Armanino Foods of Distinction, Inc. Reports Highest Quarterly and Annual Sales and Profits in Company’s History; Increases Stock Buyback Program to $12M

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Armanino Foods (OTCQX: AMNF) has reported record-breaking financial results for Q4 and full-year 2024, marking its third consecutive quarter of record performance. The company's Board has increased its stock buyback program by $5M to $12M total, with $8.8M remaining available for purchases.

Q4 2024 highlights include:

• Net sales of $18.5M, up 15% YoY
• Net income of $4.2M ($0.13/share), up 62%
• Record working capital of $26.6M, up 14%

Full-year 2024 performance:

• Net sales reached $69.4M, up 9% YoY
• Net income of $14.4M ($0.45/share), up 64%
• Total current assets increased 18% to $42.0M

The company attributes its success to improved procurement strategies, manufacturing efficiencies, and one-time benefits from trade spend refunds and volume discounts, while noting caution about potential industry slowdown.

Positive

• Record Q4 sales of $18.5M, up 15% YoY
• Q4 net income increased 62% to $4.2M
• Full-year 2024 net income up 64% to $14.4M
• Working capital reached record $26.6M
• 85 consecutive quarters of profitability
• $5M increase in stock buyback program
• Current assets up 18% to $42.0M

Negative

• Management indicates potential industry slowdown ahead
• 26% increase in current liabilities to $15.4M
• Q4 performance partially driven by one-time benefits

 

HAYWARD, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Armanino Foods of Distinction, Inc. (OTCQX: AMNF) reported its highest quarterly and annual sales and profits ever. This marks the 3^rd quarter in a row of record breaking quarterly results. Armanino extended its consecutive year to date profitability streak to 85 quarters.

Additionally, the Board authorized a $5M increase to the Company’s existing stock buyback program elevating the total amount authorized from $7M to $12M. Under this program the Company is authorized to buy back shares of its common stock in the open market, through block trades, and/or private transactions as permitted by applicable legal requirements. As of 2/28/25, the Company has expended a total of $3.2M under the program, and has a remaining $8.8M available for additional purchases.

Douglas R. Nichols, Chairman of the Board stated, “The Board is pleased to announce this $5M increase to the Company’s stock buyback program. This decision reflects the Board’s confidence in management’s ability to continue to operate at high levels and deliver strong results for the long-term as evidenced by the financial results disclosed within this earnings release.”

Net sales for the fourth quarter of 2024 were $18.5M compared to $16.1M for the same period last year, an increase of 15%. Income before taxes for Q4 2024 was $5.6M compared to $3.4M for the same quarter in 2023, an increase of 65%. Net income for this period was $4.2M (or $.13 per share), compared to $2.6M (or $.08 per share) for the same quarter a year ago, an increase of 62% (or 63% on a per share basis).

Net sales for the year ending December 31, 2024 were $69.4M compared to $63.6M for the same period last year, an increase of 9%. Income before taxes for 2024 was $19.4M, compared to the 2023 amount of $11.7M, an increase of 66%. Annual net income for 2024 was $14.4M (or $0.45 per share), compared to $8.8M (or $0.27 per share) posted in 2023, an increase of 64% (or 67% on a per share basis). The Company will timely report 2024 audited results within OTCQX guidelines.

Net working capital for the period ending December 31, 2024 increased to a record breaking level of $26.6M, from $23.4M on December 31, 2023, an increase of 14%. Total current assets increased by $6.4M or 18%, to $42.0M at the end of Q4 2024, compared to $35.6M at the end of Q4 2023 driven by strong sales and profitability. As an offset, current liabilities increased by $3.2M, or by 26%, to $15.4M at the end of Q4 2024 from $12.2M at the end of Q4 2023. The increase in current liabilities was largely driven by the effect of the Company’s increase in market valuation which resulted in higher accruals for its Phantom Stock incentive program.

Edgar Estonina, CFO as well as acting President and CEO, stated, “We are very proud of our record breaking performance this year. We have consistently shattered our annual year over year sales and profits for a second year in a row; and, for three quarters in a row we have consistently achieved the highest quarterly sales and profits ever. The key drivers behind this performance have largely been the successful implementation of our sales and operational strategies which included better procurement of raw materials, and improved manufacturing and process efficiencies associated with the Company’s ongoing capital improvement projects. Additionally, we benefited from one-time benefits in the fourth quarter associated with the refund of previous trade spend deductions, as well as volume discounts related to the procurement of raw materials.”

Estonina concluded, “We remain somewhat cautious in the near term as we believe there is some indication of industry slowdown. To mitigate the potential for lower demand we will continue to seek further operational efficiencies in pursuit of improving our already low-cost structure, and continue to pursue competitive pricing on our supplies and raw materials. Management remains confident in the Company’s financial position. Net working capital is at an all-time high. We remain committed to making appropriate investments to grow sales profitably with a focus on new products, new markets, operational efficiencies, and potential acquisitions.”

Armanino Foods of Distinction, Inc. is an international food company that manufactures and markets frozen Italian specialty food items such as pestos, sauces and filled pastas to the foodservice, retail, and industrial markets. In addition to a classic Basil Pesto, Armanino offers other flavors such as Cilantro, Dried Tomato & Garlic, Roasted Red Bell Pepper, Southwest Chipotle, Artichoke, Roasted Garlic, Light Basil Pesto, Chimichurri, Harissa, Bolognese, Alfredo sauce, Creamy Garlic, and Romesco. Armanino’s organic line includes classic Basil Pesto. Armanino Foods also offers cheese shakers, frozen pastas, meatballs, and prepared meals.

Armanino Foods of Distinction, Inc. Results for Quarter Ended December 31 -- Unaudited (In millions except per share amounts and shares outstanding)
	2024						2023
NET SALES	$	18.5					$	16.1
COST OF GOODS SOLD		9.2						9.8
GROSS PROFIT		9.3						6.3
OPERATING EXPENSES:
General, administrative and selling expense		1.6						1.3
Salaries & wages		2.1						1.5
Commissions		0.3						0.3
Total Operating Expenses		4.0						3.1
INCOME FROM OPERATIONS		5.3						3.2
OTHER INCOME (EXPENSE)		0.3						0.2
INCOME BEFORE INCOME TAXES		5.6						3.4
INCOME TAX EXPENSE, NET		1.4						0.8
NET INCOME	$	4.2					$	2.6
Basic/Diluted Income Per Common Share	$	0.13					$	0.08
Weighted Average Common Shares Outstanding		31,972,213						32,065,645
Armanino Foods of Distinction, Inc. Results for the Twelve Months Ended December 31 – Unaudited (In millions except per share amounts and shares outstanding)
	2024						2023
NET SALES	$	69.4					$	63.6
COST OF GOODS SOLD		38.8						41.7
GROSS PROFIT		30.6						21.9
OPERATING EXPENSES:
General, administrative and selling expense		5.1						4.5
Salaries & wages		6.2						5.2
Commissions		1.0						1.0
Total Operating Expenses		12.3						10.7
INCOME FROM OPERATIONS		18.3						11.2
OTHER INCOME (EXPENSE)		1.1						0.5
INCOME BEFORE INCOME TAXES		19.4						11.7
INCOME TAX EXPENSE, NET		5.0						2.9
NET INCOME	$	14.4					$	8.8
Basic/Diluted Income Per Common Share	$	0.45					$	0.27
Weighted Average Common Shares Outstanding		32,038,819						32,065,645
Armanino Foods of Distinction, Inc. Net Working Capital as of December 31 -- Unaudited (In millions)
	2024						2023
CURRENT ASSETS:
Cash and cash equivalents	$	28.1					$	22.1
Accounts receivable, net		8.6						8.1
Inventories, net		4.4						4.7
Prepaid expenses		0.9						0.7
Total Current Assets		42.0						35.6
CURRENT LIABILITIES:
Accounts payable, and contract liabilities		6.4						7.4
Accrued payroll and payroll taxes		5.5						2.9
Operating lease liability – current portion		0.7						0.6
Dividends payable		1.2						1.1
Income taxes payable		1.6						0.2
Total Current Liabilities		15.4						12.2
Net Working Capital	$	26.6					$	23.4
Armanino Foods of Distinction, Inc. Summary of Common Stock Repurchased -- Unaudited

			Shares of Common Stock Repurchased		Total Repurchase
Q3-2024 Common Stock Repurchased			67,408		$	382,851
Q4-2024 Common Stock Repurchased			94,637		$	689,182
Q1-2025 Common Stock Repurchased (2/28/25 to Date)			285,639		$	2,176,830

Cautionary Statements Regarding Forward-Looking Information: The declaration of cash dividends in the future, pursuant to the Company’s dividend policy, is subject to final determination each quarter by the Board of Directors based on a number of factors, including the Company’s financial performance and its available cash resources. For this reason, as well as others, there can be no assurance that dividends in the future will be equal or similar to the amount described in this press release or that the Board of Directors will not decide to suspend or discontinue the payment of cash dividends in the future.   Statements in this news release regarding our expectations and beliefs about our future financial performance and trends in our markets are “forward- looking statements” as defined in the Private Securities Litigations Reform Act of 1995. Forward-looking statements often include the words “believe,” “expect,” “anticipate,” “intend,” “plan,” “estimate,” “project,” or words of similar meaning, or future or conditional verbs such as “will,” “would,” “should,” “could,” or “may.”   The forward-looking statements in this news release regarding our future financial performance are based on current information and because our business is subject to several risks and uncertainties, actual operating results in the future may differ significantly from the future financial performance expected at the current time. Those risks and uncertainties may include, among others: economic factors affecting consumer confidence and discretionary spending and reducing the consumption of food prepared away from home; the extent and duration of the negative impact of the COVID-19 pandemic and its consequences on the Company; cost inflation/deflation and commodity volatility; competition; reliance on third party suppliers and interruption of product supply or increases in product costs; changes in the Company’s relationships with customers and group purchasing organizations; the Company’s ability to increase or maintain the highest margin portions of the Company’s business; achievement of expected benefits from cost savings initiatives; increases in fuel costs; changes in consumer eating habits; cost and pricing structures and other governmental regulation, including actions taken by national, state and local governments to contain and/or respond to the COVID-19 pandemic and its consequences; product recalls and product liability claims; and our reputation in the industry. The forward-looking statements contained in this press release speak only as of the date of this press release and are based on information and estimates available to the Company at this time. We undertake no obligation to update or revise any forward-looking statements, except as may be required by law.

 

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For further information, please contact:

Edgar Estonina

Interim CEO, CFO

(510) 441-9300

IR@armaninofoods.com

Source: Armanino Foods of Distinction, Inc.

FAQ

What are the key financial highlights of AMNF's Q4 2024 earnings report?

AMNF reported Q4 2024 net sales of $18.5M (+15% YoY) and net income of $4.2M (+62% YoY), with EPS of $0.13 compared to $0.08 in Q4 2023.

How much has AMNF increased its stock buyback program in 2025?

AMNF increased its stock buyback program by $5M, from $7M to $12M total, with $8.8M remaining available for future purchases.

What is AMNF's consecutive profitability streak as of Q4 2024?

AMNF has maintained profitability for 85 consecutive quarters.

How did AMNF's working capital perform in 2024?

AMNF's net working capital reached a record $26.6M as of December 31, 2024, increasing 14% from $23.4M in 2023.

What factors drove AMNF's record performance in 2024?

Success was driven by improved raw material procurement, enhanced manufacturing efficiencies, capital improvement projects, and one-time benefits from trade spend refunds.