Local Bounti Announces Second Quarter 2024 Financial Results
Local Bounti (NYSE: LOCL) announced its Q2 2024 financial results, reiterating full-year 2024 sales guidance of $50-60 million, doubling revenue versus 2023. Key highlights include:
1. Sales increased 31% to $9.4 million in Q2 2024.
2. Gross profit was $1.4 million with an adjusted gross margin of 29%.
3. Operating loss improved by $5.5 million to $13.9 million.
4. Adjusted EBITDA loss improved to $7.5 million.
5. Commenced operations at Texas and Washington facilities.
6. Expanded distribution with Sam's Club and Brookshire's.
7. Negotiating additional $175 million financing, potentially increasing total capital commitments to $400 million.
The company aims to achieve positive adjusted EBITDA in early 2025 and continues to expand its product assortment and distribution network.
Local Bounti (NYSE: LOCL) ha annunciato i risultati finanziari del secondo trimestre 2024, ribadendo le previsioni di vendita per l'intero anno 2024 tra $50 e $60 milioni, raddoppiando i ricavi rispetto al 2023. I punti salienti includono:
1. Le vendite sono aumentate del 31% a $9,4 milioni nel secondo trimestre 2024.
2. L'utile lordo è stato di $1,4 milioni con un margine lordo rettificato del 29%.
3. La perdita operativa è migliorata di $5,5 milioni, attestandosi a $13,9 milioni.
4. La perdita EBITDA rettificata è migliorata a $7,5 milioni.
5. Iniziato il funzionamento degli impianti in Texas e Washington.
6. Espansa la distribuzione con Sam's Club e Brookshire's.
7. In fase di negoziazione per un ulteriore finanziamento di $175 milioni, che potrebbe aumentare i totale degli impegni di capitale a $400 milioni.
L'azienda punta a raggiungere un EBITDA rettificato positivo all'inizio del 2025 e continua ad ampliare la propria gamma di prodotti e la rete di distribuzione.
Local Bounti (NYSE: LOCL) anunció sus resultados financieros del segundo trimestre de 2024, reiterando la guía de ventas para todo el año 2024 de $50 a $60 millones, duplicando los ingresos en comparación con 2023. Los puntos destacados incluyen:
1. Las ventas aumentaron un 31% alcanzando $9.4 millones en el segundo trimestre de 2024.
2. La utilidad bruta fue de $1.4 millones con un margen bruto ajustado del 29%.
3. La pérdida operativa mejoró en $5.5 millones, totalizando $13.9 millones.
4. La pérdida de EBITDA ajustado se redujo a $7.5 millones.
5. Se iniciaron operaciones en las instalaciones de Texas y Washington.
6. Se amplió la distribución con Sam's Club y Brookshire's.
7. En negociación para un financiamiento adicional de $175 millones, lo que podría aumentar el compromiso total de capital a $400 millones.
La empresa busca alcanzar un EBITDA ajustado positivo a principios de 2025 y continúa expandiendo su gama de productos y red de distribución.
Local Bounti (NYSE: LOCL)는 2024년 2분기 재무 결과를 발표하며 2024년 전체 매출 가이드를 5천만에서 6천만 달러로 재확인했으며, 이는 2023년 대비 매출이 두 배 증가하는 것입니다. 주요 하이라이트는 다음과 같습니다:
1. 2024년 2분기에 매출이 31% 증가하여 940만 달러에 달했습니다.
2. 총 이익은 140만 달러이며 조정된 총 마진은 29%입니다.
3. 운영 손실이 550만 달러 개선되어 1390만 달러에 달했습니다.
4. 조정된 EBITDA 손실은 750만 달러로 개선되었습니다.
5. 텍사스 및 워싱턴 시설에서 운영을 시작했습니다.
6. Sam's Club 및 Brookshire's와의 유통을 확대했습니다.
7. 총 자본 약정이 4억 달러로 증가할 가능성이 있는 1억 7500만 달러 추가 자금 조달을 논의 중입니다.
회사는 2025년 초까지 긍정적인 조정 EBITDA를 달성할 목표이며, 제품 다양성과 유통 네트워크를 지속적으로 확대해 나가고 있습니다.
Local Bounti (NYSE: LOCL) a annoncé ses résultats financiers pour le deuxième trimestre 2024, réaffirmant ses prévisions de ventes pour l'ensemble de l'année 2024 entre 50 et 60 millions de dollars, doublant ainsi les revenus par rapport à 2023. Les points clés incluent :
1. Les ventes ont augmenté de 31 % pour atteindre 9,4 millions de dollars au deuxième trimestre 2024.
2. Le bénéfice brut était de 1,4 million de dollars avec une marge brute ajustée de 29 %.
3. La perte d'exploitation s'est améliorée de 5,5 millions de dollars pour atteindre 13,9 millions de dollars.
4. La perte de l'EBITDA ajusté s'est améliorée à 7,5 millions de dollars.
5. Mise en service des installations au Texas et à Washington.
6. Distribution élargie avec Sam's Club et Brookshire's.
7. Négociation d'un financement supplémentaire de 175 millions de dollars, ce qui pourrait porter l'engagement total en capital à 400 millions de dollars.
L'entreprise vise à atteindre un EBITDA ajusté positif début 2025 et continue d'élargir son assortiment de produits et son réseau de distribution.
Local Bounti (NYSE: LOCL) gab die finanziellen Ergebnisse für das zweite Quartal 2024 bekannt und bekräftigte die Umsatzprognose für das Gesamtjahr 2024 zwischen 50 und 60 Millionen Dollar, was eine Verdopplung der Einnahmen im Vergleich zu 2023 bedeutet. Zu den wichtigsten Punkten gehören:
1. Der Umsatz stieg im zweiten Quartal 2024 um 31% auf 9,4 Millionen Dollar.
2. Der Bruttogewinn betrug 1,4 Millionen Dollar, mit einer angepassten Bruttomarge von 29%.
3. Der operative Verlust verbesserte sich um 5,5 Millionen Dollar auf 13,9 Millionen Dollar.
4. Der Verlust des ajustierten EBITDA verbesserte sich auf 7,5 Millionen Dollar.
5. Die Betriebe in den Einrichtungen in Texas und Washington wurden aufgenommen.
6. Die Verteilung mit Sam's Club und Brookshire's wurde ausgeweitet.
7. Verhandlungen über eine zusätzliche Finanzierung von 175 Millionen Dollar, die möglicherweise die gesamten Kapitalverpflichtungen auf 400 Millionen Dollar erhöhen könnte, laufen.
Das Unternehmen strebt an, Anfang 2025 ein positives angepasstes EBITDA zu erzielen, und erweitert weiterhin sein Produktsortiment und sein Vertriebsnetz.
- Sales increased 31% to $9.4 million in Q2 2024
- Operating loss improved by $5.5 million compared to the prior year period
- Adjusted EBITDA loss improved to $7.5 million from $8.3 million in the prior year period
- Commenced operations at new Texas and Washington facilities
- Expanded distribution with Sam's Club and Brookshire's
- Reiterated full-year 2024 sales guidance of $50-60 million, doubling revenue versus 2023
- Negotiating additional $175 million financing, potentially increasing total capital commitments to $400 million
- Net loss increased to $25.3 million in Q2 2024 compared to $10.7 million in the prior year period
- Cash and cash equivalents decreased to $16.2 million as of June 30, 2024
- Adjusted gross margin of 29% affected by costs associated with ongoing optimization and scaling up of facilities
Insights
Local Bounti's Q2 2024 results show mixed signals. While revenue grew
The potential
Local Bounti's expansion into new markets and partnerships with major retailers like Sam's Club and Brookshire's demonstrates strong market penetration. The introduction of Grab-and-Go Salad Kits and plans for new product offerings show adaptability to consumer trends. However, the indoor agriculture sector faces intense competition and challenges in achieving cost-efficiency at scale.
The company's focus on strategic facility locations to optimize distribution is smart, but success will depend on execution and market acceptance. The planned entry into the Midwest market could open new opportunities but also presents logistical challenges. Investors should monitor the company's ability to differentiate its products and maintain relationships with key retailers as it scales operations across different regions.
Local Bounti's proprietary Stack & Flow Technology® appears to be a key differentiator, enabling faster facility scaling and potentially improved efficiency. The rapid deployment of new facilities in Texas and Washington, achieved in one-third the time of previous expansions, demonstrates the technology's potential for accelerating growth.
However, the transition of the Montana facility from R&D to commercial production suggests ongoing technological refinement. Investors should watch for metrics on crop yields, energy efficiency and production costs to gauge the true impact of this technology. The company's ability to continuously innovate and improve its tech stack will be important in maintaining a competitive edge in the evolving indoor agriculture market.
Recently began shipping to Sam's Club and
Negotiating an additional
Reiterates full year 2024 sales guidance of
"We celebrated a significant milestone for Local Bounti in the second quarter, with our new
Kathleen Valiasek, President and CFO of Local Bounti, added, "We continue to work towards closing on our previously executed conditional commitment letters and are excited to announce negotiations for up to an additional
Second Quarter 2024 Financial Summary
- Sales increased
31% to in the second quarter of 2024, as compared to$9.4 million in the prior year period. The increase was primarily due to increased production and growth in sales from the Company's facility in$7.2 million Georgia , and to a lesser degree, the partial quarter contribution from the Company'sWashington andTexas facilities. Growth was partially offset by downtime at itsMontana facility associated with the Company's transition to commercial operations. - Gross profit was
in the second quarter of 2024. Adjusted gross margin percentage1 was approximately$1.4 million 29% excluding depreciation and stock-based compensation. Adjusted gross margin performance was driven by costs associated with the ongoing optimization and scaling up of the Company's facilities. The Company expects that, over time, its adjusted gross margin will increase as a percentage of sales, as a result of the continued scaling of the business and initiatives to optimize production costs. - Selling, general, and administrative expenses decreased by
to$6.0 million in the second quarter of 2024, as compared to$10.7 million in the prior year period, driven primarily by cost saving actions the Company took in the fourth quarter of 2023 and the first quarter of 2024 to streamline its organizational structure, as well as lower stock-based compensation expense. The Company expects to continue to benefit from its lower cost base through the end of 2024.$16.7 million - Operating loss improved
versus the prior year period to$5.5 million , as compared to a loss of$13.9 million in the second quarter of 2023.$19.4 million - Net loss was
in the second quarter of 2024 as compared to net loss of$25.3 million for the prior year period; net loss in the second quarter of 2023 included a$10.7 million benefit associated with a non-cash mark-to-market change in fair value of a warrant liability.$15.2 million - Adjusted EBITDA1 loss improved to
, as compared to a loss of$7.5 million in the prior year period. Second quarter 2024 adjusted EBITDA excludes$8.3 million in stock-based compensation,$1.6 million in interest expense,$12.5 million of depreciation and amortization,$3.9 million gain on change in fair value of warrant liability, and$1.1 million of strategic transaction due diligence and integration related costs.$0.8 million
1See reconciliation of the non-GAAP measures at the end of this press release.
Commercial Facility Expansion Update
Now Shipping Product from
The Company commenced operations at both its
Capacity Expansion Project Update
Plans remain underway to build additional capacity across the Company's network of facilities enabled with its Stack & Flow Technology. The planned expansions are designed to provide additional capacity and allow for the Company's growing product assortment to meet existing demand from Local Bounti's direct relationships with blue-chip retailers and distributors. The timing and scope of these projects, which includes plans to expand into the Midwest, remain under review pending ongoing discussions with retailers to optimize those facilities for specific products in support of retail commitments and strategies to expand distribution.
The transition of the Company's
Product Development & Distribution
In the second quarter, the Company expanded its distribution with Sam's Club for its leafy greens production with service commencing from the Company's recently opened facility in
Local Bounti is also now shipping to Brookshire Grocery Company ("
Starting in the second quarter of 2024, Local Bounti rolled out its Grab-and-Go Salad Kits to customers representing approximately 200 doors throughout the Pacific Northwest and
The Company is set to expand its product assortment in the third quarter of 2024 by introducing several high-velocity offerings including Arugula, Spring Mix & Spinach Blend, Power Greens, and Basil.
Capital Structure
The Company ended with cash and cash equivalents and restricted cash of
As of June 30, 2024, Local Bounti had approximately 8.6 million shares outstanding, 6.2 million common shares under warrants outstanding, and approximately 1.3 million restricted stock units outstanding. As of June 30, 2024, including these warrants and restricted stock units, the Company had a fully diluted share count of approximately 16.1 million shares outstanding.
The Company continues to pursue opportunities to lower its cost of capital and replace its construction financing, including sale leaseback transactions and its work with a licensed United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) lender.
Financial Outlook
Management is reiterating its full year 2024 sales guidance of
The Company believes that it has access to capital to fund its operations, complete the construction of its ongoing projects, and reach positive adjusted EBITDA in early 2025. This includes cash on the balance sheet and construction financing arrangements.
Conference Call
The Company will host a conference call with members of the Local Bounti executive management team. The conference call is scheduled to begin at 8:00 a.m. ET on Tuesday, August 13, 2024. To participate on the live call, listeners in
In addition, the call will be broadcast live via webcast, hosted at the "Investors" section of the Company's website at localbounti.com and will be archived online.
About Local Bounti
Local Bounti is redefining indoor farming with an innovative method – its patented Stack & Flow Technology® – that significantly improves crop turns, increases output and improves unit economics. Local Bounti operates advanced indoor growing facilities across
Forward-Looking Statements
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Non-GAAP Financial Information
This press release contains references to adjusted EBITDA, adjusted gross profit, adjusted gross margin percentage and adjusted selling, general and administrative expense, which are adjusted from results based on generally accepted accounting principles in
These non-GAAP financial measures are provided to enhance the user's understanding of the Company's prospects for the future and the historical performance for the context of the investor. The Company's management team uses these non-GAAP financial measures in assessing performance, as well as in planning and forecasting future periods. These non-GAAP financial measures are not computed according to GAAP and the methods the Company uses to compute them may differ from the methods used by other companies. Non-GAAP financial measures are supplemental, should not be considered a substitute for, or superior to, financial information presented in accordance with GAAP and should be read only in conjunction with the Company's consolidated financial statements prepared in accordance with GAAP.
Refer to the attached financial supplement for a reconciliation of these non-GAAP financial measures to their most directly comparable GAAP measures for the quarter ended June 30, 2024.
LOCAL BOUNTI CORPORATION CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS (in thousands, except share and per share data) | |||
June 30, | December 31, | ||
2024 | 2023 | ||
Assets | |||
Current assets | |||
Cash and cash equivalents | $ 9,685 | $ 10,326 | |
Restricted cash | 6,489 | 6,569 | |
Accounts receivable, net | 2,501 | 3,078 | |
Inventory, net | 5,474 | 4,210 | |
Prepaid expenses and other current assets | 2,618 | 2,805 | |
Total current assets | 26,767 | 26,988 | |
Property and equipment, net | 368,261 | 313,166 | |
Finance lease right-of-use assets | 308 | — | |
Operating lease right-of-use assets | 137 | 172 | |
Intangible assets, net | 39,568 | 41,353 | |
Other assets | 3,058 | 73 | |
Total assets | $ 438,099 | $ 381,752 | |
Liabilities and stockholders' equity | |||
Current liabilities | |||
Accounts payable | $ 13,744 | $ 14,640 | |
Accrued liabilities | 22,817 | 17,204 | |
Short-term debt | 6,734 | — | |
Financing obligation | 33 | — | |
Operating lease liabilities | 77 | 97 | |
Finance lease liabilities | 81 | — | |
Total current liabilities | 43,486 | 31,941 | |
Long-term debt, net of debt issuance costs | 367,294 | 277,985 | |
Financing obligation, noncurrent | 49,555 | 49,225 | |
Operating lease liabilities, noncurrent | 76 | 114 | |
Finance lease liabilities, noncurrent | 229 | — | |
Warrant liability | 10,298 | 7,214 | |
Total liabilities | 470,938 | 366,479 | |
Commitments and contingencies | |||
Stockholders' (deficit) equity | |||
Common stock, 0.0001 par value, 400,000,000 shares authorized, 8,574,249 and 8,311,237 issued and outstanding as of June 30, 2024 and December 31, 2023, respectively | 1 | 1 | |
Additional paid-in capital | 319,805 | 318,600 | |
Accumulated deficit | (352,645) | (303,328) | |
Total stockholders' (deficit) equity | (32,839) | 15,273 | |
Total liabilities and stockholders' (deficit) equity | $ 438,099 | $ 381,752 |
LOCAL BOUNTI CORPORATION CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS (in thousands, except per share data) | |||||||
Three Months Ended June 30, | Six Months Ended June 30, | ||||||
2024 | 2023 | 2024 | 2023 | ||||
Sales | $ 9,443 | $ 7,183 | $ 17,826 | $ 13,881 | |||
Cost of goods sold(1)(2) | 8,092 | 6,331 | 15,689 | 12,750 | |||
Gross profit | 1,351 | 852 | 2,137 | 1,131 | |||
Operating expenses: | |||||||
Research and development(1)(2) | 4,519 | 3,526 | 8,006 | 7,102 | |||
Selling, general and administrative(1)(2) | 10,696 | 16,704 | 18,294 | 32,685 | |||
Total operating expenses | 15,215 | 20,230 | 26,300 | 39,787 | |||
Loss from operations | (13,864) | (19,378) | (24,163) | (38,656) | |||
Other income (expense): | |||||||
Change in fair value of warrant liability | 1,096 | 15,151 | (3,084) | 15,151 | |||
Interest expense, net | (12,500) | (6,472) | (22,108) | (10,771) | |||
Other income | 1 | 23 | 38 | 73 | |||
Net loss | $ (25,267) | $ (10,676) | $ (49,317) | $ (34,203) | |||
Net loss applicable to common stockholders per common share: | |||||||
Basic and diluted | $ (3.00) | $ (1.35) | $ (5.89) | $ (4.37) | |||
Weighted average common shares outstanding: | |||||||
Basic and diluted | 8,411,226 | 7,930,371 | 8,368,596 | 7,829,673 |
(1) Amounts include stock-based compensation as follows: |
Three Months Ended June 30, | Six Months Ended June 30, | ||||||
2024 | 2023 | 2024 | 2023 | ||||
Cost of goods sold | $ 39 | $ (11) | $ 60 | $ 76 | |||
Research and development | 71 | 595 | 164 | 1,333 | |||
Selling, general and administrative | 1,538 | 3,850 | 490 | 8,984 | |||
Total stock-based compensation expense, net of amounts capitalized | $ 1,648 | $ 4,434 | $ 714 | $ 10,393 |
(2) Amounts include depreciation and amortization as follows: |
Three Months Ended June 30, | Six Months Ended June 30, | ||||||
2024 | 2023 | 2024 | 2023 | ||||
Cost of goods sold | $ 1,352 | $ 894 | $ 2,555 | $ 1,830 | |||
Research and development | 1,382 | 466 | 2,179 | 1,032 | |||
Selling, general and administrative | 1,155 | 1,956 | 2,383 | 3,912 | |||
Total depreciation and amortization | $ 3,889 | $ 3,316 | $ 7,117 | $ 6,774 |
LOCAL BOUNTI CORPORATION UNAUDITED RECONCILIATION OF GAAP TO NON-GAAP FINANCIAL INFORMATION (in thousands) | |||||||
RECONCILIATION OF GROSS PROFIT TO ADJUSTED GROSS PROFIT AND ADJUSTED GROSS MARGIN PERCENTAGE | |||||||
Three Months Ended June 30, | Six Months Ended June 30, | ||||||
2024 | 2023 | 2024 | 2023 | ||||
Sales | $ 9,443 | $ 7,183 | $ 17,826 | $ 13,881 | |||
Cost of goods sold | 8,092 | 6,331 | 15,689 | 12,750 | |||
Gross profit | 1,351 | 852 | 2,137 | 1,131 | |||
Depreciation | 1,352 | 894 | 2,555 | 1,830 | |||
Stock-based compensation | 39 | (11) | 60 | 76 | |||
Utilities price spike and inclement weather related costs | — | — | — | 727 | |||
Acquisition related integration costs | — | 266 | — | 423 | |||
Adjusted gross profit | $ 2,742 | $ 2,001 | $ 4,752 | $ 4,187 | |||
Adjusted gross margin % | 29 % | 28 % | 27 % | 30 % |
RECONCILIATION OF SELLING, GENERAL AND ADMINISTRATIVE EXPENSE TO ADJUSTED SELLING, GENERAL AND ADMINISTRATIVE EXPENSE | |||||||
Three Months Ended June 30, | Six Months Ended June 30, | ||||||
2024 | 2023 | 2024 | 2023 | ||||
Selling, general and administrative | $ 10,696 | $ 16,704 | $ 18,294 | $ 32,685 | |||
Stock-based compensation | (1,538) | (3,850) | (490) | (8,984) | |||
Depreciation and amortization | (1,155) | (1,956) | (2,383) | (3,912) | |||
Business acquisition and strategic transaction due diligence and integration related costs | (783) | (2,364) | (1,625) | (3,916) | |||
Restructuring and business realignment costs | (9) | (724) | (298) | (724) | |||
Adjusted selling, general and administrative | $ 7,211 | $ 7,810 | $ 13,498 | $ 15,149 |
LOCAL BOUNTI CORPORATION UNAUDITED RECONCILIATION OF GAAP TO NON-GAAP FINANCIAL INFORMATION (in thousands) | |||||||
RECONCILIATION OF NET LOSS TO ADJUSTED EBITDA | |||||||
Three Months Ended June 30, | Six Months Ended June 30, | ||||||
2024 | 2023 | 2024 | 2023 | ||||
Net loss | $ (25,267) | $ (10,676) | $ (49,317) | $ (34,203) | |||
Stock-based compensation expense | 1,648 | 4,434 | 714 | 10,393 | |||
Interest expense, net | 12,500 | 6,472 | 22,108 | 10,771 | |||
Depreciation and amortization | 3,889 | 3,316 | 7,117 | 6,774 | |||
Utilities price spike and inclement weather related costs | — | — | — | 727 | |||
Business acquisition and strategic transaction due diligence and integration related costs | 783 | 2,630 | 1,625 | 4,339 | |||
Restructuring and business realignment costs | 9 | 724 | 298 | 724 | |||
Change in fair value of warrant liability | (1,096) | (15,151) | 3,084 | (15,151) | |||
Other income | (1) | (23) | (38) | (73) | |||
Adjusted EBITDA | $ (7,535) | $ (8,274) | $ (14,409) | $ (15,699) |
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