Eastside Distilling Reports First Quarter 2021 Financial Results
Eastside Distilling reported a 4% increase in Q1 2021 sales, reaching $3.2 million, driven by a shift towards at-home consumption. Gross profit rose 3% to $0.75 million, while operating expenses decreased by 17% to $3.0 million. The company achieved a net income of $3.7 million, or $0.33 per share, compared to a loss of $3.5 million, or ($0.36) per share, in Q1 2020. Adjusted EBITDA improved to $(1.2) million. The firm ended the quarter with $4.3 million in debt and $2.0 million in cash, showcasing better liquidity and reduced borrowings.
- Q1 2021 sales increased by 4% to $3.2 million.
- Gross profit rose by 3% to $0.75 million.
- Net income improved to $3.7 million or $0.33 per share, up from a loss last year.
- Operating expenses declined by 17% to $3.0 million.
- Adjusted EBITDA remains negative at $(1.2) million.
- Azuñia brand sales affected by on-premise account shutdowns.
PORTLAND, Ore., May 13, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Eastside Distilling, Inc. (NASDAQ: EAST) ("Eastside" or the "Company"), a consumer-focused beverage company that builds craft inspired experiential brands and high-quality artisan products around premium spirits and ready-to-drink "RTD" craft cocktails, reported first quarter 2021 financial results for the period ended March 31, 2021.
First Quarter 2021 Highlights:
- Consolidated top line sales growth in Q1 of +
4% despite Covid pandemic - Fully diluted EPS of
$0.31 - Executed on improvements in structural cost reduction to operating expenses
- Significantly improved liquidity while refinancing near-term maturities
"The results for the first quarter reflect continued operating improvement of the Company as we continue to build a sustainable growth strategy that capitalizes on the fast-growing craft spirits and canning businesses. All metrics are moving in the right direction and we made good progress in the quarter," said Paul Block, Eastside's CEO.
Financial Results
Gross sales for the three months ending March 31, 2021 increased
Total operating expenses for the three months ending March 31, 2021 declined
Net income including discontinued operations for the three months ending March 31, 2021 was
During the first quarter, the Company delivered 8,913 cases of spirits, excluding Redneck Riviera. Of that total, Portland Potato Vodka ("PPV") represented over 4,500 cases as the PPV brand continues to accelerate the expansion of its distribution outside of Oregon. The Company shipped 2,921 and 1,026 cases of Azuñia and Burnside, respectively. The Azuñia brand continues to be affected by the shut-down of on-premise accounts in the West. The following table details cases delivered during the three months ending March 31, 2021:
9L Cases | Q1 2021 | Q1 2020 |
Azuñia | 2,921 | 3,297 |
Burnside | 1,026 | 1,195 |
Hue-Hue | 121 | 154 |
PPV | 4,669 | 4,539 |
Legacy Brands | 175 | 552 |
9L Case Volume | 8,913 | 9,737 |
The Company ended the quarter with
Subsequent to the first quarter, the Company finalized a security purchase agreement with accredited investors for their purchase of up to
The Company will give further updates on its earnings conference call.
Use of Non-GAAP Measures
Eastside Distilling's management evaluates and makes operating decisions using various financial metrics. In addition to the Company's GAAP results, management also considers the non-GAAP measure of adjusted EBITDA as a supplement to GAAP results. Management believes this non-GAAP measure provides useful information about the Company's operating results and assists investors in comparing the Company's performance across reporting periods on a consistent basis by excluding items that it does not believe are indicative of its core operating performance.
The Company defines adjusted EBITDA as earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization, stock-based compensation, and other one-time items. The table below provides a reconciliation of this non-GAAP financial measure with the most directly comparable GAAP financial measure.
Conference Call
The Company will hold a conference call today to discuss these results.
Date and Time: Thursday, May 13, 2021 at 5:00pm ET
Call-in Information: Interested parties can access the conference call by dialing (844) 889-4332 or (412) 717-9595.
Live Webcast Information: Interested parties can access the conference call via a live Internet webcast, which is available in the Conference Calls section of the Company's website at https://www.eastsidedistilling.com/conference-calls.
Replay: A teleconference replay of the call will be available for three days at (877) 344-7529 or (412) 317-0088, confirmation #10156295. A webcast replay will be available in the Conference Calls section of the Company's website at https://www.eastsidedistilling.com/conference-calls for 90 days.
About Eastside Distilling
Eastside Distilling, Inc. (NASDAQ: EAST) has been producing high-quality, award-winning craft spirits in Portland, Oregon, since 2008. The Company is distinguished by its highly decorated product lineup that includes Azuñia Tequilas®, Burnside Whiskeys®, Hue-Hue Coffee Rum®, and Portland Potato Vodkas®. All Eastside spirits are crafted from natural ingredients for quality and taste. Eastside's Craft Canning + Bottling subsidiary is one of the Northwest's leading independent spirit bottlers and ready-to-drink canners.
Important Cautions Regarding Forward-Looking Statements
Certain matters discussed in this press release may be forward-looking statements. Such matters involve risks and uncertainties that may cause actual results to differ materially, including the following: changes in economic conditions; general competitive factors; the impact of COVID-19 and related business disruption, the Company's ongoing financing requirements and ability to achieve any financing, acceptance of the Company's products in the market; the Company's success in obtaining new customers; the Company's success in product development; the Company's ability to execute its business model and strategic plans; the Company's success in integrating acquired entities and assets, and all the risks and related information described from time to time in the Company's filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission ("SEC"), including the financial statements and related information contained in the Company's Annual Report on Form 10-K and interim Quarterly Reports on Form 10-Q. Examples of forward-looking statements in this release may include statements related to our strategic focus, product verticals, anticipated revenue and profitability, our ability to reduce operating or other expenses, the anticipated demand from the craft beer industry, the effects of COVID-19, including the impact on sales, and the success of initiatives implemented to address the business disruption resulting from COVID-19 and earnings guidance for the second quarter of 2021. The Company assumes no obligation to update the cautionary information in this press release.
Financial Summary Tables
The following financial information should be read in conjunction with the unaudited financial statements and accompanying notes filed by the Company with the Securities and Exchange Commission on Form 10-Q for the period ended March 31, 2021, and which can be viewed at www.sec.gov and in the investor relations section of the Company's website at www.eastsidedistilling.com/investors.
Eastside Distilling, Inc. and Subsidiaries | ||
Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets | ||
March 31, 2021 and December 31, 2020 | ||
Dollars in thousands, except share and per share | ||
March 31, 2021 | December 31, 2020 | |
Assets | (Unaudited) | |
Current assets: | ||
Cash | ||
Trade receivables, net | 999 | 694 |
Inventories | 6,155 | 6,728 |
Prepaid expenses and current assets | 716 | 750 |
Current assets held for sale | - | 3,833 |
Total current assets | 9,884 | 12,841 |
Property and equipment, net | 2,792 | 3,109 |
Right-of-use assets | 1,139 | 1,270 |
Intangible assets, net | 13,935 | 14,038 |
Other assets, net | 264 | 285 |
Non-current assets held for sale | 95 | 189 |
Total Assets | ||
Liabilities and Stockholders' Equity (Deficit) | ||
Current liabilities: | ||
Accounts payable | ||
Accrued liabilities | 1,106 | 1,452 |
Deferred revenue | 23 | 23 |
Secured trade credit facility, net of debt issuance costs | 2,967 | 6,405 |
Current portion of deferred consideration for Azuñia acquisition | - | 15,452 |
Other current liabilities, related party | - | 700 |
Current portion of notes payable | 3,359 | 3,830 |
Current portion of lease liabilities | 454 | 515 |
Current liabilities held for sale | 19 | 18 |
Total current liabilities | 9,393 | 30,259 |
Lease liabilities, net of current portion | 741 | 817 |
Deferred consideration for Azuñia acquisition | 9,084 | - |
Notes payable, net of current portion and debt discount | 513 | 1,693 |
Non-current liabilities held for sale | 63 | 71 |
Total liabilities | 19,794 | 32,840 |
Eastside Distilling, Inc. and Subsidiaries | ||
Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets | ||
March 31, 2021 and December 31, 2020 | ||
Dollars in thousands, except share and per share | ||
March 31, 2021 | December 31, 2020 | |
(Unaudited) | ||
Stockholders' equity (deficit): | ||
Common stock, | 1 | 1 |
Additional paid-in capital | 58,700 | 52,985 |
Accumulated deficit | (50,386) | (54,094) |
Total Stockholders' Equity (Deficit) | 8,315 | (1,108) |
Total Liabilities and Stockholders' Equity (Deficit) |
Eastside Distilling, Inc. and Subsidiaries | ||
Consolidated Statements of Operations | ||
For the Three Months Ended March 31, 2021 and 2020 | ||
(Dollars in thousands, except per share) | ||
Unaudited | ||
Three Months Ended March 31, | ||
2021 | 2020 | |
Sales | ||
Less customer programs and excise taxes | 176 | 221 |
Net sales | 3,067 | 2,912 |
Cost of sales | 2,318 | 2,187 |
Gross profit | 749 | 725 |
Operating expenses: | ||
Sales and marketing expenses | 776 | 1,513 |
General and administrative expenses | 2,211 | 2,156 |
Loss on disposal of property and equipment | 61 | 1 |
Total operating expenses | 3,048 | 3,670 |
Loss from operations | (2,299) | (2,945) |
Other income (expense), net | ||
Interest expense | (126) | (304) |
Other income | 2,200 | - |
Total other income (expense), net | 2,074 | (304) |
Loss before income taxes | (225) | (3,249) |
Provision for income taxes | - | - |
Net loss from continuing operations | (225) | (3,249) |
Net income (loss) from discontinued operations | 3,933 | (259) |
Net income (loss) | ||
Basic net income (loss) per common share | ||
Diluted net income (loss) per common share | ||
Basic weighted average common shares outstanding | 11,089 | 9,755 |
Diluted weighted average common shares outstanding | 11,981 | 9,755 |
Three Months Ended March 31, | ||
2021 | 2020 | |
Net income (loss) | ||
Add: | ||
Interest expense | 126 | 304 |
Depreciation and amortization | 300 | 645 |
EBITDA | 4,134 | (2,559) |
Loss on disposal of property and equipment | 61 | 1 |
Gain on termination of license agreement | (2,850) | - |
Forgiveness of debt - PPP | (1,448) | - |
Remeasurement of deferred consideration | (750) | - |
Gain on disposal of offsite inventory | (1,047) | - |
Severance payments | 5 | - |
Q1 2021 inventory valuation | 164 | - |
One-time professional fees | 277 | - |
Stock compensation | 235 | 498 |
Adjusted EBITDA |
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