VITALITY ANNOUNCES THIRD QUARTER RESULTS
TSXV Trading Symbol: VPI
VANCOUVER, BC, Dec. 30, 2024 /CNW/ - Vitality Products Inc. (TSXV: VPI) (the "Company" or "Vitality"), a manufacturer, marketer and distributor of premium vitamins and supplements, is pleased to report its financial results for the third quarter ended October 31, 2024.
The financial results of the Company for the three months ended October 31, 2024 show a net loss of $32,225 or $0.00 per share compared to a net loss of $21,025 or $0.00 per share for the same period last year. During the three months ended October 31, 2024, sales were impacted by temporary product stock outs of VITALITY Power Iron + Organic Spirulina (all sizes) due to demand and manufacturing delays.
Significantly, Vitality won two alive Awards in October 2024 which recognize the best of the natural health industry in Canada. The Company received an alive Silver Award voted by Retailers for VITALITY Power Iron + Organic Spirulina as Favourite Women's Product. The Company also received an alive Bronze Award for VITALITY Magnesium + Chamomile for Kids as Favourite Children's Product chosen by Consumers.
VITALITY® is an award-winning line of clean vitamins and supplements, marketed to natural health retailers and health and wellness conscious consumers. Vitality has now received 13 awards in Canada, and two awards in the United States including Consumer and Retailer Choice. The awards include recognition for Best New Supplement, Women's Health and Children's Health. Vitality has won eight industry awards which recognize outstanding product innovation for Power Iron + Organic Spirulina, including one award from Clean Choice Awards and seven alive Awards.
Sales of the Company's premium natural health products for the three months ended October 31, 2024 decreased 16% to $194,455 (2023 - $231,816). The Company's gross margin on its sales for the three months ended October 31, 2024 was $135,665 or 70% of sales (2023 - $166,488 or 72% of sales) as the Company continues to have strong gross margins due to the uniqueness of its natural health products.
The Company's general selling expenses for the three months ended October 31, 2024 decreased 34% to $27,016 (2023 - $40,870). The Company's general and administrative expenses for the three months ended October 31, 2024 decreased 3% to $137,518 (2023 - $141,960). The Company continues its effort to improve overall operating efficiencies while focused on expanding distribution and growing sales in Canada and the United States.
The Company's condensed interim financial statements and management's discussion and analysis for the nine months ended October 31, 2024 and 2023 are available on SEDAR+ at www.sedarplus.com.
About Vitality
VITALITY® is an award-winning line of clean vitamins and supplements, marketed to natural health retailers and health and wellness conscious consumers. Manufactured in Canada and currently sold in natural health stores and online, the products are non-GMO and third party tested for quality. Following the proven success of the line through repeat orders and same store sales growth, the Company is focused on expanding distribution and growing sales in-store and online; evaluating, researching and developing new products for future distribution; and exploring new markets for its products. To view our products, visit: www.vitality.ca.
On behalf of the Board of
VITALITY PRODUCTS INC.
"Cheryl A. Grant" (signed)
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Cheryl A. Grant, President & CEO
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SOURCE Vitality Products Inc.