Darling Ingredients Inc. Reports First Quarter 2024 Results
- Net income of $81.2 million for Q1 2024, compared to $185.8 million in Q1 2023.
- Net sales totaled $1.4 billion in Q1 2024, down from $1.8 billion in the same period last year.
- Combined adjusted EBITDA reached $280.1 million in Q1 2024, compared to $418.4 million in Q1 2023.
- Challenges included lower fat prices and decreased earnings in Diamond Green Diesel.
- $145.5 million in cash and cash equivalents, with $811.1 million available under revolving credit.
- Total debt as of March 30, 2024, stood at $4.5 billion, with a leverage ratio of 3.71X.
- Company guidance for fiscal year 2024 anticipates $1.3 – 1.4 billion combined adjusted EBITDA.
- Decrease in net income compared to the previous year's first quarter.
- Reduction in net sales for Q1 2024 compared to the same period in the prior year.
- Lower earnings within Diamond Green Diesel impacting overall performance.
- Challenges from declining fat prices affecting financial results.
- High total debt of $4.5 billion with a leverage ratio of 3.71X.
- Potential risks associated with adapting to changes in global supplies.
First Quarter 2024
- Net income of
, or$81.2 million per GAAP diluted share$0.50 - Net sales of
$1.4 billion - Combined adjusted EBITDA of
$280.1 million
"For several years, we have enjoyed tailwinds from a demand-driven global economy and strong global commodity and specialty ingredient prices. We are now adapting to the new reality of abundant global supplies. This is a cycle we have seen many times, and we are making the necessary adjustments in our procurement process and lowering our operating costs where feasible to gain back our margin leverage," said Randall C. Stuewe, Darling Ingredients Chairman and Chief Executive Officer. "Globally we are seeing very nice progress and improvement in April for our core specialty ingredient business, and DGD has finally worked through its higher-priced feedstock pipeline. We anticipate an improved performance for the rest of the year."
Combined adjusted EBITDA for the first quarter 2024 was
DGD sold 331.5 million gallons of renewable diesel for the first quarter 2024 at an average of
As of March 30, 2024, Darling Ingredients had
Company guidance for fiscal year 2024 is
Segment Financial Tables (in thousands, unaudited)
Feed Ingredients | Food Ingredients | Fuel Ingredients | Corporate | Total | |
Three Months Ended March 30, 2024 | |||||
Net sales | $ 889,848 | $ 391,282 | $ 139,169 | $ - | $ 1,420,299 |
Cost of sales and operating expenses | 705,769 | 298,145 | 112,752 | - | 1,116,666 |
Gross Margin | 184,079 | 93,137 | 26,417 | - | 303,633 |
Loss (gain) on sale of assets | 132 | (294) | (412) | - | (574) |
Selling, general and administrative expenses | 77,138 | 31,744 | 8,745 | 21,516 | 139,143 |
Acquisition and integration costs | - | - | - | 4,054 | 4,054 |
Change in fair value of contingent consideration | (25,249) | - | - | - | (25,249) |
Depreciation and amortization | 87,569 | 28,868 | 8,667 | 2,405 | 127,509 |
Equity in net income of Diamond Green Diesel | - | - | 78,419 | - | 78,419 |
Segment operating income/(loss) | $ 44,489 | $ 32,819 | $ 87,836 | $ (27,975) | $ 137,169 |
Equity in net income of other unconsolidated subsidiaries | 2,310 | - | - | - | 2,310 |
Segment income/(loss) | $ 46,799 | $ 32,819 | $ 87,836 | $ (27,975) | $ 139,479 |
Segment EBITDA | $ 106,809 | $ 61,687 | $ 18,084 | $ (21,516) | $ 165,064 |
DGD adjusted EBITDA (Darling's Share) | - | - | 115,061 | - | 115,061 |
Combined adjusted EBITDA | $ 106,809 | $ 61,687 | $ 133,145 | $ (21,516) | $ 280,125 |
Feed Ingredients | Food Ingredients | Fuel Ingredients | Corporate | Total | |
Three Months Ended April 1, 2023 | |||||
Net sales | $ 1,237,494 | $ 396,392 | $ 157,286 | $ - | $ 1,791,172 |
Cost of sales and operating expenses | 950,072 | 290,115 | 126,786 | - | 1,366,973 |
Gross Margin | 287,422 | 106,277 | 30,500 | - | 424,199 |
Loss (gain) on sale of assets | (342) | (21) | 36 | - | (327) |
Selling, general and administrative expenses | 74,691 | 33,122 | 6,192 | 21,461 | 135,466 |
Restructuring and asset impairment charges | 92 | 4,432 | - | - | 4,524 |
Acquisition and integration costs | - | - | - | 7,022 | 7,022 |
Depreciation and amortization | 90,320 | 14,473 | 8,393 | 2,820 | 116,006 |
Equity in net income of Diamond Green Diesel | - | - | 94,337 | - | 94,337 |
Segment operating income/(loss) | $ 122,661 | $ 54,271 | $ 110,216 | $ (31,303) | $ 255,845 |
Equity in net income of other unconsolidated subsidiaries | 120 | - | - | - | 120 |
Segment income/(loss) | $ 122,781 | $ 54,271 | $ 110,216 | $ (31,303) | $ 255,965 |
Segment EBITDA | $ 213,073 | $ 73,176 | $ 24,272 | $ (21,461) | $ 289,060 |
DGD adjusted EBITDA (Darling's Share) | - | - | 129,323 | - | 129,323 |
Combined adjusted EBITDA | $ 213,073 | $ 73,176 | $ 153,595 | $ (21,461) | $ 418,383 |
Segment EBITDA consists of segment income (loss), less equity in net income/loss from unconsolidated subsidiaries, less equity in net income of Diamond Green Diesel, plus depreciation and amortization, acquisition and integration costs, restructuring and asset impairment charges, change in fair value of contingent consideration, plus Darling's share of DGD Adjusted EBITDA.
Consolidated Operating Results | ||||||||
For the Three-Month Periods Ended March 30, 2024 and April 1, 2023 | ||||||||
(in thousands, except per share data, unaudited) | ||||||||
Three Months Ended | ||||||||
$ Change | ||||||||
March 30, | April 1, | Favorable | ||||||
2024 | 2023 | (Unfavorable) | ||||||
Net sales | $ 1,420,299 | $ 1,791,172 | $ (370,873) | |||||
Costs and expenses: | ||||||||
Cost of sales and operating expenses | 1,116,666 | 1,366,973 | 250,307 | |||||
Gain on sale of assets | (574) | (327) | 247 | |||||
Selling, general and administrative expenses | 139,143 | 135,466 | (3,677) | |||||
Restructuring and asset impairment charges | - | 4,524 | 4,524 | |||||
Acquisition and integration costs | 4,054 | 7,022 | 2,968 | |||||
Change in fair value of contingent consideration | (25,249) | - | 25,249 | |||||
Depreciation and amortization | 127,509 | 116,006 | (11,503) | |||||
Total costs and expenses | 1,361,549 | 1,629,664 | 268,115 | |||||
Equity in net income of Diamond Green Diesel | 78,419 | 94,337 | (15,918) | |||||
Operating income | 137,169 | 255,845 | (118,676) | |||||
Other expense: | ||||||||
Interest expense | (62,876) | (50,299) | (12,577) | |||||
Foreign currency gain | 236 | 5,004 | (4,768) | |||||
Other income, net | 8,656 | 6,159 | 2,497 | |||||
Total other expense | (53,984) | (39,136) | (14,848) | |||||
Equity in net income | ||||||||
of other unconsolidated subsidiaries | 2,310 | 120 | 2,190 | |||||
Income from operations before income taxes | 85,495 | 216,829 | (131,334) | |||||
Income tax expense | 3,907 | 26,974 | 23,067 | |||||
Net income | 81,588 | 189,855 | (108,267) | |||||
Net income attributable to | ||||||||
noncontrolling interests | (431) | (4,054) | 3,623 | |||||
Net income attributable to Darling | $ 81,157 | $ 185,801 | $ (104,644) | |||||
Basic income per share: | $ 0.51 | $ 1.16 | $ (0.65) | |||||
Diluted income per share: | $ 0.50 | $ 1.14 | $ (0.64) | |||||
Number of diluted common shares: | 161,905 | 162,817 |
Darling Ingredients Inc. and Subsidiaries Balance Sheet Disclosures As of March 30, 2024 and December 30, 2023 (in thousands) | ||||
(unaudited) | ||||
March 30, | December 30, | |||
2024 | 2023 | |||
Cash and cash equivalents | $ 145,473 | $ 126,502 | ||
Property, plant and equipment, net | $ 2,910,335 | $ 2,935,185 | ||
Current portion of long-term debt | $ 103,075 | $ 60,703 | ||
Long-term debt, net of current portion | $ 4,362,856 | $ 4,366,370 | ||
Other Financial Data | ||||
As of March 30, 2024 | ||||
(unaudited) | ||||
March 30, | ||||
2024 | ||||
Revolver availability | $ 811,116 | |||
Capital expenditures - YTD | $ 93,775 | |||
Projected Leverage Ratio | 3.71x |
Diamond Green Diesel Joint Venture Operating Financial ResultsFor the Three Months Ended March 31, 2024 and March 31, 2023 (in thousands, unaudited) | |||||||
Three Months Ended | |||||||
$ Change | |||||||
March 31, | March 31, | Favorable | |||||
Revenues: | 2024 | 2023 | (Unfavorable) | ||||
Operating revenues | $ 1,411,115 | $ 1,680,050 | $ (268,935) | ||||
Expenses: | |||||||
Total costs and expenses less | |||||||
lower of cost or market inventory valuation adjustment and depreciation, amortization and accretion expense | 1,159,356 | 1,421,404 | 262,048 | ||||
Lower of cost or market (LCM) | 21,638 | - | (21,638) | ||||
inventory valuation adjustment | |||||||
Depreciation, amortization and | 65,290 | 58,607 | (6,683) | ||||
accretion expense | |||||||
Total costs and expenses | 1,246,284 | 1,480,011 | 233,727 | ||||
Operating income | 164,831 | 200,039 | (35,208) | ||||
Other income | 3,220 | 2,041 | 1,179 | ||||
Interest and debt expense, net | (11,242) | (13,406) | 2,164 | ||||
Income before income tax expense | 156,809 | 188,674 | (31,865) | ||||
Income tax benefit | (29) | - | 29 | ||||
Net income | $ 156,838 | $ 188,674 | $ (31,836) |
Diamond Green Diesel Joint Venture Consolidated Balance SheetsMarch 31, 2024 and December 31, 2023 (in thousands) | ||||||
March 31, | December 31, | |||||
2024 | 2023 | |||||
Assets: | (unaudited) | |||||
Total current assets | $ 1,814,038 | $ 1,877,430 | ||||
Property, plant and equipment, net | 3,870,508 | 3,838,800 | ||||
Other assets | 102,279 | 89,697 | ||||
Total assets | $ 5,786,825 | $ 5,805,927 | ||||
Liabilities and members' equity: | ||||||
Total current portion of long term debt | $ 128,942 | $ 278,639 | ||||
Total other current liabilities | 302,519 | 417,918 | ||||
Total long term debt | 729,756 | 737,097 | ||||
Total other long term liabilities | 17,331 | 16,996 | ||||
Total members' equity | 4,608,277 | 4,355,277 | ||||
Total liabilities and members' equity | $ 5,786,825 | $ 5,805,927 |
Darling Ingredients Inc. reports Adjusted EBITDA results, which is a Non-GAAP financial measure, as a compliment to results provided in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP) (for additional information, see "Use of Non-GAAP Financial Measures" included later in this media release). The Company believes that Adjusted EBITDA provides additional useful information to investors. Adjusted EBITDA, as the Company uses the term, is calculated below:
Reconciliation of Net Income to (Non-GAAP) Adjusted EBITDA and (Non-GAAP) Pro forma Adjusted EBITDA to Foreign Currency For the Three Months Ended March 30, 2024 and April 1, 2023 (in thousands, unaudited) | ||||
Three Months Ended | ||||
Adjusted EBITDA | March 30, | April 1, | ||
( | 2024 | 2023 | ||
Net income attributable to Darling | $ 81,157 | $ 185,801 | ||
Depreciation and amortization | 127,509 | 116,006 | ||
Interest expense | 62,876 | 50,299 | ||
Income tax expense | 3,907 | 26,974 | ||
Restructuring and asset impairment charges | - | 4,524 | ||
Acquisition and integration costs | 4,054 | 7,022 | ||
Change in fair value of contingent consideration | (25,249) | - | ||
Foreign currency gain | (236) | (5,004) | ||
Other income, net | (8,656) | (6,159) | ||
Equity in net income of Diamond Green Diesel | (78,419) | (94,337) | ||
Equity in net income of other unconsolidated subsidiaries | (2,310) | (120) | ||
Net income attributable to noncontrolling interests | 431 | 4,054 | ||
Adjusted EBITDA (Non-GAAP) | $ 165,064 | $ 289,060 | ||
Foreign currency exchange impact | (1,240) | (1) | - | |
Pro forma Adjusted EBITDA to Foreign Currency (Non-GAAP) | $ 163,824 | $ 289,060 | ||
DGD Joint Venture Adjusted EBITDA (Darling's Share) | $ 115,061 | $ 129,323 | ||
Darling plus Darling's share of DGD Joint Venture Adjusted EBITDA | $ 280,125 | $ 418,383 | ||
(1) The average rate assumption used in this calculation were the actual average rate for the three months ended March 30, 2024 | ||||
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About Darling Ingredients
A pioneer in circularity, Darling Ingredients Inc. (NYSE: DAR) takes material from the animal agriculture and food industries, and transforms them into valuable ingredients that nourish people, feed animals and crops, and fuel the world with renewable energy. The company operates over 260 facilities in more than 15 countries and processes about
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Use of Non-GAAP Financial Measures:
Adjusted EBITDA is not a recognized accounting measurement under GAAP; it should not be considered as an alternative to net income, as a measure of operating results, or as an alternative to cash flow as a measure of liquidity. It is presented here not as an alternative to net income, but rather as a measure of the Company's operating performance. Since EBITDA (generally, net income plus interest expense, taxes, depreciation and amortization) is not calculated identically by all companies, the presentation in this report may not be comparable to EBITDA or Adjusted EBITDA presentations disclosed by other companies. Adjusted EBITDA is calculated above and represents for any relevant period, net income/(loss) plus depreciation and amortization, restructuring and asset impairment charges, acquisition and integration costs, change in fair value of contingent consideration, interest expense, income tax provision, other income/(expense) and equity in net (income)/loss of unconsolidated subsidiary. Management believes that Adjusted EBITDA is useful in evaluating the Company's operating performance compared to that of other companies in its industry because the calculation of Adjusted EBITDA generally eliminates the effects of financing, income taxes and certain non-cash and other items that may vary for different companies for reasons unrelated to overall operating performance.
Pro forma Adjusted EBITDA to Foreign Currency is not a recognized accounting measurement under GAAP. The Company evaluates the impact of foreign currency on its adjusted EBITDA. DGD Joint Venture Adjusted EBITDA (Darling's share) is not reflected in the Adjusted EBITDA or the Pro forma Adjusted EBITDA to Foreign Currency (Non-GAAP).
The Company's management uses Adjusted EBITDA as a measure to evaluate performance and for other discretionary purposes. In addition to the foregoing, management also uses or will use Adjusted EBITDA to measure compliance with certain financial covenants under the Company's Senior Secured Credit Facilities,
DGD Joint Venture Adjusted EBITDA (Darling's share) is not a recognized accounting measure under GAAP; it should not be considered as an alternative to net income or equity in net income of Diamond Green Diesel, as a measure of operating results, or as an alternative to cash flow as a measure of liquidity and is not intended to be a presentation in accordance with GAAP. The Company calculates DGD Joint Venture Adjusted EBITDA (Darling's share) by taking DGD's operating income plus DGD's depreciation, amortization and accretion expense and then multiplying by
Information reconciling forward-looking combined adjusted EBITDA to net income is unavailable to the Company without unreasonable effort. The Company is not able to provide reconciliations of combined adjusted EBITDA to net income because certain items required for such reconciliations are outside of the Company's control and/or cannot be reasonably predicted, such as the impact of volatile commodity prices on the Company's operations, impact of foreign currency exchange fluctuations, depreciation and amortization and the provision for income taxes. Preparation of such reconciliations for Darling Ingredients Inc. and the Company's joint venture, Diamond Green Diesel, would require a forward-looking balance sheet, statement of operations and statement of cash flows, prepared in accordance with GAAP for each entity, and such forward-looking financial statements are unavailable to the Company without unreasonable effort. The Company provides guidance for its combined adjusted EBITDA outlook that it believes will be achieved; however, it cannot accurately predict all the components of the combined adjusted EBITDA calculation.
EBITDA per gallon is not a recognized accounting measurement under GAAP; it should not be considered as an alternative to net income or equity in income of Diamond Green Diesel, as a measure of operating results, or as an alternative to cash flow as a measure of liquidity and is not intended to be a presentation in accordance with GAAP. EBITDA per gallon is presented here not as an alternative to net income or equity in income of Diamond Green Diesel, but rather as a measure of Diamond Green Diesel's operating performance. Since EBITDA per gallon (generally, net income plus interest expense, taxes, depreciation and amortization divided by total gallons sold) is not calculated identically by all companies, this presentation may not be comparable to EBITDA per gallon presentations disclosed by other companies. Management believes that EBITDA per gallon is useful in evaluating Diamond Green Diesel's operating performance compared to that of other companies in its industry because the calculation of EBITDA per gallon generally eliminates the effects of financing, income taxes and certain non-cash and other items presented on a per gallon basis that may vary for different companies for reasons unrelated to overall operating performance.
Cautionary Statements Regarding Forward-Looking Information:
This media release includes "forward-looking" statements that are subject to risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ materially from those expressed or implied in the statements. Statements that are not statements of historical facts are forward-looking statements and are made pursuant to the safe harbor provisions of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Words such as "estimate," "guidance," "outlook," "project," "planned," "contemplate," "potential," "possible," "proposed," "intend," "believe," "anticipate," "expect," "may," "will," "would," "should," "could," and similar expressions are intended to identify forward-looking statements. All statements other than statements of historical facts included in this release are forward-looking statements. Forward-looking statements are based on the Company's current expectations and assumptions regarding its business, the economy and other future conditions. The Company cautions readers that any such forward-looking statements it makes are not guarantees of future performance and that actual results may differ materially from anticipated results or expectations expressed in its forward-looking statements as a result of a variety of factors, including many that are beyond the Company's control.
Important factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from the Company's expectations include: existing and unknown future limitations on the ability of the Company's direct and indirect subsidiaries to make their cash flow available to the Company for payments on the Company's indebtedness or other purposes; reduced demands or prices for biofuels, biogases or renewable electricity; global demands for grain and oilseed commodities, which have exhibited volatility, and can impact the cost of feed for cattle, hogs and poultry, thus affecting available rendering feedstock and selling prices for the Company's products; reductions in raw material volumes available to the Company due to weak margins in the meat production industry as a result of higher feed costs, reduced consumer demand, reduced volume due to government regulations affecting animal production or other factors, reduced volume from food service establishments, or otherwise; reduced demand for animal feed; reduced finished product prices, including a decline in fat, used cooking oil, protein or collagen (including, without limitation, collagen peptides and gelatin) finished product prices; changes to government policies around the world relating to renewable fuels and greenhouse gas ("GHG") emissions that adversely affect prices, margins or markets (including for the DGD Joint Venture), including programs like the
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