Forward Reports Fiscal 2019 Results

About this update from Forward Industries, Inc.

Revenues of $37.4 million and operating loss of $3.1 million for the year WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. , Dec. 27, 2019 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Forward Industries, Inc. (NASDAQ:FORD), a single source solution provider for the full spectrum of hardware and software product design and engineering services as well as a designer and distributer of carry and protective solutions, today announced financial results for the year ended September 30, 2019 . Included in the 2019 financial results are the results of our consolidated entity, Intelligent Product Solutions (IPS), our design and development business, which we acquired on January 18, 2018 . Full Fiscal Year 2019 Financial Highlights Revenues were $37.4 million compared to $34.5 million for 2018. An increase of 8.4%. Loss from Operations was $3.1 million compared to income of $261 thousand in 2018. Gross profit percentage decreased to 17.6% compared to 19% in 2018. Net loss was $3.6 million compared to net income of $632 thousand in 2018 (inclusive of a 510 thousand credit for a change in fair value of the IPS earnout consideration in 2018). Net loss per share was $(0.38) compared to Net income per share of $0.15 for 2018. Cash and cash equivalents totaled $3.1 million at September 30, 2019 . Terry Wise , Chief Executive Officer of Forward Industries , stated, “The fiscal year results have been disappointing. However, they are largely due to one off non-recurring issues and additionally, relate to isolated customers within our design division. Our underlying business remains positive. During this first quarter, we have made strong progress in establishing profitable and growth oriented new business lines. Our range of smart enabled retail products is particularly encouraging. The Mooni lighting product was featured in the Good Morning America Holiday show and we have started to make notable progress with US retailers with our new product offerings. I therefore look to the new fiscal year with confidence for Forward’s future.” The tables below are derived from the Company’s consolidated financial statements included in its Form 10-K filed on December 27, 2019 with the Securities and Exchange Commission . Please refer to the Form 10-K for complete financial statements and further information regarding the Company’s results of operations and financial condition relating to the fiscal years ended September 30, 2019 and 2018. Please also refer to the Form 10-K for a discussion of risk factors applicable to the Company and its business. Note Regarding Forward-Looking Statements This press release contains certain “forward-looking statements” within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933 and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 including statements regarding progress from retail and establishing profitable growing sectors opportunities from new developments. Forward has tried to identify these forward-looking statements by using words such as “may”, “should,” “expect,” “hope,” “anticipate,” “believe,” “intend,” “plan,” “estimate” and similar expressions. These forward-looking statements are based on information currently available to the Company and are subject to a number of risks, uncertainties and other factors that could cause its actual results, performance, prospects or opportunities to differ materially from those expressed in, or implied by, these forward-looking statements. These risks include the inability to expand our customer base, pricing pressures, lack of success of our sales people, failure to develop products at a profit, unanticipated issues with Mooni and their relationship with retail outlets in the U.S. , failure to commercialize products that we develop and unanticipated issues with our affiliated sourcing agent, failure to take advantage of synergies between IPS and Forward and issues integrating with IPS. No assurance can be given that the actual results will be consistent with the forward-looking statements. Investors should read carefully the factors described in the “Risk Factors” section of the Company’s filings with the SEC , including the Company’s Form 10-K for the year ended September 30, 2019 for information regarding risk factors that could affect the Company’s results. Except as otherwise required by Federal securities laws, Forward undertakes no obligation to publicly update or revise any forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events, changed circumstances or any other reason. A bout Forward Industries Forward is a fully integrated design, development and manufacturing solution to top tier medical and technology customers worldwide. Through its acquisition of Intelligent Product Solutions (“IPS”), the Company has expanded its ability to design and develop solutions for our existing multinational client base and expand beyond the diabetic product line in to a variety of industries with a full spectrum of hardware and software product design and engineering services. In addition to our existing designs and distribution of carry and protective solutions, primarily for hand held electronic devices, the company now provides one stop shopping for the design development and manufacturing opportunities from a variety of sources. Contact: Forward Industries , Inc. Michael Matte , CFO (561) 465-0031 FORWARD INDUSTRIES, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS September 30 , 2019 2018 Assets Current assets: Cash $ 3,092,813 $ 4,369,866 Accounts receivable, net 6,695,120 9,024,518 Inventories 1,608,827 1,568,914 Prepaid expenses and other current assets 441,502 248,434 Total current assets 11,838,262 15,211,732 Property and equipment, net 243,002 358,975 Intangible assets, net 1,248,712 1,411,182 Goodwill 2,182,427 2,182,427 Investment 326,941 - Other assets 255,008 63,550 Total assets $ 16,094,352 $ 19,227,866 Liabilities and shareholders' equity Current liabilities: Line of credit $ 1,300,000 $ 350,000 Accounts payable 315,444 329,967 Due to Forward China 3,236,693 4,197,435 Deferred income 219,831 125,013 Notes payable - short-term portion 1,654,799 1,770,112 Capital leases payable - short-term portion 39,941 56,876 Deferred consideration - short-term portion 834,000 200,000 Accrued expenses and other current liabilities 694,972 594,887 Total current liabilities 8,295,680 7,624,290 Other liabilities: Notes payable - long-term portion - 54,335 Capital leases payable - long-term portion 26,438 64,041 Deferred rent 60,935 47,605 Deferred consideration - long-term portion - 338,000 Total other liabilities 87,373 503,981 Total liabilities 8,383,053 8,128,271 Commitments and contingencies Shareholders' equity: Common stock, par value $0.01 per share; 40,000,000 shares authorized; 9,533,851 and 9,533,851 shares issued and outstanding, respectively 95,338 95,338 Additional paid-in capital 18,936,130 18,720,396 Accumulated deficit (11,320,169 ) (7,716,139 ) Total shareholders' equity 7,711,299 11,099,595 Total liabilities and shareholders' equity $ 16,094,352 $ 19,227,866 FORWARD INDUSTRIES, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS For the Fiscal Years Ended September 30 , 2019 2018 Net Revenues $ 37,409,030 $ 34,499,503 Cost of sales 30,828,148 27,931,427 Gross profit 6,580,882 6,568,076 Operating expenses: Sales and marketing 1,965,230 1,782,138 General and administrative 7,713,035 4,525,286 Total operating expenses 9,678,265 6,307,424 Income (loss) from operations (3,097,383 ) 260,652 Other income (expenses): Fair value adjustment of earn-out consideration (260,000 ) 510,000 Fair value adjustment of deferred cash consideration (36,000 ) (12,000 ) Interest expense (201,004 ) (115,447 ) Other expense (13,805 ) (10,885 ) Total other income (expense) (510,809 ) 371,668 Income (loss) before income taxes ( 3,608,192 ) 632,320 Benefit from income taxes 4,162 747,000 Net income (loss) $ (3,604,030 ) $ 1,379,320 Earnings (loss) per share: Basic $ (0.38 ) $ 0.15 Diluted $ (0.38 ) $ 0.15 Weighted average number of common and common equivalent shares outstanding: Basic 9,532,034 9,264,670 Diluted 9,532,034 9,354,669 Source: Forward Industries, Inc.

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