Friday’s Dog Holdings Inc. (“Friday’s Dog” or the “Company”)
(TSX-V:FRDY, OTCQB:CPSJF), a luxury dog-care CPG, is pleased to
provide the following corporate update:
Management Changes
In response to the recent market volatility and
changing economic conditions, the Company's board of directors has
determined to make certain operational and management changes with
a focus on adding management with more capitaml markets experience,
streamlining the Company's operations and cost optimization. In
connection with the foregoing, Friday’s Dog announced the
appointment of new Chief Executive Officer and President, Jeremy
Ross, in place of Richard Scheiner effective immediately. Mr. Ross
has long history of success in the capital markets as an executive,
with an established reputation for building shareholder value
through strategic partnerships and timely business decisions.
Jeremy Ross has over 24 years of experience in
venture capital financings and serving in various roles for a
number of successful public companies. Jeremy was a director and
consultant for Fission Uranium Corp. and Fission Energy Corp. (TSX
Venture Top 50 Company). He was also the head of corporate
development for Able Auctions and Smart Tire systems, both of which
graduated from the OTC-BB to the NYSE. In management's view,
his extensive track record and trusted network of contacts in the
investment industry makes him a strong CEO and President for the
Company moving forward. In connection with the foregoing management
changes, the Company's wholly owned subsidiary Friday's Dog Inc.
terminated the employment contract of Mr. Scheiner in accordance
with the terms of his agreement. The Company thanks Mr. Scheiner
for his contribution and efforts to date, and wish him all the best
in his future endeavors.
The Company is also pleased to announce the
appointment of Chelsea Rusche to the role of Chief Operations
Officer in place of outgoing COO Richard Scheiner. Chelsea has been
instrumental in the development of major operational channels for
the Company, and brings her hands-on enthusiasm and operational
expertise to the Company’s vision moving forward. Chelsea
Rusche is a Design Operations professional with over 14 years of
improving digital and physical operations systems and workflows for
companies seeking rapid growth. Chelsea has been instrumental in
the development of major operational channels for the Company, and
brings her hands-on enthusiasm and operational expertise to the
Company’s vision moving forward. She also brings her significant
experience in e-commerce and retail consumer food clients in niche
industry scaling EDI, and the development and strategizing of 3PL
integration to Friday’s Dog.
Jeremy Ross, CEO and President of Friday’s Dog,
stated: “I'm excited to help shape the strategic focus of the
Company in the context of the current market conditions. The
Company will benefit from optimizing its operations and
implementing cost reduction measures as it seeks profitability
within the competitive and lucrative dog care market. We look
forward to delivering shareholder value as part of a strong new
management team.”
Operational and Corporate Strategy
Update
The Company has made a strategic shift to focus
on sustainable growth, and has taken decisive action to reduce cash
burn taking measures to enhance both short and long-term liquidity
including pausing non-critical capital expenditures and lowering
general & administrative spending with the aim of extending its
cash runway and establishing a path towards profitability.
The Company provides the following operational
updates following the changes in corporate strategy as it continues
to progress on previously announced milestones:
- Friday’s Dog has successfully completed the previously
announced e-commerce soft launch of its nine commercial products
receiving the anticipated welcome for its product line-up. This
line-up consists of five (5) non-sulphides bottled shampoo and
conditioner items, one (1) oral rinse and three (3) flavored treat
pouches.
- The Company anticipates its products to be launched as planned
on Amazon’s sales platform by the end of May, 2022 and intends to
continue working with an established agency partner to optimize
ROAS and revenue.
- The Company intends to continue to pursue televised home
shopping sales, PR strategies and intends to reduce spending on
paid media, and social media advertisement due to increased media
costs and current market conditions. Friday's Dog intends to
continue to collaborate with expert agency partners in developing
new marketing channels.
- The Company expects to have the full launch of products by
mid-summer, following which the Company intends to shift the
majority of its focus into retail distribution, with the goal of
being retail-ready by Q1 2023.
- The Company pleased to announce the launch of a pilot program
to test markets within professional grooming and boarding
facilities, as well as a partnership with a reputable animal
charity with in-person events and activations.
About Friday’s Dog
Friday’s Dog (TSX-V:FRDY, OTCQB:CPSJF) is a
premium CPG company specializing in dog-care products sold
primarily through DTC channels. Products range from treats,
shampoos and conditioners, grooming and care products, and dog
lifestyle accessories. Guided by a strong marketing team, and
having launched in April, 2022 with 9 ready-made products for
ecommerce, Friday’s Dog is set up for success and constantly in
development of other items to match market trends. To further
supplement its product marketing side, the Company is supported by
experienced financers and independent directors continuing to
advise the expected growth of Friday’s Dog.
Neither the TSX Venture Exchange nor its
Regulation Services Provider (as that term is defined in the
policies of the TSX Venture Exchange) accepts responsibility for
the adequacy or accuracy of this news release. No stock exchange,
securities commission or other regulatory authority has approved or
disapproved the information contained herein.
On Behalf of the Board of Friday’s Dog Holdings
Inc.
“Anthony Paterson“
Anthony Paterson, Director
For further information, please contact:
Anthony Paterson
Friday’s Dog Holdings Inc.
Email: investors@fridaysdog.comTel:
+1-604-537-7556Visit our website at investors.fridaysdog.com
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INFORMATION:
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“could”, “would”, “might” or “will be taken”, “occur” or “be
achieved”. Forward-looking information in this news release
includes, without limitation, statements regarding the timing and
launch of the Company’s e-commerce and marketing initiatives, the
roll out and production of the Company’s initial SKU’s and the
future plans or prospects of the Company. Forward-looking
information is subject to known and unknown risks, uncertainties
and other factors that may cause the actual results, level of
activity, performance or achievements of Friday’s Dog as the case
may be, to be materially different from those expressed or implied
by such forward-looking information. Although the Company has
attempted to identify important factors that could cause actual
results to differ materially from those contained in
forward-looking information, there may be other factors that cause
results not to be as anticipated, estimated or intended. There can
be no assurance that such information will prove to be accurate, as
actual results and future events could differ materially from those
anticipated in such statements, such as the uncertainties regarding
the impact of the COVID-19 outbreak, and measures to prevent its
spread, effects of the COVID-19 pandemic on our customers’
businesses and end purchasers’ disposable income, our ability to
meet commercial product development, production and shipping
targets, our ability to raise capital on any particular terms,
fulfillment of customer orders, fluctuations in earnings, our
ability to manage growth, our ability to attract and retain highly
skilled professionals, client concentration, industry segment
concentration, reduced demand for technology in our key focus
areas, our ability to successfully complete and integrate potential
acquisitions, and unauthorized use of our intellectual property and
general economic conditions affecting our industry; the loss of one
or more significant manufacturers or suppliers or a reduction in
significant volume from such suppliers; the Company’s ability to
meet or exceed customers’ demand and expectations; significant
current competition and the introduction of new competitors or
other disruptive entrants in the Company’s industry; compliance
with local laws and regulations and ability to obtain permits for
our operations in North America, access to the credit and capital
markets, changes in applicable consumer packaged goods laws or
regulations or changes in license and regulatory fees, downturns in
customers’ business cycles; and insurance prices and insurance
coverage availability, the Company’s ability to effectively
maintain or update information and technology systems; our ability
to implement and maintain measures to protect against cyberattacks
and comply with applicable privacy and data security requirements;
the Company’s ability to successfully implement its business
strategies or realize expected cost savings and revenue
enhancements; business development activities, including
acquisitions and integration of acquired businesses and the
Company’s expansion into markets outside of Canada and the US.
Accordingly, readers should not place undue reliance on
forward-looking information. Other factors which could materially
affect such forward-looking information are described in the risk
factors in the Company’s most recent annual management’s discussion
and analysis that is available on the Company’s profile on SEDAR at
www.sedar.com. Forward-looking information speaks only as of the
date on which it is provided and, except as may be required by
applicable securities laws, the Company disclaims any intent or
obligation to update any forward-looking information, whether as a
result of new information, future events or results or
otherwise.
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