Profire Energy Reports Financial Results for First Fiscal Quarter Fiscal 2017

In the First Fiscal Quarter of 2017 Profire Achieved Revenue Growth of 72% Over the Same Quarter of 2016

LINDON, Utah May 10, 2017 - Profire Energy, Inc. (NASDAQ: PFIE), a technology company (the "Company") which creates, installs and services burner and chemical management solutions in the oil and gas industry, today reported financial results for fiscal quarter March 31, 2017. A conference call will be held on Friday, May 11, 2017 at 1:00 p.m. EDT to discuss the results.

Fiscal Q1 2017 Highlights

·	Revenues Increased 11% Quarter-Over-Quarter

·	Three Consecutive Quarters of Double-Digit Revenue Growth

·	Net Income of $600,000 or $.01 per diluted share

·	Gross Profit Increased to $4.4 Million or 56% of total revenues

·	Cash at Period End $21.7 million compared to $20 million at the end of the previous quarter

·	Remained debt-free

Transition Period Financial Results

Total revenues increased to $7.8 million in the quarter which is a 72% increase from the same quarter a year ago and an 11% increase from the previous quarter.

Even with the significant increase in revenues, total operating expenses only increased slightly to $3.3 from $3.0 million in the same quarter last year. This increase in operating expenses is primarily due to a onetime expense in connection with the retirement of the Company's former CTO.

Gross profit increased to $4.4 million or 56% of total revenues, as compared to $2.3 million or 51% of total revenues in the year-ago quarter.

Compared with the same year ago quarter, operating expenses for general and administrative increased 10%, R&D increased 29%, and depreciation increased 5%.

Net income was $600,071 or a gain of $0.01 per diluted share, compared to a net loss of $764,617 or a loss of $0.01 per diluted share in the same year-ago quarter.

Cash and cash equivalents totaled $21.7 million, as compared to $20 million at end of the previous quarter. The Company generated approximately $2 million in net cash provided from operating activities and continues to operate debt-free.

Management Commentary

"The cost- and Company-structures we now have, are fairly scalable. With the substantial increase in revenues of 72% over the same quarter a year ago, and 11% over the prior quarter, our operating cost structure has remained relatively flat when you exclude one-time items," stated Ryan Oviatt, CFO of Profire. "Overall, we believe industry trends will have a positive impact for Profire and our customers in the coming quarters. Through strategic planning we expect to continue to respond in a timely way to increased sales as the industry recovery strengthens."

"We remain a market leader in the burner management industry and are positioning ourselves for continued growth. Our cash position allows us to remain flexible and make strategic investments both internally and externally," said Brenton Hatch, President and CEO of Profire Energy. "In an effort to continue to deliver reliable and innovative products to our customers, our R&D team is developing products that we believe will add significant future value to Profire. Our first quarter exceeded our expectations as we were able to see an increase in revenue and maintain our cost structure.  The strength of our balance sheet has been a key enabler of the strategic accomplishments of Profire and we believe we are well positioned for future growth."

Conference Call

About Profire Energy, Inc.

Profire Energy assists energy production companies in the safe and efficient production and transportation of oil and natural gas. As energy companies seek greater safety for their employees, compliance with more stringent regulatory standards, and enhanced margins with their energy production processes, Profire Energy's burner management and chemical injection systems are increasingly becoming part of their solution. Profire Energy has offices in Lindon, Utah; Houston, Texas; Shelocta, Pennsylvania; Greeley, Colorado; and Edmonton, Alberta, Canada. For additional information, visit www.profireenergy.com.

Contact:

Profire Energy, Inc.

Ryan Oviatt, CFO

(801) 796-5127

PROFIRE ENERGY, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets
		As of
ASSETS		March 31, 2017				December 31, 2016
		(Unaudited)
CURRENT ASSETS
Cash and cash equivalents		$	10,459,559			$	9,316,036
Accounts receivable, net			5,365,159				5,633,802
Inventories, net			8,024,561				7,839,503
Income tax receivable			320,717				180,981
Short term investments			2,221,937				2,965,536
Investments - other			3,000,000				2,250,000
Prepaid expenses & other current assets			376,897				410,558
Total Current Assets			29,768,830				28,596,416
LONG-TERM ASSETS
Deferred tax asset			110,461				60,940
Long-term investments			6,035,291				5,504,997
Property and equipment, net			7,259,078				7,458,723
Goodwill			997,701				997,701
Intangible assets, net			486,190				490,082
Total Long-Term Assets			14,888,721				14,512,443
TOTAL ASSETS		$	44,657,551			$	43,108,859
LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY
CURRENT LIABILITIES
Accounts payable		$	1,453,726			$	1,220,478
Accrued vacation			177,321				154,307
Accrued liabilities			293,772				284,214
Income taxes payable			770,529				61,543
Total Current Liabilities			2,695,348				1,720,542
TOTAL LIABILITIES			2,695,348				1,720,542
STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY
Preferred shares: $0.001 par value, 10,000,000 shares authorized:  no shares issued and outstanding			-				-
Common shares: $0.001 par value, 100,000,000 shares authorized: 53,656,961 issued and 50,539,709 outstanding at March 31, 2017 and 53,582,250 issued and 50,705,933 outstanding at December 31, 2016			53,656				53,582
Treasury stock, at cost			(3,901,709	)			(3,582,805	)
Additional paid-in capital			26,810,227				26,800,298
Accumulated other comprehensive loss			(2,699,342	)			(2,810,743	)
Retained earnings			21,699,371				20,927,985
Total Stockholders' Equity			41,962,203				41,388,317
TOTAL LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY		$	44,657,551			$	43,108,859

 

These financial statements should be read in conjunction with the Form 10-Q and accompanying footnotes.

PROFIRE ENERGY, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations and Other Comprehensive Income (Loss)
(Unaudited)
		For the Three Months Ended March 31,
		2017				2016
REVENUES
Sales of goods, net		$	7,292,228			$	3,972,924
Sales of services, net			532,267				570,730
Total Revenues			7,824,495				4,543,654
COST OF SALES
Cost of goods sold-product			3,055,300				1,780,566
Cost of goods sold-services			402,022				463,193
Total Cost of  Goods Sold			3,457,322				2,243,759
GROSS PROFIT			4,367,173				2,299,895
OPERATING EXPENSES
General and administrative expenses			2,948,089				2,670,101
Research and development			198,966				153,522
Depreciation and amortization expense			149,076				142,538
Total Operating Expenses			3,296,131				2,966,161
INCOME (LOSS) FROM OPERATIONS			1,071,042				(666,265	)
OTHER INCOME (EXPENSE)
Gain on sale of fixed assets			2,101				887
Other expense			(5,414	)			(276,313	)
Interest income			31,278				5,421
Total Other Income (Expense)			27,965				(270,005	)
NET INCOME (LOSS) BEFORE INCOME TAXES			1,099,007				(936,270	)
Income tax expense (benefit)			498,936				(171,654	)
NET INCOME (LOSS)		$	600,071			$	(764,617	)
OTHER COMPREHENSIVE INCOME (LOSS)
Foreign currency translation gain (loss)		$	75,113			$	(840,190	)
Unrealized gains on investments			36,288				-
Total Other Comprehensive Income (Loss)			111,401				(840,190	)
TOTAL COMPREHENSIVE INCOME (LOSS)		$	711,472			$	(1,604,806	)
BASIC EARNINGS (LOSS) PER SHARE		$	0.01			$	(0.01	)
FULLY DILUTED EARNINGS (LOSS) PER SHARE		$	0.01			$	(0.01	)
BASIC WEIGHTED AVG NUMBER OF SHARES OUTSTANDING			50,632,275.00				53,243,151.00
FULLY DILUTED WEIGHTED AVG NUMBER OF SHARES OUTSTANDING			51,287,405.00				53,243,151.00

 

PROFIRE ENERGY, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
Condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows
(Unaudited)
		For the Three Month Period Ended,
		March 31, 2017				March 31, 2016
OPERATING ACTIVITIES
Net Income (Loss)		$	600,071			$	(764,617	)
Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by operating activities:
Depreciation and amortization expense			237,116				259,789
Gain on sale of fixed assets			(2,101	)			(887	)
Bad debt expense			45,313				38,940
Stock options issued for services			181,318				12,521
Changes in operating assets and liabilities:
Changes in accounts receivable			249,844				2,431,450
Changes in income taxes receivable/payable			568,065				(207,514	)
Changes in inventories			(399,410	)			16,042
Changes in prepaid expenses			33,698				28,512
Changes in deferred tax asset/liability			(49,520	)			217,464
Changes in accounts payable and accrued liabilities			500,552				(478,844	)
Net Cash Provided by Operating Activities			1,964,946				1,552,856
INVESTING ACTIVITIES
Proceeds from sale of equipment			30,451				42,117
Purchase of investments			(500,408	)			-
Purchase of fixed assets			(52,720	)			-
Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Investing Activities			(522,677	)			42,117
FINANCING ACTIVITIES
Value of equity awards surrendered by employees for tax liability			-				(99	)
Purchase of Treasury stock			(318,904	)			-
Net Cash Used in Financing Activities			(318,904	)			(99	)
Effect of exchange rate changes on cash			20,158				416,220
NET INCREASE IN CASH			1,143,523				2,011,094
CASH AT BEGINNING OF PERIOD			9,316,036				19,281,501
CASH AT END OF PERIOD		$	10,459,559			$	21,292,595
SUPPLEMENTAL DISCLOSURES OF CASH FLOW INFORMATION
CASH PAID FOR:
Interest		$				$	-
Income taxes		$	78			$	-