Calavo Growers, Inc. Announces First Quarter 2023 Financial Results
Calavo Growers, Inc. (CVGW) reported a significant 18% decline in total revenue, totaling $226.2 million for the fiscal first quarter ended January 31, 2023. The Grown segment revenue fell 27% to $117.7 million, while the Prepared segment decreased by 3% to $108.5 million. Despite a net loss of $(3.1) million (or $(0.17) per diluted share), this was an improvement from a net loss of $(4.0) million last year. Management has adjusted its fiscal year EBITDA guidance to between $40 million and $45 million due to ongoing market conditions. The company plans to reset its dividend to $0.10 per share for Q2 2023.
- Adjusted net loss improved to $(1.4) million from $(0.4) million year-over-year.
- Gross profit increased to $14.4 million, up from $13.2 million.
- Grown segment margins improved in February, aligning with targeted avocado margins.
- Total revenue declined 18% from the previous year.
- Grown segment revenue decreased 27%; prepared segment revenue decreased 3%.
- Capacity and demand pressures led to lower avocado prices, impacting margins.
SANTA PAULA, Calif., March 06, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Calavo Growers, Inc. (Nasdaq-GS: CVGW), a global avocado-industry leader and provider of convenient, ready-to-eat fresh food, today reported its financial results for the fiscal first quarter ended January 31, 2023.
First Quarter Financial Overview
- Total revenue of
$226.2 million , an18% decline from prior year- Grown segment revenue decreased
27% year-over-year to$117.7 million - Prepared segment revenue decreased
3% year-over-year to$108.5 million
- Grown segment revenue decreased
- Gross profit of
$14.4 million , compared to$13.2 million for the year-ago quarter- Grown segment gross profit decreased
$2.2 million from prior year to$9.5 million - Prepared segment gross profit increased
$3.4 million from prior year to$5.0 million
- Grown segment gross profit decreased
- Net loss of
$(3.1) million , or$(0.17) per diluted share, compared to net loss of$(4.0) million , or$(0.23) per diluted share, for the same period last year - Adjusted net loss of
$(1.4) million , or$(0.08) per diluted share, compared to adjusted net loss of$(0.4) million , or$(0.02) per diluted share for the year-ago quarter - Adjusted EBITDA of
$3.6 million compared to$4.7 million for the same period last year
Adjusted net income (loss), adjusted net income (loss) per diluted share, and adjusted EBITDA are non-GAAP financial measures. See “Non-GAAP Financial Measures” below.
First Quarter Highlights
- Achieved year over year improvement in Prepared segment results despite weather challenges
- Implemented first phase of new transportation management system that enables RFPs on most outsourced freight; will be fully implemented in second quarter
- Finalized latest initiatives to streamline operations and improve performance
Management Commentary
“Our first quarter results were impacted by challenging market conditions in both the Grown and Prepared segments. Grown segment performance was challenged by low avocado prices and margins, driven by increased volumes of Mexican avocados. Prepared segment performance was affected by volume softness and winter weather that led to higher operating costs including from temporary facility closures,” said Brian W. Kocher, President and Chief Executive Officer of Calavo Growers, Inc.
“Grown segment market conditions started to recover in February, and we have realized avocado margins within our targeted range of
A reconciliation of estimated adjusted EBITDA for fiscal 2023 to the most directly comparable GAAP measure is not available at this time because of the uncertainty of various components that are excluded from adjusted EBITDA. These components may be material to the Company’s results in accordance with GAAP for the full year 2023.
“Our top capital allocation priority is to invest to grow the business to generate long-term shareholder value,” Kocher continued. “We also are committed to paying a dividend with competitive yield and payout metrics relative to benchmarks. However, the metrics associated with our current dividend rate have been elevated since fiscal 2020 and remain elevated under the current operating environment. We plan to reset the dividend to a level that provides more market competitive metrics. We anticipate the Board of Directors will declare a dividend of
“Although we remain committed to growing the business, we also plan to reduce our fiscal 2023 capital expenditures while we navigate near-term challenges. We now expect capital expenditures for fiscal 2023 of approximately
“I want to emphasize that we have a strong balance sheet and sufficient liquidity to manage through these operational challenges while also funding capital projects and growth initiatives to strengthen future earnings.”
First Quarter 2023 Consolidated Financial Review
Total revenue for the first quarter 2023 was
Gross profit for the first quarter was
Selling, general and administrative (SG&A) expenses for the first quarter totaled
Net loss for the first quarter was
Adjusted net loss was
Adjusted EBITDA was
Balance Sheet and Liquidity
The Company ended the quarter with
Segment Performance
Grown
Grown segment sales in the first quarter were
Prepared
Prepared segment sales in the first quarter were
Outlook
Grown Segment
Fiscal 2023 avocado gross margins per case are expected to be at or near the low end of our
Prepared Segment
Fiscal 2023 gross margins in the fresh cut division will be at or near the low end of the
“Despite a challenging start to fiscal 2023, we remain focused on making changes to the business that will deliver ongoing value,” Kocher said. “We recently finalized plans to restructure some of our operations.”
The plans include the following:
- Restructuring certain corporate and administrative functions to upgrade capabilities and to reduce costs,
- Consolidating activities in our Grown distribution network to streamline operations and generate savings, and
- Exiting the non-core salsa business in our Prepared Segment.
These activities are expected to generate annual savings of at least
Non-GAAP Financial Measures
This press release includes non-GAAP measures EBITDA, adjusted EBITDA, adjusted net income (loss) and adjusted net income (loss) per diluted share, which are not prepared in accordance with U.S. generally accepted accounting principles, or “GAAP.”
EBITDA is defined as net income (loss) attributable to Calavo Growers, Inc. excluding (1) interest income and expense, (2) income tax (benefit) provision, (3) depreciation and amortization and (4) stock-based compensation expense. Adjusted EBITDA is EBITDA with further adjustments for (1) non-cash net losses (income) recognized from unconsolidated entities, (2) goodwill impairment, (3) write-off of long-lived assets, (4) acquisition-related costs, (5) restructuring-related costs, including certain severance costs, (6) certain litigation and other related costs, and (7) one-time items. Adjusted EBITDA is a primary metric by which management evaluates the operating performance of the business, on which certain operating expenditures and internal budgets are based. Additionally, the Company’s senior management is compensated in part on the basis of Adjusted EBITDA. The adjustments to calculate EBITDA and adjusted EBITDA are items recognized and recorded under GAAP in particular periods but might be viewed as not necessarily coinciding with the underlying business operations for the periods in which they are so recognized and recorded.
Adjusted net income is defined as net income (loss) attributable to Calavo Growers, Inc. excluding (1) non-cash net losses recognized from unconsolidated entities, (2) goodwill impairment, (3) write-off of long-lived assets, (4) acquisition-related costs, (5) restructuring-related costs, including certain severance costs, (6) certain litigation and other related costs, and (7) one-time items. Adjusted net income (loss) and the related measure of adjusted net income (loss) per diluted share exclude certain items that are recognized and recorded under GAAP in particular periods but might be viewed as not necessarily coinciding with the underlying business operations for the periods in which they are so recognized and recorded. We believe adjusted net income (loss) affords investors a different view of the overall financial performance of the Company than adjusted EBITDA and the GAAP measure of net income (loss) attributable to Calavo Growers, Inc.
Reconciliations of non-GAAP financial measures to the most directly comparable GAAP financial measures are provided in the financial tables below.
Items are considered one-time in nature if they are non-recurring, infrequent or unusual and have not occurred in the past two years or are not expected to recur in the next two years, in accordance with SEC rules. Non-GAAP information should be considered as supplemental in nature and not as a substitute for, or superior to, any measure of performance prepared in accordance with GAAP. None of these metrics are presented as measures of liquidity. The way the Company measures EBITDA and adjusted EBITDA may not be comparable to similarly titled measures presented by other companies and may not be identical to corresponding measures used in Company agreements.
Conference Call and Webcast
Calavo will release full first quarter earnings Monday, March 6 and will host a conference call the same day at 5:00 p.m. ET/2:00 p.m. PT to discuss its financial results. The conference call may be accessed by dialing 877-407-3982 (domestic) or 201-493-6780 (international) with conference ID: 13736277. Participants can use the dial-in numbers to reach an operator or click the Call me™ link (https://callme.viavid.com/viavid/?callme=true&passcode=13713975&h=true&info=company&r=true&B=6) for instant telephone access to the event. The Call me™ link will be active 15 minutes before the call. A live audio webcast of the call also will be available on the Investor Relations section of Calavo’s website at Events & Presentations | Calavo Growers, Inc. and will be archived for replay.
About Calavo Growers, Inc.
Calavo Growers, Inc. (Nasdaq: CVGW) is a global leader in quality produce, including avocados, tomatoes and papayas, and a pioneer of healthy fresh-cut fruit, vegetables and prepared foods. Calavo products are sold under the trusted Calavo brand name, proprietary sub-brands, private label and store brands.
Founded in 1924, Calavo has a rich culture of innovation, sustainable practices and market growth. The company serves retail grocery, foodservice, club stores, mass merchandisers, food distributors and wholesalers worldwide. Calavo is headquartered in Santa Paula, California, with processing plants and packing facilities throughout the U.S. and Mexico. Learn more about The Family of Fresh™ at calavo.com.
Safe Harbor Statement
This press release contains statements relating to future events and results of Calavo (including financial projections and business trends) that are "forward-looking statements," as defined in the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995, that involve risks, uncertainties and assumptions. These statements are based on our current expectations and are not promises or guarantees. If any of the risks or uncertainties ever materialize or the assumptions prove incorrect, the results of Calavo may differ materially from those expressed or implied by such forward-looking statements and assumptions. The use of words such as "anticipates," "estimates," "expects," "projects," "intends," "plans" and "believes," among others, generally identify forward-looking statements. Risks and uncertainties that may cause our actual results to be materially different from any future results expressed or implied by the forward-looking statements include, but are not limited to, the following: the ability of our new management team to work together successfully; the impact of operational and restructuring initiatives on our business, results of operations, and financial condition, including uncertainty as to whether the desired effects will be achieved and potential long-term adverse effects from reducing capital expenditures; the impact of weather on market prices and operational costs; seasonality of our business; sensitivity of our business to changes in market prices of avocados and other agricultural products and other raw materials including fuel, packaging and paper; potential disruptions to our supply chain; risks associated with potential future acquisitions, including integration; potential exposure to data breaches and other cyber-attacks on our systems or those of our suppliers or customers; dependence on large customers; dependence on key personnel and access to labor necessary for us to render services; susceptibility to wage inflation; potential for labor disputes; reliance on co-packers for a portion of our production needs; competitive pressures, including from foreign growers; risks of recalls and food-related injuries to our customers; changing consumer preferences; the impact of environmental regulations, including those related to climate change; risks associated with the environment and climate change, especially as they may affect our sources of supply; our ability to develop and transition new products and services and enhance existing products and services to meet customer needs; risks associated with doing business internationally (including possible restrictive U.S. and foreign governmental actions, such as restrictions on transfers of funds and restrictions as a result of COVID-19 and trade protection measures such as import/export/customs duties, tariffs and/or quotas and currency fluctuations); risks associated with receivables from, loans to and/or equity investments in unconsolidated entities; volatility in the value of our common stock; the impact of macroeconomic trends and events; and the resolution of pending investigations, legal claims and tax disputes, including an assessment imposed by the Mexican Tax Administrative Service (the “SAT”) and our defenses against collection activities commenced by the SAT.
For a further discussion of these risks and uncertainties and other risks and uncertainties that we face, please see the risk factors described in our most recent Annual Report on Form 10-K filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission and any subsequent updates that may be contained in our Quarterly Reports on Form 10-Q and other filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission. Forward-looking statements contained in this press release are made only as of the date of this press release, and we undertake no obligation to update or revise the forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise.
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CALAVO GROWERS, INC.
CONSOLIDATED CONDENSED BALANCE SHEETS (UNAUDITED)
(in thousands)
January 31, | October 31, | ||||
2023 | 2022 | ||||
Assets | |||||
Current assets: | |||||
Cash and cash equivalents | $ | 1,797 | $ | 2,060 | |
Restricted cash | — | 1,074 | |||
Accounts receivable, net of allowances of | 62,233 | 59,016 | |||
Inventories | 44,092 | 38,830 | |||
Prepaid expenses and other current assets | 10,918 | 8,868 | |||
Advances to suppliers | 9,754 | 12,430 | |||
Income taxes receivable | 4,117 | 3,396 | |||
Total current assets | 132,911 | 125,674 | |||
Property, plant, and equipment, net | 115,728 | 113,310 | |||
Operating lease right-of-use assets | 53,132 | 54,518 | |||
Investments in unconsolidated entities | 3,937 | 3,782 | |||
Deferred income taxes | 5,433 | 5,433 | |||
Goodwill | 28,653 | 28,653 | |||
Intangibles, net | 6,826 | 7,206 | |||
Other assets | 49,876 | 47,170 | |||
$ | 396,496 | $ | 385,746 | ||
Liabilities and shareholders' equity | |||||
Current liabilities: | |||||
Payable to growers | $ | 16,119 | $ | 20,223 | |
Trade accounts payable | 17,421 | 10,436 | |||
Accrued expenses | 51,894 | 51,795 | |||
Dividend payable | — | — | |||
Other current liabilities | 11,000 | 11,000 | |||
Current portion of operating leases | 6,969 | 6,925 | |||
Current portion of long-term obligations and finance leases | 1,719 | 1,574 | |||
Total current liabilities | 105,122 | 101,953 | |||
Long-term liabilities: | |||||
Borrowings pursuant to credit facilities, long-term | 16,400 | 1,200 | |||
Long-term operating leases, less current portion | 50,642 | 52,140 | |||
Long-term obligations and finance leases, less current portion | 4,955 | 4,447 | |||
Other long-term liabilities | 2,602 | 2,635 | |||
Total long-term liabilities | 74,599 | 60,422 | |||
Commitments and contingencies | |||||
Shareholders' equity: | |||||
Total shareholders' equity | 216,775 | 223,371 | |||
$ | 396,496 | $ | 385,746 |
CALAVO GROWERS, INC.
CONSOLIDATED CONDENSED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS (UNAUDITED)
(in thousands, except per share amounts)
Three months ended | |||||||
January 31, | |||||||
2023 | 2022 | ||||||
Net sales | $ | 226,204 | $ | 274,092 | |||
Cost of sales | 211,772 | 260,864 | |||||
Gross profit | 14,432 | 13,228 | |||||
Selling, general and administrative | 16,353 | 15,283 | |||||
Expenses related to Mexican tax matters | 2,048 | 367 | |||||
Impairment and charges related to Florida facility closure | — | 565 | |||||
Operating loss | (3,969 | ) | (2,987 | ) | |||
Interest expense | (416 | ) | (327 | ) | |||
Other income, net | 354 | 659 | |||||
Unrealized net loss on Limoneira shares | — | (2,130 | ) | ||||
Loss before income taxes and loss from unconsolidated entities | (4,031 | ) | (4,785 | ) | |||
Income tax benefit | 1,080 | 1,160 | |||||
Net income (loss) from unconsolidated entities | 156 | (535 | ) | ||||
Net loss | (2,795 | ) | (4,160 | ) | |||
Add: Net loss (income) attributable to noncontrolling interest | (273 | ) | 117 | ||||
Net loss attributable to Calavo Growers, Inc. | $ | (3,068 | ) | $ | (4,043 | ) | |
Calavo Growers, Inc.’s net loss per share: | |||||||
Basic | $ | (0.17 | ) | $ | (0.23 | ) | |
Diluted | $ | (0.17 | ) | $ | (0.23 | ) | |
Number of shares used in per share computation: | |||||||
Basic | 17,673 | 17,653 | |||||
Diluted | 17,673 | 17,653 |
CALAVO GROWERS, INC.
NET SALES AND GROSS PROFIT BY BUSINESS SEGMENT (UNAUDITED)
(in thousands)
Interco. | ||||||||||||
Grown | Prepared | Elimins. | Total | |||||||||
(All amounts are presented in thousands) | ||||||||||||
Three months ended January 31, 2023 | ||||||||||||
Net sales | $ | 118,069 | $ | 108,455 | $ | (320 | ) | $ | 226,204 | |||
Cost of sales | 108,588 | 103,504 | (320 | ) | 211,772 | |||||||
Gross profit | $ | 9,481 | $ | 4,951 | $ | — | $ | 14,432 | ||||
Three months ended January 31, 2022 | ||||||||||||
Net sales | $ | 162,585 | $ | 112,110 | $ | (603 | ) | $ | 274,092 | |||
Cost of sales | 150,919 | 110,548 | (603 | ) | 260,864 | |||||||
Gross profit | $ | 11,666 | $ | 1,562 | $ | — | $ | 13,228 |
For the three months ended January 31, 2023 and 2022, intercompany sales and cost of sales of
CALAVO GROWERS, INC.
RECONCILIATION OF ADJUSTED NET INCOME (LOSS) AND ADJUSTED NET INCOME (LOSS) PER DILUTED SHARE(UNAUDITED)
(in thousands, except per share amounts)
The following table presents adjusted net income (loss) and adjusted net income (loss) per diluted share, each a non-GAAP measure, and reconciles them to net income (loss) attributable to Calavo Growers, Inc., and Diluted EPS, which are the most directly comparable GAAP measures. See “Non-GAAP Financial Measures” earlier in this release.
Three months ended January 31, | |||||||
2023 | 2022 | ||||||
Net loss attributable to Calavo Growers, Inc. | $ | (3,068 | ) | $ | (4,043 | ) | |
Non-GAAP adjustments: | |||||||
Non-cash losses (income) recognized from unconsolidated entities (a) | (156 | ) | 535 | ||||
Net loss on Limoneira shares (b) | — | 2,130 | |||||
Rent expense add back (c) | 108 | 108 | |||||
Restructure costs - consulting, management recruiting and severance (d) | 203 | 1,118 | |||||
Expenses related to Mexican tax matters (e) | 2,048 | 367 | |||||
Impairment, losses and charges related to property, plant and equipment (f) | — | 654 | |||||
Tax impact of adjustments (g) | (551 | ) | (1,238 | ) | |||
Adjusted net income attributed to Calavo Growers, Inc. | $ | (1,416 | ) | $ | (369 | ) | |
Calavo Growers, Inc.’s net loss per share: | |||||||
Diluted EPS (GAAP) | $ | (0.17 | ) | $ | (0.23 | ) | |
Adjusted net loss per diluted share | $ | (0.08 | ) | $ | (0.02 | ) | |
Number of shares used in per share computation: | |||||||
Diluted | 17,673 | 17,653 |
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(a) | For the three months ended January 31, 2023 and 2022, we realized income of |
(b) | For the three months ended January 31, 2022, we recorded |
(c) | For the three months ended January 31, 2023 and 2022, we incurred |
(d) | For the three months ended January 31, 2023 and 2022, we recorded |
(e) | For the three months ended January 31, 2023 and 2022, we incurred |
(f) | On October 18, 2021, we announced the closure of RFG’s food processing operations at our Green Cove Springs (near Jacksonville), Florida facility, as part of our Project Uno profit improvement program. As of November 15, 2021, the Green Cove facility of RFG ceased operations. We incurred |
(g) | Tax impact of non-GAAP adjustments are based on effective year-to-date tax rates. |
CALAVO GROWERS, INC.
RECONCILIATION OF EBITDA AND ADJUSTED EBITDA (UNAUDITED)
(in thousands, except per share amounts)
The following table presents EBITDA and adjusted EBITDA, each a non-GAAP measure, and reconciles them to net income (loss) attributable to Calavo Growers, Inc., which is the most directly comparable GAAP measure. See “Non-GAAP Financial Measures” earlier in this release.
Three months ended January 31, | |||||||
2023 | 2022 | ||||||
Net loss attributable to Calavo Growers, Inc. | $ | (3,068 | ) | $ | (4,043 | ) | |
Interest Income | (273 | ) | (133 | ) | |||
Interest Expense | 416 | 327 | |||||
Income Tax Benefit | (1,080 | ) | (1,160 | ) | |||
Depreciation & Amortization | 4,166 | 4,312 | |||||
Stock-Based Compensation | 1,253 | 556 | |||||
EBITDA | $ | 1,414 | $ | (141 | ) | ||
Adjustments: | |||||||
Non-cash losses (income) recognized from unconsolidated entities (a) | (156 | ) | 535 | ||||
Net loss on Limoneira shares (b) | — | 2,130 | |||||
Rent expense add back (c) | 108 | 108 | |||||
Restructure costs - consulting and management recruiting and severance (d) | 203 | 1,118 | |||||
Expenses related to Mexican tax matters (e) | 2,048 | 367 | |||||
Impairment, losses and charges related to property, plant and equipment (f) | — | 618 | |||||
Adjusted EBITDA | $ | 3,617 | $ | 4,735 |
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See prior page for footnote references
CALAVO GROWERS, INC.
OTHER INFORMATION (UNAUDITED)
(in thousands, except per pound amounts)
Three months ended | |||
January 31, | |||
2023 | 2022 | ||
Pounds of avocados sold | 89,048 | 86,127 | |
Pounds of guacamole products sold | 4,857 | 5,826 | |
Average sales price per pound - avocados | 1.14 | 1.74 | |
Gross profit per pound - avocados | 0.09 | 0.12 | |
Average sales price per pound – guacamole products | 3.02 | 2.87 | |
Gross profit per pound – guacamole products | 0.78 | 0.43 |
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