DAVIE, FL--(NewMediaWire - Apr 15, 2015) - Vapor Group,
Inc. (OTCQB: VPOR), (the "Company" or "Vapor Group"), today
released the following letter to shareholders from its President
and CEO, Dror Svorai.
Dear Shareholders:
First, for the full year 2014, Vapor Group did about $4 1/2
million in revenues (actual $4,481,839), an increase of about $2.5
million (actual $2,490,816), or 125% over calendar 2013 sales of $2
million (actual $1,991,023).
For the first quarter of 2015 preliminary revenue results show
us well ahead of the same quarter of last year. Final results will
be released in our forthcoming quarterly report to be filed before
mid-May.
The results of the first quarter also include revenues from our
continued expansion of distribution in Colorado and throughout the
country for our e-cigarette, e-liquid and particularly our
vaporizer product lines.
Important, we have also entered into an agreement with a major
e-cigarette manufacturer in China who we will supply continuously
with our proprietary "Made in the USA" e-liquids. in a complete
range of flavors for resale internationally. We were chosen by them
because of the high quality of our e-liquids, their excellent taste
and range of flavors. (No one can offer anything similar.) In fact,
we have already begun to export bulk shipments of e-liquid to
China. We believe over time that this agreement will generate
significant export revenues for us and further drive the growth of
our e-liquid business.
Lastly, we continue to reduce our overall debt burden. As we
stated in our 10-K of March 31, 2015 for the period ended December
31, 2014, we have reduced our debt by almost $2 million
($1,958,229) through prepayments and debt conversions to equity in
the first quarter of 2015. As a result, the remaining outstanding
balance of "Convertible notes payable" and "Accrued Interest" on
our Consolidated Balance Sheet would be reduced to $1,441,314 from
$3,399,543 which is what it was on December 31, 2014, that is a
reduction of 58%. That said, we remain determined to eliminate
all such debt by the end of June.
Please remember that 2014 was our first year as a public company
and one in which we needed to invest in inventory heavily, drive
sales, establish national branding and distribution, and
demonstrate that we are here for the long term. We believe
that in 2014 we demonstrated significant achievement in all these
areas. For 2015, we are committed to continue to grow revenues in
order to drive shareholder value.
In the coming months I look forward to providing you with
further updates on the progress that we is making.
Very truly yours,
Dror Svorai
President and CEO
Vapor Group, Inc.
About Vapor Group, Inc.
Vapor Group, Inc., www.vaporgroup.com, is in the business of
designing, developing, manufacturing and marketing high quality,
vaporizers and e-cigarette brands which use state-of-the-art
electronic technology and specially formulated, "Made in the USA"
e-liquids, with and without nicotine. It offers a range of
products with unique e-liquid flavors that is unmatched in our
industry. Its products are marketed under the Vapor Group, Total
Vapor, Vapor 123, and Vapor Products brands. It sells nationwide
through distributors, wholesalers and directly to consumers through
its own websites and direct response advertising. In addition,
Vapor Group owns and operates VGR Media, Inc., www.vgr-media.com, a full service interactive
advertising agency, offering customized performance marketing
solutions to help marketers of consumer products acquire new
customers and maximize their return on investment. VGR Media
operates in the U.S. and internationally.
Vapor Group is committed to providing e-cigarettes that are
convenient and economical to use, safer and healthier than
traditional smoking, and which provide a flavorful, enjoyable
smoking experience.
Vapor Group is managed by a highly experienced team of
executives committed to responsible business policies and
practices, including the marketing of our products only to those
eighteen years of age or older, not making or avoiding claims about
our product health benefits, and fulfilling the requirements of all
applicable laws and regulations.
Safe Harbor Statement:
This release includes "forward-looking statements" within the
meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended,
and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934. Certain
statements set forth in this press release constitute
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without limitation, any statement that may predict, forecast,
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likely", "should", "could", "would", "may" or words or expressions
of similar meaning. Such statements are not guarantees of future
performance and are subject to risks and uncertainties that could
cause the company's actual results and financial position to differ
materially from those included within the forward-looking
statements. Forward-looking statements involve risks and
uncertainties, including those relating to the Company's ability to
grow its business. Actual results may differ materially from the
results predicted and reported results should not be considered as
an indication of future performance. The potential risks and
uncertainties include, among others, the Company's limited
operating history, the limited financial resources, domestic or
global economic conditions -- activities of competitors and the
presence of new or additional competition and conditions of equity
markets.