GORX Geopharma (MM)

GeoPharma, Inc. (NASDAQ:GORX) (the �Company�) announced its Fiscal Year 2009 First Quarter Results reporting revenues of $20,025,307 representing a 105% increase over the Fiscal Year 2008 First Quarter results. The Company recorded a net loss of ($2,766,160) or ($0.19) per common share. Commenting on the quarter GeoPharma CEO Mihir Taneja stated, �The first quarter is historically one of our weakest periods; however this year�s first quarter results reveal the strongest sales the Company has ever had during this period. This top line growth further demonstrates the powerful addition of our new distribution business. The company remains committed to reducing overhead in all of its businesses, especially during the interim period until our Antibiotic facilities come online. We remain encouraged by the gains in our manufacturing segment, as well as other aspects of our business. We look forward to sharing several new developments with regards to our business model in the months to come.� Q1 Highlights Revenues in the Distribution segment increased 634% versus the first quarter of fiscal year 2008. Revenues in the Manufacturing Segment increased 27% versus the first quarter of fiscal year 2008. Revenues in the Pharma segment increased 202% versus the first quarter of fiscal year 2008. Revenues overall excluding discontinued operations increased 193% versus the first quarter of fiscal year 2008. Revenues overall including discontinued operations increased 105% versus the first quarter of fiscal year 2008. Gross Profits for the first quarter of fiscal year 2009 were $3,734,449 versus Gross Profits of $1,510,675 for the first quarter of fiscal year 2008, an increase of $2,223,774 or 147%. Total selling, general and administrative ("SG&A") expenses were $5,781,669 as compared to $6,564,079 for the fourth quarter of fiscal year 2008, a decrease of $782,410 or 11.9%. SG&A expenses were $2,875,505 for the first fiscal quarter of 2008, the significant increase year over year is predominately attributed to the Dynamic Health Products acquisition. Research and development ("R&D") expenditures for the first quarter of fiscal year 2009 totaled approximately $650,952 all of which was charged as an expense to operations as compared to $426,154 in first quarter of fiscal year 2008. Sequentially the R&D expenditures for the first quarter were roughly in line with the fourth quarter of fiscal Year 2008 of $607,542. A conference call has been scheduled with CEO, Mihir Taneja, Senior VP/CFO, Carol Dore-Falcone and Alexander Nachman Director of Corporate Communications for Thursday August 14, 2008 at 4:35 PM EST. to discuss the First Quarter results and can be accessed via the web using the following link: http://www.investorcalendar.com/IC/CEPage.asp?ID=132430 or by telephone by dialing: Toll Free 1-877-407-8031 or 1-201-689-8031 for international callers. A replay of the call will be available until August 28, 2008@ 11:59 PM using 1-877-660-6853 and 1-201-612-7415. All callers must reference Pass Codes: Account #: 286 and Conference ID #: 292766 About GeoPharma, Inc.: GeoPharma, Inc. is a rapidly growing Bio/Pharma company with a diversified business model participating in 3 main market segments: Specialty Pharma, Manufacturing, and Distribution. The Specialty Pharma division specializes in the formulation of generic drugs for human and veterinary usage and the development of medical devices used by oncologists and other medical professionals. The Manufacturing and Distribution divisions, manufacture, package, and distribute generic drugs, nutraceuticals, cosmetics, and functional food products for companies worldwide. GeoPharma's growth strategy is to capitalize on its research and manufacturing expertise to develop medical devices and high margin generic drug products for niche markets with high barriers to entry. GeoPharma's competitive advantage in these areas is in its ability to navigate the challenges that such market pursuits present effectively. Currently GeoPharma employs over 300 people and operates facilities in Florida, Maryland, Pennsylvania, Nevada, Rhode Island, and Texas utilizing over 330,000 sq. ft. of office, warehouse, manufacturing and laboratory facilities. For further information visit the "For Investors" section of the GeoPharma website at www.geopharmainc.com. Forward-Looking Statements This press release may contain statements, which constitute forward-looking statements within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995, including those regarding the company and its subsidiaries' expectations, intentions, strategies and beliefs pertaining to future performance. All statements contained herein are based upon information available to the company's management as of the date hereof, and actual results may vary based upon future events, both within and without management's control. Important factors that could cause such differences are described in the company�s periodic filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission. GEOPHARMA, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS (UNAUDITED) � � Three Months Ended June 30, 2008 � 2007 (Unaudited) (Unaudited) Revenues: Distribution $ 13,628,916 $ 1,856,599 Manufacturing 6,271,953 4,922,104 Pharmaceutical � 124,438 � 41,199 � Total revenues $ 20,025,307 $ 6,819,902 Cost of goods sold: Distribution 10,673,592 1,015,970 Manufacturing (exclusive of depreciation and amortization shown below) 4,681,437 3,460,634 Pharmaceutical � 935,829 � 832,623 � Total cost of goods sold $ 16,290,858 $ 5,309,227 Gross profit: Distribution 2,955,324 840,629 Manufacturing 1,590,516 1,461,470 Pharmaceutical � (811,391 ) � (791,424 ) � Total gross profit $ 3,734,449 $ 1,510,675 Selling, general and administrative expenses: Selling, general and administrative expenses 5,781,669 2,875,505 Stock compensation expense 306,350 156,590 Depreciation and amortization � 668,102 � 363,127 � Operating income (loss) before other income (expense), minority interest, income taxes and discontinued operations $ (3,021,672 ) $ (1,884,547 ) Other income (expense), net: Interest income (expense), net (459,298 ) (202,891 ) Other income (expense), net � 4,474 � 10,422 � Total other income (expense), net $ (454,824 ) $ (192,469 ) � Income (loss) before minority interest, income taxes and discontinued operations $ (3,476,496 ) $ (2,077,016 ) Minority interest benefit (expense) 197,736 225,662 Income tax benefit (expense) � 662,400 � 807,600 � Net income (loss) from continuing operations $ (2,616,360 ) $ (1,043,754 ) Discontinued operations: Revenues: PBM $ � $ 2,925,139 Cost of goods sold: PBM � � � 2,904,274 � Gross profit: PBM $ � $ 20,865 Selling, general and administrative expenses: PBM � 20,785 PBM segment exit income (expense) � � � 8,300 � Discontinued operations net income (loss), net of income tax $ � $ 8,380 � Net income (loss) $ (2,616,360 ) $ (1,035,374 ) Preferred stock dividends � 149,800 � 108,333 � Net income (loss) available to common shareholders $ (2,766,160 ) $ (1,143,707 ) � Basic income (loss) per share $ (0.19 ) $ (0.11 ) � Basic weighted average number of common shares outstanding � 14,692,521 � 10,644,325 � Diluted income (loss) per share $ (0.19 ) $ (0.11 ) � Diluted weighted average number of common shares outstanding � 14,692,521 � 10,644,325 � Basic and diluted discontinued operations earnings per share $ - $ -