ForeverGreen Worldwide Corporation (OTCBB: FVRG), a leading direct marketing company and provider of health-centered products, announced that March 2015 sales exceeded $6.0 million for the first time in company history.
The company estimates revenue for the quarter ended March 31, 2015 to be approximately $17 million. During the first quarter of 2014, revenue was $10.5 million. This represents an increase of about 60%.
The revenue estimate is preliminary and has not been reviewed by the Company’s independent accountants. Significant updates and revisions may be required before the release of the Company’s first quarter financial results in May.
In addition, the Company’s quarterly financial results will include other factors necessary to calculate additional financial metrics, including gross profit and net income.
About ForeverGreen Worldwide
ForeverGreen Worldwide Corporation develops, manufactures and distributes an expansive line of all natural whole foods and
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