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Primo Water Reports Full-Year And Fourth Quarter 2023 Results
- Reports strong year-over-year growth in Revenue, Net Income, Adjusted EBITDA, Margins and Adjusted Free Cash Flow
- Completes previously announced transaction to sell significant portion of its International businesses for $575 million
- Successfully executes leadership transition and welcomes new CEO Robbert Rietbroek
- Issues first quarter and full year 2024 Revenue, Adjusted EBITDA and Free Cash Flow guidance*
- Declares quarterly dividend of $0.09 per common share, a 13% increase over last year
TAMPA, Fla., Feb. 22, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — Primo Water Corporation (NYSE: PRMW) (TSX: PRMW) (the “Company” or “Primo Water“), a leading provider of sustainable drinking water solutions in North America, today announced its results for the full year and fourth quarter ended December 30, 2023.
“I am pleased with our performance, as our associates provided excellent service to our customers and strong financial results for our shareholders. Our full-year 2023 results exceeded the midpoint of our guidance for revenue, adjusted EBITDA and adjusted free cash flow for the combined continuing and discontinued operations,” said Robbert Rietbroek, Chief Executive Officer.
Mr. Rietbroek continued, “Given the strength of our businesses, we expect our first quarter 2024 outlook from continuing operations for revenue to be between $435 million and $445 million and adjusted EBITDA to be between $85 million and $91 million. Full year 2024 outlook from continuing operations for revenue is forecasted to be between $1.84 billion and $1.88 billion and Adjusted EBITDA to be between $402 million and $422 million. Full-year 2024 Adjusted Free Cash Flow from continuing operations is forecasted to be between $170 million and $180 million. These forecasts reflect the successful execution of the previously announced transaction to sell a significant portion of our international businesses. We intend to use the gross proceeds of $575 million from the sale to pursue growth, both organically and through tuck-in M&A, reduce leverage, and return capital to shareholders via share repurchases and dividends. As we move through 2024, we will sell the remainder of the international businesses, further improving our balance sheet and North American focus as we execute our vision and effectively deploy capital.”
“As the new CEO of Primo Water, I am excited to lead this premier, North American-focused, pure-play water company. Since joining in January, I have been engaging with our stakeholders and learning more about our company’s assets, resources and practices. We have a strong platform for growth with a unique value proposition with our bulk offerings in the large and growing water market, which gives me confidence in our future,” said Mr. Rietbroek.
*Please refer to the paragraph titled “Non-GAAP Measures” for the definitions of non-GAAP financial measures including “Adjusted EBITDA,” “Adjusted Free Cash Flow” and certain other non-GAAP financial measures included in this press release. Primo Water provides guidance for Adjusted EBITDA and Adjusted Free Cash Flow on a non-GAAP basis as we cannot predict certain elements which are included in reported GAAP results, including restructuring costs and restructuring-related impairment charges, acquisition/divestiture related costs, gains or losses on the sale of businesses or other assets, and the income tax effects of these items and/or other income tax-related events. These items could have a significant impact on the Company’s future GAAP financial results. For more information, please see the paragraph titled “Non-GAAP Measures” in this press release. |
FISCAL 2023 HIGHLIGHTS – CONTINUING OPERATIONS
- Revenue from continuing operations increased 5% to $1.8 billion compared to $1.7 billion driven by revenue growth of 8% in Water Direct / Water Exchange and 18% in Water Refill / Water Filtration, offset primarily by the exit from the single-use retail bottled water business in North America and the exit from our Russia business.
- Gross margin from continuing operations increased 400 bps to 64.2% compared to 60.2%.
- Reported net income from continuing operations and reported net income per diluted share were $64 million and $0.40, respectively, compared to reported net income from continuing operations and net income per diluted share of $59 million and $0.36, respectively. Adjusted net income from continuing operations and adjusted net income per diluted share were $100 million and $0.62, respectively, compared to $87 million and $0.54, respectively.
- Adjusted EBITDA from continuing operations increased 11% to $381 million and Adjusted EBITDA margin increased 120 bps to a record 21.5%.
(Unless stated otherwise, all fourth quarter 2023 comparisons are relative to the fourth quarter of 2022 and all fiscal year 2023 comparisons are relative to fiscal year 2022; all information is in U.S. dollars and, unless stated otherwise, is on a continuing operations basis. Non-GAAP reconciliations presented on the exhibits to this press release.
For the Fiscal Year Ended |
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(USD $M unless otherwise noted) |
December |
December |
Y/Y Change |
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Revenue, net |
$ 1,771.8 |
$ 1,693.2 |
5 % |
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Net income from continuing operations |
$ 63.8 |
$ 58.7 |
$ 5.1 |
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Net income from continuing operations |
$ 0.40 |
$ 0.36 |
$ 0.04 |
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Adjusted net income from continuing |
$ 99.8 |
$ 86.8 |
$ 13.0 |
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Adjusted net income from continuing |
$ 0.62 |
$ 0.54 |
$ 0.08 |
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Adjusted EBITDA |
$ 380.7 |
$ 343.8 |
11 % |
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Adjusted EBITDA margin % |
21.5 % |
20.3 % |
120 bps |
OUTLOOK
Primo Water is targeting the following results from continuing operations for the first quarter and full-year 2024:
Q1 2024 Range |
FY 2024 Range |
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($ in millions) |
Low |
High |
Low |
High |
Revenue |
$435 |
$445 |
$1,840 |
$1,880 |
Adjusted EBITDA |
$85 |
$91 |
$402 |
$422 |
Cash Taxes |
$30 |
$40 |
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Cash Interest |
$30 |
$50 |
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Cap-Ex |
~ 7% of Revenue + $22.5M Strategic |
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Adj. Free Cash Flow |
$170 |
$180 |
FOURTH QUARTER 2023 RESULTS CONFERENCE CALL
Primo Water will host a conference call, to be simultaneously webcast, on Thursday, February 22, 2024, at 10:00 a.m. Eastern Time. A question-and-answer session will follow management’s presentation. To participate, please call the following numbers:
North America: (888) 664-6392
International: (416) 764-8659
Conference ID: 60390249
This is a live, listen-only dial-in telephone line.
A slide presentation (including certain additional non-GAAP comparative measures for 2023, 2022 and 2021 on a continuing operations basis) and live audio webcast will be available through Primo Water’s website at https://www.primowatercorp.com. The earnings conference call will be recorded and archived for playback on the investor relations section of the website for a period of two weeks following the event.
FISCAL YEAR PERFORMANCE – CONTINUING OPERATIONS
- Revenue increased 5% to $1,772 million compared to $1,693 million driven by revenue growth of 8% in Water Direct / Water Exchange and 18% in Water Refill / Water Filtration, due primarily to pricing initiatives and increased demand for products and services from residential and business customers. Revenue growth by channel is tabulated below:
For the Fiscal Year Ended |
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(USD $M unless otherwise noted) |
December |
December |
Change |
% Change |
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Revenue, net |
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Water Direct/Water Exchange |
$ 1,345.3 |
$ 1,250.2 |
$ 95.1 |
8 % |
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Water Refill/Water Filtration |
226.9 |
192.0 |
$ 34.9 |
18 % |
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Other Water |
51.9 |
73.8 |
$ (21.9) |
(30) % |
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Water Dispensers |
57.5 |
70.5 |
$ (13.0) |
(18) % |
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Other |
90.2 |
106.7 |
$ (16.5) |
(15) % |
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Revenue, net as reported |
$ 1,771.8 |
$ 1,693.2 |
$ 78.6 |
5 % |
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Foreign exchange impact |
2.4 |
— |
2.4 |
n/a |
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Revenue excluding foreign exchange |
$ 1,774.2 |
$ 1,693.2 |
$ 81.0 |
5 % |
- Gross profit increased 12% to $1,137 million compared to $1,019 million. Gross margin increased 400 bps to 64.2% compared to 60.2%, driven by pricing initiatives, increased demand and operating efficiencies.
- SG&A expenses increased 10% to $976 million compared to $884 million. The increase was driven by higher selling and operating costs including delivery commissions that supported volume and revenue growth.
- Reported net income from continuing operations and net income per diluted share were $64 million and $0.40, respectively, compared to reported net income from continuing operations and net income per diluted share of $59 million and $0.36, respectively. Adjusted net income from continuing operations and adjusted net income per diluted share were $100 million and $0.62, respectively, compared to $87 million and $0.54, respectively.
- Adjusted EBITDA increased 11% to $381 million compared to $344 million, driven primarily by pricing initiatives, customer demand and operating efficiencies. Adjusted EBITDA margin was 21.5% for the year, compared to 20.3%.
- Net cash provided by operating activities from continuing operations of $289 million, less $147 million of capital expenditures and additions to intangible assets, resulted in $142 million of free cash flow, or $158 million of adjusted free cash flow (adjusting for the items set forth on Exhibit 7), compared to adjusted free cash flow of $85 million in the prior year.
FOURTH QUARTER PERFORMANCE – CONTINUING OPERATIONS
For the Three Months Ended |
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(in millions of U.S. dollars, except per share |
December |
December |
Y/Y Change |
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Revenue, net |
$ 438.7 |
$ 405.1 |
8 % |
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Net income from continuing operations |
$ 13.3 |
$ 34.8 |
$ (21.5) |
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Net income from continuing operations |
$ 0.08 |
$ 0.22 |
$ (0.14) |
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Adjusted net income from continuing |
$ 18.6 |
$ 20.6 |
$ (2.0) |
||
Adjusted net income from continuing |
$ 0.12 |
$ 0.13 |
$ (0.01) |
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Adjusted EBITDA |
$ 94.9 |
$ 88.6 |
7 % |
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Adjusted EBITDA margin % |
21.6 % |
21.9 % |
-30 bps |
- Revenue increased 8% to $439 million compared to $405 million in the prior quarter. The increase was driven by revenue growth of 8% in Water Direct / Water Exchange and 15% in Water Refill / Water Filtration, due primarily to pricing initiatives and increased demand for products and services from residential and business customers. Revenue growth by channel is tabulated below:
For the Three Months Ended |
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(USD $M unless otherwise noted) |
December |
December |
Change |
% Change |
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Revenue, net |
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Water Direct/Water Exchange |
$ 333.8 |
$ 309.3 |
$ 24.5 |
8 % |
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Water Refill/Water Filtration |
57.3 |
49.9 |
$ 7.4 |
15 % |
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Other Water |
15.1 |
8.0 |
$ 7.1 |
89 % |
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Water Dispensers |
11.6 |
14.1 |
$ (2.5) |
(18) % |
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Other |
20.9 |
23.8 |
$ (2.9) |
(12) % |
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Revenue, net as reported |
$ 438.7 |
$ 405.1 |
$ 33.6 |
8 % |
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Foreign exchange impact |
0.1 |
— |
0.1 |
n/a |
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Revenue excluding foreign exchange |
$ 438.8 |
$ 405.1 |
$ 33.7 |
8 % |
- Gross profit increased 14% to $284 million compared to $249 million. Gross margin increased 330 bps to 64.7% compared to 61.4%, driven by pricing initiatives, increased demand and operating efficiencies.
- SG&A expenses increased 13% to $250 million compared to $221 million. The increase was driven by higher selling and operating costs including delivery commissions that supported volume and revenue growth.
- Reported net income from continuing operations and net income per diluted share were $13 million and $0.08, respectively, compared to reported net income from continuing operations and net income per diluted share of $35 million and $0.22, respectively. Adjusted net income and adjusted net income per diluted share were $19 million and $0.12, respectively, compared to $21 million and $0.13 in the prior year.
- Adjusted EBITDA increased 7% to $95 million compared to $89 million, driven primarily by pricing initiatives, customer demand and effective expense management. Adjusted EBITDA margin was 21.6% for the quarter, compared to 21.9%.
- Net cash provided by operating activities from continuing operations of $67 million, less $38 million of capital expenditures and additions to intangible assets, resulted in $29 million of free cash flow, or $37 million of adjusted free cash flow (adjusting for the items set forth on Exhibit 7), compared to adjusted free cash flow of $31 million in the prior year.
QUARTERLY DIVIDEND
Primo Water announced that its Board of Directors declared a dividend of US$0.09 per share on common shares, payable in cash on March 25, 2024 to shareowners of record at the close of business on March 8, 2024.
SHARE REPURCHASE PROGRAM
During 2023, Primo Water repurchased approximately 1.4 million common shares for approximately $21 million. Effective upon the closing of the sale of a significant portion of Primo Water’s International business, the share repurchase authorization was increased from $50 million to $75 million. Under the program, the Company’s common shares may be repurchased periodically in open market or privately negotiated transactions.
The actual timing, manner, number, and value of shares repurchased under the program will be determined by management at its discretion and will depend on a number of factors, including the market price of Primo Water’s common shares, general market and economic conditions, applicable law and other requirements, and other business considerations, provided however that the price per common share will not exceed the market price as at the date of acquisition (plus reasonable brokerage fees and commissions) in accordance with applicable securities laws and exchange rules.
ABOUT PRIMO WATER CORPORATION
Primo Water is a leading North America-focused pure-play water solutions provider that operates largely under a recurring revenue model in the large format water category (defined as 3 gallons or greater). This business strategy is commonly referred to as “razor-razorblade” because the initial sale of a product creates a base of users who frequently purchase complementary consumable products. The razor in Primo Water’s revenue model is its industry leading line-up of innovative water dispensers, which are sold through approximately 10,900 retail locations and online at various price points. The dispensers help increase household and business penetration which drives recurring purchases of Primo Water’s razorblade offering or water solutions. Primo Water’s razorblade offering is comprised of Water Direct, Water Exchange, and Water Refill. Through its Water Direct business, Primo Water delivers sustainable hydration solutions direct to customers, whether at home or to businesses. Through its Water Exchange business, customers visit retail locations and purchase a pre-filled bottle of water. Once consumed, empty bottles are exchanged at our recycling center displays, which provide a ticket that offers a discount toward the purchase of a new bottle. Water Exchange is available in approximately 17,500 retail locations. Through its Water Refill business, customers refill empty bottles at approximately 23,500 self-service refill drinking water stations. Primo Water also offers water filtration units across North America.
Primo Water’s water solutions expand consumer access to purified, spring, and mineral water to promote a healthier, more sustainable lifestyle while simultaneously reducing plastic waste and pollution. Primo Water is committed to its water stewardship standards and is proud to partner with the International Bottled Water Association (IBWA) in North America which ensures strict adherence to safety, quality, sanitation and regulatory standards for the benefit of consumer protection.
Primo Water is headquartered in Tampa, Florida (USA). For more information, visit www.primowatercorp.com.
Non-GAAP Measures
To supplement its reporting of financial measures determined in accordance with U.S. GAAP (Generally Accepted Accounting Principles), Primo Water utilizes certain non-GAAP financial measures. Primo Water utilizes Adjusted net income (loss), Adjusted net income (loss) per diluted share, Adjusted EBITDA and Adjusted EBITDA margin to separate the impact of certain items from the underlying business. Because Primo Water uses these adjusted financial results in the management of its business, management believes this supplemental information is useful to investors for their independent evaluation and understanding of Primo Water’s underlying business performance and the performance of its management. Additionally, Primo Water supplements its reporting of net cash provided by (used in) operating activities from continuing operations determined in accordance with GAAP by excluding additions to property, plant and equipment and additions to intangible assets to present free cash flow, and by excluding the items identified on the exhibits hereto to present adjusted free cash flow, which management believes provides useful information to investors in assessing our performance, comparing Primo Water’s performance to the performance of the Company’s peer group and assessing the Company’s ability to service debt and finance strategic opportunities, which include investing in Primo Water’s business, making strategic acquisitions, paying dividends, and strengthening the balance sheet. With respect to the Company’s expectations of its future performance, the Company’s reconciliations of Q1 2024 and full-year 2024 Adjusted EBITDA and 2024 adjusted free cash flow guidance are not available, as the Company is unable to quantify certain amounts to the degree of precision that would be required in the relevant GAAP measures without unreasonable effort. These items include restructuring costs and restructuring-related impairment charges, acquisition/divestiture related costs, gains or losses on the sale of businesses or other assets, and the income tax effects of these items and/or other income tax-related events.. These items depend on highly variable factors and any such reconciliations would imply a degree of precision that would be confusing or misleading to investors. Primo Water expects the variability of these factors to have a significant, and potentially unpredictable, impact on the Company’s future GAAP financial results. The non-GAAP financial measures described above are in addition to, and not meant to be considered superior to, or a substitute for, Primo Water’s financial statements prepared in accordance with GAAP. In addition, the non-GAAP financial measures included in this earnings announcement reflect management’s judgment of particular items, and may be different from, and therefore may not be comparable to, similarly titled measures reported by other companies.
Safe Harbor Statements
This press release contains forward-looking statements within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933 and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 conveying management’s expectations as to the future based on plans, estimates and projections at the time Primo Water makes the statements. Forward-looking statements involve inherent risks and uncertainties and Primo Water cautions you that several important factors could cause actual results to differ materially from those contained in any such forward-looking statement. You can identify forward-looking statements by words such as “may,” “will,” “would,” “should,” “could,” “expect,” “aim,” “anticipate,” “believe,” “estimate,” “intend,” “plan,” “predict,” “project,” “seek,” “potential,” “opportunities,” and other similar expressions and the negatives of such expressions. However, not all forward-looking statements contain these words. The forward-looking statements contained in this press release include, but are not limited to, statements regarding future financial and operating trends and results (including Primo Water’s outlook on Q1 and full-year 2024 revenue, Adjusted EBITDA and Adjusted Free Cash Flow), and related matters. The forward-looking statements are based on assumptions regarding management’s current plans and estimates. Management believes these assumptions to be reasonable, but there is no assurance that they will prove to be accurate.
Factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from those described in this press release include, among others: financial condition and results of operations; Primo Water’s ability to compete successfully in the markets in which it operates; fluctuations in commodity prices and Primo Water’s ability to pass on increased costs to its customers or hedge against such rising costs, and the impact of those increased prices on its volumes; Primo Water’s ability to maintain favorable arrangements and relationships with its suppliers; Primo Water’s ability to manage supply chain disruptions and cost increases related to inflation; Primo Water’s ability to manage its operations successfully; currency fluctuations that adversely affect the exchange between currencies including the U.S. dollar, the British pound sterling, the Euro and the Canadian dollar; the impact on Primo Water’s financial results from uncertainty in the financial markets and other adverse changes in general economic conditions, including inflation and interest rates; any disruption to production at Primo Water’s manufacturing facilities; Primo Water’s ability to maintain access to its water sources; the impact of climate change on Primo Water’s business; Primo Water’s ability to protect its intellectual property; the seasonal nature of Primo Water’s business and the effect of adverse weather conditions; the impact of national, regional and global events, including those of a political, economic, business and competitive nature, such as the Russia/Ukraine war or the Israel/Hamas war; the impact of a pandemic, such as COVID-19, related government actions and Primo Water’s strategy in response thereto on our business; Primo Water’s ability to fully realize the potential benefit of the transaction or other strategic opportunities that it pursues; Primo Water’s ability to realize cost synergies of its acquisitions due to integration difficulties and other challenges; Primo Water’s exposure to intangible asset risk; Primo Water’s ability to meet its obligations under its debt agreements, and risks of further increases to its indebtedness; Primo Water’s ability to maintain compliance with the covenants and conditions under its debt agreements; fluctuations in interest rates, which could increase Primo Water’s borrowing costs; Primo Water’s ability to recruit, retain and integrate new management; Primo Water’s ability to renew its collective bargaining agreements from time to time on satisfactory terms; compliance with product health and safety standards; liability for injury or illness caused by the consumption of contaminated products; liability and damage to Primo Water’s reputation as a result of litigation or legal proceedings; changes in the legal and regulatory environment in which Primo Water operates; Primo Water’s ability to adequately address the challenges and risks associated with its international operations and address difficulties in complying with laws and regulations including the U.S. Foreign Corrupt Practices Act and the U.K. Bribery Act of 2010; the impact on Primo Water’s tax obligations and effective tax rate arising from changes in local tax laws or countries adopting more aggressive interpretations of tax laws; disruptions in Primo Water’s information systems; Primo Water’s ability to securely maintain its customers’ confidential or credit card information, or other private data relating to Primo Water’s employees or the Company; Primo Water’s ability to maintain its quarterly dividend; or credit rating changes.
The foregoing list of factors is not exhaustive. Readers are cautioned not to place undue reliance on any forward-looking statements, which speak only as of the date hereof. Readers are urged to carefully review and consider the various disclosures, including but not limited to risk factors contained in Primo Water’s Annual Report on Form 10-K and its quarterly reports on Form 10-Q, as well as other filings with the securities commissions. Primo Water does not undertake to update or revise any of these statements considering new information or future events, except as expressly required by applicable law.
Website: www.primowatercorp.com
PRIMO WATER CORPORATION |
EXHIBIT 1 |
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CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS |
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(in millions of U.S. dollars, except share and per share amounts, U.S. GAAP) |
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Unaudited |
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For the Three Months Ended |
For the Fiscal Year Ended |
||||||
December 30, |
December 31, |
December 30, |
December 31, |
||||
Revenue, net |
$ 438.7 |
$ 405.1 |
$ 1,771.8 |
$ 1,693.2 |
|||
Cost of sales |
154.8 |
156.4 |
634.8 |
674.0 |
|||
Gross profit |
283.9 |
248.7 |
1,137.0 |
1,019.2 |
|||
Selling, general and administrative expenses |
250.0 |
221.3 |
976.0 |
883.8 |
|||
Loss on disposal of property, plant and equipment, net |
5.3 |
3.3 |
9.1 |
7.4 |
|||
Acquisition and integration expenses |
3.5 |
2.6 |
9.5 |
12.1 |
|||
Impairment charges |
— |
— |
— |
11.2 |
|||
Gain on sale of property |
(15.7) |
(38.8) |
(21.0) |
(38.8) |
|||
Operating income |
40.8 |
60.3 |
163.4 |
143.5 |
|||
Other expense (income), net |
4.9 |
(2.2) |
1.2 |
(2.5) |
|||
Interest expense, net |
16.6 |
18.2 |
71.4 |
67.8 |
|||
Income from continuing operations before income taxes |
19.3 |
44.3 |
90.8 |
78.2 |
|||
Income tax expense |
6.0 |
9.5 |
27.0 |
19.5 |
|||
Net income from continuing operations |
$ 13.3 |
$ 34.8 |
$ 63.8 |
$ 58.7 |
|||
Net income (loss) from discontinued operations, net of income |
164.3 |
22.7 |
174.3 |
(29.1) |
|||
Net income |
$ 177.6 |
$ 57.5 |
$ 238.1 |
$ 29.6 |
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Net income (loss) per common share |
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Basic: |
|||||||
Continuing operations |
$ 0.08 |
$ 0.22 |
$ 0.40 |
$ 0.36 |
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Discontinued operations |
$ 1.03 |
$ 0.14 |
$ 1.09 |
$ (0.18) |
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Net income |
$ 1.11 |
$ 0.36 |
$ 1.49 |
$ 0.18 |
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Diluted: |
|||||||
Continuing operations |
$ 0.08 |
$ 0.22 |
$ 0.40 |
$ 0.36 |
|||
Discontinued operations |
$ 1.03 |
$ 0.14 |
$ 1.08 |
$ (0.18) |
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Net income |
$ 1.11 |
$ 0.36 |
$ 1.48 |
$ 0.18 |
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Weighted-average common shares outstanding (in thousands) |
|||||||
Basic |
159,471 |
159,857 |
159,452 |
160,763 |
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Diluted |
160,523 |
161,061 |
160,619 |
161,885 |
PRIMO WATER CORPORATION |
EXHIBIT 2 |
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CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS |
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(in millions of U.S. dollars, except share amounts, U.S. GAAP) |
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Unaudited |
|||
December 30, 2023 |
December 31, 2022 |
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ASSETS |
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Current assets |
|||
Cash and cash equivalents |
$ 507.9 |
$ 78.8 |
|
Accounts receivable, net of allowance of $12.7 ($12.1 as of December 31, 2022) |
156.0 |
170.7 |
|
Inventories |
47.3 |
65.3 |
|
Prepaid expenses and other current assets |
26.0 |
35.9 |
|
Current assets of discontinued operations |
128.7 |
187.3 |
|
Total current assets |
865.9 |
538.0 |
|
Property, plant and equipment, net |
556.5 |
549.5 |
|
Operating lease right-of-use-assets |
136.0 |
143.2 |
|
Goodwill |
1,004.6 |
997.2 |
|
Intangible assets, net |
714.2 |
723.8 |
|
Other long-term assets, net |
20.2 |
25.9 |
|
Long-term assets of discontinued operations |
225.6 |
689.4 |
|
Total assets |
$ 3,523.0 |
$ 3,667.0 |
|
LIABILITIES AND EQUITY |
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Current liabilities |
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Short-term borrowings |
$ — |
$ 205.8 |
|
Current maturities of long-term debt |
14.2 |
10.9 |
|
Accounts payable and accrued liabilities |
276.4 |
282.6 |
|
Current operating lease obligations |
25.6 |
26.6 |
|
Current liabilities of discontinued operations |
109.9 |
164.7 |
|
Total current liabilities |
426.1 |
690.6 |
|
Long-term debt |
1,270.8 |
1,252.3 |
|
Operating lease obligations |
124.0 |
127.6 |
|
Deferred tax liabilities |
144.2 |
142.5 |
|
Other long-term liabilities |
64.4 |
55.4 |
|
Long-term liabilities of discontinued operations |
52.2 |
115.7 |
|
Total liabilities |
2,081.7 |
2,384.1 |
|
Equity |
|||
Common shares, no par value -159,480,638 shares issued (December 31, 2022 – |
1,288.6 |
1,283.2 |
|
Additional paid-in-capital |
90.6 |
91.3 |
|
Retained earnings (accumulated deficit) |
167.2 |
(9.4) |
|
Accumulated other comprehensive loss |
(105.1) |
(82.2) |
|
Total Primo Water Corporation equity |
1,441.3 |
1,282.9 |
|
Total liabilities and equity |
$ 3,523.0 |
$ 3,667.0 |
PRIMO WATER CORPORATION |
EXHIBIT 3 |
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CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS |
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(in millions of U.S. dollars, U.S. GAAP) |
|||||||
Unaudited |
|||||||
For the Three Months Ended |
For the Fiscal Year Ended |
||||||
December 30, |
December 31, |
December 30, |
December 31, |
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Cash flows from operating activities: |
|||||||
Net income |
$ 177.6 |
$ 57.5 |
$ 238.1 |
$ 29.6 |
|||
Net income (loss) from discontinued operations, net of income taxes |
164.3 |
22.7 |
174.3 |
(29.1) |
|||
Net income from continuing operations |
$ 13.3 |
$ 34.8 |
$ 63.8 |
$ 58.7 |
|||
Adjustments to reconcile net income from continuing operations to |
|||||||
Depreciation and amortization |
49.7 |
46.1 |
193.3 |
182.0 |
|||
Amortization of financing fees |
0.9 |
0.8 |
3.4 |
3.3 |
|||
Share-based compensation expense |
8.0 |
6.7 |
14.1 |
16.4 |
|||
Provision for deferred income taxes |
(4.6) |
9.6 |
1.5 |
17.3 |
|||
Impairment charges |
— |
— |
— |
11.2 |
|||
Loss on disposal of property, plant and equipment, net |
5.3 |
3.3 |
9.1 |
7.4 |
|||
Gain on sale of property |
(15.7) |
(38.8) |
(21.0) |
(38.8) |
|||
Other non-cash items |
8.7 |
6.0 |
4.1 |
6.0 |
|||
Change in operating assets and liabilities, net of acquisitions: |
|||||||
Accounts receivable |
19.4 |
16.2 |
15.2 |
(2.6) |
|||
Inventories |
2.6 |
2.9 |
7.2 |
(9.4) |
|||
Prepaid expenses and other current assets |
(2.7) |
(9.8) |
3.0 |
(4.4) |
|||
Other assets |
0.2 |
(3.0) |
(0.7) |
(3.7) |
|||
Accounts payable and accrued liabilities and other liabilities |
(18.1) |
(8.4) |
(3.8) |
(5.1) |
|||
Net cash provided by operating activities from continuing operations |
67.0 |
66.4 |
289.2 |
238.3 |
|||
Cash flows from investing activities of continuing operations: |
|||||||
Acquisitions, net of cash received |
(10.0) |
(6.0) |
(34.6) |
(10.3) |
|||
Additions to property, plant and equipment |
(35.7) |
(43.5) |
(139.2) |
(162.1) |
|||
Additions to intangible assets |
(2.0) |
— |
(8.5) |
(6.7) |
|||
Proceeds from sale of property, plant and equipment |
— |
2.0 |
0.4 |
2.7 |
|||
Proceeds from sale of property |
22.3 |
50.3 |
31.0 |
50.3 |
|||
Other investing activities |
0.8 |
0.7 |
3.6 |
(1.0) |
|||
Net cash (used in) provided by investing activities from continuing |
(24.6) |
3.5 |
(147.3) |
(127.1) |
|||
Cash flows from financing activities of continuing operations: |
|||||||
Payments of long-term debt |
(2.8) |
(3.4) |
(11.5) |
(12.1) |
|||
Proceeds from short-term borrowings |
— |
15.0 |
116.0 |
37.0 |
|||
Payments on short-term borrowings |
(132.0) |
(51.0) |
(313.0) |
(51.0) |
|||
Issuance of common shares |
0.4 |
0.4 |
6.1 |
2.5 |
|||
Common shares repurchased and canceled |
(3.6) |
(14.7) |
(26.0) |
(27.7) |
|||
Dividends paid to common and preferred shareholders |
(13.1) |
(11.2) |
(51.7) |
(45.4) |
|||
Payment of contingent consideration for acquisitions |
(0.2) |
(1.2) |
(1.5) |
(3.5) |
|||
Other financing activities |
(1.2) |
8.8 |
(8.8) |
8.8 |
|||
Net cash used in financing activities from continuing operations |
(152.5) |
(57.3) |
(290.4) |
(91.4) |
|||
Cash flows from discontinued operations: |
|||||||
Operating activities of discontinued operations |
24.1 |
32.2 |
61.1 |
43.3 |
|||
Investing activities of discontinued operations |
520.7 |
(8.1) |
488.3 |
(54.4) |
|||
Financing activities of discontinued operations |
(4.5) |
(12.2) |
4.6 |
(11.4) |
|||
Net cash provided by (used in) discontinued operations |
540.3 |
11.9 |
554.0 |
(22.5) |
|||
Effect of exchange rate changes on cash |
2.5 |
2.6 |
2.4 |
(3.1) |
|||
Net increase (decrease) in cash, cash equivalents and restricted |
432.7 |
27.1 |
407.9 |
(5.8) |
|||
Cash and cash equivalents and restricted cash, beginning of |
97.8 |
95.5 |
122.6 |
128.4 |
|||
Cash and cash equivalents and restricted cash, end of period |
$ 530.5 |
$ 122.6 |
$ 530.5 |
$ 122.6 |
|||
Cash and cash equivalents and restricted cash of discontinued |
22.6 |
43.8 |
22.6 |
43.8 |
|||
Cash and cash equivalents and restricted cash of continuing |
$ 507.9 |
$ 78.8 |
$ 507.9 |
$ 78.8 |
PRIMO WATER CORPORATION |
EXHIBIT 4 |
|||||
SEGMENT INFORMATION |
||||||
(in millions of U.S. dollars, U.S. GAAP) |
||||||
Unaudited |
||||||
For the Three Months Ended December 30, 2023 |
||||||
North America |
Other |
Total |
||||
Revenue, net |
||||||
Water Direct/Water Exchange |
$ 333.8 |
$ — |
$ 333.8 |
|||
Water Refill/Water Filtration |
57.3 |
— |
57.3 |
|||
Other Water |
15.1 |
— |
15.1 |
|||
Water Dispensers |
11.6 |
— |
11.6 |
|||
Other |
20.8 |
0.1 |
20.9 |
|||
Total |
$ 438.6 |
$ 0.1 |
$ 438.7 |
|||
Gross profit |
$ 283.8 |
$ 0.1 |
$ 283.9 |
|||
Gross margin % |
64.7 % |
100.0 % |
64.7 % |
|||
Selling, general and administrative expenses |
$ 232.5 |
$ 17.5 |
$ 250.0 |
|||
SG&A % of revenue |
53.0 % |
NM |
57.0 % |
|||
Operating income (loss) |
$ 59.9 |
$ (19.1) |
$ 40.8 |
|||
Depreciation and amortization |
$ 49.4 |
$ 0.3 |
$ 49.7 |
|||
For the Three Months Ended December 31, 2022 |
||||||
North America |
Other |
Total |
||||
Revenue, net |
||||||
Water Direct/Water Exchange |
$ 309.3 |
$ — |
$ 309.3 |
|||
Water Refill/Water Filtration |
49.9 |
— |
49.9 |
|||
Other Water |
8.0 |
— |
8.0 |
|||
Water Dispensers |
14.1 |
— |
14.1 |
|||
Other |
23.7 |
0.1 |
23.8 |
|||
Total |
$ 405.0 |
$ 0.1 |
$ 405.1 |
|||
Gross profit |
$ 248.6 |
$ 0.1 |
$ 248.7 |
|||
Gross margin % |
61.4 % |
100.0 % |
61.4 % |
|||
Selling, general and administrative expenses |
$ 206.8 |
$ 14.5 |
$ 221.3 |
|||
SG&A % of revenue |
51.1 % |
NM |
54.6 % |
|||
Operating income (loss) |
$ 74.5 |
$ (14.2) |
$ 60.3 |
|||
Depreciation and amortization |
$ 45.8 |
$ 0.3 |
$ 46.1 |
|||
For the Fiscal Year Ended December 30, 2023 |
||||||
North America |
Other |
Total |
||||
Revenue, net |
||||||
Water Direct/Water Exchange |
$ 1,345.3 |
$ — |
$ 1,345.3 |
|||
Water Refill/Water Filtration |
226.9 |
— |
226.9 |
|||
Other Water |
51.9 |
— |
51.9 |
|||
Water Dispensers |
57.5 |
— |
57.5 |
|||
Other |
89.6 |
0.6 |
90.2 |
|||
Total |
$ 1,771.2 |
$ 0.6 |
$ 1,771.8 |
|||
Gross profit |
$ 1,136.4 |
$ 0.6 |
$ 1,137.0 |
|||
Gross margin % |
64.2 % |
100.0 % |
64.2 % |
|||
Selling, general and administrative expenses |
$ 919.7 |
$ 56.3 |
$ 976.0 |
|||
SG&A % of revenue |
51.9 % |
NM |
55.1 % |
|||
Operating income (loss) |
$ 222.2 |
$ (58.8) |
$ 163.4 |
|||
Depreciation and amortization |
$ 191.9 |
$ 1.4 |
$ 193.3 |
|||
For the Fiscal Year Ended December 31, 2022 |
||||||
North America |
Other |
Total |
||||
Revenue, net |
||||||
Water Direct/Water Exchange |
$ 1,242.8 |
$ 7.4 |
$ 1,250.2 |
|||
Water Refill/Water Filtration |
192.0 |
— |
192.0 |
|||
Other Water |
73.8 |
— |
73.8 |
|||
Water Dispensers |
70.5 |
— |
70.5 |
|||
Other |
106.5 |
0.2 |
106.7 |
|||
Total |
$ 1,685.6 |
$ 7.6 |
$ 1,693.2 |
|||
Gross profit |
$ 1,013.5 |
$ 5.7 |
$ 1,019.2 |
|||
Gross margin % |
60.1 % |
75.0 % |
60.2 % |
|||
Selling, general and administrative expenses |
$ 830.8 |
$ 53.0 |
$ 883.8 |
|||
SG&A % of revenue |
49.3 % |
NM |
52.2 % |
|||
Operating income (loss) |
$ 203.7 |
$ (60.2) |
$ 143.5 |
|||
Depreciation and amortization |
$ 179.6 |
$ 2.4 |
$ 182.0 |
PRIMO WATER CORPORATION |
EXHIBIT 5 |
||||
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION – NON-GAAP – ANALYSIS OF REVENUE AND GROSS PROFIT BY REPORTING |
|||||
(in millions of U.S. dollars, except percentage amounts) |
|||||
Unaudited |
|||||
For the Three Months Ended December 30, 2023 |
|||||
North America |
Other |
Primo |
|||
Change in revenue |
$ 33.6 |
$ — |
$ 33.6 |
||
Impact of foreign exchange (a) |
0.1 |
— |
0.1 |
||
Change excluding foreign exchange |
$ 33.7 |
$ — |
$ 33.7 |
||
Percentage change in revenue |
8.3 % |
— % |
8.3 % |
||
Percentage change in revenue excluding foreign exchange |
8.3 % |
— % |
8.3 % |
||
For the Fiscal Year Ended December 30, 2023 |
|||||
North America |
Other |
Primo |
|||
Change in revenue |
$ 85.6 |
$ (7.0) |
$ 78.6 |
||
Impact of foreign exchange (a) |
2.4 |
— |
2.4 |
||
Change excluding foreign exchange |
$ 88.0 |
$ (7.0) |
$ 81.0 |
||
Percentage change in revenue |
5.1 % |
(92.1) % |
4.6 % |
||
Percentage change in revenue excluding foreign exchange |
5.2 % |
(92.1) % |
4.8 % |
||
For the Three Months Ended December 30, 2023 |
|||||
North America |
Other |
Primo |
|||
Change in gross profit |
$ 35.2 |
$ — |
$ 35.2 |
||
Impact of foreign exchange (a) |
0.1 |
— |
0.1 |
||
Change excluding foreign exchange |
$ 35.3 |
$ — |
$ 35.3 |
||
Percentage change in gross profit |
14.2 % |
— % |
14.2 % |
||
Percentage change in gross profit excluding foreign exchange |
14.2 % |
— % |
14.2 % |
||
For the Fiscal Year Ended December 30, 2023 |
|||||
North America |
Other |
Primo |
|||
Change in gross profit |
$ 122.9 |
$ (5.1) |
$ 117.8 |
||
Impact of foreign exchange (a) |
1.5 |
— |
1.5 |
||
Change excluding foreign exchange |
$ 124.4 |
$ (5.1) |
$ 119.3 |
||
Percentage change in gross profit |
12.1 % |
(89.5) % |
11.6 % |
||
Percentage change in gross profit excluding foreign exchange |
12.3 % |
(89.5) % |
11.7 % |
(a) Impact of foreign exchange is the difference between the current period revenue and gross profit translated utilizing the current period average foreign exchange rates less the current period revenue and gross profit translated utilizing the prior period average foreign exchange rates. |
PRIMO WATER CORPORATION |
EXHIBIT 6 |
||||||
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION – NON-GAAP – EARNINGS BEFORE INTEREST, TAXES, DEPRECIATION & AMORTIZATION |
|||||||
(EBITDA) |
|||||||
(in millions of U.S. dollars) |
|||||||
Unaudited |
|||||||
For the Three Months Ended |
For the Fiscal Year Ended |
||||||
December 30, 2023 |
December 31, 2022 |
December 30, 2023 |
December 31, 2022 |
||||
Net income from continuing operations |
$ 13.3 |
$ 34.8 |
$ 63.8 |
$ 58.7 |
|||
Interest expense, net |
16.6 |
18.2 |
71.4 |
67.8 |
|||
Income tax expense |
6.0 |
9.5 |
27.0 |
19.5 |
|||
Depreciation and amortization |
49.7 |
46.1 |
193.3 |
182.0 |
|||
EBITDA |
$ 85.6 |
$ 108.6 |
$ 355.5 |
$ 328.0 |
|||
Acquisition and integration costs (a) |
3.5 |
2.6 |
9.5 |
12.1 |
|||
Share-based compensation costs (b) |
8.0 |
6.7 |
14.1 |
16.4 |
|||
COVID-19 costs (c) |
— |
(0.6) |
— |
(0.6) |
|||
Impairment charges (d) |
— |
— |
— |
11.2 |
|||
Foreign exchange and other losses (gains), net (e) |
5.8 |
(0.9) |
5.7 |
0.9 |
|||
Loss on disposal of property, plant and equipment, net (f) |
5.3 |
3.3 |
9.1 |
7.4 |
|||
Gain on sale of business (g) |
— |
(0.3) |
— |
(0.7) |
|||
Gain on sale of property (h) |
(15.7) |
(38.8) |
(21.0) |
(38.8) |
|||
Other adjustments, net (i) |
2.4 |
8.0 |
7.8 |
7.9 |
|||
Adjusted EBITDA |
$ 94.9 |
$ 88.6 |
$ 380.7 |
$ 343.8 |
|||
Revenue, net |
$ 438.7 |
$ 405.1 |
$ 1,771.8 |
$ 1,693.2 |
|||
Adjusted EBITDA margin % |
21.6 % |
21.9 % |
21.5 % |
20.3 % |
For the Three Months Ended |
For the Fiscal Year Ended |
||||||||
Location in Consolidated Statements of |
December 30, |
December 31, |
December 30, |
December 31, |
|||||
(Unaudited) |
(Unaudited) |
||||||||
(a) Acquisition and integration costs |
Acquisition and integration expenses |
$ 3.5 |
$ 2.6 |
$ 9.5 |
$ 12.1 |
||||
(b) Share-based compensation costs |
Selling, general and administrative expenses |
8.0 |
6.7 |
14.1 |
16.4 |
||||
(c) COVID-19 costs |
Selling, general and administrative expenses |
— |
(0.6) |
— |
(0.6) |
||||
(d) Impairment charges |
Impairment charges |
— |
— |
— |
11.2 |
||||
(e) Foreign exchange and other losses (gains), net |
Other expense (income), net |
5.8 |
(0.9) |
5.7 |
0.9 |
||||
(f) Loss on disposal of property, plant and |
Loss on disposal of property, plant and |
5.3 |
3.3 |
9.1 |
7.4 |
||||
(g) Gain on sale of business |
Other expense (income), net |
— |
(0.3) |
— |
(0.7) |
||||
(h) Gain on sale of property |
Gain on sale of property |
(15.7) |
(38.8) |
(21.0) |
(38.8) |
||||
(i) Other adjustments, net |
Other expense (income), net |
(0.9) |
(0.2) |
(2.3) |
(1.4) |
||||
Selling, general and administrative expenses |
3.3 |
8.2 |
10.1 |
9.3 |
PRIMO WATER CORPORATION |
EXHIBIT 7 |
||
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION – NON-GAAP – FREE CASH FLOW AND ADJUSTED FREE CASH FLOW |
|||
(in millions of U.S. dollars) |
|||
Unaudited |
|||
For the Three Months Ended |
|||
December 30, 2023 |
December 31, 2022 |
||
Net cash provided by operating activities from continuing operations |
$ 67.0 |
$ 66.4 |
|
Less: Additions to property, plant, and equipment |
(35.7) |
(43.5) |
|
Less: Additions to intangible assets |
(2.0) |
— |
|
Free Cash Flow |
$ 29.3 |
$ 22.9 |
|
Acquisition and integration cash costs |
1.4 |
1.3 |
|
Cash taxes paid for property sales |
5.1 |
— |
|
COVID-19 related cash costs |
— |
(0.6) |
|
Cash costs related to additions to property, plant and equipment for |
0.2 |
0.3 |
|
Tariffs refunds related to property, plant, and equipment |
0.7 |
— |
|
Deferral of payroll tax related costs – government programs |
— |
7.5 |
|
Adjusted Free Cash Flow |
$ 36.7 |
$ 31.4 |
|
For the Fiscal Year Ended |
|||
December 30, 2023 |
December 31, 2022 |
||
Net cash provided by operating activities from continuing operations |
$ 289.2 |
$ 238.3 |
|
Less: Additions to property, plant, and equipment |
(139.2) |
(162.1) |
|
Less: Additions to intangible assets |
(8.5) |
(6.7) |
|
Free Cash Flow |
$ 141.5 |
$ 69.5 |
|
Acquisition and integration cash costs |
7.0 |
8.7 |
|
Cash taxes paid for property sales |
5.9 |
— |
|
COVID-19 related cash costs |
— |
(0.6) |
|
Cash costs related to additions to property, plant and equipment for |
0.3 |
0.3 |
|
Tariffs refunds related to property, plant, and equipment |
3.1 |
— |
|
Deferral of payroll tax related costs – government programs |
— |
7.5 |
|
Adjusted Free Cash Flow |
$ 157.8 |
$ 85.4 |
PRIMO WATER CORPORATION |
EXHIBIT 8 |
||||||
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION-NON-GAAP-ADJUSTED NET INCOME AND ADJUSTED EPS |
|||||||
(in millions of U.S. dollars, except share amounts) |
|||||||
Unaudited |
|||||||
For the Three Months Ended |
For the Year Ended |
||||||
December 30, 2023 |
December 31, 2022 |
December 30, 2023 |
December 31, 2022 |
||||
Net income from continuing operations (as |
$ 13.3 |
$ 34.8 |
$ 63.8 |
$ 58.7 |
|||
Adjustments: |
|||||||
Amortization expense of customer lists |
7.7 |
7.6 |
30.1 |
31.5 |
|||
Acquisition and integration costs |
3.5 |
2.6 |
9.5 |
12.1 |
|||
Share-based compensation costs |
8.0 |
6.7 |
14.1 |
16.4 |
|||
COVID-19 costs |
— |
(0.6) |
— |
(0.6) |
|||
Impairment charges |
— |
— |
— |
11.2 |
|||
Foreign exchange and other losses (gains), net |
5.8 |
(0.9) |
5.7 |
0.9 |
|||
Gain on sale of business |
— |
(0.3) |
— |
(0.7) |
|||
Gain on sale of property |
(15.7) |
(38.8) |
(21.0) |
(38.8) |
|||
Other adjustments, net |
2.4 |
8.0 |
7.8 |
7.9 |
|||
Tax impact of adjustments (a) |
(6.4) |
1.5 |
(10.2) |
(11.8) |
|||
Adjusted net income from continuing operations |
$ 18.6 |
$ 20.6 |
$ 99.8 |
$ 86.8 |
|||
Earnings Per Share (as reported) |
|||||||
Net income from continuing operations |
$ 13.3 |
$ 34.8 |
$ 63.8 |
$ 58.7 |
|||
Basic EPS |
$ 0.08 |
$ 0.22 |
$ 0.40 |
$ 0.36 |
|||
Diluted EPS |
$ 0.08 |
$ 0.22 |
$ 0.40 |
$ 0.36 |
|||
Weighted average common shares outstanding (in |
|||||||
Basic |
159,471 |
159,857 |
159,452 |
160,763 |
|||
Diluted |
160,523 |
161,061 |
160,619 |
161,885 |
|||
Adjusted Earnings Per Share (Non-GAAP) |
|||||||
Adjusted net income from continuing operations |
$ 18.6 |
$ 20.6 |
$ 99.8 |
$ 86.8 |
|||
Adjusted diluted EPS (Non-GAAP) |
$ 0.12 |
$ 0.13 |
$ 0.62 |
$ 0.54 |
|||
Diluted weighted average common shares outstanding |
160,523 |
161,061 |
160,619 |
161,885 |
(a) The tax effect for adjusted net income is based upon an analysis of the statutory tax treatment and the applicable tax rate for the jurisdiction in which the pre-tax adjusting items incurred and for which realization of the resulting tax benefit (if any) is expected. A reduced or 0% tax rate is applied to jurisdictions where we do not expect to realize a tax benefit due to a history of operating losses or other factors resulting in a valuation allowance related to deferred tax assets. |
|||||||
(b) For the periods presented, the non-GAAP diluted weighted average common shares outstanding equaled the reported diluted weighted average common shares outstanding. |
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The Cold Chain RFID Market is poised for substantial growth, driven by the increasing need for efficient and reliable tracking solutions in the transportation and storage of temperature-sensitive products. RFID technology offers comprehensive monitoring and real-time data collection, ensuring that products such as pharmaceuticals, food, and biologics are maintained within optimal conditions throughout the supply chain.
The ability to provide detailed visibility into the movement and status of goods enhances operational efficiency, reduces losses, and ensures compliance with regulatory standards. Additionally, advancements in RFID technology, including improved sensor integration and data analytics capabilities, further enhance the effectiveness of cold chain management systems.
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TRENDS INFLUENCING THE GROWTH OF THE COLD CHAIN RFID MARKET:
RFID tags are instrumental in driving the growth of the Cold Chain RFID Market by enabling precise tracking and monitoring of temperature-sensitive products throughout the supply chain. These tags provide real-time data on the location and condition of goods, ensuring that products such as pharmaceuticals, food, and perishable items are maintained within optimal temperature ranges during storage and transportation. The ability of RFID tags to offer detailed insights into environmental conditions helps businesses prevent spoilage, reduce waste, and ensure compliance with regulatory standards. As the demand for efficient and reliable cold chain management solutions increases, RFID tags become essential tools for enhancing visibility, improving inventory accuracy, and ensuring the integrity of temperature-sensitive products. This critical functionality propels the adoption of RFID technology in the cold chain sector, thereby driving market growth.
Sensors are a pivotal component driving the growth of the Cold Chain RFID Market by providing essential data on environmental conditions such as temperature, humidity, and vibration. These sensors, integrated with RFID tags, continuously monitor the state of goods throughout the supply chain, ensuring that they remain within specified parameters. The real-time data collected by sensors allows for immediate detection of any deviations, enabling swift corrective actions to prevent product degradation. Advanced sensor technologies enhance the accuracy and reliability of monitoring systems, making them indispensable for maintaining the quality and safety of sensitive products. The increasing emphasis on data-driven decision-making and the need for comprehensive monitoring solutions in the cold chain industry further boost the adoption of sensors, thereby fueling the growth of the Cold Chain RFID Market.
Passive RFID systems drive the growth of the Cold Chain RFID Market by offering a cost-effective and energy-efficient solution for tracking and monitoring products. Unlike active RFID systems, passive RFID tags do not require an internal power source, making them simpler and more affordable to deploy across extensive supply chains. These tags rely on energy from RFID readers to transmit data, enabling widespread adoption without significant infrastructure investments. Passive RFID is ideal for applications where long-term monitoring and low-cost solutions are essential, such as in the transportation of pharmaceuticals and perishable foods. The scalability and durability of passive RFID systems make them suitable for diverse cold chain environments, from warehouses to refrigerated trucks. As businesses seek efficient and economical tracking solutions, the demand for passive RFID systems continues to rise, driving the expansion of the Cold Chain RFID Market.
The increasing demand for traceability in the supply chain is a major factor driving the Cold Chain RFID Market. Traceability ensures that products can be tracked from their origin to their final destination, providing transparency and accountability throughout the supply chain. In the cold chain sector, traceability is crucial for maintaining the quality and safety of temperature-sensitive products such as food, pharmaceuticals, and biologics. RFID technology enables detailed tracking and monitoring, allowing businesses to verify the integrity of their products and comply with regulatory requirements. Enhanced traceability helps in identifying and addressing issues promptly, reducing the risk of product recalls and ensuring consumer safety. The growing emphasis on traceability and the need for reliable tracking solutions significantly boost the adoption of RFID technology in the cold chain industry, driving market growth.
The rapid expansion of e-commerce is a key driver of the Cold Chain RFID Market, as the surge in online retail necessitates efficient and reliable logistics solutions for delivering temperature-sensitive products. The rise of e-commerce platforms has increased the volume of shipments that require strict temperature control, such as fresh food, beverages, and pharmaceuticals. RFID technology facilitates seamless tracking and monitoring of these shipments, ensuring that products are handled appropriately throughout the delivery process. The need for timely and accurate data on product conditions helps e-commerce businesses maintain high standards of quality and customer satisfaction. As e-commerce continues to grow globally, the demand for advanced cold chain management solutions, including RFID systems, escalates, thereby propelling the Cold Chain RFID Market.
Governments are increasingly enforcing standards that necessitate the adoption of advanced technologies like RFID to enhance supply chain transparency and accountability. Compliance with these regulations not only ensures the safety and quality of products but also fosters consumer trust, encouraging businesses to invest in RFID solutions for their cold chain operations. The regulatory push towards enhanced supply chain management significantly boosts the adoption of RFID technology, driving the growth of the Cold Chain RFID Market.
RFID technology provides precise tracking and monitoring, enabling companies to identify inefficiencies and implement corrective measures that lower operational costs. By reducing the incidence of temperature excursions and ensuring that products are maintained within optimal conditions, RFID systems help minimize spoilage and waste, leading to substantial cost savings. Additionally, the automation of inventory management and the reduction of manual labor through RFID technology enhance overall efficiency, further contributing to cost reductions. The ability to achieve higher accuracy and reliability in cold chain operations at a lower cost makes RFID an attractive investment for businesses, driving the adoption and growth of the Cold Chain RFID Market.
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COLD CHAIN RFID MARKET SHARE:
North America leads the market, driven by its advanced logistics infrastructure, high adoption rates of RFID technology in sectors like pharmaceuticals and food, and stringent regulatory standards for cold chain management.
Europe follows closely, with substantial investments in supply chain technologies, strong emphasis on sustainability, and increasing demand for temperature-sensitive products.
Key Companies:
- Alien Technology
- Checkpoint Systems Inc
- Impinj
- Invengo Technology BV
- GAO RFID Inc.
- Avery Dennison Corporation
- Sato Holdings Corporation
- Maka RFID
- Nedap
- Nedap N.V.
- RFID4U (eSmart Source, Inc.)
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