iPower Reports Fiscal Third Quarter 2022 Results

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iPower Inc. (Nasdaq:IPW) reported a 74% increase in fiscal Q3 2022 revenue, reaching a record $22.8 million compared to $13.1 million in Q3 2021. Gross profit rose 59% to $9.2 million, with a gross margin of 40.3%. Net income surged to $1.2 million or $0.04 per share, a significant improvement from a net loss of $(0.2) million last year. Despite rising freight costs, operating expenses increased to $7.8 million but improved as a percentage of revenue. The company launched new initiatives in Europe and ventured into joint partnerships for eCommerce and logistics.

Positive

• Record fiscal Q3 revenue of $22.8 million, up 74% year-over-year.
• Gross profit increased 59% to $9.2 million.
• Net income rose to $1.2 million, compared to a net loss of $(0.2) million in Q3 2021.
• Operating expenses improved as a percentage of revenue, despite rising costs.

Negative

• Gross margin decreased to 40.3% from 43.9% due to product mix and higher freight costs.
• Total operating expenses rose to $7.8 million, up from $5.0 million in Q3 2021.
• Long-term debt increased to $13.4 million, significantly up from $0.5 million.

- Fiscal Q3 Revenue up 74% to a Record $22.8 Million -

- iPower Management to Host Conference Call Today at 4:30 p.m. Eastern Time -

DUARTE, Calif., May 16, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- iPower Inc. (Nasdaq:IPW) (“iPower” or the “Company”), a leading online hydroponic equipment suppliers and retailers, today announced financial results for its fiscal third quarter ended March 31, 2022.

Fiscal Q3 2022 Results vs. Year-Ago Quarter 

• Total revenue increased 74% to $22.8 million.
• Gross profit increased 59% to $9.2 million.
• As a percentage of revenue, gross margin was 40.3% as compared to 43.9%.
• Net income increased significantly to $1.2 million or $0.04 per share as compared to $(0.01) per share for Q3 2021.

Management Commentary 

“During our fiscal third quarter 2022 we experienced another period of significant growth with record revenue and gross profit,” said Lawrence Tan, CEO of iPower. “We continued to emphasize in-house product sales, which made up approximately 82% of revenue for the quarter, while driving additional sales velocity through our largest online channel partner. Our continued strong growth and in-house product mix speaks to our superior product research, design and merchandising expertise.

“We began multiple new strategic initiatives this past quarter, including the launch of our business in Europe as well as the launch of two new joint ventures targeting the eCommerce, logistics and social media markets. In addition, we closed our first ever M&A transaction by acquiring our largest global co-engineering partner, serving to expand our production capacity and deepen our R&D capabilities.”

iPower CFO Kevin Vassily added, “Although we experienced record high freight costs in the supply chain, we managed to maintain gross margin above 40% by leveraging our diversified supplier network. We also expanded operating margins despite adding new warehouse capacity during the quarter that is still ramping up to support higher volumes. We expect to close out the year on a strong note as we deliver on our business and operational objectives in fiscal 2022.”

Fiscal Third Quarter 2022 Financial Results 

Total revenue in the fiscal third quarter of 2022 increased 74% to $22.8 million compared to $13.1 million for the same period in fiscal 2021. The increase was driven by greater product sales to the Company’s largest channel partner as well as strong demand for iPower’s ventilation products, commercial fans and shelving products.

Gross profit in the fiscal third quarter of 2022 increased 59% to $9.2 million compared to $5.8 million for the same quarter in fiscal 2021. As a percentage of revenue, gross margin was 40.3% compared to 43.9% in the year-ago quarter. The decrease was driven by product mix as well as higher freight costs.

Total operating expenses in the fiscal third quarter were $7.8 million compared to $5.0 million for the same period in fiscal 2021. As a percentage of revenue, operating expense improved 360 basis points to 34.3% compared to 37.9% in the year-ago quarter. The increase in operating expenses were primarily driven by additional warehouse, selling and fulfillment costs.

Net income in the fiscal third quarter of 2022 increased to $1.2 million or $0.04 per share, compared to net loss of $(0.2) million or $(0.01) per share for the same period in fiscal 2021.

Cash and cash equivalents were $2.6 million at March 31, 2022, compared to $6.7 million at June 30, 2021. The decrease was attributed to the timing of accounts receivables and is not an indication of any other business or operating trend. Long term debt as of March 31, 2022 was $13.4 million compared to $0.5 million as of June 30, 2021. This increase was also a function of timing as the Company utilizes its revolving credit facility to manage working capital.

Conference Call 

The Company will conduct a conference call at 4:30 p.m. Eastern time on Monday, May 16, 2022, to discuss the results for its fiscal third quarter ended March 31, 2022.

iPower management will host the conference call, followed by a question-and-answer period. The conference call details are as follows:

Date: Monday, May 16, 2022
Time: 4:30 p.m. Eastern time
Toll-free dial-in number: (888) 705-0179
International dial-in number: (833) 730-3981
Conference ID: 6364931
Webcast: iPower FQ3 Earnings Call

Please call the conference call dial-in 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 Elevate IR at (720) 330-2829.

The conference call will also be broadcast live and available for replay in the Events & Presentations section of the Company’s website at www.meetipower.com.

About iPower Inc. 

iPower Inc. is one of the leading online retailers and suppliers of hydroponics equipment and accessories. iPower offers thousands of stock keeping units from its in-house brands as well as hundreds of other brands through its website, www.zenhydro.com, and its online platform partners. iPower has a diverse customer base that includes both commercial businesses and individuals. For more information, please visit iPower's website at https://ir.meetipower.com/.

Forward-Looking Statements 

All statements other than statements of historical fact in this announcement are forward-looking statements. These forward-looking statements involve known and unknown risks and uncertainties and are based on current expectations and projections about future events and financial trends that iPower believes may affect its financial condition, results of operations, business strategy and financial needs. Investors can identify these forward-looking statements by words or phrases such as "may," "will," "expect," "anticipate," "aim," "estimate," "intend," "plan," "believe," "potential," "continue," "is/are likely to" or other similar expressions. iPower undertakes no obligation to update forward-looking statements to reflect subsequent occurring events or circumstances, or changes in its expectations, except as may be required by law. Although iPower believes that the expectations expressed in these forward-looking statements are reasonable, it cannot assure you that such expectations will turn out to be correct, and iPower cautions investors that actual results may differ materially from the anticipated results and encourages investors to review other factors that may affect its future results in iPower's registration statement and in its other filings with the SEC.

Investor Relations Contact:

Sean Mansouri, CFA
Elevate IR
(720) 330-2829
IPW@elevate-ir.com

iPower Inc. and Subsidiaries
Unaudited Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets
As of March 31, 2022 and June 30, 2021

		March 31,				June 30,
		2022				2021
ASSETS
Current assets
Cash and cash equivalent		$	2,641,584			$	6,651,705
Accounts receivable, net			19,083,554				7,896,347
Inventories, net			22,410,936				13,065,741
Other receivables – related party			20,746				–
Prepayments and other current assets			7,813,772				4,693,000
Total current assets			51,970,592				32,306,793
Non-current assets
Right of use - non current			9,095,158				1,819,421
Property and equipment, net			165,071				55,659
Non-current prepayments			1,033,541				1,357,292
Goodwill			6,094,144				–
Investment in joint venture			37,711				–
Intangible assets, net			5,091,785				–
Other non-current assets			300,346				99,645
Total non-current assets			21,817,756				3,332,017
Total assets		$	73,788,348			$	35,638,810
LIABILITIES AND EQUITY
Current liabilities
Accounts payable			6,342,835				3,940,963
Credit cards payable			745,585				584,311
Customer deposit			204,490				297,407
Other payables and accrued liabilities			4,895,528				2,487,441
Advance from shareholders			97,476				–
Short-term loans payable			–				162,769
Investment payable			1,500,000				–
Lease liability - current			1,790,688				731,944
Long-term loan payable - current portion			29,244				29,244
Long-term promissory note payable - current portion			1,826,564				–
Income taxes payable			864,109				790,823
Total current liabilities			18,296,519				9,024,902
Non-current liabilities
Long-term loan payable			434,201				458,571
Long-term revolving loan payable, net			11,166,577				–
Long-term promissory note payable, net			1,800,315				–
Deferred tax liabilities			836,330				–
Lease liability - non-current			7,573,610				1,169,552
Total non-current liabilities			21,811,033				1,628,123
Total liabilities			40,107,552				10,653,025
Commitments and contingency			–				–
Stockholders' Equity
Preferred stock, $0.001 par value; 20,000,000 shares authorized; 0 shares issued and outstanding at March 31, 2022 and June 30, 2021			–				–
Common stock, $0.001 par value; 180,000,000 shares authorized; 29,572,382 and 26,448,663 shares issued and outstanding at March 31, 2022 and June 30, 2021			29,573				26,449
Additional paid in capital			29,046,300				23,214,263
Retained earnings			4,612,219				1,745,073
Non-controlling interest			(4,070	)			–
Accumulated other comprehensive income (loss)			(3,226	)			–
Total equity			33,680,796				24,985,785
Total liabilities and equity		$	73,788,348			$	35,638,810

iPower Inc. and Subsidiaries
Unaudited Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations and Comprehensive Income
For the Three and Nine Months Ended March 31, 2022 and 2021

		For the Three Months Ended March 31,								For the Nine Months Ended March 31,
		2022				2021				2022				2021
		(Unaudited)				(Unaudited)				(Unaudited)				(Unaudited)
REVENUES		$	22,808,214			$	13,133,902			$	57,300,642			$	39,348,154
TOTAL REVENUES			22,808,214				13,133,902				57,300,642				39,348,154
COST OF REVENUES			13,598,563				7,369,127				33,219,677				23,073,000
GROSS PROFIT			9,209,651				5,764,775				24,080,965				16,275,154
OPERATING EXPENSES:
Selling and fulfillment			5,030,267				3,071,897				12,338,027				9,070,320
General and administrative			2,802,395				1,904,144				7,940,349				4,486,621
Total operating expenses			7,832,662				4,976,041				20,278,376				13,556,941
INCOME FROM OPERATIONS			1,376,989				788,734				3,802,589				2,718,213
OTHER INCOME (EXPENSE)
Interest income (expenses)			(152,030	)			(60,118	)			(227,142	)			(109,656	)
Other financing expenses			(71,010	)			(60,692	)			(80,010	)			(98,139	)
PPP loan forgiveness			–				175,500				–				175,500
Gain (Loss) on equity method investment			(12,289	)			–				(12,289	)			–
Other non-operating income (expense)			75,882				(812,434	)			85,473				(794,582	)
Total other (expenses), net			(159,447	)			(757,744	)			(233,968	)			(826,877	)
INCOME BEFORE INCOME TAXES			1,217,542				30,990				3,568,621				1,891,336
PROVISION FOR INCOME TAXES			39,855				237,813				705,545				760,687
NET INCOME (LOSS)			1,177,687				(206,823	)			2,863,076				1,130,649
Non-controlling interest			(4,070	)			–				(4,070	)			–
NET INCOME (LOSS) ATTRIBUTABLE TO IPOWER INC.		$	1,181,757			$	(206,823	)		$	2,867,146			$	1,130,649
OTHER COMPREHENSIVE LOSS
Foreign currency translation adjustments			(3,226	)			–				(3,226	)			–
COMPREHENSIVE INCOME (LOSS) ATTRIBUTABLE TO IPOWER INC.		$	1,178,531			$	(206,823	)		$	2,863,920			$	1,130,649
WEIGHTED AVERAGE NUMBER OF COMMON STOCK
Basic			28,045,130				20,204,496				26,999,342				20,204,496
Diluted			28,045,130				20,204,496				26,999,342				20,204,496
EARNINGS (LOSSES) PER SHARE
Basic		$	0.042			$	(0.010	)		$	0.106			$	0.056
Diluted		$	0.042			$	(0.010	)		$	0.106			$	0.056

FAQ

What were iPower's financial results for fiscal Q3 2022?

iPower reported a record revenue of $22.8 million, a 74% increase compared to Q3 2021, with a net income of $1.2 million or $0.04 per share.

How did gross profit change in fiscal Q3 2022 for iPower?

Gross profit increased by 59% to $9.2 million for fiscal Q3 2022.

What is iPower's strategy for growth following fiscal Q3 2022?

iPower launched initiatives in Europe and formed joint ventures targeting eCommerce and logistics.

What impact did freight costs have on iPower's fiscal Q3 2022 results?

Despite record high freight costs, iPower maintained a gross margin above 40% but saw a decrease in gross margin to 40.3%.

When is iPower's conference call to discuss fiscal Q3 2022 results?

The conference call is scheduled for May 16, 2022, at 4:30 p.m. Eastern Time.