22nd Century Group Reports 73% Increase in Net Income

Aug.11.2022
22nd Century Group Reports 73% Increase in Net Income
22nd Century Group reports 73% YoY growth in Q2 net income, driven by increased manufacturing and GVB Biopharma acquisition.

The 22nd Century Group has reported a net income of $14.48 million for the three-month period ending June 30, 2022, which represents a growth of 73% compared to the same quarter in 2021. Gross profit for the quarter was $892,000, up from $449,000 in the second quarter of 2021.


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The increase in net income was due to an increase in the contract manufacturing volume and approximately 50% increase in revenue in the second quarter for GVB Biopharma. The 22nd Century Group acquired GVB Biopharma on May 13.


Revenue from tobacco-related products was $10 million, representing a 19% increase compared to 2021. Revenue from cannabis/cannabis-related products was $4.5 million, reflecting a portion of GVB's quarterly revenue and an increase from zero in the previous year.


The 22nd Century Group has announced plans to accelerate the launch of its reduced-nicotine VLN King and VLN Menthol King cigarettes. Following approval from the US Food and Drug Administration in December, the company will market its VLN brand as a modified risk tobacco product (MRTP). As part of a pilot program, 22nd Century has started selling the product in selected Chicagoland Circle K stores.


James A. Mish, CEO of 22nd Century Group, stated in a release that their VLN pilot program in Chicago exceeded expectations and has prompted the acceleration and expansion of their launch plans. The pilot program and consumer research have demonstrated that their approach of focusing on awareness, education, and testing is resonating with adult smokers. They are currently testing specific incentives aimed at increasing trial and repeat purchase among current smokers while reducing smoking/nicotine consumption, in addition to expanding their business in Chicago and Illinois.


We have expanded our VLN launch to Colorado ahead of schedule. Compared to traditional high-quality cigarettes, Colorado offers reduced tax rates for MRTP authorized products, providing us with a favorable cost structure for our VLN products in the state.


Furthermore, of greater importance, we are closely collaborating with a major consumer goods distributor and a long-term professional distributor that covers convenience stores, grocery stores, and pharmacies throughout the state. This allows us to have full access to over 3,000 potential selling points throughout the entire state.


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