Aug 7, 2019   SOURCE: BusinessWire

Scott’s Liquid Gold-Inc. Reports Second Quarter Results

Scott’s Liquid Gold-Inc. (OTC: SLGD) today announced operating results for the three months ended June 30, 2019.

President and Chief Executive Officer Mark Goldstein stated, “Despite our previously-announced lower sales results, I am pleased with the team’s focus on efficiency and working capital. The Scott’s team responded quickly to adverse market conditions while we position ourselves to drive long-term growth and shareholder value.

With the successful approval of our Alpha products with the NMPA, we’re looking forward to resuming our distribution to China. While we expect to face continued challenges in the U.S.-China trade market, our approval with the NMPA represents a step in the right direction.”

Net sales

Net sales for the three months ended June 30, 2019, as compared to the same period in 2018, decreased 40.9%, or $4.4 million, to approximately $6.4 million. Net sales in the Household segment decreased 9.6% due to increased competition facing our Scott’s Liquid Gold® Wood Care products. Net sales in the Skin and Hair Care segment decreased 45.5% primarily due to lower sales of Alpha® Skin Care and our distributed products. The decrease in Alpha® Skin Care products was driven by the regulatory changes to OTC products in China, and our distributed products decreased due to increased category competition.

Net Loss

Net loss for the three months ended June 30, 2019 was $0.7 million, compared to net income of $1.3 million for the three months ended June 30, 2018. The $2.0 million decrease was primarily attributable to lower net sales and gross margin, partially offset by a gain on sale of equipment, a decrease in income tax expense, and reduced labor costs. Our Household Products segment showed income from operations of $15,000 in the three months ended June 30, 2019, up from a net loss from operations of $66,000 in the same period in 2018. The improved results were primarily related to a focus on more efficient forms of advertising.

Cash Flow

Cash flow from operating activities was $1.7 million for the six months ended June 30, 2019, as compared to $2.0 million for the same 2018 period. While cash provided by operating activities decreased between the periods under comparison, which was primarily a result of lower net sales, net cash increased $1.7 million during the six months ended June 30, 2019 due to our operational team’s efforts to reduce inventory as well as a general reduction in accounts receivable.

About Scott’s Liquid Gold-Inc.

Scott’s Liquid Gold-Inc. is an American manufacturing and distribution company with a strong belief that Made in America is something to be proud of. Over the last 65+ years we have developed a reputation for delivering high-quality, innovative products that consumers know and trust.

Our flagship product, Scott’s Liquid Gold® Wood Care, is a leader in its category and is known for bringing life back to and protecting all types of natural wood surfaces.

Scott’s Liquid Gold-Inc. also owns Neoteric Cosmetics, a skin and hair care company with a rich history of offering products that deliver high-quality, proven results that customers expect. Neoteric’s skin and hair care products are embraced and respected by both medical professionals and consumers alike and include brands such as Alpha® Skin Care, Prell®, and Denorex®. Neoteric Cosmetics is also the proud American distributor of 7th Heaven skin care products and the specialty channel distributor for Batiste Dry Shampoo.

SCOTT’S LIQUID GOLD-INC. & SUBSIDIARIES

Condensed Consolidated Statements of Income (Unaudited)

(in thousands, except per share data)

 

 

Three Months Ended

Six Months Ended

 

June 30,

June 30,

 

2019

2018

2019

2018

Net sales

$

6,382

 

$

10,807

 

$

13,187

 

$

18,235

 

Cost of sales

 

4,442

 

 

5,429

 

 

8,642

 

 

9,837

 

Gross Profit

 

1,940

 

 

5,378

 

 

4,545

 

 

8,398

 

 

 

 

 

 

Operating expenses:

 

 

 

 

Advertising

 

202

 

 

345

 

 

386

 

 

882

 

Selling

 

1,354

 

 

1,841

 

 

3,012

 

 

3,473

 

General and administrative

 

1,158

 

 

1,431

 

 

2,381

 

 

2,525

 

Total operating expenses

 

2,714

 

 

3,617

 

 

5,779

 

 

6,880

 

(Loss) income from operations

 

(774

)

 

1,761

 

 

(1,234

)

 

1,518

 

 

 

 

 

 

Interest income

 

30

 

 

-

 

 

61

 

 

-

 

Interest expense

 

(4

)

 

(48

)

 

(9

 

 

(72

)

Gain on sale of equipment

 

110

 

 

-

 

 

110

 

 

-

 

(Loss) income before income taxes

 

(638

)

 

1,713

 

 

(1,072

)

 

1,446

 

Income tax (expense) benefit

 

(78

)

 

(429

)

 

26

 

 

(359

)

Net (loss) income

$

(716

)

$

1,284

 

$

(1,046

)

$

1,087

 

 

 

 

 

 

Net (loss) income per common share

 

 

 

 

Basic

$

(0.06

)

$

0.11

 

$

(0.08

)

$

0.09

 

Diluted

$

(0.06

)

$

0.10

 

$

(0.08

)

$

0.09

 

Weighted average shares outstanding

 

 

 

 

Basic

 

12,436

 

 

12,024

 

 

12,422

 

 

11,977

 

Diluted

 

12,436

 

 

12,549

 

 

12,422

 

 

12,578

 

 

SCOTT’S LIQUID GOLD-INC. & SUBSIDIARIES

Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets (Unaudited)

(in thousands, except par value amounts)

 

 

June 30,

December 31,

 

2019

2018

 

(Unaudited)

 

Assets

 

 

Current assets:

 

 

Cash and cash equivalents

$

7,957

$

6,232

Accounts receivable, net

 

1,912

 

3,047

Inventories, net

 

6,451

 

7,817

Income taxes receivable

 

508

 

508

Prepaid expenses

 

350

 

546

Total current assets

 

17,178

 

18,150

 

 

 

Property and equipment, net

 

1,013

 

971

Deferred tax asset

 

264

 

234

Goodwill

 

1,521

 

1,521

Intangible assets, net

 

5,218

 

5,528

Operating lease right-of-use assets

 

2,531

 

-

Other assets

 

71

 

71

Total assets

$

27,796

$

26,475

 

 

 

Liabilities and Shareholders’ Equity

 

 

Current liabilities:

 

 

Accounts payable

$

1,603

$

1,800

Accrued expenses

 

488

 

593

Operating lease liabilities, current portion

 

928

 

-

Total current liabilities

 

3,019

 

2,393

 

 

 

Operating lease liabilities, net of current

 

1,616

 

-

Total liabilities

 

4,635

 

2,393

 

 

 

Shareholders’ equity:

 

 

Preferred stock, no par value, authorized 20,000 shares; no shares issued and outstanding

 

-

 

-

Common stock; $0.10 par value, authorized 50,000 shares; issued and outstanding 12,459 shares (2019) and 12,408 shares (2018)

 

1,246

 

1,241

Capital in excess of par

 

7,183

 

7,063

Retained earnings

 

14,732

 

15,778

Total shareholders’ equity

 

23,161

 

24,082

Total liabilities and shareholders’ equity

$

27,796

$

26,475

 

SCOTT’S LIQUID GOLD-INC. & SUBSIDIARIES

Condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows (Unaudited)

(in thousands)

 

 

Six Months Ended

 

June 30,

 

2019

2018

Cash flows from operating activities:

 

 

Net (loss) income

$

(1,046

)

$

1,087

 

Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by operating activities:

 

 

Depreciation and amortization

 

369

 

 

433

 

Stock-based compensation

 

84

 

 

121

 

Deferred income taxes

 

(30

)

 

(115

)

Gain on sale of equipment

 

(110

)

 

-

 

Change in operating assets and liabilities:

 

 

Accounts receivable

 

1,135

 

 

(908

)

Inventories

 

1,366

 

 

1,056

 

Prepaid expenses and other assets

 

196

 

 

(80

)

Income taxes receivable

 

-

 

 

(570

)

Accounts payable and accrued expenses

 

(289

)

 

758

 

Contract liability

 

-

 

 

259

 

Total adjustments to net income (loss)

 

2,721

 

 

954

 

Net cash provided by operating activities

 

1,675

 

 

2,041

 

 

 

 

Cash flows from investing activities:

 

 

Purchase of property and equipment

 

(101

)

 

(40

)

Proceeds from sale of equipment

 

110

 

 

-

 

Net cash provided (used) by investing activities

 

9

 

 

(40

)

 

 

 

Cash flows from financing activities:

 

 

Repayments of long-term debt

 

-

 

 

(1,200

)

Proceeds from exercise of stock options

 

41

 

 

89

 

Net cash provided (used) by financing activities

 

41

 

 

(1,111

)

 

 

 

Net increase in cash and cash equivalents

 

1,725

 

 

890

 

 

 

 

Cash and cash equivalents, beginning of period

 

6,232

 

 

4,114

 

Cash and cash equivalents, end of period

$

7,957

 

$

5,004

 

 

 

 

Supplemental disclosures:

 

 

Cash paid during the period for interest

$

9

 

$

34

 

Cash paid during the period for income taxes

$

-

 

$

1,044

 

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