AMMO, Inc. Raises Fiscal 2Q Revenue Estimate to $55 Million

Rhea-AI Summary

AMMO, Inc. (Nasdaq: POWW, POWWP) has raised its Q2 revenue estimate from $51 million to approximately $55 million for the period ending September 30, 2021. This positive adjustment reflects strong transaction activity at its online marketplace, GunBroker.com, which shows robust growth compared to last year. The company's ammunition business is thriving due to high demand and increased manufacturing capacity, including a 15% rise in brass production. AMMO is on track to operationalize a new plant by Summer 2022, enhancing its production capabilities further.

Positive

• Revenue estimate raised to $55 million from $51 million for Q2 2021.
• Robust transaction activity at GunBroker.com exceeding last year's performance.
• Ammunition business driven by strong demand and increased manufacturing capacity.
• Brass manufacturing capacity increased by approximately 15%.
• New world-class plant expected to be operational by Summer 2022 without production downtime.

Negative

• None.

SCOTTSDALE, AZ, Sept. 27, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- AMMO, Inc. (Nasdaq: POWW & POWWP) (“AMMO” or the “Company”), a leading vertically integrated producer of high-performance ammunition and components and operator of GunBroker.com, the largest online marketplace serving the firearms and shooting sports industries, today announced it is increasing its prior fiscal second quarter $51 million revenue estimate to approximately $55 million for the period ending September 30, 2021.

“The increase in our second fiscal quarter revenue estimate reflects continued momentum across our entire business,” said Fred Wagenhals, AMMO, Inc.’s Chairman and CEO. “Transaction activity at our leading marketplace platform, GunBroker.com, remains more robust, even when compared to last year’s record setting performance. We are also in the midst of implementing several key initiatives to accelerate the marketplace’s growth, including engaging with manufacturers, distributors and importers to expand the marketplace offerings, while also expanding GunBroker.com’s customer service team with 11 new hires and more to follow.”

Mr. Wagenhals further noted that “the growth in our core ammunition business continues to be driven by strong underlying demand for our unique, high-performance products, coupled with ongoing efforts to increase capacity. Since consolidating all manufacturing operations this past April in our Manitowoc, Wisconsin plant, we have doubled our priming and loading capacity, and increased our brass manufacturing capacity by approximately 15%. And there are more production enhancements planned for operational deployment shortly. Finally, our team continues their work to bring our new world-class plant online and fully operational without production down-time in the Summer of 2022, on schedule and within budget.”

About AMMO, Inc.

With its corporate offices headquartered in Scottsdale, Arizona, AMMO designs and manufactures products for a variety of aptitudes, including law enforcement, military, sport shooting and self-defense. The Company was founded in 2016 with a vision to change, innovate and invigorate the complacent munitions industry. AMMO promotes branded munitions as well as its patented STREAK^™ Visual Ammunition, /stelTH/^™ subsonic munitions, and armor piercing rounds for military and law enforcement use. For more information, please visit: www.ammo-inc.com.

About GunBroker.com

GunBroker.com is the largest online marketplace dedicated to firearms, hunting, shooting and related products. Aside from merchandise bearing its logo, GunBroker.com currently sells none of the items listed on its website. Third-party sellers list items on the site and Federal and state laws govern the sale of firearms and other restricted items. Ownership policies and regulations are followed using licensed firearms dealers as transfer agents. Launched in 1999, GunBroker.com is an informative, secure and safe way to buy and sell firearms, ammunition, air guns, archery equipment, knives and swords, firearms accessories and hunting/shooting gear online. GunBroker.com promotes responsible ownership of guns and firearms. For more information, please visit: www.gunbroker.com.

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Investor Contact:
Reed Anderson
ICR
Phone: (646) 277-1260
IR@ammo-inc.com

FAQ

What is AMMO, Inc.'s revised revenue estimate for Q2 2021?

AMMO, Inc. has increased its revenue estimate for Q2 2021 to approximately $55 million.

How has GunBroker.com performed compared to last year?

GunBroker.com has shown robust growth, surpassing last year's record performance in transaction activity.

What is the expected operational date for AMMO, Inc.'s new plant?

The new plant is expected to be operational by Summer 2022.

What factors are driving growth in AMMO, Inc.'s ammunition business?

Growth in AMMO's ammunition business is driven by strong demand for high-performance products and increased manufacturing capacity.