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SEC filingRevenue growth of 24% in Q2 driven by volume gains and new products, with gross margin expanding to 25% from 24%.
For the three months ended July 31, 2025, net sales increased 24% to $35.2 million from $28.4 million in the prior year quarter. The growth was primarily driven by volume gains from successful trade and marketing promotions, new product introductions into existing customers, and new customer acquisition. Cost of sales increased 23% to $26.4 million (75% of sales) from $21.5 million (76% of sales), with the margin improvement stemming from labor and procurement efficiencies and better fixed overhead absorption. Gross profit margin improved to 25% from 24%. Operating expenses rose $1.8 million, largely due to $1.1 million in higher payroll and stock-based compensation from new executive hires and variable compensation, $305 thousand in increased advertising, and $206 thousand in freight costs. Net income increased to $1.3 million from $1.1 million.
For the six months ended July 31, 2025, net sales increased 21% to $70.5 million from $58.2 million, with similar volume drivers. Gross margin remained consistent at 25% for both periods, as operational efficiencies and fixed overhead absorption offset higher commodity costs and promotional activity. Operating expenses increased $2.7 million, led by payroll and advertising. However, the prior year included a $0.9 million director settlement, which partially offset current year increases. Net income rose 48% to $2.5 million from $1.7 million.
The company operates as a single segment reporting fresh deli prepared foods. No segment-level breakdown is provided in MD&A. The overall revenue growth reflects broad-based volume gains across product lines and customer channels.
Management's liquidity outlook indicates that expected revenue growth and expense control should support cash requirements for at least the next twelve months. However, additional funding may be needed to finance growth or strategic objectives. Subsequent to quarter end, the company completed the acquisition of Crown 1 Enterprises for $17.5 million, financed with a new $20.0 million non-revolving credit line and supplemented by a $20.0 million private placement of common stock. These events are expected to be accretive and expand the company's production capacity and customer reach.
As of July 31, 2025, the company held $9.4 million in cash and equivalents, up from $7.2 million at year-end. Total debt stood at $4.1 million, a reduction of $2.6 million from $6.7 million as of January 31, 2025. Shareholders' equity increased to $29.6 million from $24.9 million, driven by net income of $2.5 million and stock-based compensation. Inventory rose to $6.4 million, reflecting growth in raw materials and finished goods.
The company has two purchase commitments: a one-year fixed-price contract for 6.08 million pounds of chicken (entered December 2024) and a six-month contract for 2.016 million pounds of beef (effective March 2025). No dollar amounts are disclosed. Operating lease liabilities total $6.4 million, with maturities through 2030. The company also has a $750 thousand related-party promissory note and a term loan of $2.0 million.
No share buybacks or dividends were announced or executed during the period. Capital expenditures were $1.1 million, or 1.5% of revenue, primarily for machinery and leasehold improvements. Debt reduction included cash repayments of $0.9 million on the term loan and $0.2 million on finance leases, plus a non-cash reduction of $1.5 million via stock issuance for a related-party note. The company maintains a $5.5 million revolving credit facility with no outstanding balance.
The company operates as a single reportable segment. Geographic revenue (gross sales) for the six months ended July 31, 2025: Northeast 25.3%, Southeast 24.1%, Midwest 27.2%, West 23.4%. No segment-level operating income or profit data is provided beyond the consolidated figures.
Operating cash flow of $4.3M significantly exceeded net income of $2.5M, reflecting strong cash conversion. The main non-cash adjustments were depreciation ($1.1M), amortization ($1.3M), and stock-based compensation ($0.6M). A substantial improvement in accounts receivable ($1.4M inflow vs. $0.3M outflow prior) and reduced inventory buildup (outflow of $1.6M vs. $0.5M inflow a year ago) supported operating cash flow, despite a $0.9M decrease in payables.
Capital expenditures fell sharply to $1.1M from $2.7M, indicating lower investment intensity. As a result, free cash flow (CFO minus capex) was strongly positive at $3.3M, compared to negative $1.5M in the prior period.
Financing activities consumed $1.0M, mainly from term loan repayment ($0.9M) and finance lease payments ($0.2M), partially offset by stock option proceeds ($0.04M). No share repurchases or dividends were observed. Overall, cash increased by $2.2M, ending at $9.4M, providing robust liquidity.