Yahoo Finance Water Ways Reports Q1 2021 Financial Results, Books a Profit and Record Q1 Sales of CAD$5,450,000
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TORONTO, May 27, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Water Ways Technologies Inc. (TSXV: WWT) ("Water Ways" or the "Company"), a global provider of proprietary water irrigation technology solutions to agricultural producers, announces the filing of its Financial Statements ("Statements") and Managements Discussion and Analysis ("MD&A") for the three months period ended March 31, 2021. A comprehensive discussion of Water Ways’ financial position and results of operations is provided in the MD&A.
Ohad Haber, President, CEO and Chairman of the Board of Water Ways states: “Our business has improved dramatically on all fronts in Q1 of 2021. We achieved record Q1 sales and revenue growth, which is a testament to our team’s hard work and dedication. Our sales and gross margins improved significantly, and we returned to profitability after several challenging quarters navigating the COVID19 pandemic in 2020. I am confident that we will continue our growth and improved results throughout the year."
On Wednesday, June 2, 2021, at 11 am Eastern Time, Water Ways' CEO, Ohad Haber, will host a live webinar with a corporate update, earnings discussion and the unique outlook for 2021 and beyond. An Investor question-and-answer session will follow.
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First Quarter Highlights (the following information must be read in conjunction with the MD&A)
Record sales for the three months period ended March 31, 2021, reached CAD$5,450,000 compared to CAD$3,207,000 for the three period ended March 31, 2020 for total revenue growth of 70%.
Net profit for the three months period ended March 31, 2021 reached CAD$220,000 compared to CAD$50,000 for the three months period ended March 31, 2020.
EBITDA for the three months period reached CAD$557,000 compared to CAD$39,000 for the three months period ended March 31, 2020.
Very strong start to 2021 with orders reaching over CAD$10 Million in Q1 of 2021.
Sales of Heartnut Grove WWT Inc. in Canada increased substantially and reached CAD$1,685,000 for the three months period ended March 31, 2021 compared to CAD$1,014,000 for three months period ended March 31, 2020.
The Company signed the largest contract in its history in Uzbekistan for over CAD$4,000,000.
Sales of the Company's subsidiary in China reached CAD$320,000 for the for the period ended March 31, 2021.
Water Ways Technologies Financial Results Summary
The following tables set forth the highlights of the consolidated financial information of the Company and should be read in conjunction with the Statements and the notes thereto.
(CAD in thousands) | Three months period ended March 31 | |||||||
2021 | 2020 | Change % | ||||||
Revenues: | ||||||||
Services Projects | 3,217 | 1,127 | 185.4% | |||||
Products | 2,233 | 2,080 | 7.4% | |||||
Total Revenues | 5,450 | 3,207 | 70.0% | |||||
Cost of Sales | 4,219 | 2,604 | 62.0% | |||||
Gross Profit | 1,231 | 603 | 104.3% | |||||
Gross Profit Margin % | 22.6% | 18.8% | ||||||
Operating Expenses | 737 | 596 | ||||||
Financial expense (income), net | 228 | (43) | ||||||
Taxes on Income | 46 | - | ||||||
Profit for the period | 220 | 50 | ||||||
EBITA for the period | 557 | 39 | ||||||
(CAD in thousands) | March 31, 2021 | December 31, | Change % | |||||
Balance Sheet Items: | ||||||||
Cash and Cash Equivalents | 876 | 407 | 115.4% | |||||
Total Current Assets | 10,094 | 6,992 | 44.4% | |||||
Total Assets | 13,096 | 10,115 | 29.5% | |||||
Total Current Liabilities | 8,658 | 6,976 | 24.1% | |||||
Total Non-Current Liabilities | 2,736 | 2,505 | 9.2% | |||||
About Water Ways Technologies
Water Ways Technologies Inc., through its subsidiaries, is a global provider of Israeli-based agriculture technology, providing water irrigation solutions to agricultural producers. Water Ways Technologies competes in the global irrigation water systems market with a focus on developing solutions with commercial applications in the micro and precision irrigation segments of the overall market. At present, Water Ways Technologies' main revenue streams are derived from the following business units: (i) Projects Business Unit; and (ii) Component and Equipment Sales Unit. Water Ways Technologies is capitalizing on the opportunities presented by micro and smart irrigation, while also making a positive mark on society by making these technologies more widely available, especially in developing markets such as Africa and Latin America and developed markets such as China and Canada. Water Ways Technologies irrigation projects include vineyards, Cotton fields, Apple and Orange orchards, Blueberries, Medical Cannabis, fresh produce cooling rooms and more, in over 15 countries.
For more information, please contact
Ronnie Jaegermann | Guy Nathanzon |
Director | CFO |
T: +972-54-4202054 | T: +972-52-6007221 |
https://www.water-ways-technologies.com/
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Forward-Looking Statements
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