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    Jewett-Cameron Announces 3rd Quarter Financial Results By Investing.com



    NORTH PLAINS, Ore., July 15, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — Jewett-Cameron Trading Company Ltd. (NASDAQ: JCTCF) today reported financial results for the third quarter and nine-month periods of fiscal 2024 ended May 31, 2024.

    Sales for the third quarter of fiscal 2024 totaled approximately $15.9 million compared to sales of  $18.9 million for the third quarter of fiscal 2023. Income from operations was $55,595 compared to $1,251,019 for the third quarter ended May 31, 2023. Net income after other items and income taxes for the current quarter was $154,862, or $0.04 per share, compared to net income of $734,951, or $0.21 per share, in the 3rd quarter of 2023.

    For the nine months ended May 31, 2024, Jewett-Cameron reported sales of approximately $33.9 million compared to sales of $39.7 million for the nine months ended May 31, 2023. After a one-time gain from a favorable arbitration settlement, net income was $912,257, or $0.26 per share, compared to a net loss of ($310,847), or ($0.09) per share, for the first nine months of fiscal 2023.

    “Economic factors and restrained consumer spending, particularly in the home improvement and pet categories, continue to challenge our sales and margins” said CEO Chad Summers. “In response, we are continuing to focus on our core products and increase our visibility and brand recognition with consumers. This includes the expansion of our successful in-store product placement campaign for several of our core fence products into more stores in the 4th quarter and into fiscal 2025″.

    As of May 31, 2024, the Company’s cash position was approximately $1.05 million. Subsequent to the end of the 3rd quarter, we established a new asset-based line with Northrim Funding Services for short-term operating capital as needed. Although the interest rate on the new line is higher than we were previously paying, it does provide us with additional financial flexibility. We currently have no borrowing against this new line.

    About Jewett-Cameron Trading Company Ltd.

    Jewett-Cameron Trading Company is a holding company that, through its subsidiaries, operates out of facilities located in North Plains, Oregon. Jewett-Cameron Company’s business consists of the manufacturing and distribution of patented and patent pending specialty metal and sustainable bag products, and wholesale distribution of wood products. The Company’s brands include Lucky Dog ®, for pet products; Adjust-A-Gate™, Fit-Right ®, Perimeter Patrol ®, Infinity Euro Fence, and Lifetime Post™ for gates and fencing; MyEcoWorld ® for sustainable bag products; and Early Start, Spring Gardner™, Greenline ®, and Weatherguard for greenhouses.   Additional information about the Company and its products can be found the Company’s website at www.jewettcameron.com.

    Forward-looking Statements

    The information in this release contains certain forward-looking statements that anticipate future trends and events. These statements are based on certain assumptions that may prove to be erroneous and are subject to certain risks, including but not limited to, the uncertainties of the Company’s new product introductions, the risks of increased competition and technological change in the Company’s industry, and other factors detailed in the Company’s SEC filings. Accordingly, actual results may differ, possibly materially, from predictions contained herein.

     

    JEWETT-CAMERON TRADING COMPANY LTD.

    CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS

    (Expressed in U.S. Dollars)

    (Prepared by Management)

    (Unaudited)

    May 31,

    2024

    August 31,

    2023

    ASSETS

    Current assets

      Cash and cash equivalents

    $

    1,054,704

    $

    83,696

      Accounts receivable, net of allowance of $0 (August 31, 2023$0)

    7,408,344

    5,634,924

      Inventory, net of allowance of $90,536 (August 31, 2023$497,884)

    13,470,934

    18,339,048

      Prepaid expenses

    1,402,472

    630,788

      Total current assets

    23,336,454

    24,688,456

    Property, plant and equipment, net

    4,482,130

    4,655,427

    Intangible assets, net

    112,431

    134,845

    Deferred tax assets

    396,788

    319,875

    Total assets

    $

    28,327,803

    $

    29,798,603

    LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY

    Current liabilities

      Accounts payable

    $

    787,563

    $

    2,181,194

      Bank indebtedness

    1,259,259

      Income taxes payable

    244,108

    147,629

      Accrued liabilities

    2,254,484

    2,113,194

    Total liabilities

    3,286,155

    5,701,276

    Stockholders’ equity

      Capital stock

          Authorized

              21,567,564 common shares, no par value

              10,000,000 preferred shares, no par value

          Issued

              3,504,802 common shares (August 31, 2023 “ 3,498,899)

    826,861

    825,468

      Additional paid-in capital

    795,726

    765,055

      Retained earnings

    23,419,061

    22,506,804

      Total stockholders’ equity

    25,041,648

    24,097,327

      Total liabilities and stockholders’ equity

    $

    28,327,803

    $

    29,798,603

     

    JEWETT-CAMERON TRADING COMPANY LTD.

    CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS

    (Expressed in U.S. Dollars)

    (Prepared by Management)

    (Unaudited)

    Three Month

    Period Ended

    May 31,

    Nine Month

    Period Ended

     May 31,

    2024

    2023

    2024

    2023

    SALES

    $

    15,896,017

    $

    18,945,738

    $

    33,931,050

    $

    39,666,658

    COST OF SALES

    12,944,941

    14,532,366

    26,959,377

    30,473,044

    GROSS PROFIT

    2,951,076

    4,413,372

    6,971,673

    9,193,614

    OPERATING EXPENSES

      Selling, general and administrative expenses

    1,026,071

    961,566

    2,941,978

    2,884,463

      Depreciation and amortization

    79,406

    99,962

    268,349

    299,577

      Wages and employee benefits

    1,790,004

    2,100,825

    5,221,662

    5,975,438

    2,895,481

    3,162,353

    8,431,989

    9,159,478

    Income (loss) from operations

    55,595

    1,251,019

    (1,460,316)

    34,136

    OTHER ITEMS

        Other income

    2,450,000

    Gain on sale of assets

    1,450

    90,537

        Interest (expense) income

    (1,437)

    (152,905)

    11,527

    (353,987)

    13

    (152,905)

    2,552,064

    (353,987)

    Income (loss) before income taxes

    55,608

    1,098,114

    1,091,748

    (319,851)

    Income tax expense (recovery)

    (99,254)

    363,163

    179,491

    (9,004)

    Net income (loss)

    $

    154,862

    $

    734,951

    $

    912,257

    $

    (310,847)

    Basic earnings (loss) per common share

    $

    0.04

    $

    0.21

    $

    0.26

    $

    (0.09)

    Diluted earnings (loss) per common share

    $

    0.04

    $

    0.21

    $

    0.26

    $

    (0.09)

    Weighted average number of common shares outstanding:

      Basic

    3,504,802

    3,498,899

    3,502,399

    3,498,000

      Diluted

    3,504,802

    3,498,899

    3,502,399

    3,498,000

     

    JEWETT-CAMERON TRADING COMPANY LTD.

    CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS

    (Expressed in U.S. Dollars)

    (Prepared by Management)

    (Unaudited)

    Nine Month

    Period Ended

    May 31,

    2024

    2023

    CASH FLOWS FROM OPERATING ACTIVITIES

    Net income (loss)

    $

    912,257

    $

    (310,847)

    Items not involving an outlay of cash:

      Depreciation and amortization

    268,349

    299,577

      Stock-based compensation expense

    32,064

    23,303

      Gain on sale of property, plant and equipment

    (90,537)

      Write-down of intangible assets

    21,790

      Deferred income tax expense

    (76,913)

    (366,566)

    Changes in non-cash working capital items:

      Increase in accounts receivable

    (1,773,420)

    (338,489)

      Decrease in inventory

    4,868,114

    103,083

      (Increase) decrease in prepaid expenses

    (771,684)

    242,427

      Decrease in prepaid income taxes

    208,963

      (Decrease) increase in accounts payable and accrued liabilities

    (1,252,341)

    1,541,107

      Increase in income taxes payable

    96,479

    147,215

    Net cash provided by operating activities

    2,234,158

    1,549,773

    CASH FLOWS FROM INVESTING ACTIVITIES

      Increase in intangible assets

    (102,500)

      Proceeds on sale of property, plant and equipment

    106,649

      Purchase of property, plant and equipment

    (110,540)

    (215,685)

    Net cash used in investing activities

    (3,891)

    (318,185)

    CASH FLOWS FROM FINANCING ACTIVITIES

      (Repayment to) proceeds from bank indebtedness

    (1,259,259)

    1,000,000

    Net cash (used in) provided by financing activities

    (1,259,259)

    1,000,000

    Net increase in cash

    971,008

    2,231,588

    Cash, beginning of period

    83,696

    484,463

    Cash, end of period

    $

    1,054,704

    $

    2,716,051

     

    Contact: Chad Summers, President & CEO, (503) 647-0110


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