Celsius Delivers Record Third Quarter Revenue of $36.8M, up 80%
Celsius Holdings Inc. (NASDAQ: CELH) reported significant third-quarter financial results for 2020, showcasing an 80% increase in revenue, reaching $36.8 million, compared to $20.4 million in Q3 2019. North American revenue surged 60% to $26.9 million, driven by e-commerce growth. Internationally, revenue rose 172% to $10 million, largely from Nordic market expansion. Gross profit climbed 103% to $17.5 million, with a margin of 47.6%. However, fitness channel sales declined 23% due to the pandemic. Year-to-date revenue stands at $95.1 million, an 86.3% increase from 2019.
- Revenue for Q3 2020 increased by 80% to $36.8 million.
- North American revenue rose 60% to $26.9 million, driven by e-commerce growth.
- International revenue increased 172% to $10 million, with Nordic revenues up 182%.
- Gross profit reached $17.5 million, a 103% increase with a 47.6% margin.
- Net profit for Q3 was $4.8 million versus $0.96 million in Q3 2019.
- Year-to-date revenue rose 86.3% to $95.1 million.
- Sales from the Fitness channel declined 23% year-over-year due to the health crisis.
- Net profit declined from $11.1 million in 2019 to $6.9 million year-to-date.
BOCA RATON, Fla., Nov. 12, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- (Nasdaq: CELH) Celsius Holdings Inc., maker of the leading global fitness drink, CELSIUS®, today reported financial results for the three and nine month periods ended September 30, 2020.
2020 Third Quarter Highlights:
- Revenue of
$36.8 million , up80% from$20.4 million in the year ago quarter. - North American revenue increased
60% to$26.9 million , up from$16.8 million in the year ago quarter - Driven by continued strong double-digit growth in traditional channels of trade and expansion with world class retail and distribution partners as well as
111% growth in ecommerce sales, off-set by softness in sales from the Fitness channel (down23% from the prior year) affected by the health crisis and the related adverse impact to the macro-economic environment - International revenue increased
172% to$10.0 million , from$3.7 million in the year ago quarter - Nordic revenues increased by
182% to$9.5 million due to consolidation of results from the acquisition of our Nordic partner in October of 2019 - Revenues from other International markets totaled
$420,000 which included royalty revenues from China of$192,000 and$228,000 from all other international markets (e.g., Malaysia, Hong Kong, Australia, Caribbean, etc.) - Gross profit of
$17.5 million , up103% from$8.6 million in the year ago quarter - Gross profit margins total
47.6% (53.7% excluding outbound freight) of revenues - Net Profit to common stockholders of approximately
$4.8 million compared to$960,000 in the year ago quarter - Non-GAAP Adjusted EBITDA* excluding one-time charges totaled a profit of approximately
$6.9 million compared to$2.6 million in the year ago quarter
2020 Year-to-Date Highlights:
- Revenue of
$95.1 million , up86.3% from$51.0 million in the 2019 period - North American revenue increased
57.4% to$67.1 million , up from$42.6 million in the 2019 period - Driven by continued strong double-digit growth in traditional channels of trade and expansion with world class retail and distribution partners as well as a
141% growth in ecommerce sales, off-set by softness in sales from the Fitness channel (down17% from the prior year) affected by the health crisis and the related adverse impact to the macro-economic environment - International revenue increased
232% to$28.0 million , from$8.4 million in the 2019 period - Nordic revenues increased by
251% to$26.8 million due to consolidation of revenues from the acquisition of our Nordic partner in October of 2019 - Revenues from other International markets totaled
$1.2 million which included royalty revenues from China of$569,000 and$609,000 from all other international markets (e.g., Malaysia, Hong Kong, Australia, Caribbean, etc.) - Gross profit of
$43.6 million , up105% from$21.2 million in the 2019 period - Gross profit margins total
45.8% (52.6% excluding outbound freight) of revenues - Net Profit to common stockholders of approximately
$6.9 million compared to a net income to common stockholders of$11.1 million in the 2019 period, inclusive of a$12.1 million net gain recognized for the establishment of a note receivable related to the business model change in China in 2019 - Non-GAAP Adjusted EBITDA* excluding one-time charges totaled a profit of approximately
$12.2 million compared to$3.4 million in the 2019 period
* The Company reports financial results in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States ("GAAP"), but believes that disclosure of adjusted EBITDA, a non-GAAP financial measure, may provide additional insights into operating performance.
Other Highlights:
- Trend forward functional energy brand has gained momentum as CELSIUS® is growing faster than the category:
- Reported
44% growth, year to date (Last 52 Weeks Ending 10.04.2020, SHELF STABLE FUNCTIONAL BEVERAGE, SPINSscan Conventional Markets: TOTAL US – CONVENIENCE) - Reported
63% growth, year to date (Last 52 Weeks Ending 10.04.2020, SHELF STABLE FUNCTIONAL BEVERAGE, SPINSscan Conventional Markets: Total U.S. -– MULO+Convenience+Natural Channels) - CELSIUS® distribution in the United States exceeds 79,000 retail locations nationally
- Secured additional distribution agreements with partners in the Anheuser-Busch InBev, PepsiCo, Keurig Dr. Pepper and MillerCoors networks, further expanding availability to new regions as Celsius builds out its national distribution network which now includes over 147 regional direct store delivery (DSD) partners
- Transitioned Target & 7-Eleven over from wholesale to Big Geyser in NYC and sales volumes have more than doubled. Additional 1,200 Target stores were transitioned to DSD through September and October of 2020 with additional planned regions to transition to DSD through 2020 as well as select CVS regions
- Issuance of common stock pursuant to private placement. On August 25, 2020 the Company issued 1,437,909 shares of its common stock and obtained approximately
$22,000,000 of cash as part of a private placement.
Subsequent to Quarter End:
- Exclusive launch of Kiwi-Guava-Lime flavored, On-The-Go Powdered Sticks at 2,750 Walmart locations. In addition, the company expanded their Stevia line through Kroger at 1,100 locations nationwide
- On October 30, 2020, the Company remitted approximately
$10 million as payment in-full of the bonds that were issued in connection with the October 2019 acquisition of Func Food. As a result, our Balance Sheet is now debt free.
"During the third quarter, Celsius continued to position the company for outpaced revenue growth through the build out of our national DSD distribution platform, new national retail accounts and first mover marketing initiatives. Despite the material closure of locations in both our vending and health and fitness channels, which cumulatively represented approximately
"Operationally, third-quarter results were an all-time record for the company, including record revenue both in North America and in the Nordics, gross profit, gross margins, operating income and cash flow from operations. Moving through the fourth quarter and into 2021, the company expects a continuation of the accelerated DSD transition with our retail partners, further expansion into the underpenetrated convenience channel and new innovative flavors across expanded geographic markets."
Third Quarter Ended September 30, 2020 Compared to Third Quarter Ended September 30, 2019
Revenue
For the three months ended September 30, 2020, revenue was approximately
The following table sets forth the amount of revenues by segment and changes therein for the three months ended September 30, 2020 and 2019:
Three months ended September 30, | ||||||||||||
Revenue Source | 2020 | 2019 | Change | |||||||||
Total Revenue | $ | 36,839,150 | $ | 20,423,848 | 80.4 | % | ||||||
North American Revenue | $ | 26,891,527 | $ | 16,765,598 | 60.4 | % | ||||||
European Revenue | $ | 9,527,676 | $ | 3,374,868 | 182.3 | % | ||||||
Asian Revenue | $ | 274,532 | $ | 194,982 | 40.8 | % | ||||||
Other | $ | 145,415 | $ | 88,400 | 64.5 | % |
Gross profit
For the three months ended September 30, 2020, gross profit increased by approximately
Sales and marketing expenses
Sales and marketing expenses for the three months ended September 30, 2020 were approximately
General and administrative expenses
General and administrative expenses for the three months ended September 30, 2020 were approximately
Other income/(expense)
Total net other income for the three months ended on September 30, 2020 was
Net Income/(Loss)
As a result of the above, for the three months ended September 30, 2020, net income was
Nine months ended September 30, 2020 Compared to Nine Months Ended September 30, 2019
Revenue
For the nine months ended September 30, 2020, revenue was approximately
The following table sets forth the amount of revenues by category and changes therein for the nine months ended September 30, 2020 and 2019:
Nine months Ended September 30, | ||||||||||||
Revenue Source | 2020 | 2019 | Change | |||||||||
Total Revenue | $ | 95,061,265 | $ | 51,031,426 | 86.3 | % | ||||||
North American Revenue | $ | 67,083,888 | $ | 42,607,433 | 57.4 | % | ||||||
European Revenue | $ | 26,799,756 | $ | 7,635,845 | 251.0 | % | ||||||
Asian Revenue | $ | 868,915 | $ | 629,028 | 38.1 | % | ||||||
Other Revenue | $ | 308,706 | $ | 159,120 | 94.0 | % |
Gross profit
For the nine months ended September 30, 2020, gross profit increased by approximately
Sales and marketing expenses
Sales and marketing expenses for the nine months ended September 30, 2020 were approximately
General and administrative expenses
General and administrative expenses for the nine months ended September 30, 2020 were approximately
Other Income/(expense)
Total net other expense for the nine months ended on September 30, 2020 was
Net Income
As a result of all of the above, for the nine months ended September 30, 2020, the Company had a net income of
Liquidity and Capital Resources
As of September 30, 2020, and December 31, 2019, we had cash of approximately
Conference Call
Management will host a conference call today, Thursday, November 12, 2020 at 10:00 a.m. ET to discuss the results with the investment community.
To participate in the conference call, please call one of the following telephone numbers at least 10 minutes before the start of the call:
Participant Dial-In Numbers:
Toll Free: 877-709-8150
Toll/International: 201-689-8354
The conference may also be accessed by going to: https://hd.choruscall.com/InComm/?callme=true&passcode=13668240&h=true&info=company&r=true&B=6 for the live audio webcast of the call, which will subsequently be available for replay.
Disclosures can be found on the Company's online disclosure portal at: https://www.celsiusholdingsinc.com/sec-filings/.
About Celsius Holdings, Inc.
Celsius Holdings, Inc. (Nasdaq: CELH), is a global company with a proprietary, clinically proven formula for its master brand CELSIUS® and all its sub-brands. A lifestyle fitness drink and a pioneer in the rapidly growing performance energy sector, CELSIUS® has five beverage lines that each offer proprietary, functional, healthy-energy formulas clinically-proven to offer significant health benefits to its users. The five lines include, CELSIUS® Originals, CELSIUS HEAT™, CELSIUS® BCAA +Energy, CELSIUS® On-the-Go, and CELSIUS® Sweetened with Stevia. CELSIUS® has zero sugar, no preservatives, no aspartame, no high fructose corn syrup, and is non-GMO, with no artificial flavors or colors. The CELSIUS® line of products is Certified Kosher and Vegan. CELSIUS® is also soy and gluten-free and contains very little sodium. CELSIUS® is backed by six university studies that were published in peer-reviewed journals validating the unique benefits CELSIUS® provides. CELSIUS® is sold nationally at Target, CVS, Walmart, GNC, Vitamin Shoppe, 7-Eleven, Dick's Sporting Goods, The Fresh Market, Sprouts and other key regional retailers such as HEB, Publix, Winn-Dixie, Harris Teeter, Shaw's and Food Lion. It is also available on Amazon, at fitness clubs and in select micro-markets across the country. For more information, please visit http://www.celsiusholdingsinc.com.
Forward-Looking Statements
This press release may contain statements that are not historical facts and are considered forward-looking within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. These forward-looking statements contain projections of Celsius Holdings' future results of operations and/or financial position, or state other forward-looking information. In some cases, you can identify these statements by forward-looking words such as "anticipate," "believe," "could," "estimate," "expect," "intend," "may," "should," "will," "would," or similar words. You should not rely on forward-looking statements since Celsius Holdings' actual results may differ materially from those indicated by forward-looking statements as a result of a number of important factors. These factors include, but are not limited to: general economic and business conditions; our business strategy for expanding our presence in our industry; anticipated trends in our financial condition and results of operation; the impact of competition and technology change; existing and future regulations affecting our business; and other risks and uncertainties discussed in the reports Celsius Holdings has filed previously with the Securities and Exchange Commission. Celsius Holdings does not intend to and undertakes no duty to update the information contained in this press release.
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Celsius Holdings, Inc. and Subsidiaries | ||||||||
September 30, | December 31, | |||||||
ASSETS | ||||||||
Current assets: | ||||||||
Cash | $ | 52,158,098 | $ | 23,090,682 | ||||
Accounts receivable-net (note 2) | 16,561,371 | 7,774,618 | ||||||
Note receivable-current (note 6) | 1,810,773 | 1,181,116 | ||||||
Inventories-net (note 4) | 15,679,192 | 15,292,349 | ||||||
Prepaid expenses and other current assets (note 5) | 4,731,887 | 4,170,136 | ||||||
Total current assets | 90,941,321 | 51,508,901 | ||||||
Notes Receivable (note 6) | 9,053,866 | 10,630,040 | ||||||
Property and equipment-net (note 8) | 467,380 | 132,889 | ||||||
Right of use assets | 415,595 | 809,466 | ||||||
Long term security deposits | 60,875 | 104,134 | ||||||
Intangibles (note 9) | 16,740,838 | 17,173,000 | ||||||
Goodwill (note 9) | 10,419,321 | 10,023,806 | ||||||
Total Assets | $ | 128,099,196 | $ | 90,382,236 | ||||
LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY | ||||||||
Current liabilities: | ||||||||
Accounts payable and accrued expenses (note 11) | $ | 18,117,611 | $ | 17,292,647 | ||||
Lease liability obligation (note 7) | 397,931 | 649,074 | ||||||
Bonds payable-net (note 13) | 9,540,007 | 8,634,279 | ||||||
Other current liabilities (note 12) | 716,678 | 107,399 | ||||||
Total current liabilities | 28,772,227 | 26,683,399 | ||||||
Long-term liabilities: | ||||||||
Lease liability obligation (note 7) | 124,978 | 239,848 | ||||||
Total Liabilities | 28,897,205 | 26,923,247 | ||||||
Commitments and contingencies (note 17) | ||||||||
Stockholders' Equity: | ||||||||
Common stock, | 71,652 | 68,942 | ||||||
Additional paid-in capital | 156,548,446 | 127,552,998 | ||||||
Accumulated other comprehensive loss | (866,664) | (753,520) | ||||||
Accumulated deficit | (56,551,443) | (63,409,431) | ||||||
Total Stockholders' Equity | 99,201,991 | 63,458,989 | ||||||
Total Liabilities and Stockholders' Equity | $ | 128,099,196 | $ | 90,382,236 |
(1) | Derived from Audited Consolidated Financial Statements |
Celsius Holdings, Inc. and Subsidiaries | ||||||||||||||||
For the three months ended | For the nine months ended | |||||||||||||||
2020 | 2019 | 2020 | 2019 | |||||||||||||
Revenue (note 3) | $ | 36,839,149 | $ | 20,423,847 | $ | 95,061,265 | $ | 51,031,426 | ||||||||
Cost of revenue (note 2) | 19,305,416 | 11,801,478 | 51,512,534 | 29,821,968 | ||||||||||||
Gross profit | 17,533,733 | 8,622,369 | 43,548,731 | 21,209,458 | ||||||||||||
Selling and marketing expenses | 8,267,996 | 4,923,968 | 23,640,914 | 14,086,910 | ||||||||||||
General and administrative expenses | 4,557,438 | 2,194,530 | 12,460,009 | 7,249,378 | ||||||||||||
Total operating expenses | 12,825,434 | 7,118,498 | 36,100,923 | 21,336,288 | ||||||||||||
Income/(loss) from operations | 4,708,299 | 1,503,871 | 7,447,808 | (126,830) | ||||||||||||
Other Income (Expense): | ||||||||||||||||
Interest income on note receivable (note 6) | 78,690 | 96,300 | 268,709 | 288,070 | ||||||||||||
Interest on notes | - | (105,385) | - | (348,493) | ||||||||||||
Interest expense on bonds | (144,021) | - | (391,458) | |||||||||||||
Interest on other obligations | (3,419) | (3,393) | (13,400) | (12,041) | ||||||||||||
Amortization of discount on notes payable | - | (528,463) | - | (707,285) | ||||||||||||
Amortization of discount on bonds payable | (178,649) | - | (506,100) | - | ||||||||||||
Amortization of intangibles | (145,277) | - | (429,307) | - | ||||||||||||
Amortization of financial leases | (49,713) | - | (289,277) | - | ||||||||||||
Other miscellaneous income/(expense) | (62,817) | - | (27,614) | - | ||||||||||||
Gain on lease cancellations | - | - | 152,112 | - | ||||||||||||
Realized foreign exchange gain/(loss) | 142,917 | - | 262,022 | - | ||||||||||||
Gain/(loss) on investment repayment-China (Note Receivable Note 6) | 407,593 | (1,888) | 384,493 | 12,050,921 | ||||||||||||
Total other income (expense) | 45,304 | (542,829) | (589,820) | 11,271,172 | ||||||||||||
Net Income | $ | 4,753,603 | $ | 961,042 | $ | 6,857,988 | $ | 11,144,342 | ||||||||
Other comprehensive income/(loss): | ||||||||||||||||
Unrealized foreign currency translation income/(losses). | 110,027 | (55,303) | (113,144) | (71,793) | ||||||||||||
Comprehensive Income | $ | 4,863,630 | $ | 905,739 | $ | 6,744,844 | $ | 11,072,549 | ||||||||
Income per share: | ||||||||||||||||
Basic | $ | 0.07 | $ | 0.02 | $ | 0.10 | $ | 0.19 | ||||||||
Diluted | $ | 0.06 | $ | 0.03 | $ | 0.09 | $ | 0.20 | ||||||||
Weighted average shares outstanding: | ||||||||||||||||
Basic | 70,473,351 | 59,307,404 | 70,184,071 | 58,023,685 | ||||||||||||
Diluted 1 | 74,848,239 | 62,532,510 | 73,524,209 | 62,050,032 |
Celsius Holdings, Inc. | |||||||
Three months ended Sept 30, | Nine months ended Sept 30, | ||||||
2020 | 2019 | 2020 | 2019 | ||||
Net income (loss) available to common stockholders (GAAP measure) | |||||||
Add back: | |||||||
Depreciation and Amortization Expense | 405,468 | 549,320 | 1,306,864 | 767,616 | |||
Net interest expense | 68,750 | 12,478 | 136,149 | 72,464 | |||
Stock-based compensation | 2,143,700 | 900,000 | 4,718,699 | 3,354,295 | |||
Other Non-Operational (Gains)/Losses-Net | (80,100) | - | (386,520) | - | |||
(Gain)/Loss on Note Receivable | (407,593) | 1,888 | (384,493) | (12,050,921) | |||
Non-GAAP Adjusted EBITDA | |||||||
Non-recurring one-time charges: | |||||||
Acquisition Costs | - | 144,763 | - | 144,763 | |||
Total non-recurring one-time charges | - | 144,763 | - | 144,763 | |||
Non-GAAP Adjusted EBITDA excluding one-time charges | |||||||
*The Company reports financial results in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States ("GAAP"), but believe that disclosure of adjusted EBITDA, a non-GAAP financial measure, may provide users with additional insights into operating performance.
Investor Relations:
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cameron@haydenir.com
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