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UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
 
 

 
FORM 8-K
 
 

 
CURRENT REPORT
 
PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(D) OF THE
SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
 
Date of report (Date of earliest event reported): December 20, 2023
 
RICEBRAN TECHNOLOGIES
(Exact Name of registrant as specified in its charter)
 
 

California
(State or other jurisdiction of incorporation)
 
0-32565
 
87-0673375
(Commission File Number)
 
(IRS Employer Identification No.)
     
25420 Kuykendahl Rd., Suite B300
Tomball, TX
 
77375
(Address of principal executive offices)
 
(Zip Code)
     
(281) 675-2421
Registrant’s telephone number, including area code
     
Not Applicable
(Former name or former address, if changed since last report)
 
 

 
Check the appropriate box below if the Form 8-K filing is intended to simultaneously satisfy the filing obligation of the registrant under any of the following provisions:
 
Written communications pursuant to Rule 425 under the Securities Act (17 CFR 230.425)
 
Soliciting material pursuant to Rule 14a-12 under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14a-12)
 
Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 14d-2(b) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14d-2(b))
 
Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 13e-4(c) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.13e-4(c))
 
Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act:
 
Title of each class
 
Trading Symbol(s)
 
Name of each exchange on which registered
Common stock, no par value per share
 
RIBT
 
OTC Market (Pinks)
 
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is an emerging growth company as defined in Rule 405 of the Securities Act of 1933 (§230.405 of this chapter) or Rule 12b-2 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (§240.12b-2 of this chapter).
 
Emerging growth company
 
If an emerging growth company, indicate by check mark if the registrant has elected not to use the extended transition period for complying with any new or revised financial accounting standards provided pursuant to Section 13(a) of the Exchange Act. ☐
 
 


 
 

 
 
Item 2.02 Results of Operations and Financial Condition.
 
On December 20, 2023, RiceBran Technologies issued a press release announcing certain financial results for the three months ended September 30, 2023. A copy of the press release is furnished herewith as Exhibit 99.1 to this Current Report on Form 8-K.
 
The information furnished in this Current Report on Form 8-K and the Exhibit attached hereto shall not be deemed “filed” for purposes of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the “Exchange Act”), or otherwise subject to the liabilities of that section, nor shall it be deemed incorporated by reference in any filing under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, or the Exchange Act, except as shall be expressly set forth by specific reference in such filing.
 
Item 9.01
Financial Statements and Exhibits.
 
Exhibit
No.
 
Description
99.1
 
104
 
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SIGNATURE
 
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned hereunto duly authorized.
 
 
RICEBRAN TECHNOLOGIES
 
       
Date: December 20, 2023 
By:
/s/ William J. Keneally
 
 
Name:
William J. Keneally
 
 
Title:
Interim Chief Financial Officer and Secretary
 
   
(Duly Authorized Officer)
 
 
 

 

Exhibit 99.1

 

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RiceBran Technologies Reports Third Quarter 2023 Results

 

Board continues to review strategic initiatives and alternatives

 

TOMBALL, Texas, December 20, 2023 – RiceBran Technologies (OTCMKTS: RIBT) (“RiceBran” or the “Company”), an innovator in the development and manufacture of nutritional and functional ingredients derived from rice, barley and oats, today announced financial results for the third quarter ended September 30, 2023.

 

Eric Tompkins, Executive Chairman of RiceBran, commented, “The Board of Directors continues to advance a strategic review, with the goal of creating a more sustainable organization that can better capitalize on the benefits of a public listing and the significant carryforward tax assets that have been accumulated. The divestiture of our stabilized rice bran business during the second quarter was the first step in this ongoing process.”

 

Third Quarter 2023 Financial and Operational Overview

 

Revenue: Total revenue from continuing operations was $4.9 million in 3Q23, down 27% from 3Q22 due to a $1.2 million decrease related to Golden Ridge Rice Mills Inc. (“Golden Ridge”) mainly due a lack of availability of end of the season crop leading to lower volumes. The remaining $0.6 million revenue decrease at MGI Grain Incorporated, (“MGI”) was mainly due to lower commodity prices.

 

Gross Losses: Gross losses from continuing operations for 3Q23 were $(480,000) compared to a gross loss of $(562,000) in the third quarter of 2022, due to the rationalization of less profitable business due to the commodity supply changes noted above.

 

SG&A and Operating Loss: SG&A from continuing operations decreased $186,000 year-over-year due to reductions in overhead expenses, primarily staff, partially offset by increased legal costs as the Company’s Board of Directors continues to explore strategic alternatives. Loss from continuing operations before other income (expense) was $1.8 million in 3Q23, an increase of $231,000, or 13%, compared with 3Q22.

 

Net Loss and EPS: Net loss from continuing operations was $1.8 million, or $0.26 per share, in 3Q23 compared to $2.0 million, or $0.29 per share, in 3Q22. Net loss (including discontinued operations) was $1.8 million, or $0.26 per share, compared with a net loss of $2.0 million, or $0.38 per share in 3Q22.

 

Balance Sheet: Total cash was $466,000 at the end of 3Q23 down from $3.9 million at the end of 4Q22, after repayments of $3.0 million on the Company’s factoring, line of credit and long-term debt and finance lease liabilities.

 

About RiceBran Technologies

 

RiceBran Technologies is a specialty ingredient company focused on the development, production and marketing of products derived from traditional and ancient small grains. We create and produce products to deliver improved nutrition and ease of use, while addressing consumer demand for all natural, non-GMO and organic products. The target markets for our products include human food, animal nutrition manufacturers and retailers, as well as specialty food retailers. More information can be found in the Company’s filings with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (the “SEC”) and by visiting our website at http://www.ricebrantech.com.

 

 

 

Forward-Looking Statements

 

This press release includes statements concerning RiceBran and its future expectations, plans and prospects that constitute “forward-looking statements” within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Such “forward-looking statements” include, but are not limited to, statements about RiceBran’s intentions, beliefs or current expectations. In some cases, you can identify forward-looking statements by terms such as “may,” “will,” “should,” “would,” “expect,” “plans,” “anticipate,” “could,” “intends,” “target,” “projects,” “contemplates,” “believes,” “estimates,” “predicts,” “potential,” or “continue,” or the negative of these terms or other similar expressions. The forward-looking statements in this press release are based on current expectations, estimates, forecasts and projections about the industry and markets in which the Company operates and management’s beliefs and assumptions. The Company cannot guarantee that it actually will achieve the plans, intentions, expectations or guidance disclosed herein. Such forward-looking statements, and all phases of the Company’s operations, involve a number of risks and uncertainties, any one or more of which could cause actual results to differ materially from those described in its forward-looking statements. Assumptions and other information that could cause results to differ from those set forth in the forward-looking information can be found in RiceBran’s filings with the SEC, including its most recent annual report on Form 10-K and its quarterly reports on Forms 10-Q. Except as required by law, RiceBran does not undertake to update forward-looking statements to reflect actual results, changes in assumptions or changes in other factors affecting such forward-looking information.

 

Investor Contact

 

Rob Fink

FNK IR

ribt@fnkir.com

646.809.4048

 

 

 

RiceBran Technologies

Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations

(Unaudited) (in thousands, except share and per share amounts)

 

RiceBran Technologies

Consolidated Income Statement (Unaudited) (GAAP)

(in $000, except per share amounts)

 

   

3 Months Ended

   

9 Months Ended

 
   

9/30/23

   

9/30/22

   

9/30/23

   

9/30/22

 
                                 

Revenue

  $ 4,857     $ 6,637     $ 16,970     $ 19,209  

Cost of Goods Sold

    (5,337 )     (7,199 )     (17,484 )   $ (20,192 )

Gross Profit (Loss)

    (480 )     (562 )     (514 )     (983 )

Gross Margin

    (10 %)     (8 %)     (3 %)     (5 %)
                                 

Selling, General & Admin.

    (1,250 )     (1,436 )     (4,352 )     (4,021 )

Loss from continuing ops before other income (expense)

  $ (1,730 )   $ (1,998 )   $ (4,866 )   $ (5,004 )
                                 

Interest Expense

    (124 )     (118 )     (450 )     (334 )

Change in FV of Derivative Warrant Liability

    53       612       14       24  

Other Income (Expense)

    19       (39 )     181       (106 )

Loss From Continuing Ops Before Income Taxes

    (1,782 )     (1,543 )     (5,121 )     (5,420 )

Income Taxes

    -       (8 )     (11 )     (20 )

Loss From Continuing Ops

    (1,782 )     (1,551 )     (5,132 )     (5,440 )

Loss From Discontinued Ops

    -       (491 )     (9,009 )     (739 )

Net Loss

  $ (1,782 )   $ (2,042 )   $ (14,141 )   $ (6,179 )
                                 

Basic & Diluted Loss per Share:

                               

Continuing Ops

  $ (0.26 )   $ (0.29 )   $ (0.77 )   $ (1.03 )

Discontinued Ops

    -     $ (0.09 )   $ (1.34 )   $ (0.14 )
    $ (0.26 )   $ (0.38 )   $ (2.11 )   $ (1.17 )
                                 

Weighted Avg. Shares Outstanding (Basic & Diluted):

    6,806       5,332       6,700       5,291  

 

 

 

 

RiceBran Technologies

Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets

(Unaudited) (in thousands, except share amounts)

 

RiceBran Technologies

Consolidated Balance Sheets (Unaudited)

(in $000)

 

   

Period Ending

 
   

9/30/23

   

12/31/22

 

Assets

               
                 

Cash and Cash Equivalents

  $ 466     $ 3,941  

Accounts Receivable, net

    2,620       3,703  

Inventories

    514       465  

Other Current Assets

    515       735  

Current assets held for sale

    -       2,224  

Total Current Assets

  $ 4,115     $ 11,068  
                 

PP&E, Net

    5,937       6,020  

Operating Lease right-of-use assets

    -       77  

Intangibles

    295       380  

Long-term assets held for sale

    -       9,888  

Total Assets

  $ 10,347     $ 27,433  
                 

Liabilities and Shareholders' Equity

               
                 

Accounts Payable

  $ 1,414     $ 1,232  

Commodities Payable

    2,538       1,546  

Accruals

    2,573       1,584  

Leases, Current

    136       220  

Debt, Current

    3,378       6,155  

Current liabilities held for sale

    -       540  

Total Current Liabilities

  $ 10,039     $ 11,277  
                 

Leases, Not Current

    434       320  

Debt, Not Current

    603       836  

Derivative Warrant Liability

    55       69  

Long-term liabilities held for sale

    -       2,022  

Total Liabilities

  $ 11,131     $ 14,524  
                 

Preferred Stock

    75       75  

Common Stock

    328,999       328,551  

Accumulated Deficit

    (329,858 )     (315,717 )

Total Shareholders Equity (Deficit)

  $ (784 )   $ 12,909  
                 

Total Liabilities and Shareholders Equity

  $ 10,347     $ 27,433  

 

 
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