VITALITY ANNOUNCES SECOND QUARTER RESULTS

TSXV Trading Symbol:  VPI

VANCOUVER, BC, Oct. 1, 2024 /CNW/ - Vitality Products Inc. (TSXV: VPI) (the "Company" or "Vitality"), a manufacturer, marketer and distributor of premium vitamins and supplements, is pleased to report its financial results for the second quarter ended July 31, 2024.

Quarter 2 Results:  Strong Gross Margins and Reduced Net Loss in Q2

Year-Over-Year Financial Highlights:

• Reduced Net Loss by 39%
• Achieved 75% Gross Margin on Product Sales
• Reduced General Selling Expenses by 57%
• Reduced General and Administrative Expenses by 13%

The financial performance of the Company for the three months ended July 31, 2024 and 2023 shows a 39% reduction in net loss as the Company continues to make significant strides towards its goal of profitability on a quarterly basis.  The financial results of the Company for the three months ended July 31, 2024 show a net loss of $61,995 or $0.00 per share compared to a net loss of $102,246 or $0.01 per share for the same period last year.

Sales of the Company's premium natural health products for the three months ended July 31, 2024 decreased 12% to $166,161 (2023 - $188,634).  The Company's gross margin on its sales for the three months ended July 31, 2024 was $124,068 or 75% of sales (2023 - $136,211 or 72% of sales) as the Company continues to have strong gross margins due to the uniqueness of its natural health products.  During the three months ended July 31, 2024, sales were impacted by product stock outs due to higher demand for VITALITY Glow Collagen + Cranberry (all sizes) and VITALITY Glow Collagen + Biotin (255 grams).  All other products are in stock.

The Company's general selling expenses for the three months ended July 31, 2024 decreased 57% to $21,220 (2023 - $49,571).  The Company's general and administrative expenses for the three months ended July 31, 2024 decreased 13% to $161,121 (2023 - $184,154) as consulting fees decreased to $3,744 (2023 - $18,407).  The Company continues its effort to improve overall operating efficiencies while focused on expanding distribution and growing sales in Canada and the United States.

The Company's condensed interim financial statements and management's discussion and analysis for the six months ended July 31, 2024 and 2023 are available on SEDAR+ at www.sedarplus.com.

About Vitality

VITALITY® is an award-winning line of clean vitamins and supplements, marketed to natural health retailers and health and wellness conscious consumers.  Manufactured in Canada and currently sold in natural health stores and online, the products are non-GMO and third party tested for quality.  Following the proven success of the line through repeat orders and same store sales growth, the Company is focused on expanding distribution and growing sales in-store and online; evaluating, researching and developing new products for future distribution; and exploring new markets for its products.  To view our products, visit: www.vitality.ca.

On behalf of the Board of
VITALITY PRODUCTS INC.

"Cheryl A. Grant" (signed)
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Cheryl A. Grant, President & CEO

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SOURCE Vitality Products Inc.

For further information, please contact: Vitality Products Inc., Cheryl A. Grant, President and CEO, [phone], [email protected]