Financial Report: Q1 2024 - Q4 2023

Press release · 05/06 12:41
Financial Report: Q1 2024 - Q4 2023

Financial Report: Q1 2024 - Q4 2023

The financial report highlights key events and developments, such as changes in General and Administrative Expenses, Other Investments, and Joint Venture Agreements. It also emphasizes the company’s focus on equity method investments and its presence in Latin America.

Overview

Youropean Coffee Company (YCC) is a specialty coffee and technology company focused on single-serve pour over coffee products in the US, Canada, and Mexico. Key points:

  • Leading producer of single-serve pour over and coffee brew bags (tea bag style) coffee in North America
  • Acquired Dripkit in 2021 to add a third single-serve format - the DRIPKIT pour over
  • Recently expanded into bagged coffee and a licensing deal with Stone Brewing for coffee
  • Operations in the US, Korea, and a joint venture in Latin America
  • Business model is largely a tolling arrangement - paid per package produced for customers

2022 Reverse Stock Split

  • In December 2022, YCC completed a 1-for-35 reverse stock split to raise the per share price and comply with exchange listing standards

Geographic Concentration

  • Operations primarily in North America and Asia
  • For Q4 2023:
    • North America revenue: $965,932 (71% of total)
    • North America net property and equipment: $464,112 (79% of total)
  • For Q4 2023:
    • Asia revenue: $388,054 (29% of total)
    • Asia net property and equipment: $120,007 (21% of total)

Results of Operations

Three Months Ended December 31 Change
2023 2022 Dollars
Revenue $1,353,986 $1,136,348 $217,638
  • Q4 2023 revenue increased 19% over Q4 2022, driven by higher sales volumes with major US customers
  • Began shipping new bagged coffee products in addition to existing single-serve products for largest customer
  • Q4 revenue not indicative of future quarters due to initial pipeline fill
Three Months Ended December 31 Change
2023 2022 Dollars
Cost of sales $1,178,707 $1,060,816 $117,891
Gross profit $175,279 $75,532 $99,747
Gross margin 13% 7%
  • Gross margin increased due to lower production labor costs
Three Months Ended December 31 Change
2023 2022 Dollars
Operating expenses $2,318,234 $2,277,200 $41,034
  • Operating expenses increased 2% due to higher supply costs
Three Months Ended December 31 Change
2023 2022 Dollars
Net loss $2,148,611 $2,183,206 $(34,595)
  • Lower stock compensation expense drove reduced net loss

Liquidity and Capital Resources

  • Accumulated deficit of $76 million as of December 31, 2023
  • Cash balance of $0.4 million as of December 31, 2023
  • Expects to need additional capital within next 12 months to fund planned operations
  • Main uses of cash are funding operations and working capital
  • May seek additional equity or debt financing
  • Ability to continue as going concern in doubt without further financing

Contractual Obligations

  • Total payments for leases and loans of $400,859 as of December 31, 2023
  • $366,028 payable within next 12 months

Cash Flows

Three Months Ended December 31
2023 2022
Cash used in operating activities $(2,336,166) $(1,913,446)
Cash used in investing activities $(307,044) $(16,514)
Cash provided by financing activities $1,659,855 $(8,857)

Critical Accounting Policies and Estimates

  • No significant changes in critical accounting policies and estimates during Q4 2023