Chanson International Holding Announces First Half of Fiscal Year 2024 Financial Results

URUMQI, China, Sept. 28, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Chanson International Holding (Nasdaq: CHSN) (the "Company" or "Chanson"), a provider of bakery, seasonal, and beverage products through its chain stores in China and the United States, today announced its unaudited financial results for the six months ended June 30, 2024.

Mr. Gang Li, Chairman of the Board of Directors and Chief Executive Officer of the Company, commented, "In the first half of fiscal year 2024, despite facing various challenges, we have shown resilience and adaptability in a dynamic market. While we experienced a slight decline in revenue, we have successfully maintained our gross margins at above 40%, by enforcing cost control measures and enhancing operating efficiency. Additionally, with an increased cash reserve as of June 30, 2024, we are in a solid position to manage market uncertainties. As we move forward, we remain confident in our long-term growth strategy and execution capabilities. Our expansion initiatives in both the United States and China are expected to remain a key focus of our growth. We aim to drive revenue by attracting new customers and encouraging repeat business from existing ones. Specifically, this is expected to be achieved by strengthening opportunistic purchasing, optimizing inventory management, maintaining strong store conditions, and effectively marketing both current and new product offerings. We believe that with all those efforts in place, we will navigate short-term headwinds and return to long-term growth in the near future." 

First Half of Fiscal Year 2024 Financial Summary

• Total revenue was $7.5 million, compared to $8.8 million for the same period of last year.
• Gross profit was $3.1 million, compared to $4.3 million for the same period of last year.
• Gross margin was 41.5%, compared to 49.2% for the same period of last year.
• Net income was $0.02 million, compared to $0.3 million for the same period of last year.
• Basic and diluted earnings per share were $0.002, compared to $0.027 for the same period of last year.

First Half of Fiscal Year 2024 Financial Results

Revenue

Total revenue was $7.5 million for the six months ended June 30, 2024, which decreased by 14.4%, from $8.8 million for the same period of last year. The decrease in revenue was due to decreased revenue from both the stores in China (the "China Stores") and the stores in the United States (the "United States Stores").

China Stores

• Revenue from the China Stores was $6.5 million for the six months ended June 30, 2024, which decreased by or 7.3%, from $7.0 million for the same period of last year. The decrease was mainly due to the decreased revenue from bakery products as well as from other products.
• Revenue from bakery products was $5.9 million for the six months ended June 30, 2024, which decreased by 7.3%, from $6.4 million for the same period of last year. The post-COVID-19 economy in China has recovered at a slower pace than expected, and the spending behavior of consumers has been affected by various factors, such as the economic downward pressure and lack of consumer confidence. As a result, revenue from bakery products decreased due to the decline in average spending per customer and the consumption downgrade during the six months ended June 30, 2024.
• Revenue from other products was $0.58 million for the six months ended June 30, 2024, which decreased by 7.0%, from $0.62 million for the same period of last year. The decrease was mainly due to decreased revenue from seasonal products, which was partially offset by increased revenue from beverage products. Revenue from seasonal products was $0.36 million for the six months ended June 30, 2024, which decreased by 16.4% from $0.44 million for the same period of last year. The decrease was due to the consumption downgrade as mentioned above. The average spending per customer declined because customers preferred lower-priced seasonal products during the six months ended June 30, 2024. Revenue from beverage products was $0.22 million for the six months ended June 30, 2024, an increase by 14.8% from $0.19 million for the same period of last year, mainly due to increased revenue from freshly brewed coffee products, as the China Stores are focusing on expanding the business of coffee beverages and more coffee bakery stores were opened in the six months ended June 30, 2024.

United States Stores

• Revenue from the U.S. Stores was $1.0 million for the six months ended June 30, 2024, which decreased by 42.2% from $1.8 million for the same period of last year. The decrease was mainly due to decreased revenue from beverage products and eat-in services, which was partially offset by the slightly increased revenue from bakery products.
• Revenue from bakery products remained relatively stable at $0.24 million for the six months ended June 30, 2024, with a slight increase by 2.6% from $0.23 million for the same period of last year. The increase was due to the increased revenue from bakery products of approximately $0.1 million, generated by Chanson 3rd Ave and Chanson Broadway. The increase in revenue from bakery products was partially offset by the decreased revenue from Chanson Greenwich of approximately $0.09 million. Many famous bakery brands have opened new stores in New York City, customers now have more choices and revenue from bakery products of Chanson 23rd Street and Chanson Greenwich were affected. With the increased competition, Chanson Greenwich closed its business operation in the second half of fiscal year 2023.
• Revenue from beverage products was $0.6 million for the six months ended June 30, 2024, which decreased by 37.2% from $1.0 million for the same period of last year, primarily due to the closure of Chanson Greenwich as mentioned above. The decrease was also attributable to increased competition from rivals operating in the same area. After the cocktail bars of the United States Stores launched several new types of cocktail products with new flavors and styles, such products became popular among customers and the cocktail bars were often fully booked by reservation. However, the rivals operating in the same area also launched many types of attractive cocktail products, so customers currently have more choices, and revenue from beverage products were adversely affected during the six months ended June 30, 2024.
• Revenue from eat-in services was $0.2 million for the six months ended June 30, 2024, which decreased by 69.7% from $0.6 million for the same period of last year. The decrease was mainly due to the decreased revenue from Chanson Greenwich of approximately $0.4 million as a result of the closure of its business as mentioned above. Moreover, the decrease was due to the slightly decreased revenue from Chanson 23rd Street of approximately $0.01 million, as Chanson 23rd Street adjusted its menu items and customers were adjusting to the new products. The decrease in revenue from eat-in services was partially offset by increased revenue from eat-in services of approximately $0.02 million, generated by Chanson 3rd Ave and Chanson Broadway.

Gross Profit and Gross Margin

Gross profit was $3.1 million for the six months ended June 30, 2024, which decreased by 27.8% from $4.3 million for the same period of last year. Gross margin was 41.5% for the six months ended June 30, 2024, which decreased by 7.7% points from 49.2% for the same period of last year.

Operating Expenses

Operating expenses were $3.7 million for the six months ended June 30, 2024, compared to $4.2 million for the same period of last year.

• Selling expenses were $2.2 million for the six months ended June 30, 2024, which decreased by 8.7%, from $2.4 million for the same period of last year. The decrease was mainly due to decreased selling expenses of approximately $0.2 million incurred by Chanson Greenwich, as Chanson Greenwich was closed in the second half of fiscal year 2023. The decrease in selling expenses was partially offset by increased selling expenses of approximately $0.07 million generated by the Chanson 3^rd Ave and Chanson Broadway, the new stores opened in March 2023 and July 2023, respectively.
• General and administrative expenses were $1.5 million for the six months ended June 30, 2024, which decreased by 17.9% from $1.8 million for the same period of last year. The decrease was primarily due to the closure of Chanson Greenwich as mentioned above.

Net Income

Net income was $0.02 million for the six months ended June 30, 2024, compared to $0.28 million for the same period of last year.

Basic and Diluted Earnings per Share

Basic and diluted earnings per share were $0.002 for the six months ended June 30, 2024, compared to $0.027 for the same period of last year.

Balance Sheet

As of June 30, 2024, the Company had cash of $4.1 million, compared to $1.5 million as of December 31, 2023.

Cash Flow

Net cash provided by operating activities was $0.8 million for the six months ended June 30, 2024, compared to $0.6 million for the same period of last year.

Net cash provided by investing activities was $1.4 million for the six months ended June 30, 2024, compared to net cash used in $11.3 million for the same period of last year.

Net cash provided by financing activities was $0.4 million for the six months ended June 30, 2024, compared to $9.7 million for the same period of last year.

About Chanson International Holding

Founded in 2009, Chanson International Holding is a provider of bakery, seasonal, and beverage products through its chain stores in China and the United States. Headquartered in Urumqi, China, Chanson directly operates stores in Xinjiang, China and New York, United States. Chanson currently manages 46 stores in China, and three stores in New York City while selling on digital platforms and third-party online food ordering platforms. Chanson offers not only packaged bakery products but also made-in-store pastries and eat-in services, serving freshly prepared bakery products and extensive beverage products. Chanson aims to make healthy, nutritious, and ready-to-eat food through advanced facilities based on in-depth industry research, while creating a comfortable and distinguishable store environment for customers. Chanson's dedicated and highly-experienced product development teams constantly create new products that reflect market trends to meet customer demand. For more information, please visit the Company's website: http://ir.chanson-international.net/.

Forward-Looking Statements

Certain statements in this announcement are forward-looking statements. These forward-looking statements involve known and unknown risks and uncertainties and are based on the Company's current expectations and projections about future events that the Company believes may affect its financial condition, results of operations, business strategy and financial needs. Investors can find many (but not all) of these statements by the use of words such as "approximates," "believes," "hopes," "expects," "anticipates," "estimates," "projects," "intends," "plans," "will," "would," "should," "could," "may" or other similar expressions. The Company undertakes no obligation to update or revise publicly any forward-looking statements to reflect subsequent occurring events or circumstances, or changes in its expectations, except as may be required by law. Although the Company 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 the Company 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 the Company's registration statement and other filings with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission.

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