Second Quarter 2022 Gross Profit Increased 13% to $1.5 Million Driven by Operational Improvements

LOS ANGELES, CA / ACCESSWIRE / August 25, 2022 / Pacific Ventures Group, Inc. (OTC PINK:PACV) ("Pacific Ventures" or the "Company"), a consumer-centric holding company specializing in the distribution of food, beverage and alcohol-related products, provided financial results for the second quarter ended June 30, 2022.

Financial Highlights

• Revenues in the six months ended June 30, 2022 increased 11% to $21.0 million, compared to $18.8 million in the same year-ago period
• Gross profit in the second quarter of 2022 increased 13% to $1.5 million, compared to $1.4 million in the same year-ago quarter
• Gross profit margin was 14.6% in the second quarter of 2022, an improvement from 11.7% in the same year-ago quarter

Management Commentary

"Our momentum has continued to build through the first half of 2022 as we continue to capitalize on strong consumer demand for quality food products," said Shannon Masjedi, President and CEO of Pacific Ventures Group. "During the second quarter, we focused on strengthening our balance sheet to prepare our business for our next phase of growth. We were able to execute on this strategy while continuing to drive margin improvement across our operations. We are optimistic that the steps we have taken to position our company for long-term success will increasingly be reflected in our operational results as we strive to build sustainable value for our shareholders."

Financial Results for the Second Quarter Ended June 30, 2022

Revenues in the second quarter of 2022 decreased 9% to $10.5 million, compared to $11.6 million in the same year-ago quarter.

Gross profit in the second quarter of 2022 increased 13% to $1.5 million, compared to $1.4 million in the same year-ago quarter. The resulting gross margin was 14.6% for the second quarter of 2022, an increase from 11.7% for the same year-ago quarter.

Operating expenses in the second quarter of 2022 were $2.4 million, compared to $2.1 million in the same year-ago quarter. The increase in operating expense was due to an increase in operating activities.

Net loss in the second quarter of 2022 was $2.3 million, or $(0.01) per share, compared to a net loss of $1.2 million, or $(0.30) per share in the same year-ago quarter. The increase in net loss was attributed to an increase in financing expenses.

Cash and cash equivalents totaled $0.5 million at June 30, 2022.

Financial Results for the Six Months Ended June 30, 2022

Revenues in the six months ended June 30, 2022 increased 11% to $20.9 million, compared to $18.8 million in the same year-ago period. The significant increase in revenue was primarily the result of marked increase in demand for our products.

Gross profit in the six months ended June 30, 2022 increased 44% to $3.2 million, compared to $2.2 million in the same year-ago period. The resulting gross margin was 15.4% for the six month period, an increase from 11.9% for the same year-ago period.

Operating expenses in the six months ended June 30, 2022 were $4.2 million, compared to $3.7 million in the same year-ago period. The increase in operating expense was due to an increase in operating activities.

Net loss in the six months ended June 30, 2022 was $3.4 million, or $(0.02) per share, compared to a net loss of $2.3 million, or $(0.07) per share in the same year-ago period.

The full text of the Company's Annual Report on Form 10-Q for the quarter ended June 30, 2022 was filed with the SEC on August 22, 2022 and can be found here.

About Pacific Ventures Group, Inc.

Pacific Ventures Group, Inc. (OTC:PACV) is a consumer-centric distribution company focused on food, beverage, and alcohol-related products. Through its portfolio of operating subsidiaries, Pacific Ventures delivers specialty groceries, top quality proteins and produce, and innovative products to consumers through wholesale, retail, and direct-to-consumer channels. For more information on Pacific Ventures Group, please visit www.pacvgroup.com.

Forward Looking Statements

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Investor Relations Contact:
MZ Group - MZ North America
(949) 546-6326
PACV@mzgroup.us
www.mzgroup.us

SOURCE: Pacific Ventures Group, Inc.