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S&W Seed Company (SANW) reported financial results for the second quarter of fiscal 2024, showing a 16.0% decrease in revenue compared to the same period in fiscal 2023. The company's gross profit margin improved to 30.3%, with a reduction in operating expenses. Despite the challenges in the MENA region impacting alfalfa operations, S&W Seed remains optimistic about the growth potential of its Double Team sorghum solutions.
Positive
  • Revenue for the second quarter of fiscal 2024 decreased by 16.0% compared to the same period in fiscal 2023.
  • Gross profit margin improved to 30.3% in the second quarter of fiscal 2024.
  • GAAP net loss for the second quarter of fiscal 2024 was ($6.5) million, or ($0.15) per basic and diluted share.
  • Adjusted EBITDA for the second quarter of fiscal 2024 improved to ($3.2) million compared to ($4.6) million for the second quarter of fiscal 2023.
  • S&W Seed Company received additional payments related to biofuel production and wheat development partnerships.
  • The company appointed Vanessa Baughman as the full-time Chief Financial Officer.
  • Despite challenges in the MENA region, the company expects revenue from Double Team sorghum solutions to increase in fiscal 2024.
Negative
  • Revenue decline of 16.0% compared to the same period in fiscal 2023.
  • GAAP net loss of ($6.5) million for the second quarter of fiscal 2024.
  • Adjusted EBITDA for the second quarter of fiscal 2024 was still negative at ($3.2) million.
  • Impact of MENA region conflicts on international alfalfa operations.
  • Lower end revenue expectation for fiscal 2024 due to MENA region dynamics.

Insights

The reported 16.0% decrease in quarterly revenue for S&W Seed Company indicates a significant contraction in sales, which is a critical metric for investors monitoring the company's performance. This decline was primarily due to reduced sales in the MENA region, driven by market disruptions and strategic decisions around pricing. Despite this, the increase in gross profit margin from 21.3% to 30.3% reflects a positive shift towards higher-margin products, such as the Double TeamTM sorghum. This suggests an effective strategy in product mix optimization that could lead to improved profitability in the long term.

However, the GAAP net loss widening from ($6.0) million to ($6.5) million year-over-year implies that the company is still facing challenges in achieving net profitability. The adjusted EBITDA improvement, from ($4.6) million to ($3.2) million, is a positive sign of operational efficiency gains, but stakeholders should remain cautious as the company still operates at a loss. The guidance for fiscal 2024, with expected revenue on the lower end of the forecast range, coupled with an anticipated adjusted EBITDA loss, suggests continued operational challenges ahead.

The company's focus on sorghum, particularly the Double Team Grain Sorghum, represents a strategic emphasis on innovation within a niche market. With a 233% increase in sales for this product, S&W is capitalizing on the demand for sorghum as a versatile grain that can thrive in harsher climates. This positions the company well within a segment that may experience growth due to climate change and the need for more resilient crops. The introduction of additional sorghum products, such as the Double Team Forage Sorghum and Prussic Acid Free Trait, could further solidify S&W's market position, provided these products meet farmer satisfaction and demand similar to Double Team Grain Sorghum.

However, the geopolitical tensions in the MENA region and the resultant shift of alfalfa growers to wheat could have a prolonged impact on the company's international operations. While cost-saving measures have been implemented, the extent to which these will offset the loss in revenue from alfalfa sales remains to be seen. This underscores the importance of diversification and the ability to pivot in response to global events that affect agricultural markets.

The external factors impacting S&W Seed Company's performance, such as government incentives in Saudi Arabia that influence crop choice, highlight the sensitivity of agricultural businesses to policy changes. The payment received from Shell Oil Products US and Trigall Genetics S.A. as additional considerations for partnerships and sales of interests demonstrate the company's strategic moves to secure alternative revenue streams. This is a prudent approach in light of the unpredictable nature of global agricultural markets.

Moreover, the appointment of Vanessa Baughman as the full-time CFO could bring financial stability and a renewed strategic focus, given her experience in the industry. The financial acumen and strategic planning she may bring to the role could be instrumental in navigating the company through the current financial challenges and towards its profitability goals.

LONGMONT, Colo., Feb. 14, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- S&W Seed Company (Nasdaq: SANW) today announced financial results for the three months ended December 31, 2023.

Financial Highlights

  • Revenue for the second quarter of fiscal 2024 was $10.9 million, a 16.0% decrease compared to the second quarter of fiscal 2023. Double TeamTM sorghum revenue was $4.0 million in the second quarter of fiscal 2024 compared to $1.2 million in the second quarter of fiscal 2023.
  • Gross profit margin for the second quarter of fiscal 2024 was 30.3%, an improvement from 21.3% in the second quarter of fiscal 2023.
  • GAAP operating expenses were $7.9 million for the second quarter of fiscal 2024 compared to GAAP operating expenses for the second quarter of fiscal 2023 of $9.0 million.
  • GAAP net loss was ($6.5) million, or ($0.15) per basic and diluted share, for the second quarter of fiscal 2024 compared to a GAAP net loss of ($6.0) million, or ($0.14) per basic and diluted share, for the second quarter of fiscal 2023.
  • Adjusted EBITDA (see Table B) improved to ($3.2) million for the second quarter of fiscal 2024 compared to ($4.6) million for the second quarter of fiscal 2023.
  • Received $6.0 million payment from Equilon Enterprises LLC (dba Shell Oil Products US) in February 2024 as additional consideration related to the formation of biofuel production partnership, Vision Bioenergy Oilseeds LLC, in February 2023, and received $1.0 million payment from Trigall Genetics S.A. in January 2024 as additional consideration related to the sale of 80% interest in Trigall Australia Pty Ltd., a wheat development partnership, in December 2022.

Management Discussion

"We continued to successfully implement key operational initiatives to drive efficiencies across the global organization. These initiatives, coupled with our higher mix of Double Team sales, provided a gross margin improvement to 30.3% this quarter compared to 21.3% in the second quarter one year ago, and a $1.1 million reduction of operating expenses," commented S&W Seed Company's CEO, Mark Herrmann. "A key driver to the gross margin improvement has been the successful adoption of our first trait technology solution – Double Team Grain Sorghum. Double Team sales increased 233% to $4.0 million during the second quarter this year compared to the second quarter one year ago as we continued to see positive farmer satisfaction, demand, and adoption of the high margin trait technology. We are looking to build upon the success of Double Team Grain Sorghum with the introduction of a Double Team Forage Sorghum solution and Prussic Acid Free Trait for sorghum. Initial Double Team Forage Sorghum sales are expected in fiscal 2024, and a pilot launch of our Prussic Acid Free Trait for sorghum is being planted this year. We feel we are clearly becoming a leading technology provider in sorghum, a key global crop, that can be used as a substitute for many grains on the market today due to its key nutrient profile and ability to handle higher temperatures and drier climates better than many other crops."

"While we are achieving strong adoption in our high margin sorghum trait technology solutions, we are closely monitoring the dynamics from the expanding conflicts in the Middle East North Africa, or MENA, region on our international alfalfa product operations. The war in Ukraine, the Sudan Civil War, and expanding geopolitical disruptions have caused the transition of many alfalfa growers in the MENA region to plant wheat this upcoming season, and have caused disruptions to normal farming operations and seed distribution channels. We have already implemented a series of cost saving initiatives within our international operations, as well as production optimization initiatives, to mitigate any potential revenue impact. We will remain proactive to optimize the cost structure of the entire organization to support our near-term goal of profitability."

"We believe we are well positioned within our U.S. sorghum operations to continue the momentum we have achieved during the first half of fiscal 2024. Double Team appears to have proven itself to be a truly special and unique product as the only product available to control grassy weeds in sorghum that rob water, nutrients and ultimately yield from the crop. Since its limited launch in 2021 - and broader commercial launch in calendar year 2022 - Double Team Grain Sorghum accounted for what we estimate to be 6% of all grain sorghum acres in the U.S. spring 2023 planting and we believe it will grow to more than 10% for planting 2024. This is not only a tremendous achievement by our sales team, but also highlights the value and demand for innovation in this critical crop, which has been void of any innovation to this point by the large agricultural companies."

CFO Update

The Company's board of directors appointed Vanessa Baughman as the Company's full-time Chief Financial Officer effective February 12, 2024. Ms. Baughman has been serving as the Company's Interim Chief Financial Officer and corporate Secretary since May 2023. Prior to joining S&W, Ms. Baughman served as Chief Financial Officer and Vice President of Finance of AgReliant Genetics, LLC, the third largest North American seed corn company, headquartered in Westfield, Indiana, from January 2019 to March 2023.

Financial Results

Total revenue for the second quarter of fiscal 2024 was $10.9 million compared to total revenue for the second quarter of fiscal 2023 of $12.9 million. The quarter-over-quarter decrease in revenue was primarily attributable to a $3.5 million decrease in MENA region sales caused by management's decision to not discount non-dormant alfalfa as cheaper European seed disrupted the market and government incentives to produce wheat in Saudi Arabia reduced demand, a $1.1 million decrease in Australia pasture products and non-dormant alfalfa, and a $0.3 million decrease in Asia sales due to inventory carryover into fiscal 2024 leading to lost sales. This decrease was offset by a $2.8 million increase in Double Team traited sorghum revenue.

Gross profit margin for the second quarter of fiscal 2024 was 30.3% compared to gross profit margin for the second quarter of fiscal 2023 of 21.3%. The improvement in gross profit margin was primarily driven by increased sales of the Company's high margin Double Team traited sorghum and a more favorable product mix in the Australian domestic market. This increase was partially offset by decreased market prices in the MENA region and increased sales of the Company's lower margin grain sorghum in Mexico.

GAAP operating expenses for the second quarter of fiscal 2024 were $7.9 million compared to GAAP operating expenses for the second quarter of fiscal 2023 of $9.0 million. The Company saw a $0.4 million improvement from research and development expenses, a $0.5 million improvement in depreciation and amortization, and a $0.2 million improvement in selling, general, and administrative expenses.

Adjusted operating expenses (see Table A1) for the second quarter of fiscal 2024 were $6.7 million compared to $7.6 million in the second quarter of fiscal 2023. The $0.9 million decrease in adjusted operating expenses for the second quarter of fiscal 2024 was attributed to a $0.5 million decrease in research and development expenses and a $0.4 million decrease in selling, general, and administrative expenses after taking out non-recurring transaction costs.

GAAP net loss for the second quarter of fiscal 2024 was ($6.5) million, or ($0.15) per basic and diluted share, compared to GAAP net loss of ($6.0) million, or $(0.14) per basic and diluted share, for the second quarter of fiscal 2023.

Adjusted net loss (see Table A2) for the second quarter of fiscal 2024 was ($5.4) million, or ($0.13) per basic and diluted share, excluding interest expense - amortization of debt discount, non-recurring transaction costs, dividends accrued for participating securities and accretion, and equity in loss of equity method investee (Vision Bioenergy), net of tax. Adjusted net loss for the second quarter of fiscal 2023 was ($5.3) million, or ($0.13) per basic and diluted share, excluding interest expense - amortization of debt discount, non-recurring transaction costs, and dividends accrued for participating securities and accretion.

Adjusted EBITDA (see Table B) for the second quarter of fiscal 2024 was ($3.2) million compared to adjusted EBITDA for the second quarter of fiscal 2023 of ($4.6) million.

Fiscal 2024 Guidance

Due to the dynamics in the MENA region potentially impacting international alfalfa operations, S&W expects fiscal 2024 revenue to be on the lower end of the previously communicated range of $76 to $82 million. The Company continues to expect revenue from the Company's Double Team sorghum solutions to be $11.5 to $14.0 million, representing an increase of 77% to 115% compared to fiscal 2023. The Company continues to expect adjusted EBITDA to be in the range of $(7.5) million to $(4.0) million for fiscal 2024, compared to adjusted EBITDA of $(9.3) million in fiscal 2023.

As the partnership with Shell is accounted for as an equity method investment, it is not expected to have a material impact on S&W's full-year financial results for fiscal 2024.

Conference Call

S&W Seed Company has scheduled a conference call for Wednesday, February 14, 2024, at 11:00am ET (8:00am PT) to review these results. Interested parties can access the conference call by dialing (844) 861-5498 or (412) 317-6580 or can listen via a live Internet webcast, which is available in the Investor Relations section of the Company's website at http://www.swseedco.com/investors. A teleconference replay of the call will be available for seven days at (877) 344-7529 or (412) 317-0088, confirmation #1634446. A webcast replay will be available in the Investor Relations section of the Company's website at http://www.swseedco.com/investors for 30 days.

Non-GAAP Financial Measures

In addition to financial results reported in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America ("GAAP"), we have provided the following non-GAAP financial measures in this release and the accompanying tables: adjusted EBITDA; adjusted operating expenses; as well as adjusted net loss and adjusted net loss per share. We use these non-GAAP financial measures internally to facilitate period-to-period comparisons and analysis of our operating performance and liquidity, and believe they are useful to investors as a supplement to GAAP measures in analyzing, trending and benchmarking the performance and value of our business. However, these measures are not intended to be a substitute for those reported in accordance with GAAP. These measures may be different from non-GAAP financial measures used by other companies, even when similar terms are used to identify such measures.

For reconciliations of historical non-GAAP financial measures to the most comparable financial measures under GAAP, see Tables A1, A2, and B accompanying this release. We have not reconciled our guidance for adjusted EBITDA for fiscal 2024 to net loss because the reconciling line items that impact net loss, including interest expense, non-cash stock-based compensation, foreign currency loss, and equity in loss of equity method investee (Vision Bioenergy), net of tax, among others, are uncertain or out of our control and cannot be reasonably predicted. The actual amount of these items during fiscal 2024 will have a significant impact on net loss. Accordingly, a reconciliation of this non-GAAP measure to its most directly comparable GAAP measure is not available without unreasonable efforts.

In order to calculate these non-GAAP financial measures, we make targeted adjustments to certain GAAP financial line items found on our condensed consolidated statement of operations, backing out non-recurring or unique items that we believe otherwise distort the underlying results and trends of the ongoing business. We have excluded the following items from one or more of our non-GAAP financial measures for the periods presented:

Selling, general and administrative expenses; operating expenses. We exclude from operating expenses a portion of SG&A expense related to depreciation and amortization, non-cash stock-based compensation, and non-recurring transaction costs. We exclude non-recurring transaction costs from our SG&A expense and total operating expenses to provide investors a method to compare our operating results to prior periods and to peer companies, as such amounts can vary significantly based on the frequency of acquisitions and the magnitude of acquisition expenses.

Foreign currency loss. The foreign currency loss represents fluctuations from changes in exchange rates that are uncertain or out of our control and cannot be reasonably predicted. We believe it is useful to exclude this amount in order to better understand our business performance and allow investors to compare our results with peer companies.

Interest expense – amortization of debt discount. Amortization of debt discount and debt issuance costs are primarily related to our working capital lines of credit and term loans. These amounts are non-cash charges and are unrelated to our core performance during any particular period. We believe it is useful to exclude these amounts in order to better understand our business performance and allow investors to compare our results with peer companies.

Interest expense, net. Interest expense, net primary consists of interest incurred on our working capital credit facilities, the MFP Loan, and equipment capital leases. We believe it is useful to exclude these amounts to better understand our business performance and allow investors to compare our results with peer companies.

Dividends accrued for participating securities and accretion. Dividends accrued for participating securities and accretion relates to dividends accrued for the Series B convertible preferred stock and the accretion for the discount related to the warrants issued in conjunction with the Series B convertible preferred stock. We believe it is useful to exclude these amounts in order to better understand our business performance and allow investors to compare our results with peer companies.

Equity in loss of equity method investee (Vision Bioenergy), net of tax. This loss represents S&W's percentage of Vision Bioenergy's loss for the three and six months ended December 31, 2023, as it has significant influence in the Company. We believe it is useful to exclude this amount in order to better understand our business performance and allow investors to compare our results with peer companies.

Descriptions of the non-GAAP financial measures included in this release and the accompanying tables are as follows:

Adjusted Operating Expenses. We define adjusted operating expenses as GAAP operating expenses adjusted to exclude depreciation and amortization, loss on disposal of property, plant and equipment, and one-time, non-recurring expenses. We believe that the use of adjusted operating expenses is useful to investors and other users of our financial statements in evaluating our operating performance because it provides a method to compare our operating results to prior periods and to peer companies after making adjustments for depreciation and amortization and amounts that are not expected to recur. 

Adjusted net loss and loss per share. We define adjusted net loss as net loss attributable to S&W Seed Company less interest expense – amortization of debt discount, non-recurring transaction costs, dividends accrued for participating securities and accretion and equity in loss of equity method investee (Vision Bioenergy), net of tax. We believe that these non-GAAP financial measures provide useful supplemental information for evaluating our operating performance.

Adjusted EBITDA. We define adjusted EBITDA as net loss attributable to S&W Seed Company adjusted to exclude interest expense, net, interest expense – amortization of debt discount, provision for (benefit from) income taxes, depreciation and amortization, non-recurring transaction costs, non-cash stock-based compensation, foreign currency loss, gain on disposal of intangible assets, gain on sale of equity investment, equity in loss of equity method investee (Vision Bioenergy), net of tax, and dividends accrued for participating securities and accretion. We believe that the use of adjusted EBITDA is useful to investors and other users of our financial statements in evaluating our operating performance because it provides them with an additional tool to compare business performance across companies and across periods. We use adjusted EBITDA in conjunction with traditional GAAP operating performance measures as part of our overall assessment of our performance, for planning purposes, including the preparation of our annual operating budget, to evaluate the effectiveness of our business strategies and to communicate with our board of directors concerning our financial performance. Management does not place undue reliance on adjusted EBITDA as its only measure of operating performance. Adjusted EBITDA should not be considered as a substitute for other measures of financial performance reported in accordance with GAAP.

Financial Tables

For a complete press release including financial tables, please view online at: https://swseedco.com/investors/press-releases/.

About S&W Seed Company

Founded in 1980, S&W Seed Company is a global multi-crop, middle-market agricultural company headquartered in Longmont, Colorado. S&W's vision is to be the world's preferred proprietary seed company which supplies a range of sorghum, forage and specialty crop products that supports the growing global demand for animal proteins and healthier consumer diets. S&W is a global leader in proprietary alfalfa and sorghum seeds with significant research and development, production and distribution capabilities. S&W also has a commercial presence in pasture and sunflower seeds, and through a partnership, is focused on sustainable biofuel feedstocks primarily within camelina. For more information, please visit www.swseedco.com.

Safe Harbor Statement

This release contains "forward-looking statements" within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended and such forward-looking statements are made pursuant to the safe harbor provisions of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. "Forward-looking statements" describe future expectations, plans, results, or strategies and are generally preceded by words such as "ability," "believe," "may," "future," "plan," "should" or "expects." Forward-looking statements in this release include, but are not limited to: our guidance on revenue and adjusted EBITDA for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2024; our success in developing and commercializing Double Team Forage Sorghum solution and Prussic Acid Free Trait for sorghum; our expected timelines for the development and launch of our products; the projected growth of Double Team Grain Sorghum's share of all grain sorghum acres in the U.S.; and the success of our cost-saving, production optimization and operational initiatives to mitigate the impact of geopolitical events and drive our business towards profitability. You are cautioned that such statements are subject to a multitude of risks and uncertainties that could cause future circumstances, events, or results to differ materially from those projected in the forward-looking statements, including risks and uncertainties related to: market adoption of products designed to support the energy transition and customer demand for our partnership's products; the effects of unexpected weather and geopolitical and macroeconomic events, such as global inflation, bank failures, supply chain disruptions, uncertain market conditions, the armed conflict in Sudan, the ongoing military conflict between Russia and Ukraine and related sanctions and the war between Israel and Hamas, on our business and operations as well as those of our partnership, and the extent to which they disrupt the local and global economies, as well as our business and the businesses of our partnership, our customers, distributors and suppliers; sufficiency of our partnership's cash and access to capital in order to develop its business; the sufficiency of our cash and access to capital in order to meet our liquidity needs, including our ability to pay our growers as our payment obligations come due; our need to comply with the financial covenants included in our loan agreements, refinance certain of our credit facilities and raise additional capital in the future and our ability to continue as a "going concern"; our potential transactions under negotiation may not result in consummated transactions; changes in market conditions, including any unexpected decline in commodity prices, may harm our results of operations and revenue outlook; our proprietary seed trait technology products, including Double Team, may not yield their anticipated benefits, including with respect to their impact on revenues and gross margins; changes in the competitive landscape and the introduction of competitive products may negatively impact our results of operations; demand for our Double Team sorghum solution may not be as strong as expected; our business strategic initiatives may not achieve the expected results; previously experienced logistical challenges in shipping and transportation of our products may become amplified, delaying our ability to recognize revenue and decreasing our gross margins; we may be unable to achieve our goals to drive growth, improve gross margins and reduce operating expenses; the inherent uncertainty and significant judgments and assumptions underlying our financial guidance for fiscal 2024; and the risks associated with our ability to successfully optimize and commercialize our business. These and other risks are identified in our filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission, including, without limitation, our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended June 30, 2023 and in other filings subsequently made by us with the Securities and Exchange Commission. All forward-looking statements contained in this press release speak only as of the date on which they were made and are based on management's assumptions and estimates as of such date. We do not undertake any obligation to publicly update any forward-looking statements, whether as a result of the receipt of new information, the occurrence of future events or otherwise.

Company Contact:
Mark Herrmann, Chief Executive Officer
S&W Seed Company
Phone: (720) 593-3570
www.swseedco.com 

Investor Contact:
Robert Blum
Lytham Partners, LLC
Phone: (602) 889-9700
sanw@lythampartners.com 
www.lythampartners.com 

 

S & W SEED COMPANY


CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS


(UNAUDITED)


















Three Months Ended




Six Months Ended




December 31,




December 31,




2023



2022




2023



2022


Revenue


$

10,864,809



$

12,937,802




$

27,297,275



$

32,803,667


Cost of revenue



7,575,685




10,188,511





18,996,837




25,549,865


Gross profit



3,289,124




2,749,291





8,300,438




7,253,802


Operating expenses














Selling, general and administrative expenses



5,892,922




6,242,212





11,679,502




11,298,469


Research and development expenses



994,648




1,503,473





2,081,160




3,018,853


Depreciation and amortization



1,076,019




1,253,904





2,145,042




2,590,338


Gain on disposal of property, plant and equipment



(68,734)




(751)





(101,690)




(4,411)


Total operating expenses



7,894,855




8,998,838





15,804,014




16,903,249


Loss from operations



(4,605,731)




(6,249,547)





(7,503,576)




(9,649,447)


Other (income) expense














Foreign currency loss



244,298




176,624





616,486




367,539


Gain on disposal of intangible assets






(1,796,252)








(1,796,252)


Gain on sale of equity investment






(32,030)








(32,030)


Interest expense - amortization of debt discount



446,017




578,112





901,591




861,755


Interest expense - convertible debt and other



1,337,992




1,092,327





2,743,759




1,879,006


Other (income) expenses



(59,336)




546





(96,896)




(43,724)


Loss before income taxes



(6,574,702)




(6,268,874)





(11,668,516)




(10,885,741)


Benefit from income taxes



(756,985)




(282,296)





(755,778)




(383,960)


Loss before equity in net earnings of affiliates



(5,817,717)




(5,986,578)





(10,912,738)




(10,501,781)


Equity in loss of equity method investees, net of tax



676,329




4,015





1,538,225




4,015


Net loss



(6,494,046)




(5,990,593)





(12,450,963)




(10,505,796)


Loss attributable to noncontrolling interests



(25,194)




(4,588)





(32,482)




(10,850)


Net loss attributable to S&W Seed Company


$

(6,468,852)



$

(5,986,005)




$

(12,418,481)



$

(10,494,946)
















Calculation of net loss per share:














Net loss attributable to S&W Seed Company


$

(6,468,852)



$

(5,986,005)




$

(12,418,481)



$

(10,494,946)


Dividends accrued for participating securities and accretion



(124,431)




(114,062)





(244,476)




(228,123)


Net loss attributable to common shareholders


$

(6,593,283)



$

(6,100,067)




$

(12,662,957)



$

(10,723,069)
















Net loss attributable to S&W Seed Company per common share, basic and diluted


$

(0.15)



$

(0.14)




$

(0.29)



$

(0.25)


Weighted average number of common shares outstanding, basic and diluted



43,091,438




42,651,270





43,050,329




42,627,645


 

TABLE A1












S&W SEED COMPANY

ITEMIZED RECONCILIATION BETWEEN OPERATING EXPENSES AND NON-GAAP ADJUSTED OPERATING EXPENSES

(UNAUDITED)















Three Months Ended
December 31,


Six Months Ended
December 31,





2023


2022


2023



2022



Operating expenses


$

7,894,855


$

8,998,838


$

15,804,014



$

16,903,249















Less:
























    Depreciation and amortization



(1,076,019)



(1,253,904)



(2,145,042)




(2,590,338)















    Non-recurring transaction costs



(161,268)



(189,125)



(323,499)




(262,618)















    Gain on disposal of property, plant and equipment



68,734



751



101,690




4,411















Non-GAAP adjusted operating expenses


$

6,726,302


$

7,556,560


$

13,437,163



$

14,054,704



 

TABLE A2












S&W SEED COMPANY

ITEMIZED RECONCILIATION BETWEEN NET LOSS AND NON-GAAP ADJUSTED NET LOSS

(UNAUDITED)















Three Months Ended
December 31,


Six Months Ended
 December 31,





2023


2022


2023



2022



Net loss attributable to S&W Seed Company


$

(6,468,852)


$

(5,986,005)


$

(12,418,481)



$

(10,494,946)















Interest expense - amortization of debt discount



446,017



578,112



901,591




861,755















Non-recurring transaction costs



161,268



189,125



323,499




262,618















Dividends accrued for participating securities and accretion



(124,431)



(114,062)



(244,476)




(228,123)















Equity in loss of equity method investee (Vision Bioenergy), net of tax



577,039





1,354,012


















Non-GAAP adjusted net loss


$

(5,408,959)


$

(5,332,830)


$

(10,083,855)



$

(9,598,696)















Non-GAAP adjusted net loss attributable to
    S&W Seed Company per common share, basic and diluted


$

(0.13)


$

(0.13)


$

(0.23)



$

(0.23)



Weighted average number of common shares outstanding, basic and diluted



43,091,438



42,651,270



43,050,329




42,627,645



 

TABLE B


















S&W SEED COMPANY



ITEMIZED RECONCILIATION BETWEEN NET LOSS AND NON-GAAP ADJUSTED EBITDA



(UNAUDITED)
























Three Months Ended


Six Months Ended






December 31,


December 31,






2023




2022




2023




2022



Net loss attributable to S&W Seed Company


$


(6,468,852)



$


(5,986,005)



$


(12,418,481)



$


(10,494,946)





















Interest expense, net




1,337,992





1,092,327





2,743,759





1,879,006





















Interest expense - amortization of debt discount




446,017





578,112





901,591





861,755





















Benefit from income taxes




(756,985)





(282,296)





(755,778)





(383,960)





















Depreciation and amortization




1,076,019





1,253,904





2,145,042





2,590,338





















Non-recurring transaction costs




161,268





189,125





323,499





262,618





















Non-cash stock-based compensation




283,327





305,894





695,147





762,006





















Foreign currency loss




244,298





176,624





616,486





367,539





















Gain on disposal of intangible assets








(1,796,252)









(1,796,252)





















Gain on sale of equity investment








(32,030)









(32,030)





















Equity in loss of equity method investee (Vision Bioenergy), net of tax




577,039









1,354,012

























Dividends accrued for participating securities and accretion




(124,431)





(114,062)





(244,476)





(228,123)





















Non-GAAP adjusted EBITDA


$


(3,224,308)



$


(4,614,659)



$


(4,639,199)



$


(6,212,049)



 

S & W SEED COMPANY


CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS


(UNAUDITED)














As of
December 31, 2023




As of
June 30, 2023


ASSETS









CURRENT ASSETS









Cash and cash equivalents


$


1,114,370



$


3,398,793


Accounts receivable, net




19,983,583





24,622,727


Notes receivable, net




6,974,357





6,846,897


Inventories, net




46,008,080





45,098,268


Prepaid expenses and other current assets




2,974,177





4,099,027


TOTAL CURRENT ASSETS




77,054,567





84,065,712


Property, plant and equipment, net




10,350,887





10,082,168


Intellectual property, net




20,958,076





21,650,534


Other Intangibles, net




7,808,412





8,082,325


Right of use asset - operating leases




2,825,742





2,983,303


Equity method investments




21,624,643





23,059,705


Other assets




3,051,182





2,066,081


TOTAL ASSETS


$


143,673,509



$


151,989,828


LIABILITIES, MEZZANINE EQUITY AND STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY









CURRENT LIABILITIES









Accounts payable


$


14,891,078



$


13,312,180


Deferred revenue




5,504,204





464,707


Accrued expenses and other current liabilities




6,004,829





8,804,456


Current portion of working capital lines of credit, net




43,597,213





44,900,779


Current portion of long-term debt, net




4,445,442





3,808,761


TOTAL CURRENT LIABILITIES




74,442,766





71,290,883


Long-term debt, net, less current portion




4,862,340





4,499,334


Other non-current liabilities




2,063,641





2,102,030


TOTAL LIABILITIES




81,368,747





77,892,247


MEZZANINE EQUITY









Preferred stock, $0.001 par value; 3,323 shares authorized; 1,695 issued and outstanding

at December 31, 2023 and June 30, 2023




5,518,624





5,274,148


TOTAL MEZZANINE EQUITY




5,518,624





5,274,148


STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY









Common stock, $0.001 par value; 75,000,000 shares authorized; 43,317,044 issued and

43,292,044 outstanding at December 31, 2023; 43,004,011 issued and 42,979,011 outstanding

at June 30, 2023




43,317





43,004


Treasury stock, at cost, 25,000 shares




(134,196)





(134,196)


Additional paid-in capital




168,270,300





167,768,104


Accumulated deficit




(104,595,765)





(91,932,808)


Accumulated other comprehensive loss




(6,832,156)





(6,987,791)


Noncontrolling interests




34,638





67,120


TOTAL STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY




56,786,138





68,823,433


TOTAL LIABILITIES, MEZZANINE EQUITY AND STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY


$


143,673,509



$


151,989,828


 

S & W SEED COMPANY


CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS


(UNAUDITED)














Six Months Ended December 31,





2023




2022


CASH FLOWS FROM OPERATING ACTIVITIES









Net loss


$


(12,450,963)



$


(10,505,796)


Adjustments to reconcile net loss from operating activities to net cash used in operating activities:









 Stock-based compensation




695,147





762,006


 Bad debt expense




472,411





(125,209)


 Inventory write-down




787,085





685,200


 Depreciation and amortization




2,145,042





2,590,338


 Gain on disposal of property, plant and equipment




(101,690)





(4,411)


 Gain on disposal of intangible assets








(1,796,252)


 Gain on sale of equity investment








(32,030)


 Equity in loss of equity method investees, net of tax




1,538,225





4,015


 Change in deferred tax provision




(712,063)





(259,747)


 Change in foreign exchange contracts




(639,143)





19,466


 Foreign currency transactions




1,276,525





(200,666)


 Amortization of debt discount




901,591





861,755


 Accretion of note receivable




(127,476)






 Changes in:









Accounts receivable




4,326,500





(3,968,108)


Inventories




(1,300,241)





557,442


Prepaid expenses and other current assets




356,779





20,736


Other non-current assets




47,015





(677,938)


Accounts payable




1,381,305





(385,529)


Deferred revenue




5,039,497





5,578,365


Accrued expenses and other current liabilities




(2,231,490)





(1,256,423)


Other non-current liabilities




32,768





(207,625)


  Net cash provided by (used in) operating activities




1,436,824





(8,340,411)


CASH FLOWS FROM INVESTING ACTIVITIES









Additions to property, plant and equipment




(1,077,055)





(154,997)


Proceeds from disposal of property, plant and equipment




160,958





3,660


Capital contributions to partnerships




(88,543)





(59,242)


Proceeds from partnership transaction








2,000,000


Net proceeds from sale of equity investment








400,000


  Net cash provided by (used in) investing activities




(1,004,640)





2,189,421


CASH FLOWS FROM FINANCING ACTIVITIES









Net proceeds from sale of common stock




(165,812)






Taxes paid related to net share settlements of stock-based compensation awards




(26,825)





(12,949)


Borrowings and repayments on lines of credit, net




(2,762,758)





6,598,076


Borrowings of long-term debt




595,175





285,005


Repayments of long-term debt




(152,214)





(1,063,661)


Debt issuance costs




(237,278)





(359,527)


  Net cash provided by (used in) financing activities




(2,749,712)





5,446,944


EFFECT OF EXCHANGE RATE CHANGES ON CASH




33,105





(24,290)


NET DECREASE IN CASH & CASH EQUIVALENTS




(2,284,423)





(728,336)


CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS, beginning of the period




3,398,793





2,056,508


CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS, end of period


$


1,114,370



$


1,328,172


 

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FAQ

What was the revenue for the second quarter of fiscal 2024?

The revenue for the second quarter of fiscal 2024 was $10.9 million.

What was the gross profit margin for the second quarter of fiscal 2024?

The gross profit margin for the second quarter of fiscal 2024 was 30.3%.

What was the GAAP net loss for the second quarter of fiscal 2024?

The GAAP net loss for the second quarter of fiscal 2024 was ($6.5) million, or ($0.15) per basic and diluted share.

What was the adjusted EBITDA for the second quarter of fiscal 2024?

The adjusted EBITDA for the second quarter of fiscal 2024 improved to ($3.2) million compared to ($4.6) million for the second quarter of fiscal 2023.

Who was appointed as the full-time Chief Financial Officer?

Vanessa Baughman was appointed as the full-time Chief Financial Officer.

What impact did the MENA region conflicts have on the company's operations?

The conflicts in the MENA region impacted international alfalfa operations and caused disruptions to normal farming operations and seed distribution channels.

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