Second-quarter fiscal 2010 results announced by Cyanotech

Cyanotech Corporation (Nasdaq Capital Market: CYAN), a world leader in microalgae-based, high-value nutrition and health products, today announced financial results for the second quarter and first six months of fiscal 2010, ended September 30, 2009.

Second Quarter Fiscal 2010

Revenues for the second quarter of fiscal 2010 increased 20% to $3,925,000, compared to revenues of $3,274,000 for the second quarter of fiscal 2009. Gross profit was $1,762,000, with gross profit margin of 45%, in the current quarter compared to a gross profit of $1,378,000 and gross profit margin of 42% reported for the same quarter in 2009. Net income increased 267% to $599,000, or $0.11 per diluted share, compared to $163,000, or $0.03 per diluted share for the second quarter of fiscal 2009.

Cash and cash equivalents were $1,100,000 at September 30, 2009 compared to the March 31, 2009 balance of $977,000. Working capital increased to $4,648,000 at September 30, 2009 compared to $3,892,000 at March 31, 2009.

“These results affirm the company’s strategy of focusing on and building sound business fundamentals throughout the organization,” said Andrew H. Jacobson, President and CEO. “Improved production levels increased inventory, allowing better customer service. Continued cost containment delivered margin growth. Sustained high quality continued our nutritional leadership and our dedicated employees made it all possible.”

Sales of both of Cyanotech’s core products, Spirulina Pacifica® and BioAstin® Natural Astaxanthin, grew during the second quarter. The Company again delivered margin growth, resulting in higher income from the increased sales.

“We are looking forward to the complete roll out of our new Nutrex branding in the second half of 2010 and the introduction of a number of innovative products featuring Hawaiian Spirulina Pacifica® and BioAstin® Natural Astaxanthin,” concluded Mr. Jacobson.

First Six Months Fiscal 2010

Revenues for the first six months of fiscal 2010 increased 14% to $7,946,000, compared to revenues of $6,975,000 for the first six months of fiscal 2009. Gross profit was $3,495,000, with gross profit margin of 44%, compared to a gross profit of $2,682,000 and gross profit margin of 38% reported for the same period in 2009. Net income increased 133% to $1,012,000, or $0.19 per diluted share, compared to $434,000, or $0.08 per diluted share for the first six months of fiscal 2009.