Star Metro - BEACN Announces Q3 Results

BEACN sees Q3 gross profit increase by 16% year over year with year-to-date revenue ahead by 14%

BEACN Wizardry & Magic Inc. (TSXV:BECN) ("BEACN" or the "Company") is pleased to announce increased gross profit margin 52% (2023 - 40%), due to the introduction of a higher margin product (BEACN Studio) and an increase in the share of direct-to-consumer sales on its Shopify platform. Revenue in the quarter was down compared with last year due to stockout on its best-selling BEACN Mic in the US from mid-July 2024 to mid-August 2024.

The nine-month period achieved revenue of $2,268,241, an increase of more than 14% (2023 - $1,981,810), and gross profit of $960,820 (42%) (2023 - gross profit of $827,732 (42%) and a net loss of $1,214,966 (2023 - loss of $1,708,863). Further information is available from the Company's financial statements for the nine months ended September 30, 2024, available under the Company's profile on SEDAR at www.sedarplus.ca.

"Our goals for the year included improving profit margin and bringing new product to the market. Achieving these goals in Q3 is a significant step towards our goal" says BEACN CEO, Craig Fraser.

BEACN plans to add more B2B sales partners and expects to see strong consumer sales in the final quarter of 2024.

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About BEACN
BEACN (TSXV:BECN), a Victoria BC based consumer electronics company, develops innovative audio equipment, peripherals and technology for gamers, live streamers, and content creators. BEACN is committed to delivering premium products that enable everyone to produce studio-quality content. BEACN's award-winning product ecosystem includes BEACN Mic, BEACN Mic Stand, BEACN Mix and BEACN Mix Create. BEACN is listed on the TSXV under the symbol BECN.

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SOURCE: BEACN Wizardry & Magic Inc.

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