Kahiki Announces Second Quarter FY07 Results

Record Sales and Operational Improvements Drive Double Digit Increases in Gross Profits

Kahiki Announces Second Quarter FY07 Results

GAHANNA, Ohio, Nov. 10 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Kahiki Foods, Inc. (OTC: KSCI) (BULLETIN BOARD: KSCI) , Gahanna, Ohio, announced today record second quarter net sales of $5,874,977 for the period ended September 30, 2006, a 14.8% increase over the same quarter of the prior year. Income from operations for the quarter was $104,639, versus a loss from operations in the same period of the prior year of $267,958, representing an improvement of $372,597. Gross profits for the quarter were $1,129,534, a 21.7% increase compared to the same period of the prior year. Selling, general, and administrative expenses for the quarter, as a percentage of net sales, decreased from 23.3% to 17.4%. Kahiki reported a net loss for the quarter of $16,812. For the same quarter of the previous year, net income was $391,287, which included a one-time income of $750,000 from life insurance proceeds from the death of former CEO Michael Tsao.

For the six months ended September 30, 2006, net sales were $11,819,853, a 16.8% increase over the same period of the prior year. Income from operations for the six-month period this year was $113,079, versus a loss from operations in the prior year of $416,880, an improvement of $529,959. Gross profits for the six-month period this year were $2,393,550, a 37.8% increase over the same period of the prior year. Selling, general, and administrative expenses for the six-month period this year, as a percentage of net sales, decreased from 21.3% to 19.3%. Kahiki reported a net loss for the six-month period this year of $82,683. For the same six-month period of the previous year, net income was $170,893, which included one-time income of $750,000 from life insurance proceeds from the death of former CEO Michael Tsao.

Alan Hoover, President and CEO commented, "These results clearly demonstrate that we are starting to realize the operational improvements that we have undertaken over the past year, including moving to a new manufacturing facility and implementing lean manufacturing. We have a very clear focus on growing our business profitably through the right mix of customers and products. We remain committed to building positive earnings by executing on the fundamentals: operational improvements, cost savings, and profitable sales."

About Kahiki Foods, Inc.

Kahiki Foods, Inc. (OTC: KSCI) (BULLETIN BOARD: KSCI) , Gahanna, Ohio, manufactures premium, authentic Asian frozen foods and distributes to retail grocery chains, membership warehouse clubs, and food service operations in the United States and abroad. For 11 years, the Kahiki brand has been committed to delivering innovative, restaurant-quality Asian frozen foods to customers while delivering value to stakeholders.

Forward-Looking Statements

Statements contained in this news release that are not strictly historical are forward-looking within the meaning of the safe harbor clause of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. The company makes these statements based on information available to it as of the date of this news release and it assumes no responsibility to update or revise such forward- looking statements. Editors and investors are cautioned that such forward- looking statements invoke risk and uncertainties that may cause the company's actual results to differ materially from such forward-looking statements.

  ITEM 1. KAHIKI FOODS, INC. FINANCIAL STATEMENTS


  KAHIKI FOODS, INC.
  BALANCE SHEETS
                                     September 30, 2006
                                        (unaudited)         March 31, 2006
                                     -----------------     --------------
  ASSETS
  Current Assets
   Cash                                 $       --         $    833,655
   Accounts receivable, net                2,136,640          2,231,727
   Inventories                             1,805,673          1,543,534
   Refundable income taxes                   503,676            493,365
   Other current assets                      161,838            284,315
                                        -------------      -------------
     Total Current Assets                  4,607,827          5,386,596

  Property And Equipment, Net             12,097,357         12,211,280

  Other Assets
   Deferred loan costs                       132,502            137,366
   Restricted deposits                       437,241            426,394
   Other deposits                             20,517             22,761
                                        -------------      -------------
     Total Other Assets                      590,260            586,521
                                        -------------      -------------
  Total Assets                          $ 17,295,444       $ 18,184,397
                                        =============      =============
  LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY
  Current Liabilities
   Current portion of long-term debt    $  7,846,399       $  9,029,071
   Accounts payable                        2,532,326          2,115,587
   Accrued expenses                          399,695            455,984
   Income taxes payable                         --               20,240
                                        -------------      -------------
     Total Current Liabilities            10,778,420         11,620,882
  Deferred income taxes                       66,000             66,000
  Long-term debt                             399,154            383,991
                                        -------------      -------------
     Total Liabilities                    11,243,574         12,070,873
  Stockholders' Equity
   Preferred stock, no par value,
    1,000,000 shares authorized;
    943,491 and 930,741 shares issued
    and outstanding, respectively          2,122,854          2,094,167
   Common stock, no par value,
    9,000,000 shares authorized;
    3,831,698 and 3,811,698 shares
    issued and outstanding,
    respectively                           2,834,489          2,813,460
   Retained earnings                       1,094,527          1,205,897
                                        -------------      -------------
     Total Stockholders' Equity            6,051,870          6,113,524
                                        -------------      -------------
  Total Liabilities And
   Stockholders' Equity                 $ 17,295,444       $ 18,184,397
                                        =============      =============

  See notes to unaudited financial statements.



  KAHIKI FOODS, INC.
  STATEMENTS OF INCOME (UNAUDITED)

                                        Three Months Ended September 30,
                                                               2005
                                             2006            (restated)
                                        -------------      -------------
  Net sales                             $  5,874,977       $  5,115,646

  Cost of sales                           4,745,443          4,187,752
                                         -------------      -------------
  Gross profit                             1,129,534            927,894

  Selling, general and administrative
   expenses                                1,024,895          1,195,852
                                        -------------      -------------
  Income (loss) from operations              104,639           (267,958)

  Other income (expense):
   Interest expense                         (144,837)          (183,445)
   Interest and other income                  12,470              7,690
   Life insurance proceeds                      --              750,000
                                        -------------      -------------
     Total other income (expense)           (132,367)           574,245
                                        -------------      -------------
  Income (loss) before income taxes          (27,728)           306,287

  Income tax expense (benefit)               (10,916)           (85,000)
                                        -------------      -------------
  Net income (loss)                          (16,812)           391,287

  Less income allocable as preferred
   stock dividends                            26,654               --
                                        -------------      -------------
  Income (loss) available
   to common stockholders               $    (43,466)      $    391,287
                                        =============      =============

  Weighted average shares outstanding:
   Basic                                   3,828,220          3,670,848
   Diluted                                 5,084,117          3,998,731

  Net income (loss) per common share:
   Basic                                     $ (0.01)           $  0.11
   Diluted                                   $   --             $  0.10


  See notes to unaudited financial statements.



  KAHIKI FOODS, INC.
  STATEMENTS OF INCOME (UNAUDITED)

                                         Six Months Ended September 30,
                                                               2005
                                            2006             (restated)
                                        -------------      -------------
  Net sales                             $ 11,819,853       $ 10,123,928

  Cost of sales                            9,426,303          8,386,681
                                        -------------      -------------
  Gross profit                             2,393,550          1,737,247

  Selling, general and administrative
   expenses                                2,280,471          2,154,127
                                        -------------      -------------
  Income (loss) from operations              113,079           (416,880)

  Other income (expense):
   Interest expense                         (274,629)          (255,305)
   Interest and other income                  17,951              8,078
   Life insurance proceeds                      --              750,000
                                        -------------      -------------
     Total other income (expense)           (256,678)           502,773
                                        -------------      -------------
  Income (loss) before income taxes         (143,599)            85,893

  Income tax expense (benefit)               (60,916)           (85,000)
                                        -------------      -------------
  Net income (loss)                          (82,683)           170,893

  Less income allocable as preferred
   stock dividends                            52,832               --
                                        -------------      -------------
  Income (loss) available
   to common stockholders               $   (135,515)      $    170,893
                                         =============      =============

  Weighted average shares outstanding:
   Basic                                   3,820,004          3,666,028
   Diluted                                 5,075,901          3,993,911

  Net income (loss) per common share:
   Basic                                     $ (0.04)           $  0.05
   Diluted                                   $ (0.02)           $  0.04


  See notes to unaudited financial statements.



  KAHIKI FOODS, INC.
  STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS (UNAUDITED)

                                         Six Months Ended September 30,
                                                               2005
                                            2006             (restated)
                                        -------------      -------------
  Cash Flows From Operating Activities:
   Net income (loss)                    $    (82,683)      $    170,893
   Adjustments to reconcile net
    income (loss) to net cash provided
    by (used in) operating activities:
      Depreciation and amortization          478,548            409,795
      Deferred taxes                            --              (85,000)
      Life insurance proceeds and deposits   184,205           (750,000)
      Net value of property and equipment
       written off                              --                1,263
      Compensation expense from
       stock options                           9,829               --
      Changes in operating assets and
       liabilities:
         Accounts receivable                  95,087           (411,319)
         Inventories                        (262,139)           (40,424)
         Refundable income taxes             (10,311)            44,787
         Other assets                        (70,331)           (44,903)
         Accounts payable                    416,739            195,318
         Accrued expenses                    (56,289)            39,296
         Income taxes payable                (20,240)            (5,350)
                                        -------------      -------------
  Net cash provided by (used in)
   operating activities                      682,415           (475,644)

  Cash Flows From Investing Activities:
   Purchase of equipment and improvements   (359,761)        (2,208,438)
                                        -------------      -------------
  Net cash used in investing activities     (359,761)        (2,208,438)

  Cash Flows From Financing Activities:
   Line of credit - net                     (793,783)         1,342,395
   Proceeds from long-term debt              170,818          2,282,810
   Payments on long-term debt               (544,544)          (478,333)
   Capitalized cost of financing                --                7,750
   Proceeds from the exercise of
    stock options                             11,200              8,430
                                        -------------      -------------
  Net cash provided by (used in)
   financing activities                   (1,156,309)         3,163,052
                                        -------------      -------------
  Net increase (decrease) in cash           (833,655)           478,970

  Cash - beginning of period                 833,655               --
                                        -------------      -------------
  Cash - end of period                  $       --         $    478,970
                                        =============      =============



  KAHIKI FOODS, INC.
  STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS (UNAUDITED) (Continued)

                                         Six Months Ended September 30,
                                                               2005
                                            2006             (restated)
                                        -------------      -------------

  Supplemental Disclosures Of Cash
   Flow Information:
    Cash paid for:
     Interest                           $    275,005       $    230,690
     Income taxes                            (30,365)            (1,057)

   Non-cash transactions:
    Declaration of stock dividend
     on Preferred Stock (12,750 shares)       28,687               --

See notes to unaudited financial statements, located in the 10Q filing to the SEC, dated 11/9/06.

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