BGSF, Inc. Reports Second Quarter 2024 Financial Results

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BGSF, Inc. (NYSE: BGSF) reported its Q2 2024 financial results. Revenues were $68.1 million, down slightly from $68.8 million in Q1. The Property Management segment saw a 4.8% increase, while the Professional segment declined 4.1%. Gross profit rose to $23.6 million from $23.4 million in Q1. The company reported a net loss of $0.8 million, or $0.07 per diluted share, unchanged from Q1. Adjusted EBITDA was $2.6 million (3.8% of revenues), down from $2.7 million (4.0% of revenues) in Q1. Despite weak Q2 performance, BGSF anticipates stronger revenue in the second half of 2024, driven by recent project wins and growth in managed services and consulting engagements.

Positive

• Property Management segment revenues increased 4.8% from Q1
• Gross profit increased to $23.6 million from $23.4 million in Q1
• New contract wins outpaced contract ends by approximately 25% in Q2
• Won a major IT transformation project for a large international client
• Double-digit growth in permanent placement activity for finance & accounting services
• Ranked in the top 50 for U.S. IT staffing firms and top 100 for overall U.S. staffing firms by Staffing Industry Analysts

Negative

• Overall revenues decreased from $68.8 million in Q1 to $68.1 million in Q2
• Professional segment revenues declined 4.1% from Q1
• Net loss of $0.8 million, or $0.07 per diluted share
• Adjusted EBITDA decreased to $2.6 million (3.8% of revenues) from $2.7 million (4.0% of revenues) in Q1
• Weak revenue and operating trends during the second quarter

Financial Analyst

BGSF's Q2 2024 results reveal a challenging financial landscape. Revenues dipped to $68.1 million from $68.8 million in Q1, with a net loss of $0.8 million. The 4.8% increase in Property Management segment was offset by a 4.1% decline in Professional segment. Adjusted EBITDA margin contracted to 3.8% from 4.0% in Q1.

However, there are positive signs on the horizon. New contract wins outpaced ends by 25%, including a major IT transformation project. This, coupled with the territory mapping strategy showing early positive results, suggests potential for revenue growth in H2 2024. The ongoing strategic alternatives review could also unlock shareholder value.

Investors should monitor the company's ability to translate these opportunities into tangible financial improvements in the coming quarters.

Market Research Analyst

BGSF's performance reflects broader macroeconomic challenges affecting the consulting and professional services sector. The slowdown in customer spending, likely due to sustained higher interest rates, has impacted the Professional segment. However, the company's adaptability is evident in its strategic pivots:

• Focus on managed services and consulting engagements
• Territory mapping strategy in Property Management
• Headcount reduction and fixed cost optimization

The double-digit growth in finance & accounting permanent placements is a positive indicator for future demand. BGSF's recognition in SIA's 2024 U.S. rankings (top 50 for IT staffing, top 100 overall) underscores its competitive position in the industry. These factors, combined with anticipated revenue ramp-up in H2, suggest potential for improved market performance.

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 second fiscal quarter ended June 30, 2024.

Q2 2024 Sequential Comparison to Q1 2024:

• Revenues were $68.1 million for Q2, compared to $68.8 million for Q1.
  • Property Management segment revenues increased 4.8% from Q1, mainly due to normal seasonal fluctuations.
  • Professional segment revenues declined 4.1% from Q1, with project completions outpacing the timing of new engagement starts.
• Gross profit was $23.6 million, up from $23.4 million in Q1, primarily due to higher sales in Property Management.
• Net loss was $0.8 million, or $0.07 per diluted share for Q2 and Q1.
• Adjusted EBITDA¹ was $2.6 million (3.8% of revenues) in Q2 from $2.7 million (4.0% of revenues) in Q1.
• Adjusted EPS¹ was $0.07 for Q2 compared with $0.07 for Q1.

SUMMARY OF FINANCIAL RESULTS (dollars in thousands) (unaudited)
		For the Thirteen Week Periods Ended
		June 30, 2024						July 2, 2023						March 31, 2024
Revenue:
Property Management		$	25,726					$	31,071					$	24,547
Professional			42,411						49,729						44,218
Total		$	68,137					$	80,800					$	68,765
Gross profit / Gross profit percentage:
Property Management		$	9,596		37	%		$	12,652		41	%		$	9,343		38	%
Professional			14,034		33	%			16,922		34	%			14,095		32	%
Total		$	23,630		35	%		$	29,574		37	%		$	23,438		34	%
Operating income		$	81					$	5,050					$	415
Net (loss) Income		$	(761	)				$	2,604					$	(792	)
Net (loss) income per diluted share		$	(0.07	)				$	0.24					$	(0.07	)
Non-GAAP Financial Measures:
Adjusted EBITDA1		$	2,603					$	7,500					$	2,741
Adjusted EBITDA Margin (% of revenue)1			3.8	%					9.3	%					4.0	%
Adjusted EPS1		$	0.07					$	0.37					$	0.07

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

Beth A. Garvey, Chair, President, and CEO, said, “Despite weak revenue and operating trends during the second quarter, we believe that recent project wins will begin generating additional revenue in the second half of 2024. In the first half of the year, we reduced headcount and lowered fixed costs to align with both our revenues and our strategic growth plans.

“Our territory mapping strategy, which derived out of our Salesforce platform, in Property Management is showing early positive results between the first and second quarters, and we are confident in our strategy to deploy in additional markets in the coming months. Although the Professional segment has experienced a slowdown in customer spending due to macroeconomic headwinds and sustained higher interest rates, we are seeing significant growth in our managed services and consulting engagements. Notably, during the second quarter, new contract wins outpaced contract ends by approximately 25%. We won one of the most significant single projects in our company’s history—a major IT transformation project for a large international client, which will start contributing to our financials in the third quarter.

“While our first-half results do not fully capture the momentum from these recent business wins, we anticipate a strong revenue ramp-up in the Professional division starting in the third quarter and continuing into the fourth. Additionally, we are seeing an increase in our permanent placement activity in our finance & accounting services, with recent double-digit growth, which we believe is a positive sign for the future.

“We are cautiously optimistic about what the second half of 2024 will bring.

“Regarding the review of strategic alternatives that we announced in May, the Board and I continue to evaluate options to maximize shareholder value. While there is no update at this time, the process is ongoing, and we look forward to sharing the results in the future. I want to extend my gratitude to all our stakeholders—employees, clients, partners, and investors—for their continued support and belief in our vision at BGSF.

“Lastly, I am pleased to announce that we have been recognized in Staffing Industry Analysts' 2024 U.S. rankings, placing us in the top 50 for U.S. IT staffing firms and the top 100 for overall U.S. staffing firms. We remain committed to delivering value and excellence to our customers and strategic partners.” concluded Garvey.

Conference Call

BGSF will discuss its second quarter 2024 financial results during a conference call and webcast at 9:00 a.m. ET on August 8, 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 August 15, 2024. To access the replay, please dial 1-877-344-7529 (Toll Free), or 1-412-317-0088 (International) and enter access code 4959867. 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 97^th largest U.S. staffing company and the 49^th largest IT staffing firm in 2024. 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, among other things, risks relating to volatility and uncertainty in the capital markets, availability of suitable third parties with which to conduct any strategic transaction, whether the Company will be able to pursue a strategic transaction, or whether any such transaction, if pursued, will be completed successfully and on attractive terms, or at all, the risks associated with undertaking a review of strategic alternatives, including in respect of relationships with stockholders, employees, customers, and suppliers, as well as risks and uncertainties 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,” “anticipates,” “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.

UNAUDITED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS (in thousands, except share amounts)
		June 30, 2024			December 31, 2023
ASSETS
Current assets
Cash and cash equivalents		$	226		$	—
Accounts receivable (net of allowance for credit losses of $674 and $554, respectively)			46,430			56,776
Prepaid expenses			2,870			2,963
Other current assets			3,416			7,172
Total current assets			52,942			66,911
Property and equipment, net			1,284			1,217
Other assets
Deposits			2,093			2,699
Software as a service, net			4,750			5,026
Deferred income taxes, net			7,398			7,271
Right-of-use asset - operating leases, net			4,481			5,435
Intangible assets, net			27,655			30,370
Goodwill			59,151			59,588
Total other assets			105,528			110,389
Total assets		$	159,754		$	178,517
LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY
Current liabilities
Accounts payable		$	254		$	95
Accrued payroll and expenses			14,004			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 $29 and $0, respectively)			3,371			34,000
Accrued interest			220			438
Income taxes payable			165			282
Contingent consideration, current portion			—			4,208
Convertible note			4,368			4,368
Other current liabilities			2,116			—
Lease liabilities, current portion			1,719			2,016
Total current liabilities			26,217			85,055
Line of credit (net of debt issuance costs of $318)			13,748			—
Long-term debt, less current portion (net of debt issuance costs of $236)			29,514			—
Contingent consideration, less current portion			3,981			4,112
Lease liabilities, less current portion			3,133			3,814
Total liabilities			76,593			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 10,956,137 and 10,887,509 shares issued and outstanding, respectively, net of 3,930 shares of treasury stock, at cost, respectively.			53			52
Additional paid in capital			69,367			68,551
Retained earnings			13,741			16,933
Total stockholders’ equity			83,161			85,536
Total liabilities and stockholders’ equity		$	159,754		$	178,517

UNAUDITED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS (in thousands, except per share and dividend amounts)   For the Thirteen and Twenty-six Week Periods Ended June 30, 2024 and July 2, 2023
		Thirteen Weeks Ended								Twenty-six Weeks Ended
			2024				2023				2024				2023
Revenues		$	68,137			$	80,800			$	136,903			$	156,116
Cost of services			44,507				51,226				89,835				99,758
Gross profit			23,630				29,574				47,068				56,358
Selling, general and administrative expenses			21,568				22,584				42,583				45,796
Impairment losses			—				—				—				22,545
Depreciation and amortization			1,981				1,940				3,988				3,696
Operating income (loss)			81				5,050				497				(15,679	)
Interest expense, net			(1,061	)			(1,502	)			(2,297	)			(2,703	)
(Loss) income before income taxes			(980	)			3,548				(1,800	)			(18,382	)
Income tax benefit (expense)			219				(944	)			247				4,520
Net (loss) income		$	(761	)		$	2,604			$	(1,553	)		$	(13,862	)
Net (loss) income per share:
Basic		$	(0.07	)		$	0.24			$	(0.14	)		$	(1.29	)
Diluted		$	(0.07	)		$	0.24			$	(0.14	)		$	(1.29	)
Weighted-average shares outstanding:
Basic			10,880				10,759				10,858				10,731
Diluted			10,880				10,770				10,858				10,731
Cash dividends declared per common share		$	—			$	0.15			$	0.15			$	0.30

BUSINESS SEGMENTS (dollars in thousands) (unaudited)
		Thirteen Weeks Ended												Twenty-six Weeks Ended
		June 30, 2024						July 2, 2023						June 30, 2024						July 2, 2023
Revenue:
Property Management		$	25,726		38	%		$	31,071		38	%		$	50,273		37	%		$	59,477		38	%
Professional			42,411		62				49,729		62				86,630		63				96,639		62
Total		$	68,137		100	%		$	80,800		100	%		$	136,903		100	%		$	156,116		100	%
Gross profit:
Property Management			9,596		41	%		$	12,652		43	%		$	18,939		40	%		$	23,999		43	%
Professional			14,034		59				16,922		57				28,129		60				32,359		57
Total		$	23,630		100	%		$	29,574		100	%		$	47,068		100	%		$	56,358		100	%
Operating income (loss):
Property Management		$	3,203					$	5,774					$	6,605					$	10,464
Professional -without impairment losses			1,556						3,786						3,230						6,413
Professional - impairment losses			—						—						—						(22,545	)
Home office			(4,678	)					(4,510	)					(9,338	)					(10,011	)
Total		$	81					$	5,050					$	497					$	(15,679	)

UNAUDITED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS (in thousands)   For the Twenty-six Week Periods Ended June 30, 2024 and July 2, 2023
			2024				2023
Cash flows from operating activities
Net loss		$	(1,553	)		$	(13,862	)
Adjustments to reconcile net loss to net cash provided by activities:
Depreciation			184				238
Amortization			3,804				3,458
Impairment losses			—				22,545
Loss on disposal of property and equipment			9				—
Amortization of debt issuance costs			89				92
Interest expense on contingent consideration payable			(90	)			202
Provision for credit losses			1,116				321
Share-based compensation			471				436
Deferred income taxes, net of acquired deferred tax liability			(127	)			(5,287	)
Net changes in operating assets and liabilities, net of effects of acquisitions:
Accounts receivable			9,230				7,672
Prepaid expenses			93				(93	)
Other current assets			1,597				2,572
Deposits			607				(9	)
Software as a service			358				362
Accounts payable			160				(1,515	)
Accrued payroll and expenses			(219	)			(5,033	)
Accrued interest			(218	)			264
Income taxes receivable and payable			(771	)			274
Operating leases			(23	)			(88	)
Net cash provided by operating activities			14,717				12,549
Cash flows from investing activities
Businesses acquired, net of cash received			—				(6,740	)
Capital expenditures			(995	)			(1,490	)
Net cash used in investing activities			(995	)			(8,230	)

Cash flows from financing activities
Net (payments) borrowings under line of credit			(10,808	)			2,438
Principal payments on long-term debt			(850	)			(2,000	)
Payments of dividends			(1,639	)			(3,244	)
Issuance of ESPP shares			244				292
Issuance of shares under the 2013 Long-Term Incentive Plan, net of exercises			102				30
Contingent consideration paid			—				(1,110	)
Debt issuance costs			(545	)			(65	)
Net cash used in financing activities			(13,496	)			(3,659	)
Net change in cash and cash equivalents			226				660
Cash and cash equivalents, beginning of period			—				—
Cash and cash equivalents, end of period		$	226			$	660
Supplemental cash flow information:
Cash paid for interest, net		$	2,417			$	2,036
Cash paid for taxes, net of refunds		$	636			$	484

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, costs associated with the evaluation of potential strategic alternatives (“Strategic alternatives review”), 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, the Strategic Alternatives Review, 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) Income to Adjusted EBITDA (dollars in thousands)
		Thirteen Weeks Ended								Twenty-six Weeks Ended								Thirteen Weeks Ended
		June 30, 2024				July 2, 2023				June 30, 2024				July 2, 2023				March 31, 2024
Net (loss) income		$	(761	)		$	2,604			$	(1,553	)		$	(13,862	)		$	(792	)
Income tax (benefit) expense			(219	)			944				(247	)			(4,520	)			(28	)
Interest expense, net			1,061				1,502				2,297				2,703				1,235
Operating income (loss)			81				5,050				497				(15,679	)			415
Depreciation and amortization			1,981				1,940				3,988				3,696				2,007
Impairment losses			—				—				—				22,545				—
Share-based compensation			236				75				471				436				235
Strategic alternatives review			280				—				348				—				68
Transaction fees			25				435				40				753				16
Adjusted EBITDA		$	2,603			$	7,500			$	5,344			$	11,751			$	2,741
Adjusted EBITDA Margin (% of revenue)			3.8	%			9.3	%			3.9	%			7.5	%			4.0	%

Reconciliation of Net (Loss) Income EPS to Adjusted EPS
		Thirteen Weeks Ended								Twenty-six Weeks Ended								Thirteen Weeks Ended
		June 30, 2024				July 2, 2023				June 30, 2024				July 2, 2023				March 31, 2024
Net (loss) income per diluted share		$	(0.07	)		$	0.24			$	(0.14	)		$	(1.29	)		$	(0.07	)
Acquisition amortization			0.15				0.14				0.29				0.27				0.15
Impairment losses (pre-tax)			—				—				—				2.10				—
Strategic alternatives review			0.03				—				0.03				—				0.01
Transaction fees			—				0.04				—				0.07				—
Income tax expense adjustment			(0.04	)			(0.05	)			(0.04	)			(0.60	)			(0.02	)
Adjusted EPS		$	0.07			$	0.37			$	0.14			$	0.55			$	0.07

 

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Three Part Advisors

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FAQ

What were BGSF's Q2 2024 revenue and net income?

BGSF reported Q2 2024 revenues of $68.1 million and a net loss of $0.8 million, or $0.07 per diluted share.

How did BGSF's Property Management segment perform in Q2 2024?

BGSF's Property Management segment revenues increased 4.8% from Q1 2024, mainly due to normal seasonal fluctuations.

What is BGSF's outlook for the second half of 2024?

BGSF anticipates stronger revenue in the second half of 2024, driven by recent project wins and growth in managed services and consulting engagements.

Has BGSF won any significant contracts recently?

Yes, BGSF won one of the most significant single projects in the company's history - a major IT transformation project for a large international client, which will start contributing to financials in Q3 2024.