American Outdoor Brands, Inc. Reports Third Quarter Fiscal 2021 Financial Results
American Outdoor Brands, Inc. (NASDAQ: AOUT) reported significant financial growth for Q3 fiscal 2021, with net sales rising 90.7% to $82.6 million, compared to $43.3 million last year. Gross margin increased by 110 basis points to 45.2%. The company achieved a net income of $8.0 million ($0.56 per diluted share), a substantial recovery from a net loss of $147,000 a year prior. The non-GAAP net income was $11.8 million ($0.82 per diluted share). Adjusted EBITDAS grew to $15.8 million, representing 19.1% of net sales. The company also increased its fiscal 2021 guidance.
- Net sales surged 90.7% to $82.6 million.
- Gross margin improved by 110 basis points to 45.2%.
- Net income increased to $8.0 million from a loss of $147,000.
- Non-GAAP net income rose to $11.8 million.
- Adjusted EBITDAS reached $15.8 million, up nearly 360% year-over-year.
- Cash flow from operations increased to $12.6 million.
- None.
COLUMBIA, Mo., March 17, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- American Outdoor Brands, Inc. (NASDAQ Global Select: AOUT), an industry leading provider of products and accessories for rugged outdoor enthusiasts, today announced financial results for the third quarter fiscal 2021 ended January 31, 2021.
Third Quarter Fiscal 2021 Financial Highlights
- Quarterly net sales were
$82.6 million , an increase of$39.3 million , or90.7% , over net sales of$43.3 million for the comparable quarter last year, reflecting increases in both e-commerce and traditional sales channels.
- Quarterly gross margin was
45.2% , an increase of 110 basis points, over gross margin of44.1% for the comparable quarter last year.
- Quarterly net income was
$8.0 million , or$0.56 per diluted share, compared with a net loss$147,000 , or ($0.01) per diluted share, for the comparable quarter last year.
- Quarterly non-GAAP net income was
$11.8 million , or$0.82 per diluted share, compared with a non-GAAP net income of$1.8 million , or$0.13 per diluted share, for the comparable quarter last year. GAAP to non-GAAP adjustments for net income exclude costs related to acquired intangible amortization, stock compensation, transition costs, COVID-19 expenses, and other costs.
- Quarterly Adjusted EBITDAS was
$15.8 million , or19.1% of net sales, compared with$3.4 million , or7.9% of net sales, for the comparable quarter last year.
Brian Murphy, President and CEO, said, "Net sales across our portfolio of authentic outdoor brands grew by
Andrew Fulmer, Chief Financial Officer, said, "Our Adjusted EBITDAS of
Outlook
AMERICAN OUTDOOR BRANDS, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES | |||||
NET SALES, EARNINGS PER SHARE, and ADJUSTED EBITDAS GUIDANCE, INCLUDING GAAP TO NON-GAAP RECONCILIATION | |||||
Range for the Year Ending April 30, 2021 | |||||
Net sales (in thousands) | $ 268,000 | $ 272,000 | |||
GAAP income per share - diluted | $ 1.07 | $ 1.14 | |||
Amortization of acquired intangible assets | 1.13 | 1.13 | |||
Stock compensation | 0.20 | 0.20 | |||
COVID-19 expenses | 0.02 | 0.02 | |||
Transition costs | 0.02 | 0.02 | |||
Related party interest income | (0.03) | (0.03) | |||
Other | 0.01 | 0.01 | |||
Tax effect of non-GAAP adjustments | (0.34) | (0.34) | |||
Non-GAAP income per share - diluted | $ 2.08 | $ 2.15 | |||
Non-GAAP Adjusted EBITDAS (in thousands) | $ 43,500 | $ 44,500 | |||
The Company is not providing a quantitative reconciliation of non-GAAP Adjusted EBITDAS guidance in reliance on the "unreasonable efforts" exception for forward-looking non-GAAP measures set forth in SEC rules because certain financial information, the probable significance of which cannot be determined, is not available and cannot be reasonably estimated without unreasonable effort and expense. In this regard, the Company does not provide a reconciliation of forward-looking non-GAAP Adjusted EBITDAS to GAAP net income due to the inherent difficulty in forecasting and quantifying certain amounts that are necessary for such reconciliation. Because certain deductions for non-GAAP exclusions used to calculate projected GAAP net income may vary significantly based on actual events, including variations in acquired intangible asset amortization and stock compensation expense, the Company is not able to forecast on a GAAP basis with reasonable certainty all deductions needed in order to provide a GAAP calculation of projected net income at this time. The amounts of these deductions may be material and, therefore, could result in projected GAAP net income being materially less than is indicated by projected non-GAAP Adjusted EBITDAS.
Conference Call and Webcast
The Company will host a conference call and webcast today, March 17, 2021, to discuss its third quarter fiscal 2021 financial and operational results. Speakers on the conference call will include Brian Murphy, President and Chief Executive Officer, and Andrew Fulmer, Chief Financial Officer. The conference call may include forward-looking statements and a discussion of non-GAAP financial measures. The conference call and webcast will begin at 5:00 p.m. Eastern Time (2:00 p.m. Pacific Time). Those interested in listening to the conference call via telephone may call directly at (833) 570-1129 and reference conference identification number 7941638. No RSVP is necessary. The conference call audio webcast can also be accessed live on the Company's website at www.aob.com, under the Investor Relations section.
Reconciliation of U.S. GAAP to Non-GAAP Financial Measures
In this press release, certain non-GAAP financial measures, including "non-GAAP net income," "non-GAAP income per share diluted," and "Adjusted EBITDAS" are presented. A reconciliation of these and other non-GAAP financial measures are contained at the end of this press release. A reconciliation of projected non-GAAP income per share diluted is contained under the "Outlook" section of this press release. From time-to-time, the Company considers and uses these non-GAAP financial measures as supplemental measures of operating performance in order to provide the reader with an improved understanding of underlying performance trends. The Company believes it is useful for itself and the reader to review, as applicable, both (1) GAAP measures that include (i) amortization of acquired intangible assets, (ii) stock compensation, (iii) transition costs, (iv) COVID-19 expenses, (v) the tax effect of non-GAAP adjustments, (vi) income tax expense/(benefit), (vii) depreciation and amortization, and (viii) related party interest income; and (2) the non-GAAP measures that exclude such information. The Company presents these non-GAAP measures because it considers them an important supplemental measure of its performance and believes the disclosure of such measures provides useful information to investors regarding the Company's financial condition and results of operations. The Company's definition of these adjusted financial measures may differ from similarly named measures used by others. The Company believes these measures facilitate operating performance comparisons from period to period by eliminating potential differences caused by the existence and timing of certain expense items that would not otherwise be apparent on a GAAP basis. These non-GAAP measures have limitations as an analytical tool and should not be considered in isolation or as a substitute for the Company's GAAP measures. The principal limitations of these measures are that they do not reflect the Company's actual expenses and may thus have the effect of inflating its financial measures on a GAAP basis.
About American Outdoor Brands, Inc.
American Outdoor Brands, Inc. (NASDAQ Global Select: AOUT) is an industry leading provider of outdoor products and accessories, including hunting, fishing, camping, shooting, and personal security and defense products, for rugged outdoor enthusiasts. The Company produces innovative, top quality products under the brands Caldwell®; Crimson Trace®; Wheeler®; Tipton®; Frankford Arsenal®; Lockdown®; BOG®; Hooyman®; Smith & Wesson® Accessories; M&P® Accessories; Thompson/Center Arms™ Accessories; Performance Center® Accessories; Schrade®; Old Timer®; Uncle Henry®; Imperial®; BUBBA®; UST®; LaserLyte®; and MEAT!. For more information about all the brands and products from American Outdoor Brands, Inc., visit www.aob.com.
Contact:
Liz Sharp, VP, Investor Relations
lsharp@aob.com
(573) 303-4620
Safe Harbor Statement
Certain statements contained in this press release may be deemed to be forward-looking statements under federal securities laws, and we intend that such forward-looking statements be subject to the safe harbor created thereby. All statements other than statements of historical facts contained or incorporated herein by reference in this press release, including statements regarding our future operating results, future financial position, business strategy, objectives, goals, plans, prospects, markets, and plans and objectives for future operations, are forward-looking statements. In some cases, you can identify forward-looking statements by terms such as "anticipates," "believes," "estimates," "expects," "intends," "targets," "contemplates," "projects," "predicts," "may," "might," "plan," "would," "should," "could," "may," "can," "potential," "continue," "objective," or the negative of those terms, or similar expressions intended to identify forward-looking statements. However, not all forward-looking statements contain these identifying words. Specific forward-looking statements in this press release include our belief that our 'Dock & Unlock' strategy, designed to provide entry in new and larger addressable markets, continues to produce results as our brands progress along their transition from 'Niche to Known'; our belief that our increase in Adjusted EBITDAS demonstrated our highly leverageable platform, which is made possible by our earlier investments in our e-commerce and logistics capabilities; our anticipation that we currently have over
Forward-looking statements included in this press release speak only as of the date of this press release. The Company does not undertake any obligation to update its forward-looking statements to reflect events or circumstances after the date of this press release except as may be required by the federal securities laws.
AMERICAN OUTDOOR BRANDS, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES | |||||
CONSOLIDATED AND COMBINED BALANCE SHEETS | |||||
(Unaudited) | |||||
As of: | |||||
January 31, 2021 | April 30, 2020 | ||||
(In thousands, except per share data) | |||||
ASSETS | |||||
Current assets: | |||||
Cash and cash equivalents | $ 45,510 | $ 234 | |||
Accounts receivable, net of allowance for credit losses of | 56,064 | 35,096 | |||
Inventories | 73,690 | 59,999 | |||
Prepaid expenses and other current assets | 3,184 | 3,244 | |||
Income tax receivable | — | 104 | |||
Total current assets | 178,448 | 98,677 | |||
Property, plant, and equipment, net | 10,422 | 9,677 | |||
Intangible assets, net | 57,605 | 69,152 | |||
Goodwill | 64,315 | 64,315 | |||
Right-of-use assets | 25,785 | 2,772 | |||
Deferred income taxes | 4,360 | 3,580 | |||
Other assets | 470 | 242 | |||
Total assets | $ 341,405 | $ 248,415 | |||
LIABILITIES AND EQUITY | |||||
Current liabilities: | |||||
Accounts payable | $ 15,820 | $ 8,936 | |||
Accrued expenses | 12,071 | 7,655 | |||
Accrued payroll and incentives | 6,163 | 3,249 | |||
Accrued income taxes | 1,078 | — | |||
Lease liabilities, current | 1,758 | 1,324 | |||
Accrued profit sharing | 1,178 | 217 | |||
Total current liabilities | 38,068 | 21,381 | |||
Lease liabilities, net of current portion | 25,239 | 2,830 | |||
Other non-current liabilities | 394 | 106 | |||
Total liabilities | 63,701 | 24,317 | |||
Equity: | |||||
Preferred stock, | — | — | |||
Common stock, | 14 | — | |||
Former net parent company investment | — | 224,098 | |||
Additional paid in capital | 264,409 | — | |||
Retained earnings | 13,281 | — | |||
Total equity | 277,704 | 224,098 | |||
Total liabilities and equity | $ 341,405 | $ 248,415 | |||
AMERICAN OUTDOOR BRANDS, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES | |||||||||||||||||
CONSOLIDATED AND COMBINED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS AND COMPREHENSIVE INCOME/(LOSS) | |||||||||||||||||
(Dollars in thousands, except per share data) | |||||||||||||||||
(Unaudited) | |||||||||||||||||
For the Three Months Ended January 31, | For the Nine Months Ended January 31, | ||||||||||||||||
2021 | 2020 | 2021 | 2020 | ||||||||||||||
Net sales | $ 212,214 | $ 124,295 | |||||||||||||||
Cost of sales | 45,276 | 24,220 | 114,038 | 72,421 | |||||||||||||
Gross profit | 37,373 | 19,116 | 98,176 | 51,874 | |||||||||||||
Operating expenses: | |||||||||||||||||
Research and development | 1,478 | 1,345 | 4,641 | 3,870 | |||||||||||||
Selling, marketing, and distribution | 15,121 | 10,561 | 41,426 | 28,243 | |||||||||||||
General and administrative | 10,591 | 9,035 | 29,899 | 30,278 | |||||||||||||
Total operating expenses | 27,190 | 20,941 | 75,966 | 62,391 | |||||||||||||
Operating income/(loss) | 10,183 | (1,825) | 22,210 | (10,517) | |||||||||||||
Other income/(expense), net: | |||||||||||||||||
Other income, net | 141 | 7 | 352 | — | |||||||||||||
Interest (expense)/income, net | (51) | 1,522 | 341 | 3,638 | |||||||||||||
Total other income, net | 90 | 1,529 | 693 | 3,638 | |||||||||||||
Income/(loss) from operations before income taxes | 10,273 | (296) | 22,903 | (6,879) | |||||||||||||
Income tax expense/(benefit) | 2,244 | (149) | 5,746 | (1,353) | |||||||||||||
Net income/(loss)/comprehensive income/(loss) | $ 8,029 | $ (147) | $ 17,157 | $ (5,526) | |||||||||||||
Net income/(loss) per share: | |||||||||||||||||
Basic | $ 0.57 | $ (0.01) | $ 1.23 | $ (0.40) | |||||||||||||
Diluted | $ 0.56 | $ (0.01) | $ 1.20 | $ (0.40) | |||||||||||||
Weighted average number of common shares | |||||||||||||||||
Basic | 13,999 | 13,975 | 13,987 | 13,975 | |||||||||||||
Diluted | 14,254 | 13,975 | 14,321 | 13,975 | |||||||||||||
AMERICAN OUTDOOR BRANDS, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES | ||||
CONSOLIDATED AND COMBINED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS | ||||
(Unaudited) | ||||
For the Nine Months Ended January 31, | ||||
2021 | 2020 | |||
(In thousands) | ||||
Cash flows from operating activities: | ||||
Net income/(loss) | ||||
Adjustments to reconcile net income/(loss) to net cash provided | ||||
Depreciation and amortization | 15,112 | 17,931 | ||
Provision for losses on accounts receivable | 23 | 649 | ||
Deferred income taxes | (780) | — | ||
Stock-based compensation expense | 2,100 | 368 | ||
Changes in operating assets and liabilities: | ||||
Accounts receivable | (20,991) | (9,031) | ||
Inventories | (13,691) | (6,079) | ||
Accounts payable | 7,724 | (1,000) | ||
Accrued liabilities | 11,020 | 2,505 | ||
Other | (617) | (510) | ||
Net cash provided by/(used in) operating activities | 17,057 | (693) | ||
Cash flows from investing activities: | ||||
Payments to acquire patents and software | (463) | (216) | ||
Payments to acquire property and equipment | (2,600) | (1,275) | ||
Net cash used in investing activities | (3,063) | (1,491) | ||
Cash flows from financing activities: | ||||
Net transfers from former Parent | 31,706 | 2,022 | ||
Cash paid for debt issuance costs | (410) | — | ||
Payment of employee withholding tax related to restricted | (14) | — | ||
Net cash provided by financing activities | 31,282 | 2,022 | ||
Net increase/(decrease) in cash and cash equivalents | 45,276 | (162) | ||
Cash and cash equivalents, beginning of period | 234 | 162 | ||
Cash and cash equivalents, end of period | $ — | |||
Supplemental disclosure of cash flow information | ||||
Cash paid for: | ||||
Interest | $ 61 | $ — | ||
Income taxes | $ 3,680 | $ — | ||
AMERICAN OUTDOOR BRANDS, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES | |||||||||||||||
For the Three Months Ended January 31, | For the Nine Months Ended January 31, | ||||||||||||||
2021 | 2020 | 2021 | 2020 | ||||||||||||
$ | % of | $ | % of | $ | % of | $ | % of | ||||||||
GAAP gross profit | $ 37,373 | $ 19,116 | $ 98,176 | $ 51,874 | |||||||||||
Transition costs | — | — | 127 | 872 | |||||||||||
Other | — | (180) | - | — | (180) | - | |||||||||
Non-GAAP gross profit | $ 37,373 | $ 18,936 | $ 98,303 | $ 52,566 | |||||||||||
GAAP operating expenses | $ 27,190 | $ 20,941 | $ 75,966 | $ 62,391 | |||||||||||
Amortization of acquired intangible assets | (4,067) | - | (4,670) | - | (12,236) | - | (14,011) | - | |||||||
Stock compensation | (904) | - | 299 | (2,100) | - | (368) | - | ||||||||
Transition costs | — | 35 | (137) | - | (700) | - | |||||||||
COVID-19 expenses | — | — | (223) | - | — | ||||||||||
Other | — | — | (125) | - | — | ||||||||||
Non-GAAP operating expenses | $ 22,219 | $ 16,605 | $ 61,145 | $ 47,312 | |||||||||||
GAAP operating income/(loss) | $ 10,183 | $ (1,825) | - | $ 22,210 | $ (10,517) | - | |||||||||
Amortization of acquired intangible assets | 4,067 | 4,670 | 12,236 | 14,011 | |||||||||||
Stock compensation | 904 | (299) | - | 2,100 | 368 | ||||||||||
Transition costs | — | (35) | - | 264 | 1,572 | ||||||||||
COVID-19 expenses | — | — | 223 | — | |||||||||||
Other | — | (180) | - | 125 | (180) | - | |||||||||
Non-GAAP operating income | $ 15,154 | $ 2,331 | $ 37,158 | $ 5,254 | |||||||||||
GAAP net income/(loss) | $ 8,029 | $ (147) | - | $ 17,157 | $ (5,526) | - | |||||||||
Amortization of acquired intangible assets | 4,067 | 4,670 | 12,236 | 14,011 | |||||||||||
Stock compensation | 904 | (299) | - | 2,100 | 368 | ||||||||||
Transition costs | — | (35) | - | 264 | 1,572 | ||||||||||
COVID-19 expenses | — | — | 223 | — | |||||||||||
Related party interest income | — | (1,522) | - | (424) | - | (3,638) | - | ||||||||
Other | — | (180) | - | 125 | (180) | - | |||||||||
Tax effect of non-GAAP adjustments | (1,242) | - | (711) | - | (3,631) | - | (3,276) | - | |||||||
Non-GAAP net income | $ 11,758 | $ 1,776 | $ 28,050 | $ 3,331 | |||||||||||
GAAP net income/(loss) per share - diluted | $ 0.56 | $ (0.01) | $ 1.20 | $ (0.40) | |||||||||||
Amortization of acquired intangible assets | 0.29 | 0.33 | 0.85 | 1.00 | |||||||||||
Stock compensation | 0.06 | (0.02) | 0.15 | 0.03 | |||||||||||
Transition costs | — | — | 0.02 | 0.11 | |||||||||||
COVID-19 expenses | — | — | 0.02 | — | |||||||||||
Related party interest income | — | (0.11) | (0.03) | (0.26) | |||||||||||
Other | — | (0.01) | 0.01 | (0.01) | |||||||||||
Tax effect of non-GAAP adjustments | (0.09) | (0.05) | (0.25) | (0.23) | |||||||||||
Non-GAAP net income per share - diluted | $ 0.82 | $ 0.13 | $ 1.96 | (a) | $ 0.24 | ||||||||||
(a) Non-GAAP net income per share does not foot due to rounding. | |||||||||||||||
AMERICAN OUTDOOR BRANDS, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES | ||||||||
RECONCILIATION OF GAAP NET INCOME/(LOSS) TO NON-GAAP ADJUSTED EBITDAS | ||||||||
For the Three Months Ended January 31, | For the Nine Months Ended January 31, | |||||||
2021 | 2020 | 2021 | 2020 | |||||
GAAP net income/(loss) | $ | 8,029 | $ (147) | $ 17,157 | $ (5,526) | |||
Income tax expense/(benefit) | 2,244 | (149) | 5,746 | (1,353) | ||||
Depreciation and amortization | 4,642 | 5,773 | 15,112 | 17,931 | ||||
Related party interest income | — | (1,522) | (424) | (3,638) | ||||
Stock compensation | 904 | (299) | 2,100 | 368 | ||||
Transition costs | — | (35) | 264 | 1,572 | ||||
COVID-19 costs | — | — | 223 | — | ||||
Other | — | (180) | 125 | (180) | ||||
Non-GAAP Adjusted EBITDAS | $ | 15,819 | $ 3,441 | $ 40,303 | $ 9,174 | |||
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