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Farmer Bros Co. (NASDAQ: FARM) is a leading national coffee roaster, wholesaler, and distributor of coffee, tea, and culinary products. Founded in 1912 and headquartered in Northlake, Texas, the company serves over 65,000 customers across the United States, including restaurants, hotels, casinos, offices, quick-service restaurants (QSRs), convenience stores, and healthcare facilities.
Farmer Brothers offers a comprehensive range of products, encompassing organic, fair trade, and sustainably produced coffee beans. Its product portfolio includes well-known brands such as Artisan Collection™, Metropolitan™, Superior®, Cain’s™, and McGarvey®. Alongside coffee, the company provides a full line of hot and iced teas, spices, mixes, and coffee/tea brewing equipment, delivering extensive beverage planning services to its clients.
In recent years, Farmer Brothers has shifted its focus to direct store delivery (DSD), a strategy that has shown early signs of success. The company reported a notable increase in gross margins and adjusted EBITDA, reflecting its efforts to streamline operations and strengthen financial performance. The company aims to achieve positive free cash flow by early fiscal 2025.
Farmer Brothers has also made strategic moves, including selling its Northlake headquarters and centralizing roasting operations in Portland, Oregon. This transition is expected to optimize operations and support future growth. The company continues to innovate and expand its product offerings while maintaining a strong commitment to sustainability and quality.
Under the leadership of CEO John Moore, who brings over 30 years of experience in the coffee industry, Farmer Brothers is well-positioned to leverage its DSD network and drive long-term growth. The company remains focused on delivering high-quality products and exceptional customer service, building on its century-long legacy in the beverage industry.
Farmer Bros. Co. (NASDAQ: FARM) will announce its financial results for the first quarter of fiscal 2023, ending September 30, 2022, on November 3, 2022, after market close. An investor conference call and webcast will follow at 5:00 p.m. ET. The earnings release will be available on the Company’s website. Founded in 1912, Farmer Bros. is a prominent coffee roaster and distributor, generating net sales of $469.2 million in fiscal 2022. The Company serves various U.S. clients, including restaurants and grocery chains, with a diverse range of coffee and allied products.
Farmer Bros. Co. (NASDAQ: FARM) announced it received notice from JCP Investment Partnership, LP regarding its intent to nominate three individuals for election to the Board of Directors at the 2022 Annual Meeting of stockholders. The Board will evaluate these nominations and disclose its recommendations in a definitive proxy statement to be filed with the SEC. Stockholders are not required to take any action at this time. In fiscal 2022, Farmer Bros. Co. reported net sales of $469.2 million and employs approximately 1,068 staff across the U.S.
Farmer Bros. Co. (NASDAQ: FARM) reported a 20% increase in Q4 net sales to $123.0 million, fueled by recovery in its Direct-Store-Delivery and Direct Ship channels. Gross margin improved to 28.4% from 27.6% year-over-year. The company's net loss narrowed to $3.8 million, compared to $4.0 million in the same quarter last year. For fiscal 2022, net sales reached $469.2 million, an 18% increase, with an adjusted EBITDA of $19.1 million. Despite economic uncertainties, management expresses optimism about future growth initiated by ongoing optimization strategies.
Farmer Bros. Co. announced the successful refinancing of its credit facility with Wells Fargo, securing a $47.0 million five-year first lien facility. This refinancing is projected to yield approximately $2.0 million in annual cash savings, alongside lowering interest rates and extending maturity. Key changes include the removal of the minimum AEBITDA covenant and a 15-year amortization period for principal payments. CEO Deverl Maserang emphasized that this refinancing improves the company's capital structure and provides increased financial flexibility.
Farmer Bros. Co. (NASDAQ: FARM) will release its financial results for the fiscal fourth quarter and year ended June 30, 2022, after market close on September 1, 2022. Management will conduct an audio-only investor conference call at 5:00 p.m. ET the same day to discuss the results. Investors can access the earnings press release on the Company’s website under 'Investor Relations.' The webcast will be archived for at least 30 days for later viewing.
Farmer Bros. Co. (NASDAQ:FARM) announced an amendment to its ABL credit facility with Wells Fargo, enhancing liquidity and flexibility. The amendment increases the maximum revolver commitment from $80 million to $90 million and replaces the LIBOR interest rate benchmark with SOFR, reducing the applicable margin from 2.25% to 1.75%. CEO Deverl Maserang highlighted the importance of this additional liquidity in maintaining inventory levels amid rising commodity pressures, underscoring a commitment to quality coffee products for customers and benefits for shareholders.
Farmer Bros. Co. (NASDAQ:FARM) announced the issuance of 39,062 restricted stock units to Charles Cahn, its new Vice President of Revive Service Restoration™, under the 2020 Inducement Incentive Plan. This award, designed to attract new talent, will vest over three years, contingent on Cahn's continued employment. The Inducement Plan complies with Nasdaq Listing Rules and supports the company's strategy to strengthen its workforce. Founded in 1912, Farmer Bros. is a leading distributor of coffee, tea, and culinary products nationally.
Farmer Bros. Co. (NASDAQ: FARM) announced the issuance of 71,834 restricted stock units under its 2020 Inducement Incentive Plan. The awards were granted to three new executives: Amber Jefferson, Jared Vitemb, and Matt Coffman, with vesting periods ranging from 2024 to 2025 based on continued employment. This issuance complies with Nasdaq Listing Rule 5635(c)(4) for promoting new hires. Farmer Bros. is a national coffee roaster and distributor with a diverse product line serving various customers, from independent restaurants to large grocery chains.
Farmer Bros. Co. (NASDAQ: FARM) reported a 28.2% increase in net sales to $119.4 million for Q3 FY2022, driven by recovery in direct-store-delivery and Direct Ship channels. Gross margin expanded to 29.8%, up from 25.6% a year earlier, marking the seventh consecutive quarter of growth. Net loss improved to $4.0 million from $13.7 million a year prior, with adjusted EBITDA reaching $5.0 million, the highest since the pandemic began. Total debt stood at $101.1 million, with cash of $10.4 million.
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