31.03.2017 13:05:00

Surna Inc. Reports Fourth Quarter and Year-end 2016 Financial Results

BOULDER, Colorado, March 31, 2017 /PRNewswire/ -- Surna Inc. (OTCQB: SRNA) reported its financial results for the three and twelve months ended December 31, 2016.

"In 2016, we began executing growth, cost reduction and capital market initiatives that have strengthened our operations and financial position," stated Surna's President and Chief Executive Officer Trent Doucet. "As a result, fourth quarter revenue grew 20% year-over-year and 72% compared to the third quarter. Full year improvements include gross margin reaching 30% and a reduction in our operating loss of 83% compared to 2015. Additionally, our recent debt conversion and equity financing fortified our balance sheet by more than $5.5 million, enabling us to pursue our sales team expansion more aggressively.

"Both the medicinal and recreational segments of the cannabis cultivation market are growing rapidly in the US and internationally. We also have been building our presence and recently signed our sixth deal in Canada. In 2017, we anticipate rolling out our next generation equipment as well as beta test of our control and automation platform.

"Overall, 2016 was a pivotal year for our market and for Surna specifically. We believe the positive trends are continuing in 2017, and we are very excited about our prospects," concluded Doucet.

Recent Highlights

  • Converted $3.2 million in principal and interest, or 100% of the obligations related to the 10% convertible promissory notes, in a series of transactions beginning in the fourth quarter of 2016 through March 2017.
  • Raised $2.7 million in the sale of equity in a series of closings in March 2017.
  • Obtained a 6% short-term loan of approximately $500,000 in February 2017.
  • Exhibited at several important cannabis trade shows including Marijuana Business Conference & Expo® in Las Vegas in November and CannaCon in Seattle in February.
  • Signed a contract with Vancouver's Sante Veritas Therapeutic to design and provide equipment for the environmental control system in its first commercial cultivation facility. As announced in March 2017, Surna expects to ship product and recognize associated revenue of $835,000 in the third quarter of 2017.
  • Appointed Timothy J. Keating, capital markets thought leader, as chairman of the board of directors in March 2017.

 

Results for Fourth Quarter: 2016 Compared to 2015

  • Revenue was $2.0 million, compared to $1.7 million in the fourth quarter of 2015 and $1.2 million in the third quarter of 2016, reflecting increased sales of climate control equipment.
  •  Cost of revenue was $1.5 million. This compared to $2.0 million, which included reclassifications in the fourth quarter of 2015.
  • Gross margin was 23.9%, reflecting more efficient cost and supply chain management. 
  • Operating expenses were $845,000, compared to $725,000 in the fourth quarter of 2015.
    • SG&A and marketing expenses were $675,000, compared to $566,000, reflecting efforts related to the 2016 Marijuana Business Conference & Expo.
    • Product development costs decreased to $78,000, compared to $174,000 as the Surna Reflector and the Hybrid Building transitioned to production.

Operating loss improved to $362,000, from $1.0 million in the fourth quarter of 2015.

Net loss was $886,000, compared to $1.6 million in the fourth quarter of 2015.

    Balance Sheet Highlights

    At December 31, 2016, cash was $320,000, compared to $235,000 at September 30, 2016 and $331,000 at December 31, 2015. Deferred revenue was to $1.4 million, equivalent to the level at September 30, 2016 and up from $986,000 at December 31, 2015.

    Subsequent to quarter end, the company completed the conversion of its entire obligation related to its 10% convertible promissory notes, consisting of $3.2 million in principal and accrued interest, into approximately 19.6 million shares of newly issued common stock and cash payments of $314,000.  Also, the company raised $2.2 million, gross on March 7th and another $465,000 was raised by the end of March.

    Results for Twelve Months: 2016 Compared to 2015

    • Revenue was $7.6 million, compared to $7.9 million.  The December 31, 2016 backlog – sales amounts under contract but which were not yet completed and not included in revenue – was $2.6 million, up substantially from $1.4 million at December 31, 2015.
    • Gross margin, which included the negative impact of the $530,000 warranty charge, increased to 30%, compared to 12%, primarily due to product mix, the elimination of low margin installation services and lower cost of goods.
    • Operating loss was narrowed to $532,000, from $3.1 million.
    • Net loss was $3.3 million, or $0.02 per share, compared to $5.3 million, or $0.04 per share.

    Conference Call

    Management will review the results on a conference call today, March 31, 2017, at
    9:00 a.m. MT/ 11:00 a.m. ET. To listen to the call, please dial 1-855-327-6837 if calling from the United States or Canada, or 631-891-4304 if calling internationally. The passcode is 10002636. To listen to the webcast or view the press release, please visit the Investor Relations section of the Surna website where a transcript of the call will also be provided shortly after it concludes. 

    A replay of the call will be available until April 13, 2017, which can be accessed by dialing
    844-512-2921 if calling from the United States or Canada, or 412-317-6671 if calling internationally. Please use passcode 10002636 to access the replay

    About Surna

    Surna Inc. (www.surna.com) develops innovative technologies and products that monitor, control and or address the energy and resource intensive nature of indoor cannabis cultivation. Currently, the company's revenue stream is based on its main product offerings – supplying industrial technology and products to commercial indoor cannabis grow facilities.

    Headquartered in Boulder, CO, Surna's diverse engineering team is tasked with creating novel energy and resource efficient solutions, including the company's signature water-cooled climate control platform. The company's engineers continuously seek to create technology that solves the highly specific demands of the cannabis industry for temperature, humidity, light and process control.

    Surna's goal is to provide intelligent solutions to improve the quality, the control and the overall yield and efficiency of CEA. Though its clients do, the company neither produces nor sells cannabis.

    Forward Looking Statements

    This press release contains forward-looking statements regarding the Company's future business expectations, which are subject to the safe harbor provisions of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. These forward-looking statements are only predictions and may differ materially from actual results due to a variety of factors including Surna's ability to monetize service components, Surna's support of premium prices for existing products, commercialization of research and development efforts and continued expansion of legal cannabis markets. Other risks and uncertainties include, among others, risks related to new products, services, and technologies, government regulation and taxation, and fraud. In addition, the current global economic climate amplifies many of these risks. More information about factors that potentially could affect Surna's financial results is included in Surna's filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission, including its most recent Annual Report on Form 10-K and subsequent filings. The Company cautions readers not to place undue reliance on any such forward-looking statements, which speak only as of the date made. The Company disclaims any obligation subsequently to revise any forward-looking statements to reflect events or circumstances after the date of such statements or to reflect the occurrence of anticipated or unanticipated events.

    Statement About Cannabis Markets

    The use, possession, cultivation, and distribution of cannabis is prohibited by federal law.  This includes medical and recreational cannabis.  Although certain states have legalized medical and recreational cannabis, companies and individuals involved in the sector are still at risk of being prosecuted by federal authorities. Further, the landscape in the cannabis industry changes rapidly.  What was the law last week is not the law today and what is the law today may not be the law next week.  This means that at any time the city, county, or state where cannabis is permitted can change the current laws and/or the federal government can supersede those laws and take prosecutorial action. Given the uncertain legal nature of the cannabis industry, it is imperative that investors understand that the cannabis industry is a high-risk investment. A change in the current laws or enforcement policy can negatively affect the status and operation of our business, require additional fees, stricter operational guidelines and unanticipated shut-downs.

     



    Surna Marketing

    Investor Relations

    Jamie English

    Kirsten Chapman/ Becky Herrick

    Marketing Manager

    LHA Investor Relations

    jamie.english@surna.com

    surna@lhai.com  

    +1-(303)-993-5271

    +1-(415) 433-3777


     

    Surna Inc.

    Consolidated Balance Sheets




    December 31,




    2016



    2015


    ASSETS









    Current Assets









    Cash


    $

    319,546



    $

    330,557


    Accounts receivable (net of allowance for doubtful accounts of $90,839 and $40,873, respectively)



    47,166




    299,194


    Note receivable



    157,218




    207,218


    Inventory



    747,905




    1,261,802


    Prepaid expenses



    84,976




    193,969


    Total Current Assets



    1,356,811




    2,292,740


    Noncurrent Assets









    Property and equipment, net



    93,565




    162,530


    Intangible assets, net



    667,445




    647,464


    Total Noncurrent Assets



    761,010




    809,994











    TOTAL ASSETS


    $

    2,117,821



    $

    3,102,734











    LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS' DEFICIT


















    CURRENT LIABILITIES









    Accounts payable and accrued liabilities


    $

    1,337,853



    $

    2,066,803


    Deferred revenue



    1,421,344




    986,445


    Current portion of long term debt



    -




    1,551


    Amounts due to shareholders



    57,398




    216,995


    Convertible promissory notes, net



    761,440




    1,227,761


    Convertible accrued interest



    161,031




    201,257


    Derivative liability on conversion feature



    -




    472,967


    Derivative liability on warrants



    477,814




    139,192


    Total Current Liabilities



    4,216,880




    5,312,971











    NONCURRENT LIABILITIES









    Convertible promissory notes, net



    -




    523,822


    Convertible accrued interest



    -




    80,674


    Other accrued interest



    -




    -


    Promissory note due shareholders



    11,985




    -


    Vehicle loan



    -




    32,564


    Total Noncurrent Liabilities



    11,985




    637,060











    TOTAL LIABILITIES



    4,228,865




    5,950,031











    SHAREHOLDERS' DEFICIT









    Preferred stock, $0.00001 par value; 150,000,000 shares authorized; 77,220,000 shares issued and outstanding



    772




    772


    Common stock, $0.00001 par value; 350,000,000 shares authorized; 125,839,862 and 113,511,250 shares issued and outstanding, respectively



    1,607




    1,259


    Paid in capital



    12,222,789




    8,214,271


    Accumulated deficit



    (14,336,212)




    (11,063,599)


    Total Shareholders' Deficit



    (2,111,044)




    (2,847,297)











    TOTAL LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS' DEFICIT


    $

    2,117,821



    $

    3,102,734


     


     

     

    Surna Inc.

    Consolidated Statements of Operations and Comprehensive Loss

    For the three months ended December 31,




    2016



    2015


    Revenue


    $

    2,019,026



    $

    1,682,307











    Cost of revenue



    1,535,480




    1,960,227)











    Gross margin



    483,546




    (277,920))











    Operating expenses:









    Advertising and marketing expenses



    93,006




    (14,490)


    Product development costs



    76,652




    173,709


    Selling, general and administrative expenses



    675,709




    565,979


    Total operating expenses



    845,367




    725,198











    Operating loss



    (361,821)




    (1,003,118))











    Other income (expense):









    Interest and other income (expense), net



    21,097




    24,547


    Interest expense



    (91,031)




    (505,710))


    Amortization of debt discount on convertible promissory notes



    (193,790)




    (492,989))


    Loss on extinguishment of debt



    (338,241)




    (78,155))


    Loss (gain) on change in derivative liabilities



    (190,408))




    489,878


    Total other income (expense)



    (792,373)




    (562,429)











    Loss from continuing operations before provision for income taxes



    (1,154,194)




    (1,565,547))











    Provision for income taxes



    -




    -











    Net loss



    (1,154,194)




    (1,565,547))











    Comprehensive loss


    $

    (1,154,194)



    $

    (1,565,547))






















     


     

     

    Surna Inc.

    Consolidated Statements of Operations and Comprehensive Loss

    For the years ended December 31,




    2016



    2015


    Revenue


    $

    7,579,863



    $

    7,865,243











    Cost of revenue



    5,275,968




    6,924,402











    Gross margin



    2,303,895




    940,841











    Operating expenses:









    Advertising and marketing expenses



    149,858




    309,620


    Product development costs



    349,062




    707,517


    Selling, general and administrative expenses



    2,337,892




    3,037,547


    Total operating expenses



    2,836,812




    4,054,684











    Operating loss



    (532,917)




    (3,113,843))











    Other income (expense):









    Interest and other income (expense), net



    40,157




    24,547


    Interest expense



    (373,688)




    (873,207))


    Amortization of debt discount on convertible promissory notes



    (1,529,219)




    (2,220,115))


    Loss on extinguishment of debt



    (338,241)




    (78,155))


    Loss (gain) on change in derivative liabilities



    (538,705))




    964,751


    Total other income (expense)



    (2,739,696)




    (2,182,179)











    Loss from continuing operations before provision for income taxes



    (3,272,613)




    (5,296,022))











    Provision for income taxes



    -




    -











    Net loss



    (3,272,613)




    (5,296,022))











    Comprehensive loss


    $

    (3,272,613)



    $

    (5,296,022))











    Loss per common share – basic and dilutive


    $

    (0.02)



    $

    (0.04))











    Weighted average number of common shares outstanding, basic and dilutive



    140,604,764




    119,967,118


     

     

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