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Forza Innovations Inc (FORZ)·Q1 2020 Earnings Summary

Executive Summary

  • Q1 2020 (quarter ended September 30, 2019) revenue declined 24% year over year to $140,951 on the loss of a former primary customer due to credit risk; gross profit was $47,473 and net income was $7,481 .
  • Sequentially, revenue fell modestly in Q2 2020 to $133,923 with a net loss of $(44,371) driven by non-cash stock compensation ($70,000) and a $40,000 loss on issuance of common stock; Q3 2020 revenue rebounded to $163,782 but net loss widened to $(135,532) on convertible note-related non-cash charges ($62,500 debt discount amortization; $75,000 loss) .
  • Balance sheet expanded with total assets at $897,479 by March 31, 2020, supported by capex and equipment additions; cash increased to $210,099 at Q3 while liabilities rose on loans and convertible debt .
  • No Wall Street consensus estimates available via S&P Global for FORZ; comparisons to estimates are unavailable. S&P Global consensus was not retrievable due to missing mapping (SPGI error).
  • Key stock-relevant catalysts: dependence on a few customers (62.5% of nine-month sales from top two customers), heavy reliance on related-party financing and convertible debt, and ongoing facility ramp with one-time costs that depressed margins in Q3 .

What Went Well and What Went Wrong

What Went Well

  • Facility ramp and capacity expansion: Management highlighted onboarding the new Florida facility and increased headcount, expecting positive impact as production commenced; “There were many onetime expenses... Production activities have commenced... expect to bring a positive impact” .
  • Sequential gross profit resilience: Despite Q1 revenue decline, gross profit held at $47,473; Q2 gross margin improved to $58,597 on lower cost of revenue, indicating cost discipline during the customer transition .
  • Liquidity improved: Cash increased to $210,099 by Q3 2020, aided by financing inflows, providing operational flexibility amid scale-up and non-cash charges .

What Went Wrong

  • Customer concentration and loss: Q1 revenue decline stemmed from ceasing business with a former primary customer due to credit risk; top two customers represented 62.5% of nine-month sales, elevating concentration risk .
  • Non-cash charges driving net losses: Q2 saw $70,000 stock compensation and a $40,000 loss on issuance of common stock; Q3 added $62,500 debt discount amortization and a $75,000 loss on issuance of convertible debt, materially impacting net income despite operating profit .
  • Increased leverage and related-party dependence: Total liabilities rose with bank loans, lines of credit, American Express loans, and a January 2020 10% convertible note; related-party LOC remained $122,729 principal with accrued interest, adding financing risk .

Financial Results

Revenue, Profitability, EPS, and Margins (oldest → newest)

MetricQ1 2019Q1 2020Q2 2020Q3 2020
Revenue ($USD)$185,241 $140,951 $133,923 $163,782
Cost of Revenue ($USD)$119,377 $93,478 $75,326 $98,058
Gross Profit ($USD)$65,864 $47,473 $58,597 $65,724
Operating Income ($USD)$31,651 $17,227 $780 $8,297
Net Income ($USD)$22,607 $7,481 $(44,371) $(135,532)
Diluted EPS ($USD)$0.00 $0.00 $(0.00) $(0.01)
Gross Margin %35.6% 33.7% 43.7% 40.1%
Interest Expense ($USD)$3,034 $6,944 $7,953 $6,329

Notes: Gross Margin % calculated from cited revenue and cost of revenue.

Non-GAAP (Company-reported) EBITDA and Adjusted EBITDA

MetricQ1 2020Q2 2020Q3 20209M FY2020
EBITDA ($USD)$36,196 $49,971 N/AN/A
Adjusted EBITDA ($USD)N/AN/AN/A$122,746

Balance Sheet and Liquidity Snapshots

MetricJun 30, 2019Dec 31, 2019Mar 31, 2020
Cash And Equivalents ($USD)$170,205 $116,990 $210,099
Total Assets ($USD)$625,421 $733,506 $897,479
Total Liabilities ($USD)$527,003 $588,978 $671,983
Line of Credit Balance ($USD)$143,263 $125,824 $116,857
Loans Payable (Real Estate) ($USD)$186,655 $181,600 $178,985
Convertible Note Payable (current portion net of discount) ($USD)N/AN/A$62,500

KPIs and Customer Concentration

KPIQ1 2020Q2 2020 (6M)Q3 2020 (9M)
Top Customer Sales %33% and 37% (two largest) 22.4% and 57.4% (two largest) 62.5% and 18% (two largest)
Depreciation Expense ($USD)$14,034 $31,516 (6M) $49,553 (9M)
Capex / Purchase of Property & Equipment ($USD)$121,762 (Q1 cash flow) $158,886 (6M) $227,090 (9M)

Guidance Changes

MetricPeriodPrevious GuidanceCurrent GuidanceChange
Organic Sales (Revenue)FY 2020“Exceed $2 million” No update provided in Q1–Q3 filings/PRsNot reiterated / No update
Adjusted EBITDAFY 2020“Much stronger compared to FY2019” (directional) No numerical update providedNot reiterated / No update

Earnings Call Themes & Trends

Note: No earnings call transcript available for Q1 2020, Q2 2020, or Q3 2020 (none found) — themes synthesized from press releases and 10-Q MD&A.

TopicPrevious Mentions (Q1 2020)Previous Mentions (Q2 2020)Current Period (Q3 2020)Trend
Customer Credit Risk / DemandCeased business with former primary customer; revenue down YoY Continued impact; YoY revenue decline and net loss Revenue up sequentially; losses driven by financing-related non-cash charges Stabilizing demand; structural risk persists
Facility Ramp / CapexNew equipment purchases; production commenced Opening Florida facility; operational with one-time costs Onboarding Florida facility; one-time expenses; headcount increased Capacity expansion ongoing
Financing / LeverageReliance on related-party LOC; bank loans outstanding Added American Express loan; repaid equipment loan Issued 10% convertible note; recognized BCF and losses; more Amex loans Leverage and financing complexity increasing
Non-GAAP Use (Adj. EBITDA)Quarterly EBITDA disclosed Quarterly EBITDA disclosed Adjusted EBITDA disclosed for nine months Emphasis on non-GAAP persists
Concentration RiskTwo largest customers 33% & 37% Two largest 22.4% & 57.4% Two largest 62.5% & 18% Elevated concentration risk

Management Commentary

  • Q1 2020 (President’s Commentary): “Our results for the quarter ending September 30, 2019 were slightly impacted as we made a difficult decision to cease doing business with a major customer after they became a high credit risk... purchased new equipment... expect to bring a positive impact in the next two quarters.”
  • Q2 2020 (Management Commentary): “We are happy to announce that we had positive cash flows and EBITDA recorded was $49,971 for the quarter... one-time expenses associated with opening our new Florida facility... logistics, rigging, new machinery purchases.”
  • Q3 2020 (Management Commentary): “We are happy to announce that we had positive cash flows and adjusted EBITDA recorded was $122,746 for the nine months ended March 31, 2020... many onetime expenses associated with getting the [Florida] facility operational including new machinery purchases.”

Q&A Highlights

No earnings call transcript located for Q1 2020; therefore no Q&A highlights are available (no transcript found for Q1 2020, Q2 2020, or Q3 2020) [ListDocuments returned none].

Estimates Context

  • Wall Street consensus estimates (S&P Global/Capital IQ) for FORZ could not be retrieved due to missing SPGI mapping for the ticker; as a result, beats/misses versus consensus are unavailable. S&P Global consensus was not accessible through the tool due to mapping error.

Key Takeaways for Investors

  • Sequential recovery in revenue from Q2 to Q3 2020 (+22.3%) is overshadowed by significant non-cash losses tied to convertible debt; monitor financing mix and potential future dilution from conversion features .
  • Customer concentration remains high (top two customers at 62.5% of nine-month sales), making demand shifts and credit quality of key accounts a central risk factor for quarterly volatility .
  • Facility ramp and capex investments are expanding capacity; expect near-term margin pressure from one-time setup costs with potential medium-term throughput and margin benefits as utilization improves .
  • Liquidity improved (cash $210,099) but leverage and related-party exposure are notable; watch covenant terms, interest burden, and additional borrowing (American Express loans, lines, convertible note) .
  • Guidance from October 2019 (“FY2020 organic sales > $2M”) was not updated; given nine-month revenue of $438,656, trajectory implies a material shortfall absent a step change in Q4; treat prior guidance as stale .
  • With no available S&P Global consensus, price-moving surprises will hinge on operational updates (customer wins/losses), financing developments, and evidence of margin normalization post-ramp rather than “beat/miss” narratives.
  • Short-term trading: sensitivity to financing headlines and customer updates; medium-term thesis depends on successful diversification of the customer base, scaling new capacity, and reducing reliance on high-cost/complex financing.