EX-99.1 2 ea020205101ex99-1_maison.htm PRESS RELEASE, DATED MARCH 18, 2024

Exhibit 99.1

 

 

Maison Solutions Reports Fiscal 2024 Third Quarter
and Nine-Month Financial Results

 

MONTEREY PARK, Calif., March 18, 2024 – Maison Solutions Inc. (“Maison Solutions” or the “Company”), (Nasdaq: MSS), a U.S.-based specialty grocery retailer offering traditional Asian food and merchandise to modern consumers, today announced financial results for the third quarter and first nine months of fiscal 2024 ended January 31, 2024.

 

“We continue to make considerable operational progress through store renovations, new store openings, and acquisitions of additional stores to efficiently grow our footprint,” said John Xu, President and Chief Executive Officer of Maison Solutions. “Our El Monte store, which is the first of our planned store renovations, is on track to be completed later this month, and will provide a vibrant, contemporary shopping experience for customers, while leveraging our recently purchased software suite to drive revenues through optimization of store design, layout and shelf displays. Additionally, we remain on schedule to open our flagship, 37,000 square-foot, store in Rowland Heights, California later this year, which we believe will become one of the largest and most advanced Asian grocery supercenters in the state.

 

Fiscal 2024 Third Quarter Financial Results

 

Total revenues, net, were $13.6 million for the fiscal 2024 third quarter, compared with $15.6 million for the prior-year quarter. Results primarily reflected competition from two newly opened Asian supermarkets near the Company’s San Gabriel store, the end of certain COVID-19 customer relief programs, and a temporary slow-down at the Company’s El Monte store during its renovation. Revenue for perishable goods, which include meat, seafood, vegetables and fruit, were $7.2 million for the fiscal 2024 third quarter, versus $8.7 million for the same period last year. Revenues for non-perishable goods, which include grocery, liquor, cigarettes, lottery tickets, newspapers, reusable bags, non-food, and health products, were $6.4 million for the fiscal 2024 third quarter, compared with $6.9 million for last year’s fiscal third quarter.

 

Total cost of revenues, which includes rental expense, depreciation, the direct costs of purchased merchandise, shrinkage costs, store supplies, and inbound shipping costs, decreased 10.5 percent to $10.4 million for the fiscal 2024 third quarter, from $11.6 million for fiscal 2023 third quarter. The decline primarily is related to lower sales and reduced freight costs.

 

Gross profit for the fiscal 2024 third quarter equaled $3.2 million, compared with $4.0 million from the same period last year. Gross margin was 23.4 percent, versus 25.6 percent for the same quarter last year.

 

Operating loss was approximately $307,000 for the fiscal 2024 third quarter, compared with a loss of approximately $48,000 for the fiscal 2023 third quarter. The change mainly was due to the revenue and gross profit declines.

 

Net loss attributable to Maison Solutions was approximately $549,000, or a loss of $0.03 per share, for the third quarter of fiscal 2024, versus net income attributable to Maison Solutions of approximately $988,000, or $0.06 per fully diluted share, for the prior-year period. Contributing to the net loss in the fiscal 2024 third quarter was a reduction in “other income,” primarily due to $1.3 million in employee retention credits received by the Company related to the COVID-19 pandemic in last year’s fiscal third quarter that was not repeated in the fiscal 2024 period.

 

At January 31, 2024, the Company had cash and equivalents of $9.4 million, up from $2.6 million at April 30, 2023. Maison Solutions completed an initial public offering on October 10, 2023, generating gross proceeds of approximately $10.0 million, before underwriting discounts and commissions. On November 22, 2023, the Company completed a private placement, generating gross proceeds of approximately $5 million, before deducting offering expenses.

 

Net cash used in operating activities was approximately $887,000 for the nine months ended January 31, 2024, compared with net cash provided by operating activities of approximately $364,000 for the similar period last year.

 

 

 

 

Nine-Month Fiscal Year 2024 Financial Results

 

Total revenues, net, were $41.1 million for the first nine months of fiscal 2024, approximately the same as for the first nine months of fiscal 2023. Perishable goods revenues were $22.4 million, versus $23.1 million for the first nine months of the last fiscal year. Non-perishable goods revenues were $18.7 million, versus $18.1 million for the first nine months of fiscal 2023.

 

Total cost of revenues were $31.7 million for the fiscal 2024 year-to-date period, compared with $31.8 million for the prior-year period.

 

Gross profit was $9.4 million for the first nine months of fiscal 2024 and fiscal 2023. Gross margin improved by 10 basis points to 22.9 percent, from 22.8 percent for the first nine months of fiscal 2023.

 

Operating loss was approximately $270,000 for the fiscal 2024 nine-month period, compared with operating income of approximately $80,000 for the same period in fiscal 2023. The change was principally related to higher selling and general and administrative expenses.

 

Net loss attributable to Maison Solutions was approximately $562,000, or a loss of $0.03 per share, for the first nine months of fiscal 2024, versus net income attributable to Maison Solutions of approximately $921,000, or $0.06 per fully diluted share, for the prior-year period.

 

About Maison Solutions Inc.

 

Maison Solutions Inc. is a U.S.-based specialty grocery retailer offering traditional Asian food and merchandise to U.S. consumers, particularly to members of Asian-American communities. The Company is committed to providing Asian fresh produce, meat, seafood, and other daily necessities in a manner that caters to traditional Asian-American family values and cultural norms, while also accounting for the new and faster-paced lifestyle of younger generations and the diverse makeup of the communities in which the Company operates. Since its formation in 2019, the Company has acquired equity interests in four traditional Asian supermarkets in the Los Angeles area, and has been operating them under the brand name HK Good Fortune. To learn more about Maison Solutions, please visit the Company’s website at www.maisonsolutionsinc.com. Follow the Company on LinkedIn and X.

 

Cautionary Note Concerning Forward-Looking Statements

 

This press release contains “forward-looking statements” within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995, including the Company’s ability to grow organically and through acquisitions, improve efficiencies throughout the organization, reduce costs related to operating and opening new stores, and, over the longer term, use knowledge gained from implementing the software to open new revenue streams. No assurance can be given that the proceeds will be used as indicated. Forward-looking statements are subject to numerous conditions, many of which are beyond the control of the Company, including those set forth in the Risk Factors section of the Company’s registration statement for the initial public offering filed with the SEC. Copies are available on the SEC’s website at www.sec.gov. Maison Solutions undertakes no obligation to update these statements for revisions or changes after the date of this release, except as required by law.

 

Investor Relations and Media Contact:

 

PondelWilkinson Inc.

Judy Lin or Laurie Berman

310-279-5980

info@maisonsolutionsinc.com

 

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MAISON SOLUTIONS INC.

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS

(UNAUDITED)

 

   Three Months Ended
January 31,
   Nine Months Ended
January 31,
 
   2024   2023   2024   2023 
                 
Net Revenues                
Supermarket  $13,598,479   $15,637,095   $41,116,998   $41,215,255 
Total Revenues, Net   13,598,479    15,637,095    41,116,998    41,215,255 
                     
Cost of Revenues                    
Supermarket   10,410,684    11,626,723    31,699,886    31,815,554 
Total Cost of Revenues   10,410,684    11,626,723    31,699,886    31,815,554 
                     
Gross Profit   3,187,795    4,010,372    9,417,112    9,399,701 
                     
Selling Expenses   2,438,846    2,664,054    6,984,543    6,670,088 
General and Administrative Expenses   1,056,118    1,394,570    2,702,660    2,649,419 
Total Operating Expenses   3,494,964    4,058,624    9,687,203    9,319,507 
(Loss) Income from Operations   (307,169)   (48,252)   (270,091)   80,194 
                     
Other Income, Net   898    1,277,741    383,949    1,321,533 
Investment Loss from Equity Method Investment   (51,204)   -    (63,982)   - 
Interest Expense (Income), Net   (19,425)   76,052    (95,956)   15,705 
Total Other Income (Expenses), Net   (69,731)   1,353,793    224,011    1,337,238 
                     
Loss (Income) Before Income Taxes   (376,900)   1,305,541    (46,080)   1,417,432 
Income Tax Provisions   158,656    99,070    424,722    189,151 
                     
Net (Loss) Income   (535,556)   1,206,471    (470,802)   1,228,281 
                     
Net Income Attributable to Noncontrolling Interests   13,398    217,997    91,626    307,655 
                     
Net (Loss) Income Attributable to Maison Solutions Inc.  $(548,954)   988,474   $(562,428)  $920,626 
                     
(Loss) Income per Share Attributable to Maison Solutions, Inc.                    
 - Basic  $(0.03)  $0.06   $(0.03)  $0.06 
 - Diluted  $(0.03)  $0.06   $(0.03)  $0.06 
                     
Weighted Average Number of Common Stock Outstanding                    
 - Basic   19,405,797    16,000,000    17,334,541    16,000,000 
 - Diluted   19,435,915    16,000,000    17,347,630    16,000,000 

 

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MAISON SOLUTIONS INC.

CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS

 

   January 31,
2024
(Unaudited)
   April 30,
2023
 
ASSETS        
Current Assets        
Cash and cash equivalents  $9,406,626   $2,569,766 
Accounts receivable   756,341    315,356 
Accounts receivable - related parties   407,446    289,615 
Inventories, net   3,020,220    2,978,986 
Prepayments   20,000    1,547,243 
Other receivables and other current assets   993,976    550,836 
Other receivable - related parties   33,995    33,995 
Total Current Assets   14,638,604    8,285,797 
           
Restricted cash - non-current   1,101    1,101 
Property and equipment, net   789,937    671,463 
Intangible assets   3,071,463    197,329 
Security deposits   457,491    457,491 
Investment under cost method   75,000    - 
Investment under cost method – related parties   203,440    203,440 
Investment under equity method   1,736,018    - 
Operating lease right-of-use assets, net   21,004,764    22,545,190 
Goodwill   2,222,211    2,222,211 
Total Assets  $44,200,029   $34,584,022 
           
LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS’ DEFICIT          
Current Liabilities          
Accounts payable  $1,654,221   $3,105,592 
Accounts payable - related parties   492,480    465,310 
Note payable   -    150,000 
Current portion of loan payables   121,942    370,828 
Accrued expenses and other payables   858,342    867,796 
Contract liabilities   308,326    449,334 
Other payables - related parties   241,585    241,585 
Operating lease liabilities - current   1,850,310    1,761,182 
Income taxes payable   1,069,281    961,034 
Total Current Liabilities   6,596,487    8,372,661 
           
Long-term loan payables   2,512,674    2,561,299 
Security deposit from sub-tenants   111,314    105,637 
Operating lease liabilities - non-current   21,309,934    22,711,760 
Deferred tax liability, net   34,273    40,408 
Total Liabilities   30,564,682    33,791,765 
           
Stockholders’ Equity          
Class A Common stock, $0.0001 par value, 92,000,000 shares authorized; 17,450,476 and 13,760,000 shares issued and outstanding at January 31, 2024 and April 30, 2023, respectively   1,745    1,376 
Class B Common stock, $0.0001 par value, 3,000,000 shares authorized; 2,240,000 shares issued and outstanding   224    224 
Additional paid in capital   13,313,523    - 
Retained earnings (accumulated deficit)   (39,718)   522,710 
Total Maison Solutions, Inc. Stockholders’ Equity   13,275,774    524,310 
           
Noncontrolling interests   359,573    267,947 
Total Stockholders’ Equity   13,635,347    792,257 
Total Liabilities and Stockholders’ Equity  $44,200,029   $34,584,022 

 

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MAISON SOLUTIONS INC.

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS

(UNAUDITED)

 

   Nine Months ended
January 31,
 
   2024   2023 
Cash flows from operating activities        
Net (loss) income  $(470,802)  $1,228,281 
Adjustments to reconcile net (loss) income to net cash (used in) provided by operating activities:          
Depreciation and amortization expenses   274,476    312,549 
Bad debt reversal   (105,322)   - 
Provision for inventory shrinkage reserve   (1,088)   29,479 
Investment loss   63,982    - 
Changes in deferred taxes   (6,135)   (8,229)
Changes in operating assets and liabilities:          
Accounts receivable   (440,985)   (880,952)
Accounts receivable - related party   (219,260)   85,981 
Inventories   (40,147)   242,560 
Prepayments   1,065,243    703,023 
Other receivables and other current assets   124,182    (238,475)
Security deposits   -    5,654 
Accounts payable   (1,451,371)   (1,290,541)
Accounts payable - related party   128,599    94,193 
Accrued expenses and other payables   (9,454)   (156,804)
Contract Liabilities   (141,009)   (127,138)
Operating lease liabilities   227,728    149,489 
Taxes payables   108,247    192,391 
Other long-term payables   5,677    22,764 
Net cash (used in) provided by operating activities   (887,439)   364,225 
           
Cash flows from investing activities          
Payment for acquisition of subsidiary   -    (2,500,000)
Payment for leasehold improvement of the supermarket   (307,427)     
Payments of equipment purchase   (9,656)   (24,185)
Payments of intangible assets purchase   (2,950,000)   - 
Loans repaid from third parties   -    4,410,270 
Investment into TMA Liquor Inc   (75,000)   - 
Investment into HKGF Market of Arcadia   (1,800,000)   - 
Net cash (used in) provided by investing activities   (5,142,083)   1,886,085 
           
Cash flows from financing activities          
Bank overdraft   -    (281,941)
Repayments on loan payables   (297,510)   (261,923)
Repayments to related parties   -    (62,932)
Repayment of note payable   (150,000)   - 
Borrowings from related parties   -    (34,600)
Net proceeds from issuance of common stock   13,313,892    - 
Net cash provided by (used in) financing activities   12,866,382    (641,396)
           
Net changes in cash and restricted cash   6,836,860    1,608,914 
Cash and restricted cash at the beginning of the period   2,570,867    972,431 
Cash and restricted cash at the end of the period  $9,407,727   $2,581,345 
           
Supplemental disclosure of cash and restricted cash          
Cash  $9,406,626   $2,580,244 
Restricted cash   1,101    1,101 
Total cash and restricted cash  $9,407,727   $2,581,345 
           
Supplemental disclosure of cash flow information          
Cash paid for interest  $81,369   $29,577 
Cash paid for income taxes  $322,610   $8,481 

 

 

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