The Hydration Pharmaceuticals Company Limited (ASX:HPC) Reports Momentum in US Operations
Divestiture Impact and Financial Strength
The Hydration Pharmaceuticals Company Limited (ASX:HPC) reported significant momentum in its US operations following the recent divestiture of non-US assets for US$9.5 million (approximately A$13.7 million). This sale enabled the Company to extinguish its debt facility with Pure Asset Management, enhancing its balance sheet and allowing for a concentrated focus on US-only operations.
Strategic Reorganisation and Sales Growth
In line with its new strategy, the Company has enacted cost-cutting measures and is prioritising high-margin stock-keeping units (SKUs). This approach has included the discontinuation of low-margin products and enhanced focus on popular items that promise better resale rates. The unaudited results for the September quarter revealed a remarkable 32% improvement in quarterly EBITDA.
Key Product Performance
The ‘Liver Detox’ SKU has emerged as a key driver of the Company’s growth, showing a 75.6% increase in sales on a Moving Annual Total basis since December 2023. Over the last 12 months, unaudited sales of this product reached US$1.26 million (approximately A$1.93 million), contributing to total US sales of US$3.15 million (about A$4.8 million). October alone saw a 35% monthly gain in sales of this SKU.
Management Insights
Chief Executive Officer Mr Oliver Baker expressed satisfaction with the US operation’s momentum. He noted, “We are pleased with the momentum achieved to date for our US operations… By driving sales of high-growth SKUs with a focus on ecommerce, the Company now has a targeted pathway to profitability for its continuing US operations.” Meanwhile, Chief Financial Officer Mr Chris Kavanaugh has announced his resignation, effective January 2025, which is expected to contribute to ongoing cost reductions as the Company streamlines its operations.
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