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Albertsons Companies (NYSE: ACI) reported its Q1 fiscal 2024 results, ending June 15, 2024. Identical sales increased 1.4%, while digital sales surged 23%. The company's loyalty members grew 15% to 41.4 million. Net income was $241 million, or $0.41 per share, with adjusted net income at $392 million, or $0.66 per share. Adjusted EBITDA reached $1,184 million.

Net sales and other revenue totaled $24.3 billion, up from $24.1 billion in Q1 fiscal 2023. The gross margin rate increased to 27.8%. However, the company faces headwinds related to investments in wages and benefits, and an increasing mix of lower-margin pharmacy and digital businesses. Albertsons completed 17 remodels and opened one new store during the quarter.

Albertsons Companies (NYSE: ACI) ha riportato i risultati del primo trimestre fiscale 2024, terminato il 15 giugno 2024. Le vendite identiche sono aumentate dell'1,4%, mentre le vendite digitali sono aumentate del 23%. I member di fedeltà sono cresciuti del 15% raggiungendo 41,4 milioni. Il reddito netto è stato di 241 milioni di dollari, ovvero 0,41 dollari per azione, con un reddito netto rettificato di 392 milioni di dollari, ovvero 0,66 dollari per azione. L'EBITDA rettificato ha raggiunto 1.184 milioni di dollari.

Le vendite nette e altri ricavi sono ammontati a 24,3 miliardi di dollari, in aumento rispetto ai 24,1 miliardi di dollari del primo trimestre fiscale 2023. Il tasso di margine lordo è aumentato al 27,8%. Tuttavia, l'azienda affronta difficoltà legate agli investimenti in salari e benefici, nonché a un crescente mix di attività farmaceutiche e digitali a basso margine. Albertsons ha completato 17 ristrutturazioni e ha aperto un nuovo negozio durante il trimestre.

Albertsons Companies (NYSE: ACI) informó sus resultados del primer trimestre fiscal 2024, que finalizó el 15 de junio de 2024. Las ventas idénticas aumentaron un 1,4%, mientras que las ventas digitales se dispararon un 23%. Los miembros leales crecieron un 15% hasta alcanzar los 41,4 millones. El ingreso neto fue de 241 millones de dólares, o 0,41 dólares por acción, con un ingreso neto ajustado de 392 millones de dólares, o 0,66 dólares por acción. El EBITDA ajustado alcanzó 1.184 millones de dólares.

Las ventas netas y otros ingresos totalizaron 24,3 mil millones de dólares, un aumento con respecto a los 24,1 mil millones de dólares del primer trimestre fiscal 2023. La tasa de margen bruto aumentó al 27,8%. Sin embargo, la empresa enfrenta desafíos relacionados con inversiones en salarios y beneficios, así como un aumento en la mezcla de negocios farmacéuticos y digitales de menor margen. Albertsons completó 17 remodelaciones y abrió una nueva tienda durante el trimestre.

앨버트슨 컴퍼니스(뉴욕증권거래소: ACI)는 2024 회계연도 1분기 실적을 발표했습니다. 해당 분기는 2024년 6월 15일에 종료되었습니다. 동일 매출은 1.4% 증가하였고, 디지털 매출은 23% 급증하였습니다. 충성 고객 수는 15% 증가하여 4,140만 명에 달했습니다. 순이익은 2억 4,100만 달러, 즉 주당 0.41 달러로 집계되었으며, 조정된 순이익은 3억 9,200만 달러, 즉 주당 0.66 달러였습니다. 조정된 EBITDA는 11억 1,840만 달러에 도달했습니다.

순매출 및 기타 수익은 243억 달러로, 2023 회계연도 1분기의 241억 달러에서 증가하였습니다. 총 마진율은 27.8%로 증가했습니다. 그러나 회사는 임금 및 이익에 대한 투자 관련 역풍과 저마진 약국 및 디지털 사업의 비율 증가에 대한 어려움에 직면해 있습니다. 앨버트슨은 분기 동안 17개의 리모델링을 완료하고 1개의 새로운 매장을 열었습니다.

Albertsons Companies (NYSE: ACI) a publié ses résultats pour le premier trimestre de l'exercice fiscal 2024, qui s'est terminé le 15 juin 2024. Les ventes identiques ont augmenté de 1,4%, tandis que les ventes numériques ont explosé de 23%. Le nombre de membres fidèles a crû de 15% pour atteindre 41,4 millions. Le résultat net s'élevait à 241 millions de dollars, soit 0,41 dollar par action, avec un résultat net ajusté de 392 millions de dollars, soit 0,66 dollar par action. L'EBITDA ajusté a atteint 1.184 millions de dollars.

Les ventes nettes et autres revenus se sont élevés à 24,3 milliards de dollars, en hausse par rapport à 24,1 milliards de dollars au premier trimestre de l'exercice fiscal 2023. Le taux de marge brute a augmenté à 27,8%. Cependant, l'entreprise fait face à des défis liés aux investissements dans les salaires et les avantages, ainsi qu'à une augmentation de la part des activités pharmaceutiques et numériques à faible marge. Albertsons a achevé 17 rénovations et ouvert un nouveau magasin durant le trimestre.

Die Albertsons Companies (NYSE: ACI) berichteten über ihre Ergebnisse des ersten Quartals des Geschäftsjahres 2024, das am 15. Juni 2024 endete. Die identischen Verkaufszahlen stiegen um 1,4%, während der digitale Umsatz um 23% anstieg. Die Zahl der Treuekunden wuchs um 15 % auf 41,4 Millionen. Der Nettogewinn betrug 241 Millionen Dollar, oder 0,41 Dollar pro Aktie, der bereinigte Nettogewinn lag bei 392 Millionen Dollar, oder 0,66 Dollar pro Aktie. Das bereinigte EBITDA erreichte 1.184 Millionen Dollar.

Der Nettoumsatz und andere Erträge beliefen sich auf 24,3 Milliarden Dollar, ein Anstieg im Vergleich zu den 24,1 Milliarden Dollar im ersten Quartal des Geschäftsjahres 2023. Die Bruttomarge stieg auf 27,8%. Das Unternehmen sieht sich jedoch Herausforderungen in Bezug auf Investitionen in Löhne und Leistungen sowie einen steigenden Anteil von weniger rentablen Apotheken- und Digitalsparte gegenüber. Albertsons hat im Quartal 17 Umbauten abgeschlossen und ein neues Geschäft eröffnet.

Positive
  • Identical sales increased 1.4% year-over-year
  • Digital sales grew by 23%
  • Loyalty members increased 15% to 41.4 million
  • Net sales and other revenue rose to $24.3 billion from $24.1 billion in Q1 fiscal 2023
  • Gross margin rate improved to 27.8% from 27.7% in Q1 fiscal 2023
  • Completed 17 store remodels and opened one new store
Negative
  • Net income decreased to $241 million from $417.2 million in Q1 fiscal 2023
  • Adjusted net income fell to $391.6 million from $545.7 million in Q1 fiscal 2023
  • Adjusted EBITDA declined to $1,183.9 million from $1,318.5 million in Q1 fiscal 2023
  • Selling and administrative expenses increased to 25.9% of Net sales from 25.0% in Q1 fiscal 2023
  • Facing headwinds from investments in wages and benefits, and lower-margin pharmacy and digital businesses
  • Experiencing increases in shrink and picking and delivery costs related to digital sales growth

Insights

Albertsons Companies has reported a moderate performance in the first quarter of fiscal 2024 with key financial metrics revealing both strengths and weaknesses. The 1.4% increase in identical sales and 23% growth in digital sales indicate a positive shift towards digital and omnichannel engagement. However, the overall net income has seen a significant decline to $241 million from $417.2 million year-over-year. The increase in loyalty members by 15% is a testament to effective customer retention strategies. On the downside, the gross margin rate has slightly improved to 27.8%, but excluding fuel and LIFO expenses, it decreased by 22 basis points. The selling and administrative expenses have also risen to 25.9% of net sales, indicating higher operational costs. The ongoing merger with Kroger may introduce further uncertainties, but could potentially create synergies in the long term. Overall, while the company is making strides in digital and pharmacy sales, the increased operational costs and headwinds suggest a cautious outlook.

Albertsons' first quarter results underscore the growing importance of digital engagement in the retail sector. The 23% increase in digital sales is particularly noteworthy as it aligns with broader industry trends toward e-commerce and omnichannel retailing. The company's Customers for Life strategy seems to be paying off with loyalty membership rising by 15% to 41.4 million. This focus on customer loyalty is important for long-term growth, especially in a competitive market. However, the headwinds mentioned by CEO Vivek Sankaran, such as investments in wages and lower-margin pharmacy and digital businesses, indicate that the road ahead may be challenging. The digital sales growth, while impressive, also brings higher picking and delivery costs, which have impacted the gross margin. These factors, combined with the ongoing merger with Kroger, suggest that while the company's strategic direction is sound, investors should brace for a period of adjustment and potential volatility in the stock price.

The significant 23% increase in digital sales for Albertsons during the first quarter of fiscal 2024 is a clear indicator of the company's successful implementation of its digital and omnichannel strategies. This growth reflects an increasing consumer preference for online shopping and digital engagement in the grocery sector. The company's investment in its digital and technology platforms, as evidenced by the $543 million in capital expenditures, is pivotal to maintaining this growth trajectory. However, it is important to note the associated costs, such as higher picking and delivery expenses, which are impacting overall profitability. The expansion of the 'for U' loyalty program also indicates a strategic push towards creating a more personalized and engaging shopping experience. Moving forward, the challenge will be to balance this digital expansion with cost management to ensure sustainable profitability.

BOISE, Idaho--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Albertsons Companies, Inc. (NYSE: ACI) (the "Company") today reported results for the first quarter of fiscal 2024, which ended June 15, 2024.

First Quarter of Fiscal 2024 Highlights

  • Identical sales increased 1.4%
  • Digital sales increased 23%
  • Loyalty members increased 15% to 41.4 million
  • Net income of $241 million, or $0.41 per share
  • Adjusted net income of $392 million, or $0.66 per share
  • Adjusted EBITDA of $1,184 million

"In the first quarter of fiscal 2024, we continued to invest in our Customers for Life strategy and the digital and omnichannel capabilities necessary to support it," said Vivek Sankaran, CEO. "Our Customers for Life strategy is placing the customer at the center of everything we do, and we continued to drive strong year-over-year growth in loyalty members as we launched our new simplified 'for U' loyalty program. Amidst an evolving economic and industry backdrop, we continued to deliver outsized growth in our digital and pharmacy businesses."

Sankaran added, "We want to thank our teams for their ongoing commitment to serving our customers and supporting our communities."

Sankaran concluded, "As we look ahead to the balance of fiscal 2024, we expect to see continuing headwinds related to investments in associate wages and benefits, an increasing mix of our pharmacy and digital businesses which carry lower margins, and the cycling of prior year food inflation. We expect these headwinds to be partially offset by ongoing productivity initiatives."

First Quarter of Fiscal 2024 Results

Net sales and other revenue was $24.3 billion during the 16 weeks ended June 15, 2024 ("first quarter of fiscal 2024") compared to $24.1 billion during the 16 weeks ended June 17, 2023 ("first quarter of fiscal 2023"). The increase was driven by the Company's 1.4% increase in identical sales, with strong growth in pharmacy sales driving the identical sales increase. We also continued to grow our digital sales with a 23% increase during the first quarter of fiscal 2024. The increase in Net sales and other revenue was partially offset by lower fuel sales.

Gross margin rate increased to 27.8% during the first quarter of fiscal 2024 compared to 27.7% during the first quarter of fiscal 2023. Excluding the impact of fuel and LIFO expense, gross margin rate decreased 22 basis points compared to the first quarter of fiscal 2023. The strong growth in pharmacy sales, which carries an overall lower gross margin rate, increases in shrink, and increases in picking and delivery costs related to the continued growth in our digital sales were the primary drivers of the decrease, partially offset by our procurement and sourcing productivity initiatives.

Selling and administrative expenses increased to 25.9% of Net sales and other revenue during the first quarter of fiscal 2024 compared to 25.0% during the first quarter of fiscal 2023. Excluding the impact of fuel, Selling and administrative expenses as a percentage of Net sales and other revenue increased 79 basis points. The increase in Selling and administrative expenses as a percentage of Net sales and other revenue was primarily attributable to an increase in operating expenses related to the ongoing development of our digital and omnichannel capabilities, Merger-related costs, higher employee costs, increased store occupancy costs and additional third-party store security services, partially offset by the benefit of productivity initiatives.

Net loss on property dispositions and impairment losses was $5.3 million during the first quarter of fiscal 2024 compared to $27.6 million during the first quarter of fiscal 2023.

Interest expense, net was $145.7 million during the first quarter of fiscal 2024 compared to $154.9 million during the first quarter of fiscal 2023. The decrease in interest expense, net was primarily attributable to lower average outstanding borrowings.

Other expense, net was $4.0 million during the first quarter of fiscal 2024 compared to other income, net of $16.0 million during the first quarter of fiscal 2023.

Income tax expense was $69.2 million, representing a 22.3% effective tax rate, during the first quarter of fiscal 2024 compared to $66.1 million, representing a 13.7% effective tax rate, during the first quarter of fiscal 2023. The increase in the effective income tax rate in the first quarter of fiscal 2024 was primarily due to the reduction of a reserve for an uncertain tax position due to the expiration of a statute during the first quarter of fiscal 2023.

Net income was $240.7 million, or $0.41 per share, during the first quarter of fiscal 2024. Net income was $417.2 million, or $0.72 per share, during the first quarter of fiscal 2023, which included the $49.7 million or $0.09 per share benefit related to the reduction in the reserve for an uncertain tax position.

Adjusted net income was $391.6 million, or $0.66 per share, during the first quarter of fiscal 2024 compared to $545.7 million, or $0.93 per share (which includes the tax benefit discussed above), during the first quarter of fiscal 2023.

Adjusted EBITDA was $1,183.9 million, or 4.9% of Net sales and other revenue, during the first quarter of fiscal 2024 compared to $1,318.5 million, or 5.5% of Net sales and other revenue, during the first quarter of fiscal 2023.

Capital Expenditures

During the first 16 weeks of fiscal 2024, capital expenditures were $543.0 million, which primarily included the completion of 17 remodels, the opening of one new store and continued investment in our digital and technology platforms.

Merger Agreement

As previously announced, on October 13, 2022, the Company entered into an Agreement and Plan of Merger (the "Merger Agreement") with The Kroger Company and Kettle Merger Sub, Inc. Under the terms of the Merger Agreement, subject to regulatory approval, Kroger (through Kettle Merger Sub, Inc.) will acquire all of the outstanding shares of the Company's common stock (the "Merger"). Details regarding the Merger Agreement and the transactions contemplated by the Merger Agreement are available in our Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the first quarter of fiscal 2024 filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission ("SEC") on July 23, 2024.

About Albertsons Companies

Albertsons Companies is a leading food and drug retailer in the United States. As of June 15, 2024, the Company operated 2,269 retail food and drug stores with 1,725 pharmacies, 403 associated fuel centers, 22 dedicated distribution centers and 19 manufacturing facilities. The Company operates stores across 34 states and the District of Columbia under more than 20 well known banners including Albertsons, Safeway, Vons, Jewel-Osco, Shaw's, Acme, Tom Thumb, Randalls, United Supermarkets, Pavilions, Star Market, Haggen, Carrs, Kings Food Markets and Balducci's Food Lovers Market. The Company is committed to helping people across the country live better lives by making a meaningful difference, neighborhood by neighborhood. In 2023, along with the Albertsons Companies Foundation, the Company contributed more than $350 million in food and financial support, including more than $35 million through our Nourishing Neighbors Program to ensure those living in our communities and those impacted by disasters have enough to eat.

Forward-Looking Statements and Factors That Impact Our Operating Results and Trends

This press release includes "forward-looking statements" within the meaning of the federal securities laws. The "forward-looking statements" include our current expectations, assumptions, estimates and projections about our business, our industry and the outcome of the Merger. They include statements relating to our future operating or financial performance which the Company believes to be reasonable at this time. You can identify forward-looking statements by the use of words such as "outlook," "may," "should," "could," "estimates," "predicts," "potential," "continue," "anticipates," "believes," "plans," "expects," "future" and "intends" and similar expressions which are intended to identify forward-looking statements.

These statements are not guarantees of future performance and are subject to numerous risks and uncertainties which are beyond our control and difficult to predict and could cause actual results to differ materially from the results expressed or implied by the statements. Risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ materially from such statements include:

  • uncertainties related to the Merger, including our ability to close the transactions contemplated by the Merger Agreement, and the impact of the costs related to the Merger;
  • erosion of consumer confidence in our business as a result of the Merger;
  • restrictions on our ability to operate as a result of the Merger Agreement;
  • challenges in retaining and motivating our associates until the closing of the Merger, particularly following the public announcement of the locations to be divested, with difficulties in attracting new employees during the pendency of the Merger;
  • litigation related to the transactions contemplated by the Merger Agreement;
  • changes in macroeconomic conditions such as rates of food price inflation or deflation, fuel and commodity prices and expiration of student loan payment deferments;
  • changes in consumer behavior and spending due to the impact of macroeconomic factors;
  • failure to achieve productivity initiatives, unexpected changes in our objectives and plans, inability to implement our strategies, plans, programs and initiatives, or enter into strategic transactions, investments or partnerships in the future on terms acceptable to us, or at all;
  • changes in wage rates, ability to attract and retain qualified associates and negotiate acceptable contracts with labor unions;
  • availability and cost of goods used in our food products;
  • challenges with our supply chain;
  • operational and financial effects resulting from cyber incidents at the Company or at a third party, including outages in the cloud environment and the effectiveness of business continuity plans during a ransomware or other cyber incident; and
  • changes in tax rates, tax laws, and regulations that directly impact our business or our customers may adversely impact our financial condition and results of operations.

All forward-looking statements attributable to us or persons acting on our behalf are expressly qualified in their entirety by these cautionary statements and risk factors. Forward-looking statements contained in this press release reflect our view only as of the date of this press release. We undertake no obligation, other than as required by law, to update or revise any forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise.

In evaluating our financial results and forward-looking statements, you should carefully consider the risks and uncertainties more fully described in the "Risk Factors" section or other sections in our reports filed with the SEC including the most recent annual report on Form 10-K and any subsequent periodic reports on Form 10-Q and current reports on Form 8-K.

Additional Information and Where to Find It

The Company has filed with the SEC a definitive information statement on Schedule 14C with respect to the approval of the Merger and has mailed the definitive information statement to the Company's stockholders. You may obtain copies of all documents filed by the Company with the SEC regarding this transaction, free of charge, at the SEC's website, www.sec.gov or from the Company's website at https://www.albertsonscompanies.com/investors/overview/.

Non-GAAP Measures and Identical Sales

Non-GAAP Measures. EBITDA, Adjusted EBITDA, Adjusted net income, Adjusted net income per Class A common share and Net debt ratio (collectively, the "Non-GAAP Measures") are performance measures that provide supplemental information the Company believes is useful to analysts and investors to evaluate its ongoing results of operations, when considered alongside other GAAP measures such as net income, operating income, gross margin, and net income per Class A common share. These Non-GAAP Measures exclude the financial impact of items management does not consider in assessing the Company's ongoing core operating performance, and thereby provide useful measures to analysts and investors of its operating performance on a period-to-period basis. Other companies may have different definitions of Non-GAAP Measures and provide for different adjustments, and comparability to the Company's results of operations may be impacted by such differences. The Company also uses Adjusted EBITDA and Net debt ratio for board of director and bank compliance reporting. The Company's presentation of Non-GAAP Measures should not be construed as an inference that its future results will be unaffected by unusual or non-recurring items.

Identical Sales. As used in this earnings release, the term "identical sales" includes stores operating during the same period in both the current fiscal year and the prior fiscal year, comparing sales on a daily basis. Direct to consumer digital sales are included in identical sales, and fuel sales are excluded from identical sales.

Albertsons Companies, Inc. and Subsidiaries

Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations

(dollars in millions, except per share data)

(unaudited)

 

 

16 weeks ended

 

June 15,
2024

 

June 17,
2023

Net sales and other revenue

$

24,265.4

 

 

$

24,050.2

 

Cost of sales

 

17,526.5

 

 

 

17,387.5

 

Gross margin

 

6,738.9

 

 

 

6,662.7

 

 

 

 

 

Selling and administrative expenses

 

6,274.0

 

 

 

6,012.9

 

Loss on property dispositions and impairment losses, net

 

5.3

 

 

 

27.6

 

Operating income

 

459.6

 

 

 

622.2

 

 

 

 

 

Interest expense, net

 

145.7

 

 

 

154.9

 

Other expense (income), net

 

4.0

 

 

 

(16.0

)

Income before income taxes

 

309.9

 

 

 

483.3

 

 

 

 

 

Income tax expense

 

69.2

 

 

 

66.1

 

Net income

$

240.7

 

 

$

417.2

 

 

 

 

 

Net income per Class A common share

 

 

 

Basic net income per Class A common share

$

0.42

 

 

$

0.73

 

Diluted net income per Class A common share

 

0.41

 

 

 

0.72

 

 

 

 

 

Weighted average Class A common shares outstanding (in millions)

 

 

 

Basic

 

578.6

 

 

 

573.7

 

Diluted

 

581.3

 

 

 

580.1

 

 

 

 

 

% of net sales and other revenue

 

 

 

Gross margin

 

27.8

%

 

 

27.7

%

Selling and administrative expenses

 

25.9

%

 

 

25.0

%

 

 

 

 

Store data

 

 

 

Number of stores at end of quarter

 

2,269

 

 

 

2,272

 

Albertsons Companies, Inc. and Subsidiaries

Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets

(in millions)

(unaudited)

 

 

June 15,
2024

 

February 24,
2024

ASSETS

 

 

 

Current assets

 

 

 

Cash and cash equivalents

$

291.1

 

 

$

188.7

 

Receivables, net

 

809.4

 

 

 

724.4

 

Inventories, net

 

4,720.0

 

 

 

4,945.2

 

Other current assets

 

387.4

 

 

 

429.2

 

Total current assets

 

6,207.9

 

 

 

6,287.5

 

 

 

 

 

Property and equipment, net

 

9,509.8

 

 

 

9,570.3

 

Operating lease right-of-use assets

 

6,017.7

 

 

 

5,981.6

 

Intangible assets, net

 

2,415.4

 

 

 

2,434.5

 

Goodwill

 

1,201.0

 

 

 

1,201.0

 

Other assets

 

725.2

 

 

 

746.2

 

TOTAL ASSETS

$

26,077.0

 

 

$

26,221.1

 

 

 

 

 

LIABILITIES

 

 

 

Current liabilities

 

 

 

Accounts payable

$

3,898.2

 

 

$

4,218.2

 

Accrued salaries and wages

 

1,196.4

 

 

 

1,302.6

 

Current maturities of long-term debt and finance lease obligations

 

82.6

 

 

 

285.2

 

Current maturities of operating lease obligations

 

675.0

 

 

 

677.6

 

Other current liabilities

 

1,213.8

 

 

 

974.1

 

Total current liabilities

 

7,066.0

 

 

 

7,457.7

 

 

 

 

 

Long-term debt and finance lease obligations

 

7,774.8

 

 

 

7,783.4

 

Long-term operating lease obligations

 

5,610.3

 

 

 

5,493.2

 

Deferred income taxes

 

754.8

 

 

 

807.6

 

Other long-term liabilities

 

1,958.0

 

 

 

1,931.7

 

 

 

 

 

Commitments and contingencies

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY

 

 

 

Class A common stock

 

6.0

 

 

 

5.9

 

Additional paid-in capital

 

2,126.2

 

 

 

2,129.6

 

Treasury stock, at cost

 

(304.2

)

 

 

(304.2

)

Accumulated other comprehensive income

 

86.7

 

 

 

88.0

 

Retained earnings

 

998.4

 

 

 

828.2

 

Total stockholders' equity

 

2,913.1

 

 

 

2,747.5

 

TOTAL LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY

$

26,077.0

 

 

$

26,221.1

 

Albertsons Companies, Inc. and Subsidiaries

Condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows

(in millions)

(unaudited)

 

 

16 weeks ended

 

June 15,
2024

 

June 17,
2023

Cash flows from operating activities:

 

 

 

Net income

$

240.7

 

 

$

417.2

 

Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by operating activities:

 

 

 

Loss on property dispositions and impairment losses, net

 

5.3

 

 

 

27.6

 

Depreciation and amortization

 

552.0

 

 

 

530.6

 

Operating lease right-of-use assets amortization

 

207.6

 

 

 

203.6

 

LIFO expense

 

14.6

 

 

 

34.0

 

Deferred income tax

 

(56.3

)

 

 

(96.4

)

Contributions to pension and post-retirement benefit plans, net of expense (income)

 

(10.9

)

 

 

(6.4

)

Deferred financing costs

 

4.9

 

 

 

4.8

 

Equity-based compensation expense

 

36.7

 

 

 

31.9

 

Other operating activities

 

6.0

 

 

 

(16.3

)

Changes in operating assets and liabilities:

 

 

 

Receivables, net

 

(84.5

)

 

 

5.2

 

Inventories, net

 

210.7

 

 

 

(96.9

)

Accounts payable, accrued salaries and wages and other accrued liabilities

 

(304.0

)

 

 

(222.8

)

Operating lease liabilities

 

(125.9

)

 

 

(123.4

)

Self-insurance assets and liabilities

 

21.5

 

 

 

31.1

 

Other operating assets and liabilities

 

242.5

 

 

 

114.5

 

Net cash provided by operating activities

 

960.9

 

 

 

838.3

 

 

 

 

 

Cash flows from investing activities:

 

 

 

Payments for property, equipment and intangibles, including lease buyouts

 

(543.0

)

 

 

(622.5

)

Proceeds from sale of assets

 

3.8

 

 

 

169.3

 

Other investing activities

 

1.2

 

 

 

(0.7

)

Net cash used in investing activities

 

(538.0

)

 

 

(453.9

)

 

 

 

 

Cash flows from financing activities:

 

 

 

Payments on long-term borrowings, including ABL facility

 

(200.2

)

 

 

(500.2

)

Payments of obligations under finance leases

 

(12.5

)

 

 

(13.0

)

Dividends paid on common stock

 

(69.5

)

 

 

(69.0

)

Dividends paid on convertible preferred stock

 

 

 

 

(0.8

)

Employee tax withholding on vesting of restricted stock units

 

(38.6

)

 

 

(33.1

)

Other financing activities

 

 

 

 

1.1

 

Net cash used in financing activities

 

(320.8

)

 

 

(615.0

)

 

 

 

 

Net increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents and restricted cash

 

102.1

 

 

 

(230.6

)

Cash and cash equivalents and restricted cash at beginning of period

 

193.2

 

 

 

463.8

 

Cash and cash equivalents and restricted cash at end of period

$

295.3

 

 

$

233.2

 

Albertsons Companies, Inc. and Subsidiaries

Reconciliation of Non-GAAP Measures

(in millions, except per share data)

 

The following tables reconcile Net income to Adjusted net income, and Net income per Class A common share to Adjusted net income per Class A common share:

 

 

16 weeks ended

 

June 15,
2024

 

June 17,
2023

Numerator:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Net income

$

240.7

 

 

$

417.2

 

Adjustments:

 

 

 

Gain on energy hedges, net (d)

 

(0.8

)

 

 

(0.6

)

Business transformation (1)(b)

 

17.3

 

 

 

12.1

 

Equity-based compensation expense (b)

 

36.7

 

 

 

31.9

 

Loss on property dispositions and impairment losses, net

 

5.3

 

 

 

27.6

 

LIFO expense (a)

 

14.6

 

 

 

34.0

 

Merger-related costs (2)(b)

 

92.3

 

 

 

47.1

 

Certain legal and regulatory accruals and settlements, net (b)

 

(8.9

)

 

 

 

Amortization of debt discount and deferred financing costs (c)

 

4.9

 

 

 

4.7

 

Amortization of intangible assets resulting from acquisitions (b)

 

14.7

 

 

 

15.4

 

Miscellaneous adjustments (3)(f)

 

19.8

 

 

 

(2.4

)

Tax impact of adjustments to Adjusted net income

 

(45.0

)

 

 

(41.3

)

Adjusted net income

$

391.6

 

 

$

545.7

 

 

 

 

 

Denominator:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Weighted average Class A common shares outstanding - diluted

 

581.3

 

 

 

580.1

 

Adjustments:

 

 

 

Restricted stock units and awards (4)

 

9.3

 

 

 

6.7

 

Adjusted weighted average Class A common shares outstanding - diluted

 

590.6

 

 

 

586.8

 

 

 

 

 

Adjusted net income per Class A common share - diluted

$

0.66

 

 

$

0.93

 

 

16 weeks ended

 

June 15,
2024

 

June 17,
2023

Net income per Class A common share - diluted

$

0.41

 

 

$

0.72

 

Non-GAAP adjustments (5)

 

0.26

 

 

 

0.22

 

Restricted stock units and awards (4)

 

(0.01

)

 

 

(0.01

)

Adjusted net income per Class A common share - diluted

$

0.66

 

 

$

0.93

 

Albertsons Companies, Inc. and Subsidiaries

Reconciliation of Non-GAAP Measures

(in millions, except per share data)

 

The following table is a reconciliation of Adjusted net income to Adjusted EBITDA:

 

 

16 weeks ended

 

June 15,
2024

 

June 17,
2023

Adjusted net income (6)

$

391.6

 

 

$

545.7

 

Tax impact of adjustments to Adjusted net income

 

45.0

 

 

 

41.3

 

Income tax expense

 

69.2

 

 

 

66.1

 

Amortization of debt discount and deferred financing costs (c)

 

(4.9

)

 

 

(4.7

)

Interest expense, net

 

145.7

 

 

 

154.9

 

Amortization of intangible assets resulting from acquisitions (b)

 

(14.7

)

 

 

(15.4

)

Depreciation and amortization (e)

 

552.0

 

 

 

530.6

 

Adjusted EBITDA

$

1,183.9

 

 

$

1,318.5

 

(1)

Includes costs associated with third-party consulting fees related to our operational priorities and associated business transformation.

(2)

Primarily relates to third-party legal and advisor fees and retention program expense related to the proposed Merger.

(3)

Primarily includes net realized and unrealized gains and losses related to non-operating investments, lease adjustments related to non-cash rent expense and costs incurred on leased surplus properties, adjustments for unconsolidated equity investments and other costs not considered in our core performance.

(4)

Represents incremental unvested restricted stock units ("RSUs") and unvested restricted stock awards ("RSAs") to adjust the diluted weighted average Class A common shares outstanding during each respective period to the fully outstanding RSUs and RSAs as of the end of each respective period.

(5)

Reflects the per share impact of Non-GAAP adjustments for each period. See the reconciliation of Net income to Adjusted net income above for further details.

(6)

See the reconciliation of Net income to Adjusted net income above for further details.

Non-GAAP adjustment classifications within the Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations:

(a)

Cost of sales

(b)

Selling and administrative expenses

(c)

Interest expense, net

(d)

Gain on energy hedges, net:

 

16 weeks ended

 

June 15,
2024

 

June 17,
2023

Cost of sales

$

0.1

 

 

$

1.3

 

Selling and administrative expenses

 

(0.9

)

 

 

(1.9

)

Total Gain on energy hedges, net

$

(0.8

)

 

$

(0.6

)

(e)

Depreciation and amortization:

 

16 weeks ended

 

June 15,
2024

 

June 17,
2023

Cost of sales

$

53.6

 

$

46.7

Selling and administrative expenses

 

498.4

 

 

 

483.9

 

Total Depreciation and amortization

$

552.0

 

 

$

530.6

 

(f)

Miscellaneous adjustments:

 

16 weeks ended

 

June 15,
2024

 

June 17,
2023

Selling and administrative expenses

$

12.4

 

$

10.0

 

Other expense (income), net

 

7.4

 

 

 

(12.4

)

Total Miscellaneous adjustments

$

19.8

 

 

$

(2.4

)

Albertsons Companies, Inc. and Subsidiaries

Reconciliation of Non-GAAP Measures

(in millions)

 

The following table is a reconciliation of Net Debt Ratio on a rolling four quarter basis:

 

 

June 15,
2024

 

June 17,
2023

Total debt (including finance leases)

$

7,857.4

 

$

8,399.2

Cash and cash equivalents

 

291.1

 

 

 

225.2

 

Total debt net of cash and cash equivalents

 

7,566.3

 

 

 

8,174.0

 

 

 

 

 

Rolling four quarters Adjusted EBITDA

$

4,183.1

 

 

$

4,575.2

 

 

 

 

 

Total Net Debt Ratio

 

1.81

 

 

 

1.79

 

The following table is a reconciliation of Net income to Adjusted EBITDA on a rolling four quarter basis:

 

 

Rolling four quarters ended

 

June 15,
2024

 

June 17,
2023

Net income

$

1,119.5

 

 

$

1,446.5

 

Depreciation and amortization

 

1,800.4

 

 

 

1,790.0

 

Interest expense, net

 

482.9

 

 

 

420.6

 

Income tax expense

 

296.1

 

 

 

344.8

 

EBITDA

 

3,698.9

 

 

 

4,001.9

 

 

 

 

 

(Gain) loss on interest rate swaps and energy hedges, net

 

(3.4

)

 

 

9.5

 

Business transformation (1)

 

50.3

 

 

 

56.6

 

Equity-based compensation expense

 

109.3

 

 

 

134.9

 

Loss (gain) on property dispositions and impairment losses, net

 

21.6

 

 

 

(40.5

)

LIFO expense

 

32.6

 

 

 

239.9

 

Government-mandated incremental COVID-19 pandemic related pay (2)

 

 

 

 

4.9

 

Merger-related costs (3)

 

225.8

 

 

 

97.5

 

Certain legal and regulatory accruals and settlements, net

 

(15.6

)

 

 

67.9

 

Combined Plan (4)

 

 

 

 

(19.0

)

Miscellaneous adjustments (5)

 

63.6

 

 

 

21.6

 

Adjusted EBITDA

$

4,183.1

 

 

$

4,575.2

 

(1)

 

Includes costs associated with third-party consulting fees related to our operational priorities and associated business transformation.

(2)

 

Represents incremental COVID-19 related pay legislatively required in certain municipalities in which we operate.

(3)

 

Primarily relates to third-party legal and advisor fees and retention program expense related to the proposed Merger and costs in connection with our previously-announced Board-led review of potential strategic alternatives.

(4)

 

Includes the $19.0 million gain during the second quarter of fiscal 2022 related to the withdrawal in fiscal 2020 from the Food Employers Labor Relations Association and United Food and Commercial Workers Pension Fund ("FELRA") and the Mid-Atlantic UFCW and Participating Pension Fund ("MAP" and together with FELRA, the "Combined Plan").

(5)

 

Primarily includes net realized and unrealized gains and losses related to non-operating investments, lease adjustments related to non-cash rent expense and costs incurred on leased surplus properties, adjustments for unconsolidated equity investments and other costs not considered in our core performance.

 

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