Rapid Nutrition PLC Announces Trading Update ahead of FY2021 Results
This release contains revenues, costs, earnings and key performance indicators (KPIs) for the year ended 31 December 2021 (FY).
London, United Kingdom – Achieving a substantial increase in the company’s bottom line compared to last year, Rapid Nutrition PLC (Euronext Growth: ALRPD, OTCQB: RPNRF), today released a trading update ahead its year-end results to be published by 30 April 2022. A natural healthcare company focused on evidenced-based nutrition, diet management and life sciences products with growing worldwide distribution, Rapid Nutrition focused on expanding operations and distribution across the globe in addition to new direct-to-consumer channels in 2021.
Financial highlights for the period include:
- Revenue for the period reached $3 million (FY 2021, 12 month period) remaining consistent with previous years comparable period (FY 2020 extended 18 month period $3.67 million)
- Gross profit increased to $2.25 million (FY2021), compared to previous extended financial period $1.5 million (FY 2020)
- Operating profit $0.439 million (FY2021), compared to previous year -$0.576 million (FY2020)
- Decrease in liabilities for the period, compared to previous year
- Substantially increased cash position (post balance sheet close, Q1 2022), positioning the company well leading into the new year and post pandemic.
“We continue make significant investments in our outstanding team, intellectual property and product innovation through our flagship brand, which has further sparked international interest in conjunction with the ongoing demand for organic, science-based health and wellness products,” said Rapid Nutrition CEO Simon St. Ledger. “In 2022, we will continue to generate growth in current markets by diversifying distribution channels while leveraging unique manufacturing capabilities and partnerships to optimize the supply chain, all with an eye towards additional growth.”
In 2021 alone, Rapid Nutrition secured distribution deals in the Middle East and South Korea in addition to notable ecommerce gains. The company successfully listed on the Euronext, Europe’s largest stock exchange, while receiving second-round investments from a group of institutional investors. Rapid Nutrition also initiated preparation to launch this year a significant oral anti-viral prevention therapy designed to help relieve cold and flu symptoms; the therapy was granted an Innovation Patent in 2016.
“Despite another year where the global pandemic significantly impacted retail, Rapid Nutrition is proud of its compelling 2021 results and we look forward to growth driven by operational execution and international expansion this year and beyond,” St. Ledger added. “We will continue to advance our work towards becoming a major player in the wellness industry and strongly believe in our company’s promise, with management invested as owners.”
About Rapid Nutrition
Dedicated to the development and distribution of premium, science-based health and wellness brands across the globe, Rapid Nutrition shares a wealth of award-winning products with consumers who are passionate about innovations that are “made by nature, refined by science.” Rapid Nutrition’s first-class scientific team matches the experience of its management team to keep both the company and consumers on top of the latest industry trends and developments, while aligning with industry leaders worldwide to deliver effective supplements and solutions. Rapid Nutrition aims to be the supplier of choice globally by offering premium brands with the highest-quality ingredients to deliver maximum results.
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