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Brilliant Earth Reports Outstanding Fourth Quarter and Fiscal Year 2021 Results

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Brilliant Earth (Nasdaq: BRLT) reported robust financial performance for the fiscal year 2021, achieving 51.0% net sales growth to $380.2 million and a net income of $26.3 million. The fourth quarter results also exceeded expectations with net sales of $121.9 million, up 37.6%, and an adjusted EBITDA of $15.9 million. The company successfully expanded its retail presence and enhanced its digital offerings. Looking forward, Brilliant Earth anticipates fiscal 2022 net sales between $485 million and $500 million, with an adjusted EBITDA of $51 million to $55 million.

Positive
  • Net sales increased by 51.0% to $380.2 million for FY 2021.
  • Net income rose to $26.3 million from $21.6 million in FY 2020.
  • Adjusted EBITDA grew significantly to $50.5 million, an 83.4% increase.
  • Gross margins expanded, reaching 49.3% for FY 2021.
  • Strong quarterly performance with a 37.6% increase in Q4 net sales.
Negative
  • Net income margin declined to 6.9% from 8.6% in FY 2020.
  • Net income for Q4 2021 decreased to $11.4 million from $13.4 million in Q4 2020.

Delivered 51.0% Net Sales Growth for Fiscal Year 2021

Generated Net Income of $26.3 million and Adjusted EBITDA of $50.5 million for Fiscal Year 2021

Generated Q4 GAAP Diluted EPS of $0.09 and Adjusted Diluted EPS of $0.11

Introduces Fiscal 2022 Outlook

SAN FRANCISCO, March 16, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Brilliant Earth Group, Inc. (“Brilliant Earth” or the “Company”) (Nasdaq: BRLT), an innovative, digital-first jewelry company and global leader in ethically sourced fine jewelry, today announced financial results for the three and twelve months ended December 31, 2021.

Fourth Quarter and Fiscal Year 2021 Highlights (quarterly and annual periods ended December 31, 2021):

  • Net sales were $121.9 million and $380.2 million for the fourth quarter and fiscal year, respectively.
  • Net sales increased by 37.6% and 51.0% for the fourth quarter and fiscal year, respectively, exceeding guidance, with strong omnichannel performance across the Company's products.
  • Gross margin expanded by 407 basis points to 51.1% and rose 470 basis points to 49.3% for the fourth quarter and fiscal year, respectively, driven by continued strong brand resonance, performance of the Company's price optimization engine and procurement efficiencies.
  • Generated record profitability:
    • Net income was $11.4 million and $26.3 million for the fourth quarter and fiscal year, respectively; and
    • Adjusted EBITDA was $15.9 million and $50.5 million for the fourth quarter and fiscal year, respectively, exceeding guidance.
  • Continued omnichannel leadership: During the year, Brilliant Earth substantially expanded its retail presence with the opening of six showrooms in Seattle, Portland, Austin, Dallas, New York and Scottsdale to end the year with 15 locations. The Company further grew its digital experience including introducing industry-leading tools to provide photorealistic visualization of its products.
  • Introduced compelling new product collection releases: Introducing numerous uniquely designed, trend-leading products including the aspirational Solstice collection and an expanded fine jewelry assortment.
  • Advanced ESG goals with significant achievements including the release of the Company’s inaugural Sustainability Report "A Brilliant Future" issued today, and completion of an audit of recycled gold and silver content in its jewelry.

Beth Gerstein, Brilliant Earth’s Co-Founder and CEO, commented, “We are very pleased to report better-than-expected fourth quarter results, representing an excellent finish to an exceptional year of growth at Brilliant Earth. The fourth quarter saw strength across all key operating metrics including record setting sales, expansion in gross margin and strong profitability. We believe our performance reflects the continued resonance and growing embrace of our brand with Millennial and Gen-Z consumers and reinforces that Brilliant Earth is a global leader in jewelry. Our omnichannel experience, digitally native technology platform, distinctive designs, mission-driven ethos supported by a capital-efficient negative working capital model and obsessive customer focus provide us with a powerful combination to deliver sustained profitable growth. I would like to thank our entire team for contributing to our strong performance and expect fiscal 2022 to represent another year of significant accomplishments toward our goals.”

Fourth Quarter 2021 Financial Highlights (three months ended December 31, 2021)

  • Net sales increased 37.6% to $121.9 million compared to $88.6 million in the fourth quarter of 2020, with strength across the Company’s products leading to a 41.6% increase in Total Orders.
  • Gross profit was $62.3 million, or a 51.1% gross profit margin, compared to $41.7 million, or a 47.0% gross profit margin in the fourth quarter of 2020.
  • Net income was $11.4 million, compared to net income of $13.4 million in the fourth quarter of fiscal 2020.
  • Adjusted net income was $10.9 million (3).
  • Adjusted EBITDA was $15.9 million, compared to $15.0 million in the fourth quarter of 2020 (3).

Fourth Quarter Results

  Q4 2021  Q4 2020 % Change
Total Orders 39,475  27,886 41.6%
AOV$3,088 $3,178 (2.8)%
($ in millions, except per share amounts)       
Net Sales$121.9 $88.6 37.6%
Net income allocable to Brilliant Earth Group, Inc. (1)$1.5 $nm* nm*
Net income, as reported$11.4 $13.4 (14.6)%
Net income margin 9.4%  15.1%  
Adjusted net income (3)$10.9 $nc* nc*
GAAP Diluted EPS (2)$0.09 $nm* nm*
Adjusted Diluted EPS (3)$0.11 $nc* nc*
Adjusted EBITDA (3)$15.9 $15.0 6.2%
Adjusted EBITDA margin (3) 13.1%  16.9%  

*nc = not calculated; nm = not meaningful
(1) Represents net income allocable to Brilliant Earth Group, Inc. during the fourth quarter of 2021
(2) Represents GAAP Diluted EPS for the period of October 1 to December 31, 2021
(3) Adjusted net income, Adjusted Diluted EPS, Adjusted EBITDA and Adjusted EBITDA margin are non-GAAP financial measures. See "Disclosure Regarding Non-GAAP Financial Measures and Key Metrics" for additional information on non-GAAP financial measures and a reconciliation to the most comparable GAAP measures

Fiscal Year 2021 Highlights (period ended December 31, 2021)

  • Net sales increased 51.0% to $380.2 million compared to $251.8 million in the 2020 fiscal year, with strength across the Company’s product lines leading to a 48.0% increase in Total Orders and a 2.0% increase in AOV.
  • Gross profit of $187.4 million, or a 49.3% gross profit margin, compared to $112.3 million, or a 44.6% gross profit margin, in the 2020 fiscal year.
  • Net income totaled $26.3 million, compared to $21.6 million in the 2020 fiscal year.
  • Adjusted net income was $31.9 million (3).
  • Adjusted EBITDA was $50.5 million, compared to $27.5 million of Adjusted EBITDA in the 2020 fiscal year (3).

Fiscal Year 2021 Results

  FY 2021  FY 2020 % Change
Total Orders 118,208  79,890 48.0%
AOV$3,216 $3,152 2.0%
($ in millions, except per share amounts)       
Net Sales$380.2 $251.8 51.0%
Net income allocable to Brilliant Earth Group, Inc. (1)$1.5 $nm* nm*
Net income, as reported$26.3 $21.6 21.7%
Net income margin 6.9%  8.6%  
Adjusted net income (3)$31.9 $nc* nc*
GAAP Diluted EPS (2)$0.10 $nm* nm*
Adjusted Diluted EPS (3)$0.33 $nc* nc*
Adjusted EBITDA (3)$50.5 $27.5 83.4%
Adjusted EBITDA margin (3) 13.3%  10.9%  

*nc = not calculated; nm = not meaningful
(1) Represents net income allocable to Brilliant Earth Group, Inc. for the period of September 23 to December 31, 2021
(2) Represents GAAP Diluted EPS for the period of September 23 to December 31, 2021
(3) Adjusted net income, Adjusted Diluted EPS, Adjusted EBITDA and Adjusted EBITDA margin are non-GAAP financial measures. See "Disclosure Regarding Non-GAAP Financial Measures and Key Metrics" for additional information on non-GAAP financial measures and a reconciliation to the most comparable GAAP measures

First Quarter 2022 Outlook

Net sales$96 million - $98 million
Adjusted EBITDA$7.0 million - $7.5 million

Fiscal 2022 Outlook

Net sales$485 million - $500 million
Adjusted EBITDA$51 million - $55 million

Webcast and Conference Call Information

Brilliant Earth will host a conference call and webcast to discuss fourth quarter and fiscal year 2021 results today, March 16, 2022, at 5:00 p.m. ET. The webcast and accompanying slide presentation can be accessed at https://investors.brilliantearth.com. Those interested in participating in the conference call are invited to dial (888) 708-0131 (participant passcode 6973407). International callers may dial (929) 517-9008. A replay of the webcast will remain available on the website for 90 days.

About Brilliant Earth 

Brilliant Earth is a digitally native, omnichannel fine jewelry company and a global leader in ethically sourced fine jewelry. Led by our co-founders Beth Gerstein and Eric Grossberg, the Company’s mission since its founding in 2005 has been to create a more transparent, sustainable, and compassionate jewelry industry. Headquartered in San Francisco, CA and Denver, CO, Brilliant Earth has 15 showrooms and has served customers in over 50 countries worldwide. 

Disclosure Regarding Non-GAAP Financial Measures and Key Metrics

In addition to the financial measures presented in this release in accordance with U.S. Generally Accepted Accounting Principles ("GAAP"), the Company has included certain non-GAAP financial measures in this release, including Adjusted EBITDA, Adjusted Net income, Adjusted Diluted EPS and Adjusted EBITDA margin. These non-GAAP financial measures provide users of our financial information with useful information in evaluating our operating performance and exclude certain items from net income that may vary substantially in frequency and magnitude from period to period.

We define EBITDA as net income (loss) before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization. We define Adjusted EBITDA as net income (loss) before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization, adjusted for the impact of certain additional non-cash and other items that we do not consider in our evaluation of ongoing performance of our core operations. These items include showroom pre-opening expense, equity-based compensation expense, change in fair value of warrant liability, costs to fund the Brilliant Earth Foundation and transaction costs and other expenses. We define Adjusted EBITDA margin as Adjusted EBITDA calculated as a percentage of net sales. We believe that Adjusted EBITDA and Adjusted EBITDA margin, which eliminate the impact of certain expenses that we do not believe reflect our underlying business performance, provide useful information to investors to assess the performance of our business.

We define Adjusted Net income as net income adjusted for the impact of certain additional non-cash and other items that we do not consider in our evaluation of ongoing performance of our core operations. These items include showroom pre-opening expense, equity-based compensation expense, change in fair value of warrant liability, costs to fund the Brilliant Earth Foundation and transaction costs and other expenses. We define Adjusted Diluted EPS as Adjusted Net income, divided by the diluted weighted average shares of common stock outstanding. The diluted weighted average shares of common stock outstanding is derived from the historical diluted weighted average shares of common stock assuming such shares were outstanding for the entirety of the period presented. We believe Adjusted Net income and Adjusted diluted Earnings Per Share, which eliminate the impact of certain expenses that we do not believe reflect our underlying business performance, provide useful information to investors to assess the performance of our business.

Please refer to “GAAP to Non-GAAP Reconciliations” located in the financial supplement in this release for a reconciliation of GAAP to non-GAAP financial information.

This release includes forward-looking guidance for certain non-GAAP financial measures, including Adjusted EBITDA. These measures will differ from net income (loss), determined in accordance with GAAP, in ways similar to those described in the reconciliations at the end of this release. We are not able to provide, without unreasonable effort, guidance for net income (loss), determined in accordance with GAAP, or a reconciliation of guidance for Adjusted EBITDA to the most directly comparable GAAP measure because the Company is not able to predict with reasonable certainty the amount or nature of all items that will be included in net income (loss).

This press release also contains certain key business metrics which are used to evaluate our business and growth trends, establish budgets, measure the effectiveness of our sales and marketing efforts, and assess operational efficiencies. We define total orders as the total number of customer orders delivered less total orders returned in a given period (excluding those repair, resize, and other orders which have no revenue). We view total orders as a key indicator of the velocity of our business and an indication of the desirability of our products to our customers. Total orders, together with AOV, is an indicator of the net sales we expect to recognize in a given period. Total orders may fluctuate based on the number of visitors to our website and showrooms, and our ability to convert these visitors to customers. We believe that total orders is a measure that is useful to investors and management in understanding our ongoing operations and in an analysis of ongoing operating trends. We define average order value, or AOV, as net sales in a given period divided by total orders in that period. We believe that AOV is a measure that is useful to investors and management in understanding our ongoing operations and in an analysis of ongoing operating trends. AOV varies depending on the product type and number of items per order. AOV may also fluctuate as we expand into and increase our presence in additional product categories and price points, and open additional showrooms.

Forward-Looking Statements

This press release contains forward-looking statements. All statements other than statements of historical facts contained in this report may be forward-looking statements. Forward-looking statements in this press release include but are not limited to our future results of operations and financial position, business strategy, plans and objectives of management for future operations, including, but not limited to, other statements regarding expected growth, future capital expenditures, and debt service obligations. In some cases, you can identify forward-looking statements by words such as "anticipate," "believe," "contemplates," "continue," "could," "estimate," "expect," "intend," "may," "plan," “potential,” "predicts," "project," "seek," "should," "targets," "will, " or "would," or the negative of these terms or other similar expressions. Accordingly, we caution you that any such forward-looking statements are not guarantees of future performance and are subject to risks, assumptions, and uncertainties that are difficult to predict.  

We have based these forward-looking statements largely on our current expectations and projections about future events and trends that we believe may affect our financial condition, results of operations, business strategy, short-term and long-term business operations and objectives, and financial needs. Although we believe that the expectations reflected in these forward-looking statements are reasonable as of the date made, actual results may prove to be materially different from the results expressed or implied by the forward-looking statements. These forward-looking statements are subject to a number of risks, uncertainties, and assumptions, including, but not limited to: the Company has grown rapidly in recent years and has limited operating experience; the Company may be unable to manage growth effectively; increases in costs of diamonds, other gemstones and precious metals supply shortages; the Company’s ability to maintain a low cost of production and distribution; the Company’s ability to cost-effectively turn existing customers into repeat customers or to acquire new customers; risks related to the Company’s expansion plans in the U.S.; an overall decline in the health of the economy and other factors impacting consumer spending, such as recessionary conditions, governmental instability, war or the threat of war, and natural disasters may affect consumer purchases; the COVID-19 pandemic has had, and may in the future continue to have, a material adverse impact on the Company’s business; the Company has a history of losses, and may be unable to sustain profitability; competition in the fine jewelry retail industry; the Company’s ability to manage its inventory balances and inventory shrinkage; a decline in sales of Create Your Own rings would negatively affect the Company’s business, financial condition, and results of operations; the Company's ability to maintain and enhance its brand; the Company’s marketing efforts to help grow its business may not be effective; environmental, social, and governance matters may impact the Company’s business and reputation; risks related to the Company’s e-commerce and omnichannel business; the Company’s ability to effectively anticipate and respond to changes in consumer preferences and shopping patterns; the Company’s results of operations and operating cash flows could fluctuate on a quarterly and annual basis, which may make it difficult to predict its future performance; the Company’s principal asset is its interest in Brilliant Earth, LLC, and, as a result, the Company depends on distributions from Brilliant Earth, LLC to pay its taxes and expenses; risks related to the Company’s obligations under its Tax Receivable Agreement and its organizational structure; and the other risks, uncertainties and the factors described in the section titled “Risk Factors” in the Company's Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the Quarter Ended September 30, 2021. Although the Company believes that the expectations reflected in its forward-looking statements are reasonable, it cannot guarantee future results. The Company has no obligation, and does not undertake any obligation, to update or revise any forward-looking statement made in this press release to reflect changes since the date of this press release, except as may be required by law.

Contacts:
Investors:                                   
Allison Malkin
ICR
BrilliantEarth@icrinc.com

BRILLIANT EARTH GROUP, INC.
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS
(Unaudited and in thousands, except share and per share amounts)

 Years ended December 31,
  2021   2020   2019 
Net sales$380,189  $251,820  $201,343 
Cost of sales 192,768   139,518   116,421 
Gross profit 187,421   112,302   84,922 
Operating expenses:     
Selling, general and administrative 147,291   85,710   90,317 
Income from operations 40,130   26,592   (5,395)
Interest expense (7,589)  (4,942)  (2,257)
Other expense, net (6,601)  (74)  (126)
Income (loss) before tax 25,940   21,576   (7,778)
Income tax benefit 316       
Net income (loss) 26,256  $21,576  $(7,778)
Net income allocable to non-controlling interest 24,728     
Net income allocable to Brilliant Earth Group, Inc.$1,528     
      
 Period from
September 23,
2021 to
December 31, 2021
    
Earnings per share:     
Basic$0.16     
Diluted$0.10     
Weighted average shares of common stock outstanding:     
Basic 9,590,443     
Diluted 96,741,421     


BRILLIANT EARTH GROUP, INC.
CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS
(Unaudited and in thousands, except share amounts)

 December 31,
  2021   2020 
Assets   
Current assets:   
Cash and cash equivalents$172,865  $66,269 
Restricted cash 205   205 
Inventories, net 24,743   13,559 
Prepaid expenses and other current assets 8,178   2,939 
Total current assets 205,991   82,972 
Property and equipment, net 6,732   1,986 
Deferred tax assets 4,407    
Other assets 601   258 
Total assets $217,731  $85,216 
    
Liabilities, redeemable convertible preferred units, and stockholders' equity/members' (deficit)   
Current liabilities:   
Accounts payable$14,480  $10,815 
Accrued expenses and other current liabilities 28,756   17,118 
Current portion of deferred revenue 18,818   10,775 
Current portion of long-term debt 30,789    
Total current liabilities  92,843   38,708 
    
Long-term debt, net of debt issuance costs 32,789   62,211 
Deferred rent 2,507   662 
Payable pursuant to the Tax Receivable Agreement 3,775    
Other long-term liabilities 2,979   2,703 
Total liabilities 134,893   104,284 
    
Redeemable convertible preferred units (Class P Units) -
33,162,444 units authorized, 32,435,595 units issued and outstanding at December 31, 2020
    66,327 
    
Members' deficit -
Class F Units - 50,954,445 units authorized, 50,232,863 units issued and outstanding at December 31, 2020; and Class M Units - 4,638,881 units authorized, 2,537,791 units issued and outstanding at December 31, 2020
    (85,395)
    
Stockholders' equity   
Preferred stock, $0.0001 par value per share, 10,000,000 shares authorized at December 31, 2021, none issued and outstanding at December 31, 2021     
Class A common stock, $0.0001 par value - 1,200,000,000 shares authorized; 9,614,523 shares issued and outstanding as of December 31, 2021 1    
Class B common stock, $0.0001 par value - 150,000,000 shares authorized; 35,658,013 shares issued and outstanding as of December 31, 2021 4    
Class C common stock, $0.0001 par value - 150,000,000 shares authorized; 49,505,250 shares issued and outstanding as of December 31, 2021 5    
Class D common stock, $0.0001 par value - 150,000,000 shares authorized; no shares issued and outstanding as of December 31, 2021     
Additional paid-in capital 6,865    
Retained earnings 1,528    
Equity attributable to Brilliant Earth Group, Inc. 8,403    
NCI attributable to Brilliant Earth, LLC 74,435    
Total stockholders’ equity/members’ (deficit) 82,838   (85,395)
Total liabilities, redeemable convertible preferred units, and stockholders’ equity/members’ (deficit)$217,731  $85,216 


GAAP to Non-GAAP Reconciliations
(Unaudited and in thousands, except share and per share amounts)

ADJUSTED EBITDA AND ADJUSTED EBITDA MARGIN

 Three months ended
December 31,
 Years ended
December 31,
  2021   2020   2021   2020 
Net income, as reported$11,409  $13,353  $26,256  $21,576 
Interest expense 1,803   1,335   7,589   4,942 
Income tax benefit (339)     (316)   
Depreciation expense 324   157   860   646 
Showroom pre-opening expense 575   127   2,773   242 
Equity-based compensation expense 1,923   25   2,795   46 
Other expense, net (1) 83   (1)  6,601   74 
Transaction costs and other expense (2) 150      3,926    
Adjusted EBITDA$15,928  $14,996  $50,484  $27,526 
Net income margin 9.4%  15.1%  6.9%  8.6%
Adjusted EBITDA margin 13.1%  16.9%  13.3%  10.9%

(1) Other expense, net for the year ended December 31, 2021 consisted primarily of the change in fair value of the warrant liability necessary to mark our warrants to fair market value. Additionally, these expenses for all periods presented include losses on exchange rates on consumer payments, partially offset by interest and other miscellaneous income.

(2) These expenses are those that we did not incur in the normal course of business. They include expenses related to professional fees in connection with the evaluation and preparation for operations as a public company, a charitable donation, and one-time costs associated with the opening of a new operations facility.

ADJUSTED NET INCOME AND ADJUSTED DILUTED EARNINGS PER SHARE

 Three months ended
December 31,
 Year ended
December 31,
  2021   2021 
Net income attributable to Brilliant Earth Group, Inc., as reported (1)$1,462  $1,528 
Net income impact from assumed redemption of all LLC Units to common stock (2) 9,947   24,728 
Net income, as reported 11,409   26,256 
Income tax expense associated with conversion at 25.7% (3) (2,556)  (6,355)
Tax effected net income after assumed conversion 8,853   19,901 
Equity-based compensation expense 1,923   2,795 
Showroom pre-opening expense 575   2,773 
Other expense, net (4) 83   6,601 
Transaction costs and other expense (5) 150   3,926 
Tax impact of adjustments (702)  (4,136)
Adjusted Net income$10,882  $31,860 
Diluted weighted average of common stock assumed outstanding (6) 96,787,433   96,741,421 
Diluted earnings per share:   
As reported$0.09  $0.10 
As adjusted$0.11  $0.33 

(1) This non-GAAP measure is not applicable to 2020, as the reorganization transaction did not occur until 2021. The reported number for the annual period represents net income allocable to Brilliant Earth Group, Inc. only for the period from September 23 to December 31, 2021.

(2) It is assumed that we will elect to issue common stock upon redemption of LLC Units rather than cash settle.

(3) Brilliant Earth Group, Inc. is subject to U.S. Federal income taxes, in addition to state and local taxes with respect to its allocable share of any net taxable income of Brilliant Earth, LLC. Acquisition of LLC units by Brilliant Earth Group, Inc. causes all of the taxable income currently recognized by the members of Brilliant Earth, LLC to become taxable to the Company.

(4) Other expense, net for the year ended December 31, 2021 consisted primarily of the change in fair value of the warrant liability necessary to mark our warrants to fair market value. Additionally, these expenses for all periods presented include losses on exchange rates on consumer payments, partially offset by interest and other miscellaneous income.

(5) These expenses are those that we did not incur in the normal course of business. They include expenses related to professional fees in connection with the evaluation and preparation for operations as a public company, a charitable donation, and one-time costs associated with the opening of a new operations facility.

(6) Diluted weighted average shares of common stock for the annual period is derived from the historical diluted weighted average shares of common stock for the period of September 23 to December 31, 2021 assuming such shares were outstanding for the entirety of the annual period. 


FAQ

What were Brilliant Earth's Q4 2021 financial results?

Brilliant Earth reported Q4 2021 net sales of $121.9 million, a 37.6% increase, with net income of $11.4 million.

What is the fiscal 2022 outlook for Brilliant Earth?

Brilliant Earth forecasts net sales between $485 million and $500 million for fiscal 2022, with adjusted EBITDA of $51 million to $55 million.

How did Brilliant Earth's sales perform in FY 2021?

Net sales for FY 2021 reached $380.2 million, showing a 51.0% increase from FY 2020.

What was the adjusted EBITDA for FY 2021 at Brilliant Earth?

Brilliant Earth's adjusted EBITDA for FY 2021 was $50.5 million, an increase of 83.4% from the previous fiscal year.

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