MusclePharm Reports 2015 Second Quarter Financial Results

DENVER, CO--(Marketwired - Aug 10, 2015) - MusclePharm Corporation (OTCQB: MSLP) ("MusclePharm" or the "Company"), a scientifically driven, performance-lifestyle sports nutrition company, today announced financial results for the second quarter ended June 30, 2015.

Operating and Financial Highlights for Second Quarter 2015

• Net revenue was a record $50.5 million;
• $3.5 million operating cash flow positive for Q2 with $4.2 million in cash on hand;
• $8.5 million sales backlog;
• Gross margin was 34.7%, up 3.1 basis points versus 2014 full year results;
• Adjusted EBITDA was $1.1 million.

"MusclePharm is a company that has consistently demonstrated strong growth potential and the ability to capitalize on opportunities, illustrated by record revenue for the quarter and improved gross margin," said Brad Pyatt, MusclePharm's chief executive officer.

"Sequentially our revenue has increased primarily due to organic growth with existing customers and sales from new product introductions. We closed the quarter with $8.5 million in sales backlog, illustrating consumer adoption of our brands resulting in significant continued growth potential. Our Adjusted EBITDA was $1.1 million, for which we expect to see continued improvement as we move forward in the second half of the year. We are excited by this quarter's results, and expect that our business strategy will continue to grow our top line as we work toward profitability and long-term shareholder value creation."

Recent Highlights

• Ryan Drexler appointed as chairman of the Board, separating the roles of CEO and chairman.
• Increased the number of directors on the board to seven, including five independent directors to be re-elected at the 2015 Annual Meeting of Stockholders later this month. 
• Fitness pioneer and Body-for-LIFE author Bill Phillips, former CEO and owner of EAS, named Strategic Advisor and Chief Editor of Content.
• Signed UFC welterweight champion Robbie Lawler, number one middleweight contender Luke Rockhold and rising strawweight star Paige VanZant.
• Ranked as the #2 best-selling protein bar (MusclePharm Combat Crunch Bar) on BodyBuilding.com.

Financial Results for Second Quarter 2015

Net revenue increased to a record $50.5 million, up 8% year-over-year. The Company also closed the quarter with a sales backlog of $8.5 million compared to $5.1 million at the end of the year 2014. Net revenue growth reflects increased sales from consumer adoption of new product introductions offset by a reduction in international sales related to the strengthening of the U.S. dollar. The Company continues to take significant steps to globalize its supply chain to address this issue. 

Cash flow for the six months ended June 30 increased to $3.2 million up from ($1.6) million in the year prior demonstrating improved financial strength.

Gross margin was 34.7%, up 3.1 basis points over 2014 full year.

Adjusted EBITDA, a non-GAAP measure was $1.1 million, which eliminates depreciation, amortization, interest, taxes, stock-based compensation, and other expenses.

2015 Second Quarter Conference Call Information

When: Tuesday, August 11, 2015
Time: 8:00 a.m. Eastern Time
Phone: 1-877-407-9126 (domestic)
1-201-493-6751 (international)

A live webcast will be available online on MusclePharm's website at http://ir.musclepharmcorp.com, where it will be archived for one year.

An audio replay of the conference call will be available through midnight August 18 by dialing 877-660-6853 from the U.S. or Canada, or 201-612-7415 from international locations, passcode 13581597.

About MusclePharm Corporation
MusclePharm® is a scientifically-driven, performance lifestyle company that currently develops, manufactures, markets and distributes branded nutritional supplements. The company offers a complete range of powders, capsules, tablets and gels. Its portfolio of recognized brands, including MusclePharm® Hybrid and Core Series, Arnold Schwarzenegger Series™ and FitMiss™, are marketed and sold in more than 120 countries and available in over 45,000 retail outlets globally. These clinically-proven and scientific nutritional supplements are developed through a six-stage research process utilizing the expertise of leading nutritional scientists, doctors and universities. MusclePharm is the innovator of the sports nutrition industry. For more information, visit http://www.musclepharm.com. Follow MusclePharm Corporation on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram.

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Non-GAAP Financial Measures
In addition to disclosing financial results calculated in accordance with U.S. Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP), the earnings release contains non-GAAP financial measures adjusted for income taxes, depreciation and amortization of property and equipment, amortization of intangible assets, provision for doubtful accounts, amortization of prepaid stock compensation, amortization of prepaid sponsorship fees, stock based compensation, and issuance of common stock warrants. Management believes that the non-GAAP measures used in this release provide investors with important perspectives into the Company's ongoing business performance. The non-GAAP financial measures disclosed by the Company should not be considered a substitute for, or superior to, financial measures calculated in accordance with GAAP, and the financial results calculated in accordance with GAAP and reconciliations to those financial statements should be carefully evaluated. The non-GAAP financial measures used by the Company may be calculated differently from, and therefore may not be comparable to, similarly titled measures used by other companies. All financial data is presented on a GAAP basis except where the Company indicates its presentation is on a non-GAAP basis. Set forth below are reconciliations of non-GAAP net income (loss) to the Company's reported GAAP net income (loss).

Forward-Looking Statements
This release contains forward-looking statements within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and Section 21E of the Securities and Exchange Act of 1934, as amended. Statements that are not a description of historical facts constitute forward-looking statements and may often, but not always, be identified by the use of such words as "expects", "anticipates", "intends", "estimates", "plans", "potential", "possible", "probable", "believes", "seeks", "may", "will", "should", "could" or the negative of such terms or other similar expressions. Actual results may differ materially from those set forth in this release due to the risks and uncertainties inherent in the Company's business. More detailed information about the Company and the risk factors that may affect the realization of forward-looking statements is set forth in the Company's Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2014, the Company's Quarter Reports on Form 10-Q and other filings submitted by the Company to the SEC, copies of which may be obtained from the SEC's website at www.sec.gov. Readers are cautioned not to place undue reliance on these forward-looking statements, which speak only as of the date hereof. All forward-looking statements are qualified in their entirety by this cautionary statement and the Company undertakes no obligation to revise or update this release to reflect events or circumstances after the date hereof.

MusclePharm Corporation
Consolidated Balance Sheets
In thousands
				June 30, 2015				December 31, 2014
				(Unaudited)
ASSETS
Current assets:
	Cash			$	4,170			$	1,020
	Accounts receivable, net				24,607				16,644
	Inventory				14,850				21,069
	Prepaid giveaways				896				1,228
	Prepaid stock compensation, current portion				4,573				4,476
	Prepaid sponsorship and endorsement fees				448				238
	Prepaid expenses and other current assets				3,620				1,742
		Total current assets			53,164				46,417
Property and equipment, net					7,632				7,805
Long-term investments					977				-
Intangible assets, net					8,973				7,074
Prepaid stock compensation, long-term					4,110				4,952
Other assets					235				108
TOTAL ASSETS				$	75,091			$	66,356
LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY
Current liabilities:
	Accounts payable			$	37,834			$	27,761
	Accrued liabilities				9,121				7,023
	Line of credit				6,000				8,000
	Term loan, current portion				1,267				-
	Other debt obligations				21				46
		Total current liabilities			54,243				42,830
Term loan, non-current portion					2,318				-
Other long-term liabilities					361				146
TOTAL LIABILITIES					56,922				42,976
Commitments and contingencies
Stockholders' equity:
	Common stock				14				14
	Additional paid-in capital				138,600				129,130
	Treasury stocks at cost				(10,039	)			(10,039	)
	Accumulated other comprehensive loss				(243	)			(66	)
	Accumulated deficit				(110,163	)			(95,659	)
TOTAL STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY					18,169				23,380
TOTAL LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY				$	75,091			$	66,356

MusclePharm Corporation
Consolidated Statement of Operations
In thousands, except per share amounts (Unaudited)
				Three months ended
				6/30/2015				6/30/2014
Revenue, net				$	50,476			$	46,741
Cost of revenue					32,978				31,094
	Gross profit				17,498				15,647
Operating expenses
	Advertising and promotion				8,285				5,920
	Salaries and benefits				7,763				5,777
	Selling, general and administrative				5,121				2,357
	Research and development				921				1,164
	Professional fees				2,064				1,292
		Total operating expenses			24,154				16,510
Loss from operations					(6,656	)			(863	)
Other expense, net					(348	)			(27	)
Loss before provision for income taxes					(7,004	)			(890	)
Provision for income taxes					21				45
Net loss				$	(7,025	)		$	(935	)
Net loss per share, basic					(0.51	)			(0.09	)
Net loss per share, diluted					(0.51	)			(0.09	)

MusclePharm Corporation
Reconciliation to Non-GAAP Income (Loss) to GAAP Income
In thousands (Unaudited)
			Three months ended
			6/30/2015				6/30/2014
Net loss			$	(7,025	)		$	(935	)
Non-GAAP adjustments:
	Provision for income taxes			21				45
	Depreciation and amortization of property and equipment			456				333
	Amortization of intangible assets			273				293
	Provision for doubtful accounts			68				64
	Amortization of prepaid stock compensation			1,127				783
	Amortization of prepaid sponsorship fees			1,821				1,810
	Stock-based compensation			4,013				2,091
	Issuance of common stock warrants to third parties for services			17				-
	Other expense, net			348				27
Adjusted EBITDA			$	1,119			$	4,511