BGSF, Inc. Reports First Quarter 2024 Financial Results Generated $7.4 Million of Operating Cash Flow

Rhea-AI Summary

BGSF, Inc. reported financial results for Q1 2024, with revenues at $68.8 million compared to $75.3 million in 2023. Despite a net loss of $0.8 million, the company remains optimistic about growth opportunities in high-value consulting services and strategic partnerships.

Positive

• Encouraging progress in higher-end consulting services.

• Increased activity in IT consulting and IT-related tools.

• Enhanced strategic partnership with Workday driving positive results.

• Implementation of stronger compensation plans to boost sales performance in Property Management division.

• Strategic focus on high-value ERP selection, implementation, and project consulting.

• Confidence in generating long-term value for shareholders through differentiated offerings and services.

Negative

• Revenue decline from $75.3 million in 2023 to $68.8 million in Q1 2024.

• Net loss of $0.8 million in Q1 2024, compared to a net loss of $16.5 million in 2023.

• Adjusted EBITDA decreased to $2.7 million in 2024 from $4.3 million in 2023.

• Adjusted EPS dropped to $0.07 in 2024 from $0.16 in 2023.

• Facing industry competition in the Property Management division.

Insights

Financial Analyst

BGSF, Inc.'s reported decrease in revenues from $75.3 million to $68.8 million year-over-year might indicate a contraction in business activity or a loss of market share, both of which are important considerations for investors. The improvement in operating income from a loss to a gain suggests cost management and potentially overcoming a one-time impairment hit from the previous year. However, this must be weighed against the reported net loss. A critical eye on the reduced gross profit, from $26.8 million to $23.4 million, is needed as this suggests a decrease in profitability which could be a red flag for sustainability in the long term. The decrease in Adjusted EBITDA and Adjusted EPS also indicates a drop in operational and financial efficiency, which could impact investor sentiment.

Market Research Analyst

The strategic moves outlined by BGSF in the professional division, specifically in IT consulting and Workday partnership, as well as the property management division's adoption of technology to penetrate markets, may signal an adaptive business model. The competitive challenges faced in property management indicate a tough market. While the company's optimistic outlook on the transformation leading to growth in high-value areas and managed solutions is encouraging, the positive effects of these strategies are yet to be reflected in the financials. An investor would need to monitor whether the execution of these strategies can translate into improved financial performance in subsequent quarters.

Technology Consultant

BGSF's focus on developing next-gen solutions and services, particularly in areas like ERP selection, implementation and managed solutions, is promising due to the high demand for digital transformation services. The intention to expand in nearshore and offshore accounting and software engineering, along with project management of data security and mobile, positions the company at the intersection of key growth trends in technology. However, the actual revenue impact of these strategic initiatives remains to be seen. Investors with an interest in tech-driven service companies should look for evidence that these new offerings are gaining traction and contributing to improved financial outcomes before making any decisions.

PLANO, Texas--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- BGSF, Inc. (NYSE: BGSF), a growing provider of consulting, managed services, and professional workforce solutions, today reported financial results for the first fiscal quarter ended March 31, 2024.

Q1 2024 Highlights from Operations:

• Revenues were $68.8 million for 2024, compared to $75.3 million for 2023.
• Gross profit was $23.4 million, from $26.8 million in 2023.
• Operating income was $0.4 million in 2024, up from an operating loss of $20.7 million, which included a one-time non-cash impairment of $22.5 million related to trade name intangible assets from the branding to BGSF for all entities. The after-tax impact was $16.9 million or $1.58 per diluted share, using the effective tax rate.
• Net loss was $0.8 million, or $0.07 per diluted share, versus net loss of $16.5 million, or $1.54 per diluted share in 2023, primarily due to the trade name impairment.
• Adjusted EBITDA¹ was $2.7 million (3.9% of revenues) in 2024 from $4.3 million (5.6% of revenues) in 2023.
• Adjusted EPS¹ was $0.07 for 2024 compared with $0.16 for 2023.

Beth A. Garvey, Chair, President, and CEO, said, “Our first quarter results aligned with expectations, and we are encouraged by recent activity in higher-end consulting. The Professional division has experienced meaningful progress each month this year with IT consulting and other IT-related tool deployments, and we are benefiting from BGSF’s enhanced Workday strategic partnership. In addition, the Professional segment landed senior-level projects, managed solutions, and permanent placements as we continue to leverage important Horn Solutions relationships. We are utilizing technology in the Property Management division to penetrate existing markets. Although Property Management is facing industry competition for the first time, we believe that our strategic transition of the sales organization using stronger results-oriented compensation plans, will drive meaningfully improved sales performance starting in 2024.

“The current macro environment and economic cycle are different than prior cycles, and we believe that our planned business transformation positions us to begin to significantly grow our business in high-value ERP selection, implementation, and project consulting, as well as managed solutions, nearshore and offshore accounting and software engineering, and project management of data security and mobile. We are very excited to provide recognized and highly differentiated offerings, expertise, and next-gen solutions and services, and we are confident that our business is well positioned to generate cash flow and create long-term value for shareholders,” concluded Garvey.

1 Adjusted EBITDA and Adjusted EPS are non-GAAP financial measures as defined and reconciled below.

Conference Call

BGSF will discuss its first quarter 2024 financial results during a conference call and webcast at 9:00 a.m. ET on May 9, 2024. Interested participants may dial 1-844-481-3017 (Toll Free) or 1-412-317-1882 (International). A replay of the call will be available until May 16, 2024. To access the replay, please dial 1-877-344-7529 (Toll Free), or 1-412-317-0088 (International) and enter access code 8216166. The live webcast and archived replay are accessible from the investor relations section of the Company’s website at https://investor.bgsf.com/events-and-presentations/default.aspx

About BGSF

BGSF provides consulting, managed services and professional workforce solutions to a variety of industries through its various divisions in IT, Finance & Accounting, Managed Solutions, and Property Management. BGSF has integrated several regional and national brands achieving scalable growth. The Company was ranked by Staffing Industry Analysts as the 121^st largest U.S. staffing company and the 52^nd largest IT staffing firm in 2023. The Company’s disciplined acquisition philosophy, which builds value through both financial growth and the retention of unique and dedicated talent within BGSF’s family of companies, has resulted in a seasoned management team with strong tenure and the ability to offer exceptional service to our field talent and client partners while building value for investors. For more information on the Company and its services, please visit its website at www.bgsf.com.

Forward-Looking Statements

The forward-looking statements in this press release are made under the “safe harbor” provisions of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Forward-looking statements may include, but are not limited to, statements regarding our future financial performance and the expectations and objectives of our board or management. The Company’s actual results could differ materially from those indicated by the forward-looking statements because of various other risks and uncertainties, including those listed in Item 1A of the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K and in the Company’s other filings and reports with the Securities and Exchange Commission. All of the risks and uncertainties are beyond the ability of the Company to control, and in many cases, the Company cannot predict the risks and uncertainties that could cause its actual results to differ materially from those indicated by the forward-looking statements. When used in this press release, the words “allows,” “believes,” “plans,” “expects,” “estimates,” “should,” “would,” “may,” “might,” “forward,” “will,” “intends,” “continue,” “outlook,” “temporarily,” “progressing,” "prospects," and “anticipates” and similar expressions as they relate to the Company or its management are intended to identify forward-looking statements. Except as required by law, the Company is not obligated to publicly release any revisions to these forward-looking statements to reflect the events or circumstances after the date of this press release or to reflect the occurrence of unanticipated events.

Source: BGSF, Inc.

GAAP FINANCIAL MEASURES

Portions of the following tables have been derived from our unaudited consolidated financial statements and summarize key components of our statements of operations for the periods indicated, as well as a reconciliation of revenue and operating income (loss) by reportable segment to consolidated results for the periods indicated.

UNAUDITED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS (in thousands, except share amounts)
		March 31, 2024			December 31, 2023
ASSETS
Current assets
Cash and cash equivalents		$	50		$	—
Accounts receivable (net of allowance for credit losses of $761 and $554, respectively)			52,418			56,776
Prepaid expenses			2,502			2,963
Other current assets			6,650			7,172
Total current assets			61,620			66,911
Property and equipment, net			1,255			1,217
Other assets
Deposits			2,106			2,699
Software as a service, net			4,902			5,026
Deferred income taxes, net			7,397			7,271
Right-of-use asset - operating leases, net			4,929			5,435
Intangible assets, net			29,192			30,370
Goodwill			59,151			59,588
Total other assets			107,677			110,389
Total assets		$	170,552		$	178,517
LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY
Current liabilities
Accounts payable		$	224		$	95
Accrued payroll and expenses			14,879			14,902
Line of credit (net of debt issuance costs of $128)			—			24,746
Long-term debt, current portion (net of debt issuance costs of $31 and $0, respectively)			3,369			34,000
Accrued interest			220			438
Income taxes payable			325			282
Contingent consideration, current portion			4,229			4,208
Convertible note			4,368			4,368
Lease liabilities, current portion			1,871			2,016
Total current liabilities			29,485			85,055
Line of credit (net of debt issuance costs of $333)			19,667			—
Long-term debt, less current portion (net of debt issuance costs of $253)			30,347			—
Contingent consideration, less current portion			4,046			4,112
Lease liabilities, less current portion			3,454			3,814
Total liabilities			86,999			92,981
Commitments and contingencies
Preferred stock, $0.01 par value per share, 500,000 shares authorized, -0- shares issued and outstanding			—			—
Common stock, $0.01 par value per share; 19,500,000 shares authorized 10,928,763 and 10,887,509 shares issued and outstanding, respectively, net of treasury stock, at cost, and 3,930 shares, respectively.			52			52
Additional paid in capital			68,999			68,551
Retained earnings			14,502			16,933
Total stockholders’ equity			83,553			85,536
Total liabilities and stockholders’ equity		$	170,552			178,517

UNAUDITED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS (in thousands, except per share and dividend amounts)
		Thirteen Weeks Ended
		March 31, 2024				April 2, 2023
Revenues		$	68,765			$	75,316
Cost of services			45,327				48,532
Gross profit			23,438				26,784
Selling, general and administrative expenses			21,016				23,212
Impairment losses			—				22,545
Depreciation and amortization			2,007				1,757
Operating income (loss)			415				(20,730	)
Interest expense, net			(1,235	)			(1,200	)
Loss before income taxes			(820	)			(21,930	)
Income tax benefit			28				5,464
Net loss		$	(792	)		$	(16,466	)
Net loss per share:
Basic		$	(0.07	)		$	(1.54	)
Diluted		$	(0.07	)		$	(1.54	)
Weighted-average shares outstanding:
Basic			10,831				10,712
Diluted			10,831				10,712
Cash dividends declared per common share		$	0.15			$	0.15

BUSINESS SEGMENTS (dollars in thousands) (unaudited)
			Thirteen Weeks Ended
			March 31, 2024						April 2, 2023
Revenue:
Property Management			$	24,547		36	%		$	28,405		38	%
Professional				44,218		64	%			46,911		62	%
Total			$	68,765		100	%		$	75,316		100	%
Gross profit:
Property Management			$	9,343		40	%		$	11,347		42	%
Professional				14,095		60	%			15,437		58	%
Total			$	23,438		100	%		$	26,784		100	%
Operating income (loss):
Property Management			$	3,402					$	4,690
Professional -without impairment losses				1,673						2,627
Professional - impairment losses				—						(22,545	)
Home office				(4,660	)					(5,502	)
Total			$	415					$	(20,730	)

UNAUDITED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS (in thousands)
		March 31, 2024				April 2, 2023
Cash flows from operating activities
Net loss		$	(792	)		$	(16,466	)
Adjustments to reconcile net loss to net cash provided by activities:
Depreciation			94				127
Amortization			1,913				1,630
Impairment losses			—				22,545
Loss on disposal of property and equipment			8				—
Amortization of debt issuance costs			49				46
Interest expense on contingent consideration payable			(45	)			22
Provision for credit losses			625				79
Share-based compensation			235				361
Deferred income taxes, net of acquired deferred tax liability			(127	)			(5,193	)
Net changes in operating assets and liabilities, net of effects of acquisitions:
Accounts receivable			3,733				3,666
Prepaid expenses			462				(784	)
Other current assets			513				1,247
Deposits			593				—
Software as a service			180				180
Accounts payable			129				(36	)
Accrued payroll and expenses			(24	)			(3,014	)
Accrued interest			(218	)			(103	)
Income taxes receivable and payable			52				(310	)
Operating leases			1				(58	)
Net cash provided by operating activities			7,381				3,939
Cash flows from investing activities
Capital expenditures			(494	)			(745	)
Net cash used in investing activities			(494	)			(745	)

Cash flows from financing activities
Net payments under line of credit			(4,874	)			(646	)
Principal payments on long-term debt			—				(1,000	)
Payments of dividends			(1,639	)			(1,618	)
Issuance of ESPP shares			112				145
Issuance of shares under the 2013 Long-Term Incentive Plan, net of exercises			102				—
Debt issuance costs			(538	)			(5	)
Net cash used in financing activities			(6,837	)			(3,124	)
Net change in cash and cash equivalents			50				70
Cash and cash equivalents, beginning of period			—				—
Cash and cash equivalents, end of period		$	50			$	70
Supplemental cash flow information:
Cash paid for interest, net		$	1,400			$	1,183
Cash paid for taxes, net of refunds		$	40			$	34

NON-GAAP FINANCIAL MEASURES

The financial results of BGSF, Inc. are prepared in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America (“GAAP”) and the rules of the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission. To help the readers understand the Company's financial performance, the Company supplements its GAAP financial results with Adjusted EBITDA and Adjusted EPS.

A non-GAAP financial measure is a numerical measure of a company's financial performance that excludes or includes amounts so as to be different than the most directly comparable measure calculated and presented in accordance with GAAP in the statement of income, balance sheet or statement of cash flows of a company. Adjusted EBITDA and Adjusted EPS are not measurements of financial performance under GAAP and should not be considered as alternatives to net income, net income per diluted share, operating income, or any other performance measure derived in accordance with GAAP, or as alternatives to cash flow from operating activities or measures of our liquidity. We believe that Adjusted EBITDA and Adjusted EPS are useful performance measures and are used by us to facilitate a comparison of our operating performance on a consistent basis from period-to-period and to provide for a more complete understanding of factors and trends affecting our business than measures under GAAP can provide alone. In addition, the financial covenants in our credit agreement are based on EBITDA as defined in the credit agreement.

We define “Adjusted EBITDA" as earnings before interest expense, income taxes, depreciation and amortization expense, transaction fees and certain non-cash expenses such as impairment losses and share-based compensation expense, as well as certain specific events that management does not consider in assessing our on-going operating performance.

We define “Adjusted EPS” as diluted earnings per share eliminating amortization expense of intangible assets from acquisitions, transaction fees, and certain non-cash expenses such as impairment losses, as well as certain specific events that management does not consider in assessing our on-going operating performance, net of the respective income tax effect.

Reconciliation of Net Loss to Adjusted EBITDA (dollars in thousands)
		Thirteen Weeks Ended
		March 31, 2024				April 2, 2023
Net loss		$	(792	)		$	(16,466	)
Income tax benefit			(28	)			(5,464	)
Interest expense, net			1,235				1,200
Operating income (loss)			415				(20,730	)
Depreciation and amortization			2,007				1,757
Impairment losses			—				22,545
Share-based compensation			235				361
Transaction fees			16				319
Adjusted EBITDA		$	2,673			$	4,252
Adjusted EBITDA Margin (% of revenue)			3.9	%			5.6	%

Reconciliation of Net Loss EPS to Adjusted EPS
		Thirteen Weeks Ended
		March 31, 2024				April 2, 2023
Net loss per diluted share		$	(0.07	)		$	(1.54	)
Acquisition amortization			0.15				0.13
Impairment losses (pre-tax)			—				2.10
Transaction fees			—				0.03
Income tax expense adjustment			(0.01	)			(0.56	)
Adjusted EPS		$	0.07			$	0.16

 

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Three Part Advisors

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Source: BGSF, Inc.

FAQ

What were the revenues for BGSF, Inc. in Q1 2024?

BGSF, Inc. reported revenues of $68.8 million in Q1 2024.

What was the net loss for BGSF, Inc. in Q1 2024?

The net loss for BGSF, Inc. was $0.8 million in Q1 2024.

What is the company's stock symbol?

The company's stock symbol is BGSF.

When will BGSF discuss its Q1 2024 financial results?

BGSF will discuss its Q1 2024 financial results during a conference call and webcast at 9:00 a.m. ET on May 9, 2024.