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Else Nutrition Reports 2024 Fiscal Year Financial Results and Provides Business Update
VANCOUVER, BC, June 2, 2025 /CNW/ - ELSE NUTRITION HOLDINGS INC. (TSX: BABY) (OTCQX: BABYF) (FSE: 0YL.F) ("Else" or the"Company"), reported financial results for the 2024 fiscal year ended December 31, 2024. The financial statements and MD&A are available on SEDAR under the Company's profile. "2024 was a defining year for Else Nutrition, marked by significant challenges that ultimately led to pivotal decisions shaping our future," commented Hamutal Yitzhak, CEO & Co-Founder of Else Nutrition. "While we encountered major headwinds, including funding constraints, inventory shortages, and a limited marketing budget, we took decisive actions to secure our future. Specifically, we optimized operations, significantly reduced overhead costs, and secured essential funding. We also streamlined our cost structure by cutting underperforming roles, reducing low-ROI marketing spend, and exiting unprofitable retail partnerships. In addition, we restructured R&D operations, including the closure of our Israel lab, to preserve innovation capacity while improving financial performance. Furthermore, we plan to expand our manufacturing and prepare our powder formula in Europe, which will lower production costs, improve margins, and enhance product quality." "Despite our challenges, we made important progress including successfully launching our first Adult Ready-to-Drink (RTD) product, expanding retail placement for our Kids RTD product, and increasing our presence in the U.S. through e-commerce platforms. These milestones reflect the growing demand for plant-based, allergen-friendly nutrition, and we intend to capitalize on these opportunities." "On the regulatory front, we are encouraged by the FDA and HHS's launch of Operation Stork Speed, an initiative aimed at expanding infant formula options and strengthening supply chain resilience. Through our continued bipartisan advocacy efforts, we aim to make significant progress toward modernizing FDA guidelines for plant-based, non-soy, non-dairy infant formula. We look forward to working closely with regulators to establish a clear pathway, ensuring that parents have access to safe, high-quality, and scientifically backed nutrition alternatives." "Furthermore, we were recently featured in an op-ed published in The Washington Times, titled " Operation Stork Speed will ensure babies get the nutrition they need." The piece highlights the importance of accelerating access to clean-label, plant-based alternatives and aligns with our broader mission and ongoing advocacy efforts in Washington to promote science-backed updates to infant nutrition guidelines." "Looking ahead to 2025, we are focused on expanding our retail distribution, scaling our European production, and enhancing brand visibility through targeted marketing and strategic partnerships. With a solid foundation in place, Else Nutrition is well-positioned for long-term growth, and we remain committed to delivering clean-label, plant-based nutrition solutions that meet the needs of families worldwide." 2024 Fiscal Year Financial Results All figures are in CAD unless otherwise indicated. Revenue for 2024 decreased approximately 14.8% to $8 million compared to $9.4 million for 2023. Operating expenses for 2024 was $13.6 million, a decrease of 20% compared to $16.9 million for 2023 Cash balance as of December 31, 2024, was $0.3 million (including restricted cash). Conference Call Else Nutrition management plans to host a business update conference call Tuesday, June 3 rd at 10:00 a.m. Eastern Time to discuss the Company's financial results for the 2024 fiscal year ended December 31, 2024, as well as the Company's corporate progress and other developments. The conference call will be available via telephone by dialing toll free 1-877-407-9219 for U.S. callers or +1-412-652-1274 for international callers. A webcast of the call may be accessed at or on the Investor Relations section of the Company's website at A webcast replay will be available on the Investor Relations section of the Company's website ( through June 3, 2026. A telephone replay of the call will be available approximately three hours following the call, through June 17, 2025, and can be accessed by dialing 1-877-660-6853 for U.S. callers or +1-201-612-7415 for international callers and entering conference ID: 13754118. To delve deeper into Else Nutrition's offerings and its revolutionary approach to kids' nutrition, visit About Else Nutrition Holdings Inc. Else Nutrition Holdings Inc. (TSX: BABY, OTCQX: BABYF, FSE: 0YL) is a food and nutrition company in the international expansion stage focused on developing innovative, clean, and plant-based food and nutrition products for infants, toddlers, children, and adults. Its revolutionary, plant-based, non-soy formula is a clean-ingredient alternative to dairy-based formulas. Since launching its Plant-Based Complete Nutrition for Toddlers, made of whole foods, almonds, buckwheat, and tapioca, the brand has received thousands of powerful testimonials and reviews from parents, gained national retailer support, and achieved rapid sales growth. Awards and Recognition: "2017 Best Health and Diet Solutions" award at Milan's Global Food Innovation Summit #1 Best Seller on Amazon in the Fall of 2020 in the New Baby & Toddler Formula Category "Best Dairy Alternative" Award 2021 at World Plant-Based Expo Nexty Award Finalist at Expo West 2022 in the Plant-Based lifestyle category During September 2022, Else Super Cereal reached the #1 Best Seller in Baby Cereal across all brands on Amazon In May 2024 Else Nutrition's Ready-to-Drink Kids Vanilla Shake Named Among the Best in Family-Friendly Products by the Prestigious Mom's Choice Awards® TSX Neither the TSX nor its regulation services provider (as that term is defined in the policies of the TSX) accept responsibility for the adequacy or accuracy of this release. Caution Regarding Forward-Looking Statements This press release contains statements that may constitute "forward-looking statements" within the meaning of applicable securities legislation. Forward-looking statements are typically identified by words such as "will" or similar expressions. Forward-looking statements in this press release include statements with respect to the anticipated dates for filing the company's financial disclosure documents. Such forward-looking statements reflect current estimates, beliefs, and assumptions, which are based on management's perception of current conditions and expected future developments, as well as other factors management believes are appropriate in the circumstances. No assurance can be given that the foregoing will prove to be correct. Forward-looking statements made in this press release assume, among others, the expectation that there will be no interruptions or supply chain failures as a result of COVID-19 and that the manufacturing, broker, and supply logistic agreement with the company does not terminate. Actual results may differ from the estimates, beliefs, and assumptions expressed or implied in the forward-looking statements. Readers are cautioned not to place undue reliance on any forward-looking statements, which reflect management's expectations only as of the date of this press release. The company disclaims any obligation to update or revise any forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events, or otherwise, except as required by law. SOURCE Else Nutrition Holdings Inc.
Yahoo
6 days ago
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Urban Infrastructure Group Inc. Reports the Filing of March 31st, 2025, Q2 Interim Financial Results and MD&A
Highlights: Revenue for Q2 2025 was $1M compared to prior year Q2 revenue of $1.536M Revenue for the six months ended was $2.4M compared to $3.5M for the same period in 2024 Reduction in head office operating expense through staffing optimization Streamlined, industry focused leadership changes: Gary Alves, Founder and President assumes the position of Chief Executive Officer Steve Kaszas joins the board and Luca Filice appointed Chief Operating Officer Toronto, Ontario--(Newsfile Corp. - May 28, 2025) - Urban Infrastructure Group Inc. (TSXV: UIG) ("urban" or the "Company"), a leading stage-one concrete and drainage infrastructure construction group, specializing in large scale new residential housing developments, announces its financial results for three and six months ended March 31, 2025. All financial information is provided in Canadian dollars unless otherwise indicated. The Consolidated Financial Statements and Management Discussion and Analysis ("MD&A") for the three and six months ended March 31, 2025, are available on the Company's SEDAR profile at Gary Alves stated, "Urban continues to execute on its core business, while increasing its focus on diversification and vertical integration. While the current market conditions are challenging for the home construction industry as a whole, for those who are nimble and innovative there are opportunities. We at Urban remain committed to our core values of quality, trust and customer focus while at the same time embracing the change. Additionally, I am excited about the most recent addition of Luca Filice to the role of C.O.O. Luca brings a wealth of experience and industry relationships across both the construction and financial sectors. I am working closely with Luca on several initiatives that we look forward to sharing in due course." Management Commentary on the Second Quarter of Fiscal 2025 The Company recorded a net loss of $367,745 ($0.00 per share) for the three-month period ended March 31, 2025 as compared to net loss of $1,863,622 ($0.32 per share) for the three-month period ended March 31, 2024. The decrease in net loss is mostly the result of the one-time go-public expense in the March 2024 quarter, the vast majority of which was a non-cash expense. Revenues for the three-month period ended March 31, 2025 decreased to $1,003,322 as compared to revenue of $1,536,307 for the three-month period ended March 31, 2024. The cost of sales for the three-month period ended March 31, 2025, were $877,343 compared to $1,213,023 for the three-month period ended March 31, 2024. The decrease in revenues was a result of a seasonally slow period during the winter months exacerbated by an industry-wide, well-documented slowdown in the residential building market. Many in the industry, media and elsewhere believe this has been caused primarily by developers delaying project launches as they assess the interest rate environment and economic conditions. As a result of these delays, our sales for the quarter were down significantly from the prior year comparative period. That said, we continue to have a strong pipeline of contracted jobs but without the near-term certainty on when these industry delays will moderate. We note that there are some early signs of projects starting back up and our labour crews getting busier, but it remains to be seen if this will take on some permanence. Our belief is that a Bank of Canada rate cut in June would be a positive development. Shareholder Meeting Results Urban would also like to announce the voting results from its annual and special meeting of shareholders of the Company (the "Meeting"), which was held on Tuesday May 27, 2025. All meeting matters put before the shareholders of the Company, and as more fully described in the Company's Notice of Annual and Special Meeting of Shareholders and Management Information Circular, dated April 17, 2025, were approved by the requisite majority of votes cast at the Meeting. A total of 82,252,630 common shares of the Company were voted at the Meeting, representing approximately 78.71% of the total issued and outstanding common shares of the Company as of the record date of the Meeting. Appointment of Officers The Company is pleased to announce that the following individuals have been appointed officers of the Company: Gary Alves - Chief Executive OfficerLuca Filice -Chief Operating OfficerJohn Ross - Chief Financial Officer Grant of Stock Options Urban also announces that it has granted effective May 27, 2025, an aggregate of 2,000,810 options to directors and/or officers of the Company, with such options being exercisable at a price of $0.10 per share until May 27, 2031. The grant of options is subject to the approval and requirements of the TSX Venture Exchange. About Urban Infrastructure Group Urban Infrastructure Group Inc. (TSXV: UIG) is a leading concrete and drainage infrastructure construction group engaged in the earliest stage of the construction process - known as Stage One. Urban Infrastructure Group specializes in large-scale, master-planned residential communities, with partners and customers behind some of Ontario's most significant residential development projects. Connect with UIG: # # # Contact: Bill MitoulasInvestor RelationsT: +1.416.479.9547E: bill@ CAUTIONARY NOTES Neither the TSX Venture Exchange nor its Regulation Services Provider (as that term is defined in the policies of the TSXV) accepts responsibility for the adequacy or accuracy of this release. Forward-Looking Information This press release contains "forward-looking information" within the meaning of applicable Canadian securities legislation. Generally, forward-looking information can be identified by the use of forward-looking terminology such as "plans", "expects" or "does not expect", "is expected", "budget", "scheduled", "estimates", "forecasts", "intends", "anticipates" or "does not anticipate", or "believes", or variations of such words and phrases or state that certain acts, events or results "may", "could", "would", "might" or "will be taken", "occur" or "be achieved". Forward-looking information is subject to known and unknown risks, uncertainties and other factors that may cause the actual results, level of activity, performance or achievements of the Company, as the case may be, to be materially different from those expressed or implied by such forward-looking information. Some of these risks are described under the "Caution on Forward-Looking Information" section and "Risk Factors" section of the MD&A. Although the Company has attempted to identify important factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from those contained in forward-looking information, there may be other factors that cause results not to be as anticipated, estimated or intended. There can be no assurance that such information will prove to be accurate, as actual results and future events could differ materially from those anticipated in such statements. Accordingly, readers should not place undue reliance on forward-looking information. Actual results and developments may differ materially from those contemplated by these statements. The Company does not undertake to update any forward-looking information, except in accordance with applicable securities laws. To view the source version of this press release, please visit 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
Yahoo
6 days ago
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Urban Infrastructure Group Inc. Reports the Filing of March 31st, 2025, Q2 Interim Financial Results and MD&A
Highlights: Revenue for Q2 2025 was $1M compared to prior year Q2 revenue of $1.536M Revenue for the six months ended was $2.4M compared to $3.5M for the same period in 2024 Reduction in head office operating expense through staffing optimization Streamlined, industry focused leadership changes: Gary Alves, Founder and President assumes the position of Chief Executive Officer Steve Kaszas joins the board and Luca Filice appointed Chief Operating Officer Toronto, Ontario--(Newsfile Corp. - May 28, 2025) - Urban Infrastructure Group Inc. (TSXV: UIG) ("urban" or the "Company"), a leading stage-one concrete and drainage infrastructure construction group, specializing in large scale new residential housing developments, announces its financial results for three and six months ended March 31, 2025. All financial information is provided in Canadian dollars unless otherwise indicated. The Consolidated Financial Statements and Management Discussion and Analysis ("MD&A") for the three and six months ended March 31, 2025, are available on the Company's SEDAR profile at Gary Alves stated, "Urban continues to execute on its core business, while increasing its focus on diversification and vertical integration. While the current market conditions are challenging for the home construction industry as a whole, for those who are nimble and innovative there are opportunities. We at Urban remain committed to our core values of quality, trust and customer focus while at the same time embracing the change. Additionally, I am excited about the most recent addition of Luca Filice to the role of C.O.O. Luca brings a wealth of experience and industry relationships across both the construction and financial sectors. I am working closely with Luca on several initiatives that we look forward to sharing in due course." Management Commentary on the Second Quarter of Fiscal 2025 The Company recorded a net loss of $367,745 ($0.00 per share) for the three-month period ended March 31, 2025 as compared to net loss of $1,863,622 ($0.32 per share) for the three-month period ended March 31, 2024. The decrease in net loss is mostly the result of the one-time go-public expense in the March 2024 quarter, the vast majority of which was a non-cash expense. Revenues for the three-month period ended March 31, 2025 decreased to $1,003,322 as compared to revenue of $1,536,307 for the three-month period ended March 31, 2024. The cost of sales for the three-month period ended March 31, 2025, were $877,343 compared to $1,213,023 for the three-month period ended March 31, 2024. The decrease in revenues was a result of a seasonally slow period during the winter months exacerbated by an industry-wide, well-documented slowdown in the residential building market. Many in the industry, media and elsewhere believe this has been caused primarily by developers delaying project launches as they assess the interest rate environment and economic conditions. As a result of these delays, our sales for the quarter were down significantly from the prior year comparative period. That said, we continue to have a strong pipeline of contracted jobs but without the near-term certainty on when these industry delays will moderate. We note that there are some early signs of projects starting back up and our labour crews getting busier, but it remains to be seen if this will take on some permanence. Our belief is that a Bank of Canada rate cut in June would be a positive development. Shareholder Meeting Results Urban would also like to announce the voting results from its annual and special meeting of shareholders of the Company (the "Meeting"), which was held on Tuesday May 27, 2025. All meeting matters put before the shareholders of the Company, and as more fully described in the Company's Notice of Annual and Special Meeting of Shareholders and Management Information Circular, dated April 17, 2025, were approved by the requisite majority of votes cast at the Meeting. A total of 82,252,630 common shares of the Company were voted at the Meeting, representing approximately 78.71% of the total issued and outstanding common shares of the Company as of the record date of the Meeting. Appointment of Officers The Company is pleased to announce that the following individuals have been appointed officers of the Company: Gary Alves - Chief Executive OfficerLuca Filice -Chief Operating OfficerJohn Ross - Chief Financial Officer Grant of Stock Options Urban also announces that it has granted effective May 27, 2025, an aggregate of 2,000,810 options to directors and/or officers of the Company, with such options being exercisable at a price of $0.10 per share until May 27, 2031. The grant of options is subject to the approval and requirements of the TSX Venture Exchange. About Urban Infrastructure Group Urban Infrastructure Group Inc. (TSXV: UIG) is a leading concrete and drainage infrastructure construction group engaged in the earliest stage of the construction process - known as Stage One. Urban Infrastructure Group specializes in large-scale, master-planned residential communities, with partners and customers behind some of Ontario's most significant residential development projects. Connect with UIG: # # # Contact: Bill MitoulasInvestor RelationsT: +1.416.479.9547E: bill@ CAUTIONARY NOTES Neither the TSX Venture Exchange nor its Regulation Services Provider (as that term is defined in the policies of the TSXV) accepts responsibility for the adequacy or accuracy of this release. Forward-Looking Information This press release contains "forward-looking information" within the meaning of applicable Canadian securities legislation. Generally, forward-looking information can be identified by the use of forward-looking terminology such as "plans", "expects" or "does not expect", "is expected", "budget", "scheduled", "estimates", "forecasts", "intends", "anticipates" or "does not anticipate", or "believes", or variations of such words and phrases or state that certain acts, events or results "may", "could", "would", "might" or "will be taken", "occur" or "be achieved". Forward-looking information is subject to known and unknown risks, uncertainties and other factors that may cause the actual results, level of activity, performance or achievements of the Company, as the case may be, to be materially different from those expressed or implied by such forward-looking information. Some of these risks are described under the "Caution on Forward-Looking Information" section and "Risk Factors" section of the MD&A. Although the Company has attempted to identify important factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from those contained in forward-looking information, there may be other factors that cause results not to be as anticipated, estimated or intended. There can be no assurance that such information will prove to be accurate, as actual results and future events could differ materially from those anticipated in such statements. Accordingly, readers should not place undue reliance on forward-looking information. Actual results and developments may differ materially from those contemplated by these statements. The Company does not undertake to update any forward-looking information, except in accordance with applicable securities laws. To view the source version of this press release, please visit
Business Wire
6 days ago
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- Business Wire
Mene Inc. Reports Financial Results for the First Quarter 2025
TORONTO--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Menē Inc. (TSX-V:MENE) (US:MENEF) ('Menē' or the 'Company'), an online 24 karat jewelry brand, today announced financial results for the first quarter ended March 31, 2025. All amounts expressed herein reflect Canadian dollars unless otherwise noted. FINANCIAL HIGHLIGHTS IFRS Revenue of $7.3 million, an increase of $2.5 million (52%) Year-over-Year ('YoY'). Gross Profit of $1.7 million, with a consistent gross profit margin of 23% YoY. Total comprehensive loss of $0.2 million during the quarter, a significant improvement of $0.5 million YoY. Total metal weight of 45 kilograms was sold during the quarter, consisting of 4,336 units of jewelry. OPERATIONAL HIGHLIGHTS Introduced 12 new product designs during the quarter. Sales to Returning Customers accounted for 68% of total sales during the quarter. Cumulative units of jewelry sold reached 185,000 as of quarter end. Featured in 1,200-word Forbes article, Air Mail editorial with Diana W. Picasso as Guest Editor. Registered over 44,000 independent customer reviews on since inception. The Company's financial statements for fiscal year 2024 and 2023 were audited by an external assurance firm. The Company adjusts its revenue by adding back the value of jewelry that was returned by customers, revenue from orders for which fulfillment is under process, and discounts given to customers. These adjustments are made to assess the gross revenue before deducting these items from revenue per IFRS. See Non-IFRS Measures for a full reconciliation in the MD&A. The Company adjusts its net income (loss) by excluding depreciation and amortization, stock-based compensation, income taxes and interest. See Non-IFRS Measures for a full reconciliation in the MD&A. Inventory balances in kilograms of gold are calculated by taking the total Canadian Dollar (CAD) inventory value at each quarter-end date and dividing the value by the CAD gold spot price per gram. STATEMENT FROM CEO VINCENT GLADU: The first quarter of 2025 was a relatively positive one for Menē. We attained revenues of $7.3 million, a growth of 52% over the same quarter last year. While we saw our average order value increase by 70% year-over-year, our number of orders decreased by 11% year-over-year. Now that we've successfully delivered on the core elements of our operational transformation, our strategic focus for 2025 and 2026 has moved to proving out sustained sales growth in our core market, the USA. Increasing the number of orders as well as the number of new customers that purchase our products is central for Menē to deliver long-term, sustainable and profitable growth. There are many tactics being deployed to reach our goals and acquire new customers, while also growing and retaining existing ones. We are increasing the breadth of our PR activities to reach different customer segments, developing relationships with major publishing houses and key editors to extend our editorial reach, partnering with influencers who we believe can represent the Menē brand successfully to their followers, continually optimizing our digital advertising strategies and reviewing how we fundamentally leverage social media in a rapidly changing online luxury landscape. We also continue providing best-in-class customer service and have developed strategies to offer more tailored experiences and communications to increase customer satisfaction, loyalty and, ultimately, sales. Our customer focus remains on building long-term, personalized and meaningful relationships that maximize lifetime value. Another approach we are testing to help new customer segments discover Menē is through retail partnerships. Alongside our existing retail partnerships and collaborations with Dover Street Market, the international, high-end, multi-brand retailer, and Huntsman, the world-renowned Savile Row bespoke tailor, we launched a partnership with Air Mail, a digital weekly newsletter and online store launched by former Vanity Fair editor-in-chief Graydon Carter and former New York Times reporter Alessandra Stanley. The partnership started as a guest editor appearance by our Co-Founder, Diana W. Picasso, and evolved into offering a curated collection of our jewelry on their online store. We also surpassed a new milestone this quarter: Over $200 million in total metal is now held by our customers. 1 When compared to total revenues generated of over $150 million since inception, it means that, by this measure, our clients have accumulated roughly $50 million in aggregate value owning our jewelry. Taken together with the fact that Menē is merely 8 years into its journey leads us to believe that we are in the early stages of building a globally recognized, intergenerational luxury house. And while we certainly aspire and aim to have the longevity of some of the most storied brands in luxury, our mission of restoring the link between jewelry and savings puts us in a unique category. Because everything we make is pure gold or platinum, the stores of value we create for our customers we believe go beyond brand name recognition, scarcity, exclusivity, and other marketing elements that can erode over time. We strive to build Menē into a company that will endure the test of time, and whose focus is on unparalleled craftsmanship and customer service, rather than on market trends and other extrinsic factors. By the way, it's not too late to get your hands on some of our new designs for Father's Day, whether it be the enigmatic Owl Ring or the tactile Snake Belly Cuff. I'm a big fan of the Steering Wheel Pendant myself. Whatever your taste, you're sure to find something of lasting value that will also make an impression: Calculated as the total metal weight sold, multiplied by the respective gold and platinum spot prices at time of publishing. Non-IFRS Measures This news release contains non-IFRS financial measures; the Company believes that these measures provide investors with useful supplemental information about the financial performance of its business, enable comparison of financial results between periods where certain items may vary independent of business performance, and allow for greater transparency with respect to key metrics used by management in operating its business. Although management believes these financial measures are important in evaluating the Company's performance, they are not intended to be considered in isolation or as a substitute for, or superior to, financial information prepared and presented in accordance with IFRS. These non-IFRS financial measures do not have any standardized meaning and may not be comparable with similar measures used by other companies. For certain non-IFRS financial measures, there are no directly comparable amounts under IFRS. These non-IFRS financial measures should not be viewed as alternatives to measures of financial performance determined in accordance with IFRS. Moreover, presentation of certain of these measures is provided for year-over-year comparison purposes, and investors should be cautioned that the effect of the adjustments thereto provided herein have an actual effect on the Company's operating results. Non-IFRS Adjusted Revenue is a non-IFRS measure. The Company adjusts its revenue by adding back the value of jewelry that was returned by customers, revenue from orders not yet delivered, and discounts given to customers. These adjustments are made to assess the gross revenue before deducting these items per IFRS revenue. The closest comparable IFRS measure is revenue. Non-IFRS Adjusted Income (loss) is a non-IFRS measure. Non-IFRS Adjusted Income (Loss) is a non-IFRS measure, calculated as total comprehensive income (loss), excluding depreciation and amortization, stock-based compensation, accretion, loss on debt retirement, revaluation of metal loan, translation gain or loss, unrealized foreign exchange gains or losses and other non-recurring expenses. The closest comparable IFRS measure is total comprehensive income (loss). Adjusted EBITDA, calculated as total operating income (loss), excluding depreciation and amortization, stock-based compensation, other non-recurring expenses. The closest comparable IFRS measure is total operating income (loss). Tangible Common Equity is a non-IFRS measure. It is calculated as total shareholder's equity excluding intangible assets. For a full definition of non-IFRS financial measures used herein to their nearest IFRS equivalents, please see the section entitled "Non-IFRS Financial Measures" in the Company's MD&A for the quarter ended March 31, 2025. About Menē Inc. Menē crafts pure 24 karat gold and platinum jewelry that is transparently sold by gram weight. Through customers may buy jewelry, monitor the value of their collection over time, and sell or exchange their pieces by gram weight at prevailing market prices. Menē was founded by Roy Sebag and Diana Widmaier-Picasso with a mission to restore the relationship between jewelry and savings. Menē empowers consumers by marrying innovative technology, timeless design, and pure precious metals to create pieces which endure as a store of value. For more information about Menē, visit Forward-Looking Statements This news release contains certain 'forward-looking information' within the meaning of applicable Canadian securities laws that are based on expectations, estimates and projections as at the date of this news release. Any statements that involve discussions with respect to predictions, expectations, beliefs, plans, projections, objectives, assumptions, future events or performance (often but not always using phrases such as 'expects', or 'does not expect', 'is expected', 'anticipates' or 'does not anticipate', 'plans', 'budget', 'scheduled', 'forecasts', 'estimates', 'believes' or 'intends' or variations of such words and phrases or stating that certain actions, events or results 'may' or 'could', 'would', 'might' or 'will' be taken to occur or be achieved) are not statements of historical fact and may be forward-looking information and are intended to identify forward-looking information. In particular, but without limiting the foregoing, this news release contains forward-looking information pertaining to its business plans and goals of the Company for the current financial year, the hiring of new management, estimated potential year over year growth, marketing plans and the announcement of future plans and milestones. This forward-looking information is based on reasonable assumptions and estimates of management of the Company at the time it was made, and involves known and unknown risks, uncertainties and other factors which may cause the actual results, performance or achievements of the Company to be materially different from any future results, performance or achievements expressed or implied by such forward-looking information. Such factors include, among others: the inability to successfully acquire and/or develop jewelry manufacturing facilities; an inability to predict or control the negative effects of tariffs and global trading patterns; an inability to predict and counteract the effects of pandemics on the business of the Company, including but not limited to the effects of pandemics and other infectious diseases presenting as major health issues and impacting the price of precious metals, capital market conditions, restriction on labour and international travel and supply chains; failure to comply with environmental and health and safety laws and regulations; operating or technical difficulties in connection with the manufacture, sale and distribution of jewelry; actual audited results differing from reported unaudited results; global economic climate; dilution of the Company's shares; the Company's limited operating history; future capital needs and uncertainty of raising capital; the competitive nature of the jewelry industry; currency exchange risks; inflation risks; risks related to changing consumer preferences; the need for the Company to manage its planned growth and expansion; the effects of product development and need for continued technology and manufacturing change; protection of proprietary rights; the effect of government regulation and compliance on the Company and the industry; network security risks; the ability of the Company to maintain properly working systems; theft and risk of physical harm to personnel; reliance and availability of key personnel; global economic and financial market deterioration impeding access to capital or increasing the cost of capital; and volatile securities markets impacting security pricing unrelated to operating performance. Although the Company has attempted to identify important factors that could cause actual results to differ materially, there may be other factors that cause results not to be as anticipated, estimated or intended. There can be no assurance that such statements will prove to be accurate as actual results and future events could differ materially from those anticipated in such statements. Accordingly, readers should not place undue reliance on forward-looking information. The Company undertakes no obligation to revise or update any forward-looking information other than as required by law. Neither TSX Venture Exchange nor its Regulation Services Provider (as that term is defined in policies of the TSX Venture Exchange) accepts responsibility for the adequacy or accuracy of this release.
Yahoo
6 days ago
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Mene Inc. Reports Financial Results for the First Quarter 2025
TORONTO, May 28, 2025--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Menē Inc. (TSX-V:MENE) (US:MENEF) ("Menē" or the "Company"), an online 24 karat jewelry brand, today announced financial results for the first quarter ended March 31, 2025. All amounts expressed herein reflect Canadian dollars unless otherwise noted. FINANCIAL HIGHLIGHTS IFRS Revenue of $7.3 million, an increase of $2.5 million (52%) Year-over-Year ("YoY"). Gross Profit of $1.7 million, with a consistent gross profit margin of 23% YoY. Total comprehensive loss of $0.2 million during the quarter, a significant improvement of $0.5 million YoY. Total metal weight of 45 kilograms was sold during the quarter, consisting of 4,336 units of jewelry. OPERATIONAL HIGHLIGHTS Introduced 12 new product designs during the quarter. Sales to Returning Customers accounted for 68% of total sales during the quarter. Cumulative units of jewelry sold reached 185,000 as of quarter end. Featured in 1,200-word Forbes article, Air Mail editorial with Diana W. Picasso as Guest Editor. Registered over 44,000 independent customer reviews on since inception. IFRS Consolidated IncomeStatement Data &Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) 1 FY 2025 FY 2024 FY 2023 Q1 Q4 Q3 Q2 Q1 Q4 Q3 Q2 Revenue $7,338,753 $9,118,982 $5,388,095 $6,464,004 $4,828,705 $6,862,070 $4,292,870 $4,982,901 Gross profit $1,721,276 $2,840,105 $1,799,433 $1,692,440 $1,135,878 $1,667,134 $949,989 $1,489,700 Gross profit (%) 23% 31% 33% 26% 24% 24% 22% 30% Net income (loss) $(209,882) $(1,073,600) $1,317,677 $(319,143) $(918,867) $(1,400,171) $(653,131) $699,620 Total comprehensive income (loss) $(232,428) $(302,168) $1,192,776 $(221,465) $(702,669) $(1,747,813) $(218,993) $254,343 Non-IFRS Adjusted Revenue2 $8,231,951 $10,563,400 $6,488,620 $6,884,842 $6,531,647 $7,934,768 $5,211,227 $6,076,398 Adjusted EBITDA3 $94,356 $668,655 $350,192 $163,865 $(375,016) $(138,659) $(543,263) $130,557 Total Shareholders' Equity 17,822,560 17,769,949 16,243,913 16,116,965 15,815,544 15,981,748 17,189,674 17,256,569 Inventory balance (kg of gold)4 73 91 93 92 91 235 233 189 Customer orders 3,362 4,030 2,434 3,534 3,758 3,445 3,650 4,938 Units of jewelry sold 4,336 7,226 7,194 5,799 4,979 4,991 5,261 7,872 Jewelry weight sold (total kg) 45 73 42 58 45 45 48 73 The Company's financial statements for fiscal year 2024 and 2023 were audited by an external assurance firm. The Company adjusts its revenue by adding back the value of jewelry that was returned by customers, revenue from orders for which fulfillment is under process, and discounts given to customers. These adjustments are made to assess the gross revenue before deducting these items from revenue per IFRS. See Non-IFRS Measures for a full reconciliation in the MD&A. The Company adjusts its net income (loss) by excluding depreciation and amortization, stock-based compensation, income taxes and interest. See Non-IFRS Measures for a full reconciliation in the MD&A. Inventory balances in kilograms of gold are calculated by taking the total Canadian Dollar (CAD) inventory value at each quarter-end date and dividing the value by the CAD gold spot price per gram. STATEMENT FROM CEO VINCENT GLADU: The first quarter of 2025 was a relatively positive one for Menē. We attained revenues of $7.3 million, a growth of 52% over the same quarter last year. While we saw our average order value increase by 70% year-over-year, our number of orders decreased by 11% year-over-year. Now that we've successfully delivered on the core elements of our operational transformation, our strategic focus for 2025 and 2026 has moved to proving out sustained sales growth in our core market, the USA. Increasing the number of orders as well as the number of new customers that purchase our products is central for Menē to deliver long-term, sustainable and profitable growth. There are many tactics being deployed to reach our goals and acquire new customers, while also growing and retaining existing ones. We are increasing the breadth of our PR activities to reach different customer segments, developing relationships with major publishing houses and key editors to extend our editorial reach, partnering with influencers who we believe can represent the Menē brand successfully to their followers, continually optimizing our digital advertising strategies and reviewing how we fundamentally leverage social media in a rapidly changing online luxury landscape. We also continue providing best-in-class customer service and have developed strategies to offer more tailored experiences and communications to increase customer satisfaction, loyalty and, ultimately, sales. Our customer focus remains on building long-term, personalized and meaningful relationships that maximize lifetime value. Another approach we are testing to help new customer segments discover Menē is through retail partnerships. Alongside our existing retail partnerships and collaborations with Dover Street Market, the international, high-end, multi-brand retailer, and Huntsman, the world-renowned Savile Row bespoke tailor, we launched a partnership with Air Mail, a digital weekly newsletter and online store launched by former Vanity Fair editor-in-chief Graydon Carter and former New York Times reporter Alessandra Stanley. The partnership started as a guest editor appearance by our Co-Founder, Diana W. Picasso, and evolved into offering a curated collection of our jewelry on their online store. We also surpassed a new milestone this quarter: Over $200 million in total metal is now held by our customers.1 When compared to total revenues generated of over $150 million since inception, it means that, by this measure, our clients have accumulated roughly $50 million in aggregate value owning our jewelry. Taken together with the fact that Menē is merely 8 years into its journey leads us to believe that we are in the early stages of building a globally recognized, intergenerational luxury house. And while we certainly aspire and aim to have the longevity of some of the most storied brands in luxury, our mission of restoring the link between jewelry and savings puts us in a unique category. Because everything we make is pure gold or platinum, the stores of value we create for our customers we believe go beyond brand name recognition, scarcity, exclusivity, and other marketing elements that can erode over time. We strive to build Menē into a company that will endure the test of time, and whose focus is on unparalleled craftsmanship and customer service, rather than on market trends and other extrinsic factors. By the way, it's not too late to get your hands on some of our new designs for Father's Day, whether it be the enigmatic Owl Ring or the tactile Snake Belly Cuff. I'm a big fan of the Steering Wheel Pendant myself. Whatever your taste, you're sure to find something of lasting value that will also make an impression: Calculated as the total metal weight sold, multiplied by the respective gold and platinum spot prices at time of publishing. Non-IFRS Measures This news release contains non-IFRS financial measures; the Company believes that these measures provide investors with useful supplemental information about the financial performance of its business, enable comparison of financial results between periods where certain items may vary independent of business performance, and allow for greater transparency with respect to key metrics used by management in operating its business. Although management believes these financial measures are important in evaluating the Company's performance, they are not intended to be considered in isolation or as a substitute for, or superior to, financial information prepared and presented in accordance with IFRS. These non-IFRS financial measures do not have any standardized meaning and may not be comparable with similar measures used by other companies. For certain non-IFRS financial measures, there are no directly comparable amounts under IFRS. These non-IFRS financial measures should not be viewed as alternatives to measures of financial performance determined in accordance with IFRS. Moreover, presentation of certain of these measures is provided for year-over-year comparison purposes, and investors should be cautioned that the effect of the adjustments thereto provided herein have an actual effect on the Company's operating results. Non-IFRS Adjusted Revenue is a non-IFRS measure. The Company adjusts its revenue by adding back the value of jewelry that was returned by customers, revenue from orders not yet delivered, and discounts given to customers. These adjustments are made to assess the gross revenue before deducting these items per IFRS revenue. The closest comparable IFRS measure is revenue. Non-IFRS Adjusted Income (loss) is a non-IFRS measure. Non-IFRS Adjusted Income (Loss) is a non-IFRS measure, calculated as total comprehensive income (loss), excluding depreciation and amortization, stock-based compensation, accretion, loss on debt retirement, revaluation of metal loan, translation gain or loss, unrealized foreign exchange gains or losses and other non-recurring expenses. The closest comparable IFRS measure is total comprehensive income (loss). Adjusted EBITDA, calculated as total operating income (loss), excluding depreciation and amortization, stock-based compensation, other non-recurring expenses. The closest comparable IFRS measure is total operating income (loss). Tangible Common Equity is a non-IFRS measure. It is calculated as total shareholder's equity excluding intangible assets. For a full definition of non-IFRS financial measures used herein to their nearest IFRS equivalents, please see the section entitled "Non-IFRS Financial Measures" in the Company's MD&A for the quarter ended March 31, 2025. About Menē Inc. Menē crafts pure 24 karat gold and platinum jewelry that is transparently sold by gram weight. Through customers may buy jewelry, monitor the value of their collection over time, and sell or exchange their pieces by gram weight at prevailing market prices. Menē was founded by Roy Sebag and Diana Widmaier-Picasso with a mission to restore the relationship between jewelry and savings. Menē empowers consumers by marrying innovative technology, timeless design, and pure precious metals to create pieces which endure as a store of value. For more information about Menē, visit Forward-Looking Statements This news release contains certain "forward-looking information" within the meaning of applicable Canadian securities laws that are based on expectations, estimates and projections as at the date of this news release. Any statements that involve discussions with respect to predictions, expectations, beliefs, plans, projections, objectives, assumptions, future events or performance (often but not always using phrases such as "expects", or "does not expect", "is expected", "anticipates" or "does not anticipate", "plans", "budget", "scheduled", "forecasts", "estimates", "believes" or "intends" or variations of such words and phrases or stating that certain actions, events or results "may" or "could", "would", "might" or "will" be taken to occur or be achieved) are not statements of historical fact and may be forward-looking information and are intended to identify forward-looking information. In particular, but without limiting the foregoing, this news release contains forward-looking information pertaining to its business plans and goals of the Company for the current financial year, the hiring of new management, estimated potential year over year growth, marketing plans and the announcement of future plans and milestones. This forward-looking information is based on reasonable assumptions and estimates of management of the Company at the time it was made, and involves known and unknown risks, uncertainties and other factors which may cause the actual results, performance or achievements of the Company to be materially different from any future results, performance or achievements expressed or implied by such forward-looking information. Such factors include, among others: the inability to successfully acquire and/or develop jewelry manufacturing facilities; an inability to predict or control the negative effects of tariffs and global trading patterns; an inability to predict and counteract the effects of pandemics on the business of the Company, including but not limited to the effects of pandemics and other infectious diseases presenting as major health issues and impacting the price of precious metals, capital market conditions, restriction on labour and international travel and supply chains; failure to comply with environmental and health and safety laws and regulations; operating or technical difficulties in connection with the manufacture, sale and distribution of jewelry; actual audited results differing from reported unaudited results; global economic climate; dilution of the Company's shares; the Company's limited operating history; future capital needs and uncertainty of raising capital; the competitive nature of the jewelry industry; currency exchange risks; inflation risks; risks related to changing consumer preferences; the need for the Company to manage its planned growth and expansion; the effects of product development and need for continued technology and manufacturing change; protection of proprietary rights; the effect of government regulation and compliance on the Company and the industry; network security risks; the ability of the Company to maintain properly working systems; theft and risk of physical harm to personnel; reliance and availability of key personnel; global economic and financial market deterioration impeding access to capital or increasing the cost of capital; and volatile securities markets impacting security pricing unrelated to operating performance. Although the Company has attempted to identify important factors that could cause actual results to differ materially, there may be other factors that cause results not to be as anticipated, estimated or intended. There can be no assurance that such statements will prove to be accurate as actual results and future events could differ materially from those anticipated in such statements. Accordingly, readers should not place undue reliance on forward-looking information. The Company undertakes no obligation to revise or update any forward-looking information other than as required by law. Neither TSX Venture Exchange nor its Regulation Services Provider (as that term is defined in policies of the TSX Venture Exchange) accepts responsibility for the adequacy or accuracy of this release. 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