Jefferson Gramm, a director and ten percent owner of Innovative Food Holdings Inc. (OTC:IVFH), has purchased 1.25 million shares of the company's common stock, according to a recent SEC filing. The stock, currently trading at $1.90, has shown remarkable momentum with a 157% gain year-to-date. InvestingPro analysis indicates the company maintains a healthy liquidity position with a current ratio of 3.02. The acquisition was made through a securities purchase agreement at a price of $1.60 per share, totaling $2 million. This transaction was conducted indirectly through Bandera Master Fund L.P., where Gramm serves as a Managing Member of Bandera Partners LLC, the investment manager for the fund. Following this purchase, Gramm's indirect holdings in the company increased to over 6.19 million shares in the $96 million market cap company. Want deeper insights into insider trading patterns and 14 additional ProTips? Discover more with an InvestingPro subscription.
In other recent news, Innovative Food Holdings has reported substantial growth in its operations, particularly with its shift to a retail-focused business model. This transition has resulted in a 5.5% revenue increase in its core foodservice business from Q3 2023 and a significant 25% year-over-year revenue growth for Q4 to date. The company also reported a GAAP net income of $1.3 million for Q3 2024, marking a notable increase from the previous year.
Strategic moves such as the acquisition of Golden Organics LLC and the sale of the iGourmet business are anticipated to enhance the customer base and operational efficiency. These developments are part of the company's goal of reaching $1 billion in revenue. Innovative Food Holdings also revealed that its new retail business is expected to become profitable by 2025.
Despite a temporary dip in gross margins due to the transition, the company is confident that margins will improve as it scales its retail operations. These recent developments highlight Innovative Food Holdings' strategic balance as it scales and its aim of reaching significant revenue milestones in the coming years.
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