to changes in the consumer beverage marketplace, including potential reduced consumer demand due to health concerns (including obesity) and legislative initiatives against sweetened beverages (including the imposition of taxes); its ability to develop and launch new products and to maintain brand image and product quality; the Company's ability to maintain and expand distribution arrangements with distributors, independent accounts, retailers or national retail accounts; its ability to manage inventory levels and maintain relationships with manufacturers of its products; its ability to maintain a consistent and cost-effective supply of raw materials and flavors and to manage factors affecting its supply chain; its ability to attract, retain and motivate key personnel; its ability to protect its intellectual property; the impact of future litigation and the Company's ability to comply with applicable regulations; its ability to maintain an effective information technology infrastructure, fluctuations in freight and fuel costs; the impact of currency rate fluctuations; its ability to access the capital markets for any future equity financing; the Company's ability to maintain disclosure controls and procedures and internal control over financial reporting; dilutive and other adverse effects from future potential securities issuances; and any actual or perceived limitations by being traded on the OTCQB Marketplace. More information about factors that potentially could affect the Company's operations or financial results is included in its most recent annual report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2023 filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission ("SEC") on April 1, 2024 and in the other reports filed with the SEC since that that date. Readers are cautioned not to place undue reliance upon these forward-looking statements that speak only as to the date of this release. Except as required by law, the Company undertakes no obligation to update any forward-looking or other statements in this press release, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise.
