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Limoneira Company (Nasdaq: LMNR) announced its second quarter fiscal year 2024 results, highlighting significant milestones in real estate and agribusiness. The company closed Phase 2 of its Harvest at Limoneira real estate venture, adding 554 homesites. The Santa Paula City Council approved an additional 550 lots for the project, raising expected future proceeds by 46% to $180 million over seven years. For Q2 2024, Limoneira reported total net revenue of $44.6 million, down from $48.1 million in Q2 2023. Agribusiness revenue was $43.3 million, with fresh lemon sales at $25.8 million. Despite an operating loss of $4.7 million, net income was $6.4 million, or $0.35 per diluted share. Non-GAAP adjusted EBITDA more than doubled to $16.6 million. Limoneira increased its avocado volume guidance for FY 2024 and plans to expand avocado plantings by 1,000 acres over three years.

Positive
  • Closed Phase 2 of Harvest at Limoneira project, adding 554 homesites.
  • Santa Paula City Council approved an additional 550 lots, increasing total to 2,050.
  • Expected future proceeds from Harvest increased by 46% to $180 million.
  • Q2 2024 net income of $6.4 million, up from a net loss in Q2 2023.
  • Non-GAAP adjusted EBITDA of $16.6 million, more than double the prior year.
  • Increased avocado volume guidance for FY 2024 from 7-8 million pounds to 9-10 million pounds.
Negative
  • Total net revenue decreased to $44.6 million from $48.1 million in Q2 2023.
  • Agribusiness revenue fell to $43.3 million from $46.7 million in Q2 2023.
  • Fresh packed lemon sales decreased to $25.8 million from $26.6 million.
  • Operating loss increased to $4.7 million from $3.9 million in Q2 2023.
  • Avocado revenue fell to $2.3 million from $3.6 million.
  • Total costs and expenses were $49.3 million, down slightly from $51.9 million.

Insights

Limoneira Company's recent financial report presents a mix of positive and negative signals for investors. Despite a decrease in total net revenue from $48.1 million in Q2 FY2023 to $44.6 million in Q2 FY2024, the company's non-GAAP Adjusted EBITDA saw significant growth, doubling from $6.2 million to $16.6 million. This suggests improved operational efficiency and cost management.

The joint venture real estate development with the Lewis Group of Companies, which resulted in an additional 554 homesites and Santa Paula City Council's approval for 550 more lots, stands out as a major development. This has raised expected proceeds from the project by 46%, now estimated at $180 million spread over the next seven years. This could significantly enhance cash flows and financial stability in the long term.

Operating losses increased year-over-year, which might concern some investors. However, the notable increase in net income per diluted share from a loss of $0.10 to a gain of $0.35 indicates a positive turnaround. The company's net debt position also improved with the recent cash distribution from the joint venture, reducing financial leverage risks.

For retail investors, while the real estate projects provide substantial future revenue potential, the observed drop in agribusiness revenue and the historical operating losses are critical. It’s essential to monitor how the company manages its dual focus on agribusiness and real estate development to ensure sustainable growth.

The real estate development segment of Limoneira is progressing impressively. The completion of Phase 2 with an additional 554 residential homesites and the approval for 550 more lots reflects strong momentum. The strategic partnership with the Lewis Group of Companies is generating substantial value, as evidenced by the revised projection of $180 million in proceeds, a 46% increase from previous expectations.

Such developments are likely to enhance Limoneira's long-term revenue stability and cash flow generation. The phased approach in lot sales, now with 1,261 units closed, reflects prudent project management and market demand responsiveness.

The joint venture’s plan to construct additional multi-family rental homes further diversifies the project’s portfolio, catering to different market segments and potentially enhancing revenue streams. Investors should note that real estate developments often involve long-term horizons and while these moves are promising, the actual value realization will unfold over several years.

Key considerations for investors include the impact of market conditions on property sales and the execution risks associated with large-scale developments. However, with strategic approvals and partnerships in place, the real estate segment appears well-positioned for growth.

Limoneira's agribusiness performance shows mixed results. While total net revenue decreased, the company is taking steps to enhance future revenue streams through planned expansions in avocado production. The increase in avocado volume guidance for FY2024 from 7-8 million pounds to 9-10 million pounds aligns with consumer demand trends and could drive future growth.

Despite the revenue dip in fresh packed lemon sales and avocado revenues excluding legal settlements, the average prices per unit have increased, which is a positive indicator of market positioning and pricing power. For instance, the average price per pound of avocados rose from $1.30 to $1.47 and the price per carton of oranges improved from $15.72 to $17.58.

The expansion plan to plant 1,000 additional acres of avocados over the next three years and the maturing of non-bearing lemon and avocado acres indicate a forward-looking strategy that can enhance production capacity and revenue potential.

Retail investors should consider the inherent risks in agribusiness, such as climate impact and market price volatility. However, the company’s proactive measures in expanding and managing its agribusiness portfolio suggest preparedness to capitalize on favorable market conditions.

Company Closes Significant Real Estate Development Joint Venture Deal with The Lewis Group of Companies with an Additional 554 Residential Homesites at Harvest at Limoneira

Harvest at Limoneira Approved for an Additional 550 Entitled Lots from 1,500 to 2,050

Company Increases Expected Proceeds from Harvest at Limoneira by 46% to $180 Million

Company Raises Avocado Volume Guidance for Fiscal Year 2024

SANTA PAULA, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Limoneira Company (the “Company” or “Limoneira”) (Nasdaq: LMNR), a diversified citrus growing, packing, selling and marketing company with related agribusiness activities and real estate development operations, today reported financial results for the second quarter ended April 30, 2024.

Management Comments

Harold Edwards, President and Chief Executive Officer of the Company, stated, “We recently achieved two significant milestones related to Harvest at Limoneira (“Harvest”), our real estate development joint venture with the Lewis Group of Companies (“Lewis”). First, the joint venture closed an additional 554 homesites, completing Phase 2 of the project. Second, the Santa Paula City Council approved the joint venture’s proposal to increase the total number of entitled lots for the project by 550, or 37%, unlocking further value creation opportunities. Based on these events and continued increase in the value of land associated with this project, we have increased our cash flow projections from the joint venture by 46% and now expect to receive $180 million in total future proceeds spread out over the next seven years, with approximately $18 million expected in fiscal year 2024. Our non-GAAP Adjusted EBITDA of $16.6 million for the second quarter represents more than double that of the prior year period, highlighting the continued momentum in Harvest. Additionally, as part of enhancing stockholder value, we plan to expand our avocado plantings by 1,000 acres over the next three years to 2,000 acres, with 223 acres planted in fiscal year 2024. We expect earnings from Harvest and this planned expansion of our avocado production will increase our longer-term non-GAAP EBITDA to a range of $45 million to $55 million by fiscal year 2030, compared to the previous target of $30 million.”

Fiscal Year 2024 Second Quarter Results

For the second quarter of fiscal year 2024, total net revenue was $44.6 million, compared to total net revenue of $48.1 million in the second quarter of the previous fiscal year. Agribusiness revenue was $43.3 million, compared to $46.7 million in the second quarter of last fiscal year. Other operations revenue was $1.3 million, compared to $1.4 million in the second quarter of last fiscal year.

Agribusiness revenue in the second quarter of fiscal year 2024 includes $25.8 million in fresh packed lemon sales, compared to $26.6 million of fresh packed lemon sales during the same period of fiscal year 2023. Approximately 1,446,000 cartons of U.S. packed fresh lemons were sold in aggregate during the second quarter of fiscal year 2024 at a $17.85 average price per carton, compared to approximately 1,547,000 cartons sold at a $17.23 average price per carton during the second quarter of fiscal year 2023. Brokered lemons and other lemon sales were $3.8 million and $2.5 million, in the second quarter of fiscal years 2024 and 2023, respectively.

The Company recognized $2.3 million of avocado revenue in the second quarter of fiscal year 2024, compared to $3.6 million in the second quarter of last fiscal year. Avocado revenues in the second quarter of fiscal year 2023 included legal settlement proceeds of $2.4 million allocated to avocados. Approximately 1,595,000 pounds of avocados were sold in aggregate during the second quarter of fiscal year 2024 at a $1.47 average price per pound, compared to approximately 941,000 pounds sold at a $1.30 average price per pound during the second quarter of fiscal year 2023.

The Company recognized $1.2 million of orange revenue in the second quarter of fiscal year 2024, compared to $1.4 million in the same period of fiscal year 2023. Approximately 66,000 cartons of oranges were sold during the second quarter of fiscal year 2024 at a $17.58 average price per carton, compared to approximately 88,000 cartons sold at a $15.72 average price per carton during the second quarter of fiscal year 2023.

Specialty citrus and other crops revenue was $0.8 million for the second quarter of fiscal year 2024, compared to $1.0 million in the same period of fiscal year 2023. During the second quarter of fiscal years 2024 and 2023, approximately 29,000 and 41,000 40-pound carton equivalents were sold at an average per carton price of $29.24 and $24.78, respectively.

Farm management revenues were $2.0 million in the second quarter of fiscal year 2024, compared to $1.4 million in the same period of fiscal year 2023.

Total costs and expenses in the second quarter of fiscal year 2024 were $49.3 million, compared to $51.9 million in the second quarter of last fiscal year. The decrease of $2.7 million was primarily related to the 2023 Cadiz Ranch asset disposal, partially offset by increases in agribusiness costs and expenses and selling, general and administrative expenses.

Operating loss for the second quarter of fiscal year 2024 was $4.7 million, compared to operating loss of $3.9 million in the second quarter of the previous fiscal year.

Net income applicable to common stock, after preferred dividends, for the second quarter of fiscal year 2024 was $6.4 million, compared to net loss applicable to common stock of $1.7 million in the second quarter of fiscal year 2023. Net income per diluted share for the second quarter of fiscal year 2024 was $0.35, compared to net loss per diluted share of $0.10 for the same period of fiscal year 2023.

Adjusted net income for diluted EPS in the second quarter of fiscal year 2024 was $8.1 million or $0.44 per diluted share, compared to the second quarter of fiscal year 2023 of $3.9 million or $0.21 per diluted share. A reconciliation of net income (loss) attributable to Limoneira Company to adjusted net income (loss) for diluted EPS is provided at the end of this release.

Non-GAAP adjusted EBITDA was $16.6 million in the second quarter of fiscal year 2024, compared to $6.2 million in the same period of fiscal year 2023. A reconciliation of net income (loss) attributable to Limoneira Company to non-GAAP adjusted EBITDA is provided at the end of this release.

Fiscal Year 2024 First Six Months Results

For the six months ended April 30, 2024, total net revenue was $84.3 million, compared to $86.0 million for the same period in fiscal year 2023. The decrease was primarily due to decreased lemons and avocados agribusiness revenues, partially offset by increased farm management agribusiness revenues. Operating loss for the first six months of fiscal year 2024 was $12.4 million, compared to operating income of $22.0 million in the same period last fiscal year. Net income applicable to common stock, after preferred dividends, was $2.7 million for the first six months of fiscal year 2024, compared to $13.8 million in the same period last fiscal year. Net income per diluted share for the first six months of fiscal year 2024 was $0.15, compared to net income per diluted share of $0.75 in the same period of fiscal year 2023.

For the first six months of fiscal year 2024, adjusted net income for diluted EPS was $4.8 million compared to adjusted net loss for diluted EPS of $5.3 million for the same period in fiscal year 2023. In the first six months of fiscal year 2024, adjusted net income per diluted share was $0.27 compared to adjusted net loss per diluted share of $0.30 for the same period in fiscal year 2023, based on approximately 17.7 million and 17.6 million, respectively, adjusted weighted average diluted common shares outstanding.

Balance Sheet and Liquidity

For the first half of fiscal year 2024, net cash used in operating activities was $13.3 million, compared to $18.4 million in the same period of the prior fiscal year. Net cash used in investing activities was $2.9 million for the first half of fiscal year 2024, compared to net cash provided by investing activities of $95.4 million in the same period last fiscal year. For the first half of fiscal year 2024, net cash provided by financing activities was $14.0 million, compared to net cash used in financing activities of $68.0 million in the prior fiscal year.

On January 31, 2023, the Company sold its Northern Properties, which resulted in total net proceeds of $98.4 million. The proceeds were used to pay down all the Company’s domestic debt except the AgWest Farm Credit $40.0 million non-revolving line of credit with an interest rate that is fixed at 3.57% through July 1, 2025. Long-term debt as of April 30, 2024, was $59.5 million, compared to $40.6 million at the end of fiscal year 2023. Debt levels as of April 30, 2024, less $1.4 million of cash on hand, resulted in a net debt position of $58.7 million at quarter end. However, as previously noted, the Company’s 50%/50% real estate development joint venture with Lewis closed an additional 554 residential homesites in April 2024. The joint venture distributed $30.0 million in June 2024, of which Limoneira received $15.0 million. As of April 30, 2024, the joint venture had $102.1 million of unaudited cash and cash equivalents on hand.

Real Estate Development and Property Sales

The Company’s joint venture with Lewis for the residential development of its Harvest real estate development project was previously approved for approximately 1,500 total residential units built and sold over the life of the project. In October 2023, the joint venture closed on lot sales representing 121 residential units, thus completing the sell-out of Phase 1 of the development. In April 2024, the joint venture closed on lot sales representing 554 residential units, thus completing the sell-out of Phase 2 of the development. Total lot sales of 1,261 residential units have closed since the project’s inception. In May 2024, the Company announced that the Santa Paula City Council has approved the proposal brought forward by the joint venture to increase the total number of residential units for the project from 1,500 to 2,050 units. The 550-unit increase will provide 250 additional single family for-sale homesites within Phase 3 of Harvest. A separate joint venture with Lewis plans to construct 300 multi-family rental homes on a mixed-use portion of the project.

Updated Guidance

The Company continues to expect fresh lemon volumes to be in the range of 5.0 million to 5.5 million cartons for fiscal year 2024.

The Company now expects avocado volumes to be in the range of 9.0 million to 10.0 million pounds for fiscal year 2024, compared to previous guidance of 7.0 million to 8.0 million pounds.

Due to the additional lots and the increased value of the overall projects, the Company now expects to receive total future proceeds of $180 million, a 46% increase from previous expectation, from Harvest at Limoneira, LLCB II and East Area II spread out over the next seven fiscal years.

Updated Harvest at Limoneira Cash Flow Projections (in millions)

Fiscal Year

 

2024

 

2025

 

2026

 

2027

 

2028

 

2029

 

2030

Projected Distributions

 

$18

 

$8

 

$15

 

$34

 

$41

 

$22

 

$42

The Company has 700 acres of non-bearing lemons and avocados estimated to become full bearing over the next four to five years, which the Company expects will enable strong organic growth in the coming years. Additionally, the Company plans to expand its plantings of avocados over the next three years and expects to have an increase in third-party grower fruit. The foregoing describes organic growth opportunities and does not include potential acquisition opportunities for the Company in its highly fragmented industry.

Looking ahead, the Company is raising its outlook for non-GAAP EBITDA accretion to a range of $45 million to $55 million by fiscal year 2030, up from its previous target of $30 million. This increase is underpinned by plans to significantly expand avocado production by 1,000 acres over the next three years to capitalize on robust consumer demand trends. During this transition, the Company expects FY 2025 and FY 2026 operational results to be similar to FY 2024. These operational results do not take into account expected additional earnings from Harvest at Limoneira.

Conference Call Information

The Company will host a conference call to discuss its financial results on June 6, 2024, at 1:30 pm Pacific Time (4:30 pm Eastern Time). Investors interested in participating in the live call can dial (877) 407-0789 from the U.S. International callers can dial (201) 689-8562. A telephone replay will be available approximately two hours after the call concludes and will be available through June 20, 2024, by dialing (844) 512-2921 from the U.S., or (412) 317-6671 from international locations; the passcode is 13746562.

About Limoneira Company

Limoneira Company, a 131-year-old international agribusiness headquartered in Santa Paula, California, has grown to become one of the premier integrated agribusinesses in the world. Limoneira (lē moñ âra) is a dedicated sustainability company with 10,500 acres of rich agricultural lands, real estate properties and water rights in California, Arizona, Chile and Argentina. The Company is a leading producer of lemons, avocados and other crops that are enjoyed throughout the world. For more about Limoneira Company, visit www.limoneira.com.

Forward-Looking Statements

This press release contains forward-looking statements within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended. These forward-looking statements are based on Limoneira’s current expectations about future events and can be identified by terms such as “expect,” “may,” “anticipate,” “intend,” “should be,” “will be,” “is likely to,” “strive to,” and similar expressions referring to future periods.

Limoneira believes the expectations reflected in the forward-looking statements are reasonable but cannot guarantee future results, level of activity, performance or achievements. Actual results may differ materially from those expressed or implied in the forward-looking statements. Therefore, Limoneira cautions you against relying on any of these forward-looking statements. Factors that may cause future outcomes to differ materially from those foreseen in forward-looking statements include, but are not limited to: success in executing the Company’s business plans and strategies, including the review and evaluation of strategic transactions; the process by which the Company engages in its evaluation of strategic transactions; the outcome of potential future strategic transactions and the terms thereof; the possibility that the evaluation of potential strategic transactions will not realize any additional value to our stockholders, and managing the risks involved in the foregoing; additional impacts from the current COVID-19 pandemic, changes in laws, regulations, rules, quotas, tariffs and import laws; weather conditions that affect production, transportation, storage, import and export of fresh product; increased pressure from crop disease, insects and other pests; disruption of water supplies or changes in water allocations; disruption in the global supply chain; pricing and supply of raw materials and products; market responses to industry volume pressures; pricing and supply of energy; changes in interest and currency exchange rates; availability of financing for land development activities; political changes and economic crises; international conflict; acts of terrorism; labor disruptions, strikes or work stoppages; loss of important intellectual property rights; inability to pay debt obligations; inability to engage in certain transactions due to restrictive covenants in debt instruments; government restrictions on land use; and market and pricing risks due to concentrated ownership of stock. Other risks and uncertainties include those that are described in Limoneira’s SEC filings that are available on the SEC’s website at http://www.sec.gov. Limoneira undertakes no obligation to subsequently update or revise the forward-looking statements made in this press release, except as required by law.

 

LIMONEIRA COMPANY

CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS (UNAUDITED)

(in thousands, except share and per share data)

 

 

April 30, 2024

 

October 31, 2023

Assets

 

 

 

Current assets:

 

 

 

Cash

$

1,402

 

 

$

3,631

 

Accounts receivable, net

 

22,516

 

 

 

14,458

 

Cultural costs

 

3,430

 

 

 

2,334

 

Prepaid expenses and other current assets

 

4,539

 

 

 

5,588

 

Receivables/other from related parties

 

2,943

 

 

 

4,214

 

Total current assets

 

34,830

 

 

 

30,225

 

Property, plant and equipment, net

 

160,683

 

 

 

160,631

 

Real estate development

 

9,995

 

 

 

9,987

 

Equity in investments

 

95,669

 

 

 

78,816

 

Goodwill

 

1,505

 

 

 

1,512

 

Intangible assets, net

 

6,210

 

 

 

6,657

 

Other assets

 

13,293

 

 

 

13,382

 

Total assets

$

322,185

 

 

$

301,210

 

 

 

 

 

Liabilities, Convertible Preferred Stock and Stockholders' Equity

 

 

 

Current liabilities:

 

 

 

Accounts payable

$

9,934

 

 

$

9,892

 

Growers and suppliers payable

 

10,566

 

 

 

9,629

 

Accrued liabilities

 

11,258

 

 

 

8,651

 

Payables to related parties

 

5,139

 

 

 

4,805

 

Current portion of long-term debt

 

626

 

 

 

381

 

Total current liabilities

 

37,523

 

 

 

33,358

 

Long-term liabilities:

 

 

 

Long-term debt, less current portion

 

59,503

 

 

 

40,628

 

Deferred income taxes

 

21,378

 

 

 

22,172

 

Other long-term liabilities

 

4,019

 

 

 

4,555

 

Total liabilities

 

122,423

 

 

 

100,713

 

Commitments and contingencies

 

 

 

 

 

Series B Convertible Preferred Stock – $100.00 par value (50,000 shares authorized: 14,790 shares issued and outstanding at April 30, 2024 and October 31, 2023) (8.75% coupon rate)

 

1,479

 

 

 

1,479

 

Series B-2 Convertible Preferred Stock – $100.00 par value (10,000 shares authorized: 9,300 shares issued and outstanding at April 30, 2024 and October 31, 2023) (4% dividend rate on liquidation value of $1,000 per share)

 

9,331

 

 

 

9,331

 

Stockholders' equity:

 

 

 

Series A Junior Participating Preferred Stock – $0.01 par value (20,000 shares authorized: zero issued or outstanding at April 30, 2024 and October 31, 2023)

 

 

 

 

 

Common Stock – $0.01 par value (39,000,000 shares authorized: 18,223,633 and 18,192,009 shares issued and 17,972,656 and 17,941,032 shares outstanding at April 30, 2024 and October 31, 2023, respectively)

 

180

 

 

 

179

 

Additional paid-in capital

 

168,540

 

 

 

168,441

 

Retained earnings

 

19,050

 

 

 

19,017

 

Accumulated other comprehensive loss

 

(6,370

)

 

 

(5,666

)

Treasury stock, at cost, 250,977 shares at April 30, 2024 and October 31, 2023

 

(3,493

)

 

 

(3,493

)

Noncontrolling interest

 

11,045

 

 

 

11,209

 

Total stockholders' equity

 

188,952

 

 

 

189,687

 

Total liabilities, convertible preferred stock and stockholders' equity

$

322,185

 

 

$

301,210

 

 

LIMONEIRA COMPANY

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS (UNAUDITED)

(in thousands, except per share data)

 

 

Three Months Ended

April 30,

 

Six Months Ended

April 30,

 

 

2024

 

 

 

2023

 

 

 

2024

 

 

 

2023

 

Net revenues:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Agribusiness

$

43,257

 

 

$

46,676

 

 

$

81,596

 

 

$

83,204

 

Other operations

 

1,349

 

 

 

1,394

 

 

 

2,741

 

 

 

2,767

 

Total net revenues

 

44,606

 

 

 

48,070

 

 

 

84,337

 

 

 

85,971

 

Costs and expenses:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Agribusiness

 

40,436

 

 

 

38,189

 

 

 

79,550

 

 

 

79,430

 

Other operations

 

1,429

 

 

 

1,009

 

 

 

2,611

 

 

 

2,247

 

Loss (gain) on disposal of assets, net

 

48

 

 

 

8,998

 

 

 

(117

)

 

 

(30,744

)

Gain on legal settlement

 

 

 

 

(2,269

)

 

 

 

 

 

(2,269

)

Selling, general and administrative

 

7,368

 

 

 

6,005

 

 

 

14,713

 

 

 

15,285

 

Total costs and expenses

 

49,281

 

 

 

51,932

 

 

 

96,757

 

 

 

63,949

 

Operating (loss) income

 

(4,675

)

 

 

(3,862

)

 

 

(12,420

)

 

 

22,022

 

Other income (expense):

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Interest income

 

14

 

 

 

62

 

 

 

36

 

 

 

70

 

Interest (expense), net of patronage dividends

 

(351

)

 

 

996

 

 

 

(558

)

 

 

(176

)

Equity in earnings of investments, net

 

16,592

 

 

 

62

 

 

 

16,633

 

 

 

315

 

Other income (expense), net

 

197

 

 

 

200

 

 

 

219

 

 

 

(2,412

)

Total other income (expense)

 

16,452

 

 

 

1,320

 

 

 

16,330

 

 

 

(2,203

)

Income (loss) before income tax (provision) benefit

 

11,777

 

 

 

(2,542

)

 

 

3,910

 

 

 

19,819

 

Income tax (provision) benefit

 

(5,222

)

 

 

912

 

 

 

(1,032

)

 

 

(5,915

)

Net income (loss)

 

6,555

 

 

 

(1,630

)

 

 

2,878

 

 

 

13,904

 

Net loss attributable to noncontrolling interest

 

12

 

 

 

17

 

 

 

104

 

 

 

114

 

Net income (loss) attributable to Limoneira Company

 

6,567

 

 

 

(1,613

)

 

 

2,982

 

 

 

14,018

 

Preferred dividends

 

(126

)

 

 

(126

)

 

 

(251

)

 

 

(251

)

Net income (loss) applicable to common stock

$

6,441

 

 

$

(1,739

)

 

$

2,731

 

 

$

13,767

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Basic net income (loss) per common share

$

0.36

 

 

$

(0.10

)

 

$

0.15

 

 

$

0.77

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Diluted net income (loss) per common share

$

0.35

 

 

$

(0.10

)

 

$

0.15

 

 

$

0.75

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Weighted-average common shares outstanding-basic

 

17,707

 

 

 

17,597

 

 

 

17,677

 

 

 

17,587

 

Weighted-average common shares outstanding-diluted

 

18,362

 

 

 

17,597

 

 

 

17,677

 

 

 

18,328

 

Non-GAAP Financial Measures

Due to significant depreciable assets associated with the nature of the Company's operations and interest costs associated with our capital structure, management believes that earnings before interest, income taxes, depreciation and amortization ("EBITDA") and adjusted EBITDA, which excludes stock-based compensation, pension settlement cost, loss (gain) on disposal of assets, net, cash bonus related to sale of assets, gain on legal settlement and severance benefits are important measures to evaluate our results of operations between periods on a more comparable basis. Such measurements are not prepared in accordance with U.S. generally accepted accounting principles ("GAAP") and should not be construed as an alternative to reported results determined in accordance with GAAP. The non-GAAP information provided is unique to the Company and may not be consistent with methodologies used by other companies.

EBITDA and adjusted EBITDA are summarized and reconciled to net income (loss) attributable to Limoneira Company, which management considers to be the most directly comparable financial measure calculated and presented in accordance with GAAP, as follows (in thousands):

 

Three Months Ended

April 30,

 

Six Months Ended

April 30,

 

 

2024

 

 

 

2023

 

 

 

2024

 

 

 

2023

 

Net income (loss) attributable to Limoneira Company

$

6,567

 

 

$

(1,613

)

 

$

2,982

 

 

$

14,018

 

Interest income

 

(14

)

 

 

(62

)

 

 

(36

)

 

 

(70

)

Interest expense, (net of patronage dividends)

 

351

 

 

 

(996

)

 

 

558

 

 

 

176

 

Income tax provision (benefit)

 

5,222

 

 

 

(912

)

 

 

1,032

 

 

 

5,915

 

Depreciation and amortization

 

2,100

 

 

 

2,044

 

 

 

4,158

 

 

 

4,491

 

EBITDA

 

14,226

 

 

 

(1,539

)

 

 

8,694

 

 

 

24,530

 

Stock-based compensation

 

1,071

 

 

 

965

 

 

 

1,935

 

 

 

2,029

 

Pension settlement cost

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

2,741

 

Loss (gain) on disposal of assets, net

 

48

 

 

 

8,998

 

 

 

(117

)

 

 

(30,744

)

Cash bonus related to sale of assets

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

2,000

 

Gain on legal settlement

 

 

 

 

(2,269

)

 

 

 

 

 

(2,269

)

Severance benefits

 

1,215

 

 

 

 

 

 

1,215

 

 

 

 

Adjusted EBITDA

$

16,560

 

 

$

6,155

 

 

$

11,727

 

 

$

(1,713

)

The following is a reconciliation of net income (loss) attributable to Limoneira Company to adjusted net income (loss) for diluted EPS (in thousands, except per share data):

 

Three Months Ended

April 30,

 

Six Months Ended

April 30,

 

 

2024

 

 

 

2023

 

 

 

2024

 

 

 

2023

 

Net income (loss) attributable to Limoneira Company

$

6,567

 

 

$

(1,613

)

 

$

2,982

 

 

$

14,018

 

Effect of preferred stock and unvested, restricted stock

 

(127

)

 

 

(66

)

 

 

(335

)

 

 

(288

)

Stock-based compensation

 

1,071

 

 

 

965

 

 

 

1,935

 

 

 

2,029

 

Pension settlement cost

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

2,741

 

Loss (gain) on disposal of assets, net

 

48

 

 

 

8,998

 

 

 

(117

)

 

 

(30,744

)

Cash bonus related to sale of assets

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

2,000

 

Gain on legal settlement

 

 

 

 

(2,269

)

 

 

 

 

 

(2,269

)

Severance benefits

 

1,215

 

 

 

 

 

 

1,215

 

 

 

 

Tax effect of adjustments at federal and state rates

 

(640

)

 

 

(2,101

)

 

 

(832

)

 

 

7,168

 

Adjusted net income (loss) for diluted EPS

$

8,134

 

 

$

3,914

 

 

$

4,848

 

 

$

(5,345

)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Diluted net income (loss) per common share

$

0.35

 

 

$

(0.10

)

 

$

0.15

 

 

$

0.75

 

Adjusted diluted net income (loss) per common share

$

0.44

 

 

$

0.21

 

 

$

0.27

 

 

$

(0.30

)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Weighted-average common shares outstanding - diluted

 

18,362

 

 

 

17,597

 

 

 

17,677

 

 

 

18,328

 

Effect of preferred stock

 

 

 

 

741

 

 

 

 

 

 

(741

)

Adjusted weighted-average common shares outstanding - diluted

 

18,362

 

 

 

18,338

 

 

 

17,677

 

 

 

17,587

 

Supplemental Information
(in thousands, except acres and average price amounts):

 

Agribusiness Segment Information for the Three Months Ended April 30, 2024

 

Fresh

Lemons

 

Lemon

Packing

 

Eliminations

 

 

Avocados

 

Other

Agribusiness

 

Total

Agribusiness

Revenues from external customers

$

30,841

 

$

4,964

 

$

 

 

$

2,348

 

$

5,104

 

 

$

43,257

Intersegment revenue

 

 

 

10,914

 

 

(10,914

)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Total net revenues

 

30,841

 

 

15,878

 

 

(10,914

)

 

 

2,348

 

 

5,104

 

 

 

43,257

Costs and expenses

 

28,869

 

 

13,588

 

 

(10,914

)

 

 

1,425

 

 

5,680

 

 

 

38,648

Depreciation and amortization

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

1,788

Operating income (loss)

$

1,972

 

$

2,290

 

$

 

 

$

923

 

$

(576

)

 

$

2,821

 

Agribusiness Segment Information for the Three Months Ended April 30, 2023

 

Fresh

Lemons

 

Lemon

Packing

 

Eliminations

 

 

Avocados

 

Other

Agribusiness

 

Total

Agribusiness

Revenues from external customers

$

31,942

 

$

6,423

 

$

 

 

$

3,603

 

$

4,708

 

$

46,676

Intersegment revenue

 

 

 

10,309

 

 

(10,309

)

 

 

 

 

 

 

Total net revenues

 

31,942

 

 

16,732

 

 

(10,309

)

 

 

3,603

 

 

4,708

 

 

46,676

Costs and expenses

 

29,219

 

 

12,075

 

 

(10,309

)

 

 

1,023

 

 

4,441

 

 

36,449

Depreciation and amortization

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

1,740

Operating income

$

2,723

 

$

4,657

 

$

 

 

$

2,580

 

$

267

 

$

8,487

Lemons

Q2 2024

 

Q2 2023

 

Lemon Packing

Q2 2024

 

Q2 2023

United States:

 

 

 

 

Cartons packed and sold

 

1,446

 

 

1,547

Acres harvested

 

1,900

 

 

3,600

 

Revenue

$

15,878

 

$

16,732

Limoneira cartons sold

 

347

 

 

782

 

Direct costs

 

13,588

 

 

12,075

Third-party grower cartons sold

 

1,099

 

 

765

 

Operating income

$

2,290

 

$

4,657

Average price per carton

$

17.85

 

$

17.23

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Avocados

Q2 2024

 

Q2 2023

Chile:

 

 

 

 

Pounds sold

 

1,595

 

 

941

Lemon revenue

$

1,900

 

$

2,500

 

Average price per pound

$

1.47

 

$

1.30

40-pound carton equivalents

 

189

 

 

390

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Other Agribusiness

Q2 2024

 

Q2 2023

Other:

 

 

 

 

Orange cartons sold

 

66

 

 

88

Lemon packing

$

5,000

 

$

6,400

 

Average price per carton

$

17.58

 

$

15.72

Lemon by-product sales

$

1,200

 

$

1,300

 

Specialty citrus cartons sold

 

29

 

 

41

Brokered lemons and other lemon sales

$

1,900

 

$

1,400

 

Average price per carton

$

29.24

 

$

24.78

 

 

 

 

 

Farm management

$

2,046

 

$

1,404

Agribusiness costs and expenses

Q2 2024

 

Q2 2023

 

Other

$

1,059

 

$

905

Packing costs

$

13,588

 

$

12,075

 

 

 

 

 

Harvest costs

 

2,878

 

 

6,307

 

 

 

 

 

Growing costs

 

5,462

 

 

5,949

 

 

 

 

 

Third-party grower and supplier costs

 

15,939

 

 

11,360

 

 

 

 

 

Other costs

 

781

 

 

758

 

 

 

 

 

Depreciation and amortization

 

1,788

 

 

1,740

 

 

 

 

 

Agribusiness costs and expenses

$

40,436

 

$

38,189

 

 

 

 

 

 

Investors

John Mills

Managing Partner

ICR 646-277-1254

Source: Limoneira Company

FAQ

What are Limoneira's Q2 2024 financial results?

Limoneira reported total net revenue of $44.6 million with a net income of $6.4 million and non-GAAP adjusted EBITDA of $16.6 million.

What significant real estate developments did Limoneira announce?

Limoneira closed Phase 2 of its Harvest at Limoneira project, adding 554 homesites, and received approval for an additional 550 lots.

How has Limoneira's avocado volume guidance changed?

Limoneira increased its avocado volume guidance for FY 2024 to 9-10 million pounds, up from 7-8 million pounds.

What were Limoneira's fresh lemon sales in Q2 2024?

Limoneira's fresh lemon sales were $25.8 million in Q2 2024.

What is Limoneira's projected future proceeds from Harvest at Limoneira?

Limoneira expects future proceeds from Harvest at Limoneira to be $180 million over the next seven years.

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