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SpartanNash Announces Third Quarter Fiscal 2024 Results

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SpartanNash (Nasdaq: SPTN) announced its third quarter fiscal 2024 results, reporting net sales of $2.25 billion, a 0.6% decrease compared to the prior year. The Wholesale segment saw a 1.6% decline in net sales to $1.58 billion due to reduced case volumes, while the Retail segment experienced a 1.9% increase to $674.6 million, supported by acquisitions. Net earnings remained at $0.32 per diluted share. Adjusted EPS was $0.48, down from $0.54. Adjusted EBITDA was $60.5 million, slightly down from $60.9 million. Cash from operations rose by 28.8% to $123.3 million. SpartanNash updated its fiscal 2024 guidance, maintaining net sales between $9.5 billion and $9.7 billion, but lowering adjusted EBITDA to $252-$257 million and adjusted EPS to $1.85-$1.95. The company anticipates low-single-digit topline growth and mid-single-digit adjusted EBITDA growth for fiscal 2025.

SpartanNash (Nasdaq: SPTN) ha annunciato i risultati del terzo trimestre dell'anno fiscale 2024, riportando vendite nette pari a 2,25 miliardi di dollari, con una diminuzione dello 0,6% rispetto all'anno precedente. Il segmento all'ingrosso ha registrato un calo delle vendite nette del 1,6%, scendendo a 1,58 miliardi di dollari a causa della riduzione dei volumi. D'altra parte, il segmento retail ha visto un aumento dell'1,9% a 674,6 milioni di dollari, sostenuto da acquisizioni. Gli utili netti sono rimasti a 0,32 dollari per azione diluita. L'EPS corretto è stato di 0,48 dollari, in calo rispetto a 0,54 dollari. L'EBITDA corretto è stato di 60,5 milioni di dollari, leggermente in diminuzione rispetto ai 60,9 milioni di dollari. I flussi di cassa dalle operazioni sono aumentati del 28,8%, raggiungendo i 123,3 milioni di dollari. SpartanNash ha aggiornato le previsioni per l'anno fiscale 2024, mantenendo le vendite nette tra i 9,5 e i 9,7 miliardi di dollari, abbassando però l'EBITDA corretto a 252-257 milioni di dollari e l'EPS corretto a 1,85-1,95 dollari. L'azienda prevede una crescita dei ricavi a singolo cifra bassa e una crescita dell'EBITDA corretto a cifra media per l'anno fiscale 2025.

SpartanNash (Nasdaq: SPTN) anunció los resultados del tercer trimestre del ejercicio fiscal 2024, reportando ventas netas de 2.25 mil millones de dólares, una disminución del 0.6% en comparación con el año anterior. El segmento mayorista experimentó una caída del 1.6% en ventas netas a 1.58 mil millones de dólares debido a la reducción de volúmenes. Por otro lado, el segmento minorista vio un aumento del 1.9% hasta 674.6 millones de dólares, apoyado por adquisiciones. Las ganancias netas se mantuvieron en 0.32 dólares por acción diluida. El EPS ajustado fue de 0.48 dólares, en baja desde 0.54 dólares. El EBITDA ajustado fue de 60.5 millones de dólares, ligeramente inferior a los 60.9 millones de dólares. El flujo de caja de las operaciones aumentó un 28.8% hasta 123.3 millones de dólares. SpartanNash actualizó su guía para el ejercicio fiscal 2024, manteniendo ventas netas entre 9.5 y 9.7 mil millones de dólares, pero reduciendo el EBITDA ajustado a 252-257 millones de dólares y el EPS ajustado a 1.85-1.95 dólares. La empresa anticipa un crecimiento bajo de un solo dígito en la línea superior y un crecimiento del EBITDA ajustado de un solo dígito medio para el ejercicio fiscal 2025.

SpartanNash (Nasdaq: SPTN)는 2024 회계연도 3분기 실적을 발표하며 순매출 22억 5천만 달러를 보고했으며, 이는 전년 대비 0.6% 감소한 수치입니다. 도매 부문에서는 순매출이 16억 달러로 1.6% 감소했으며, 이는 케이스 물량 감소 때문입니다. 소매 부문은 6억 7천 4백 6십만 달러로 1.9% 증가했으며, 이는 인수합병의 지원 덕분입니다. 희석주당 순이익은 0.32 달러로 유지되었습니다. 조정된 EPS는 0.48 달러로, 0.54 달러에서 하락했습니다. 조정된 EBITDA는 6천 5백만 달러로, 6천 9백만 달러에서 소폭 감소했습니다. 운영으로부터의 현금 흐름은 28.8% 증가하여 1억 2천 3백 3십만 달러에 달했습니다. SpartanNash는 2024 회계연도 전망을 업데이트하며, 순매출은 95억 달러에서 97억 달러 사이를 유지하지만, 조정된 EBITDA를 2억 5천 2백만에서 2억 5천 7백만 달러로 하향 조정하며, 조정된 EPS는 1.85달러에서 1.95달러로 하향 조정했습니다. 이 회사는 2025 회계연도에 저수익 성장과 중간수익 성장률을 예상하고 있습니다.

SpartanNash (Nasdaq: SPTN) a annoncé ses résultats pour le troisième trimestre de l'exercice fiscal 2024, rapportant des ventes nettes de 2,25 milliards de dollars, soit une baisse de 0,6% par rapport à l'année précédente. Le segment de gros a enregistré une baisse des ventes nettes de 1,6% à 1,58 milliard de dollars en raison de volumes de cas réduits, tandis que le segment de détail a connu une augmentation de 1,9% à 674,6 millions de dollars, soutenue par des acquisitions. Les bénéfices nets sont restés à 0,32 dollar par action diluée. Le BPA ajusté était de 0,48 dollar, en baisse par rapport à 0,54 dollar. L'EBITDA ajusté était de 60,5 millions de dollars, légèrement inférieur à 60,9 millions de dollars. Les flux de trésorerie provenant des opérations ont augmenté de 28,8% pour atteindre 123,3 millions de dollars. SpartanNash a mis à jour ses prévisions pour l'exercice 2024, maintenant des ventes nettes entre 9,5 et 9,7 milliards de dollars, mais abaissant l'EBITDA ajusté à 252-257 millions de dollars et le BPA ajusté à 1,85-1,95 dollar. L'entreprise prévoit une croissance à un chiffre bas du chiffre d'affaires et une croissance à un chiffre moyen de l'EBITDA ajusté pour l'exercice 2025.

SpartanNash (Nasdaq: SPTN) hat die Ergebnisse des dritten Quartals des Geschäftsjahres 2024 bekannt gegeben und dabei einen Nettoumsatz von 2,25 Milliarden Dollar berichtet, was einem Rückgang von 0,6% im Vergleich zum Vorjahr entspricht. Im Großhandelssegment sank der Nettoumsatz um 1,6% auf 1,58 Milliarden Dollar aufgrund reduzierter Fallzahlen, während das Einzelhandelssegment ein Plus von 1,9% auf 674,6 Millionen Dollar verzeichnete, unterstützt durch Übernahmen. Der Nettoertrag blieb bei 0,32 Dollar pro verwässerter Aktie. Der bereinigte EPS betrug 0,48 Dollar, was einem Rückgang von 0,54 Dollar entspricht. Das bereinigte EBITDA betrug 60,5 Millionen Dollar und ist leicht gesunken von 60,9 Millionen Dollar. Der Cashflow aus dem operativen Geschäft stieg um 28,8% auf 123,3 Millionen Dollar. SpartanNash aktualisierte die Prognose für das Geschäftsjahr 2024 und hielt die Nettoumsätze zwischen 9,5 und 9,7 Milliarden Dollar bei, senkte jedoch das bereinigte EBITDA auf 252-257 Millionen Dollar und den bereinigten EPS auf 1,85-1,95 Dollar. Das Unternehmen erwartet ein geringfügiges Wachstum des Umsatzes im niedrigen einstelligen Bereich und ein mittleres einstelliges Wachstum des bereinigten EBITDA für das Geschäftsjahr 2025.

Positive
  • Retail segment net sales increased by 1.9% to $674.6 million.
  • Cash generated from operating activities increased by 28.8% to $123.3 million.
  • Increased Wholesale segment gross margin rates.
  • Reduced corporate administrative costs.
Negative
  • Net sales decreased by 0.6% to $2.25 billion.
  • Wholesale segment net sales decreased by 1.6% to $1.58 billion.
  • Comparable store sales in the Retail segment were down 0.7%.
  • Adjusted EPS decreased from $0.54 to $0.48.
  • Adjusted EBITDA decreased from $60.9 million to $60.5 million.
  • Higher restructuring charges and increased healthcare costs.
  • Updated fiscal 2024 guidance with lower adjusted EBITDA and adjusted EPS.

Insights

SpartanNash's Q3 results reveal mixed performance with some concerning trends. Net sales declined -0.6% to $2.25 billion, with Wholesale segment down -1.6% and Retail segment up 1.9%. The retail growth was primarily inorganic through acquisitions, masking underlying weakness shown in -0.7% comparable store sales.

The company's guidance revision is noteworthy - lowering FY2024 adjusted EBITDA range to $252-257 million from $255-270 million previously and adjusted EPS to $1.85-1.95 from $1.85-2.10. The conservative FY2025 outlook of low-single-digit revenue growth and mid-single-digit EBITDA growth suggests continued operational challenges.

Positively, cash flow generation improved 28.8% to $123.3 million, though leverage increased with net debt/EBITDA at 2.4x versus 2.2x in Q2. The upcoming Fresh Encounter and Markham acquisitions will likely further strain the balance sheet in the near term.

Updates Fiscal 2024 Guidance and Provides Preview of Fiscal 2025

Retail Segment Sales Increased 1.9% Supported by Inorganic Growth

GRAND RAPIDS, Mich., Nov. 7, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Food solutions company SpartanNash (the "Company") (Nasdaq: SPTN) today reported financial results for its 12-week third quarter ended October 5, 2024.

"Our team made significant progress on our strategic plans this past quarter, while sustaining profitability in a complex environment," said SpartanNash President and CEO Tony Sarsam. "We continue to invest in our business to expand margin, capture additional cost savings, collaborate with our suppliers, and deliver value-add products and outstanding service to our Wholesale customers and Retail shoppers. All of these elements have established a solid foundation to drive organic and inorganic growth, including the upcoming acquisitions of Fresh Encounter and Markham."

Third Quarter Fiscal 2024 Highlights(1)

  • Net sales decreased 0.6% to $2.25 billion, driven by lower volume in the Wholesale segment, partially offset by an increase in volume in the Retail segment.
    • Wholesale segment net sales decreased 1.6% to $1.58 billion primarily due to reduced case volumes in both the independent retailers and national accounts customer channels.
    • Retail segment net sales increased 1.9% to $674.6 million, while comparable store sales were down 0.7%. Incremental sales from the recently acquired Metcalfe's Market stores more than offset lower consumer demand trends.
  • Net earnings were $0.32 per diluted share in both the current and prior year quarters.
    • Increased Wholesale segment gross margin rates, including benefits from the merchandising transformation, and lower corporate administrative costs, as well as reduced LIFO expense were offset by lower case volumes, higher restructuring charges, increased healthcare costs, and increased Retail segment store labor.
  • Adjusted EPS(2) of $0.48, compared to $0.54. Adjusted EBITDA(3) of $60.5 million, compared to $60.9 million. These measures exclude, among other items, restructuring charges and the impact of the LIFO provision.

Other Fiscal 2024 Highlights(4)

  • Cash generated from operating activities of $123.3 million compared to $95.7 million. The 28.8% increase in cash from operating activities is due primarily to ongoing working capital management initiatives.
  • Net long-term debt(5) to adjusted EBITDA(5) ratio of 2.4x compared to 2.2x at the end of the second quarter.
  • Capital expenditures and IT capital(6) of $106.3 million compared to $90.3 million.
  • Returned $37.7 million to shareholders through $15.1 million in share repurchases and $22.6 million in dividends.

(1)

All comparisons are for the third quarter of 2024 compared with the third quarter of 2023, unless otherwise noted.

(2)

A reconciliation of net earnings to adjusted earnings from continuing operations, as well as per diluted share ("adjusted EPS"), a non-GAAP financial measure, is provided in Table 3.

(3)

A reconciliation of net earnings to adjusted EBITDA, a non-GAAP financial measure, is provided in Table 2.

(4)

All comparisons are for the fiscal year-to-date 2024 compared with the fiscal year-to-date 2023, unless otherwise noted.

(5)

A reconciliation of long-term debt and finance lease obligations to net long-term debt and Net Earnings to Adjusted EBITDA, non-GAAP financial measures, are provided in Table 4.

(6)

A reconciliation of purchases of property and equipment to capital expenditures and IT capital, a non-GAAP financial measure, is provided in Table 5.

Fiscal 2024 Outlook

Based on the Company's performance to date and the current outlook for the remainder of fiscal 2024, the Company is updating its guidance to reflect current trends and market conditions. The following table provides the Company's updated guidance for fiscal 2024:


Fiscal 2023



Previous Fiscal 2024 Outlook



Updated Fiscal 2024 Outlook


(In millions, except adjusted EPS(2))

Actual



Low



High



Low



High


Total net sales

$


9,729



$


9,500



$


9,700



$


9,500



$


9,700


Adjusted EBITDA(3)

$


257



$


255



$


270



$


252



$


257


Adjusted EPS(2)

$


2.18



$


1.85



$


2.10



$


1.85



$


1.95


Capital expenditures and IT capital(6)

$


127



$


135



$


145



$


135



$


140


Guidance incorporates the Company's long-term strategic initiatives, including all transformational programs and tuck-in acquisitions.

Considering the impact of current market conditions tempered by ongoing investments in growth, in fiscal 2025 the Company expects low-single-digit topline growth and mid-single-digit adjusted EBITDA growth compared to fiscal 2024. The Company plans to provide its full fiscal 2025 outlook when it announces its fourth quarter and fiscal 2024 results in February 2025.

Conference Call & Supplemental Earnings Presentation

The Company will host a conference call to discuss its quarterly results with additional comments and details on Thursday, Nov. 7, 2024, at 8:30 a.m. ET. There will also be a simultaneous, live webcast made available at SpartanNash's website at spartannash.com/webcasts under the "Investor Relations" section and will remain archived on the Company's website through Thursday, Nov. 21, 2024.

A supplemental quarterly earnings presentation will also be available on the Company's website at spartannash.com/investor-presentations.

About SpartanNash

SpartanNash (Nasdaq: SPTN) is a food solutions company that delivers the ingredients for a better life. Committed to fostering a People First culture, the SpartanNash family of Associates is 17,000 strong. SpartanNash operates two complementary business segments – food wholesale and grocery retail. Its global supply chain network serves wholesale customers that include independent and chain grocers, national retail brands, e-commerce platforms, and U.S. military commissaries and exchanges. The Company distributes products for every aisle in the grocery store, from fresh produce to household goods to its OwnBrands, which include the Our Family® portfolio of products. On the retail side, SpartanNash operates 147 brick-and-mortar grocery stores, primarily under the banners of Family Fare, Martin's Super Markets and D&W Fresh Market, in addition to dozens of pharmacies and fuel centers. Leveraging insights and solutions across its segments, SpartanNash offers a full suite of support services for independent grocers. For more information, visit spartannash.com

Forward-Looking Statements

The matters discussed in this press release and in the Company's website-accessible conference calls with analysts and investor presentations include "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 ("Exchange Act"), about the plans, strategies, objectives, goals or expectations of the Company. These forward-looking statements may be identifiable by words or phrases indicating that the Company or management "expects," "projects," "anticipates," "plans," "believes," "intends," or "estimates," or that a particular occurrence or event "may," "could," "should," "will" or "will likely" result, occur or be pursued or "continue" in the future, that the "outlook," "trend," "guidance" or "target" is toward a particular result or occurrence, that a development is an "opportunity," "priority," "strategy," "focus," that the Company is "positioned" for a particular result, or similarly stated expectations. Undue reliance should not be placed on these forward-looking statements, which speak only as of the date made. Forward-looking statements are necessarily based on estimates and assumptions that are inherently subject to significant business, economic and competitive uncertainties and contingencies, many of which, with respect to future business decisions, are subject to change. These uncertainties and contingencies may affect actual results and could cause actual results to differ materially. These risks and uncertainties include the Company's ability to compete in an extremely competitive industry; the Company's dependence on certain major customers; the Company's ability to implement its growth strategy and transformation initiatives; the Company's ability to implement its growth strategy through acquisitions and successfully integrate acquired businesses; disruptions to the Company's information security network, including security breaches and cyber-attacks; impacts to the availability and performance of the Company's information technology systems; changes in relationships with the Company's vendor base; changes in product availability and product pricing from vendors; macroeconomic uncertainty, including rising inflation, potential economic recession, and increasing interest rates; difficulty attracting and retaining well-qualified Associates and effectively managing increased labor costs; failure to successfully retain or manage transitions with executive leaders and other key personnel; impacts to the Company's business and reputation due to an increasing focus on environmental, social and governance matters; customers to whom the Company extends credit or for whom the Company guarantees loans may fail to repay the Company; changes in the geopolitical conditions; disruptions associated with severe weather conditions and natural disasters, including effects from climate change; disruptions associated with disease outbreaks; the Company's ability to manage its private brand program for U.S. military commissaries, including the termination of the program or not achieving the desired results; impairment charges for goodwill or other long-lived assets; the Company's level of indebtedness; interest rate fluctuations; the Company's ability to service its debt and to comply with debt covenants; changes in government regulations; labor relations issues; changes in the military commissary system, including its supply chain, or in the level of governmental funding; product recalls and other product-related safety concerns; cost increases related to multi-employer pension plans; and other risks and uncertainties listed under "Risk Factors" and "Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations" in the Company's most recent Annual Report on Form 10-K and in subsequent filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission. Additional risks and uncertainties not currently known to the Company or that the Company currently believes are immaterial also may impair its business, operations, liquidity, financial condition and prospects. The Company undertakes no obligation to update or revise its forward-looking statements to reflect developments that occur or information obtained after the date of this press release.

INVESTOR CONTACT:
Kayleigh Campbell
Head of Investor Relations
kayleigh.campbell@spartannash.com 

MEDIA CONTACT:
Adrienne Chance 
SVP and Chief Communications Officer
press@spartannash.com  

 

SPARTANNASH COMPANY AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF EARNINGS
(Unaudited)



12 Weeks Ended



40 Weeks Ended



October 5,



October 7,



October 5,



October 7,


(In thousands, except per share amounts)

2024



2023



2024



2023


Net sales

$


2,250,681



$


2,264,248



$


7,287,700



$


7,484,036


Cost of sales



1,896,032





1,916,709





6,139,704





6,337,449


Gross profit



354,649





347,539





1,147,996





1,146,587






















Operating expenses




















  Selling, general and administrative



324,061





322,796





1,045,851





1,059,787


  Acquisition and integration, net



272





2,130





3,212





2,259


  Restructuring and asset impairment, net



5,397





(458)





17,272





1,371


Total operating expenses



329,730





324,468





1,066,335





1,063,417






















Operating earnings



24,919





23,071





81,661





83,170






















Other expenses and (income)




















  Interest expense, net



9,915





9,280





33,943





30,218


  Other, net



(216)





(786)





(1,814)





(2,510)


Total other expenses, net



9,699





8,494





32,129





27,708






















Earnings before income taxes



15,220





14,577





49,532





55,462


  Income tax expense



4,300





3,450





14,152





13,530


Net earnings

$


10,920



$


11,127



$


35,380



$


41,932






















Net earnings per basic common share

$


0.33



$


0.33



$


1.05



$


1.22






















Net earnings per diluted common share

$


0.32



$


0.32



$


1.03



$


1.20






















Weighted average shares outstanding:




















  Basic



33,580





34,020





33,847





34,262


  Diluted



34,102





34,523





34,266





34,967


 

SPARTANNASH COMPANY AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS
(Unaudited)



October 5,



December 30,


(In thousands)

2024



2023


 Assets










 Current assets










  Cash and cash equivalents

$


17,510



$


17,964


  Accounts and notes receivable, net



490,131





421,859


  Inventories, net



557,955





575,226


  Prepaid expenses and other current assets



74,167





62,440


  Total current assets



1,139,763





1,077,489












 Property and equipment, net



668,927





649,071


 Goodwill



190,023





182,160


 Intangible assets, net



101,817





101,535


 Operating lease assets



259,890





242,146


 Other assets, net



107,013





103,174












 Total assets

$


2,467,433



$


2,355,575












 Liabilities and Shareholders' Equity










 Current liabilities










  Accounts payable

$


513,577



$


473,419


  Accrued payroll and benefits



70,516





78,076


  Other accrued expenses



65,432





57,609


  Current portion of operating lease liabilities



42,355





41,979


  Current portion of long-term debt and finance lease liabilities



9,747





8,813


  Total current liabilities



701,627





659,896












 Long-term liabilities










  Deferred income taxes



85,660





73,904


  Operating lease liabilities



245,270





226,118


  Other long-term liabilities



26,611





28,808


  Long-term debt and finance lease liabilities



626,957





588,667


  Total long-term liabilities



984,498





917,497












 Commitments and contingencies




















 Shareholders' equity










  Common stock, voting, no par value; 100,000 shares

     authorized; 33,755 and 34,610 shares outstanding



452,024





460,299


  Preferred stock, no par value, 10,000 shares

     authorized; no shares outstanding








  Accumulated other comprehensive (loss) income



(325)





796


  Retained earnings



329,609





317,087


  Total shareholders' equity



781,308





778,182












 Total liabilities and shareholders' equity

$


2,467,433



$


2,355,575


 

SPARTANNASH COMPANY AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS
(Unaudited)






40 Weeks Ended


(In thousands)




October 5, 2024



October 7, 2023


Cash flow activities













  Net cash provided by operating activities




$


123,255



$


95,680


  Net cash used in investing activities






(110,652)





(82,003)


  Net cash used in financing activities






(13,057)





(25,209)


Net decrease in cash and cash equivalents






(454)





(11,532)


Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of the period






17,964





29,086


Cash and cash equivalents at end of the period




$


17,510



$


17,554


 

SPARTANNASH COMPANY AND SUBSIDIARIES
SUPPLEMENTAL FINANCIAL DATA


Table 1: Sales and Operating Earnings by Segment
(Unaudited)



12 Weeks Ended



40 Weeks Ended


(In thousands)

October 5, 2024



October 7, 2023



October 5, 2024



October 7, 2023


Wholesale Segment:































  Net sales

$


1,576,082



70.0

%


$


1,602,000



70.8

%


$


5,144,731



70.6

%


$


5,321,048



71.1

%

  Operating earnings



21,054








18,153








79,123








66,020





Retail Segment:
































  Net sales



674,599



30.0

%




662,248



29.2

%




2,142,969



29.4

%




2,162,988



28.9

%

  Operating earnings



3,865








4,918








2,538








17,150





Total:
































  Net sales

$


2,250,681



100.0

%


$


2,264,248



100.0

%


$


7,287,700



100.0

%


$


7,484,036



100.0

%

  Operating earnings



24,919








23,071








81,661








83,170





Non-GAAP Financial Measures

In addition to reporting financial results in accordance with GAAP, the Company also provides information regarding adjusted earnings from continuing operations, as well as per diluted share ("adjusted EPS"), net long-term debt, capital expenditures and IT capital, and adjusted earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization ("adjusted EBITDA"). These are non-GAAP financial measures, as defined below, and are used by management to allocate resources, assess performance against its peers and evaluate overall performance. The Company believes these measures provide useful information for both management and its investors. The Company believes these non-GAAP measures are useful to investors because they provide additional understanding of the trends and special circumstances that affect its business. These measures provide useful supplemental information that helps investors to establish a basis for expected performance and the ability to evaluate actual results against that expectation. The measures, when considered in connection with GAAP results, can be used to assess the overall performance of the Company as well as assess the Company's performance against its peers. These measures are also used as a basis for certain compensation programs sponsored by the Company. In addition, securities analysts, fund managers and other shareholders and stakeholders that communicate with the Company request its financial results in these adjusted formats.

Current year adjusted earnings from continuing operations, and adjusted EBITDA exclude, among other items, LIFO expense, organizational realignment, severance associated with cost reduction initiatives, operating and non-operating costs associated with the postretirement plan amendment and settlement and a non-operating benefit associated with a pension refund from an annuity provider. Current year organizational realignment includes consulting and severance costs associated with the Company's change in its go-to-market strategy as part of its long-term plan, which relates to the reorganization of certain functions. Costs related to the postretirement plan amendment and settlement include operating and non-operating expenses associated with amortization of the prior service credit related to the amendment of the retiree medical plan, which are adjusted out of adjusted earnings from continuing operations. Postretirement plan amendment and settlement costs also include operating expenses related to payroll taxes which are adjusted out of all non-GAAP financial measures. The pension refund from an annuity provider is related to a terminated pension plan and is a non-operating benefit which is adjusted out of adjusted earnings from continuing operations. Prior year adjusted earnings from continuing operations, and adjusted EBITDA exclude, among other items, LIFO expense, organizational realignment, severance associated with cost reduction initiatives and a non-routine settlement related to a legal matter resulting from a previously closed operation that was resolved during the prior year and operating and non-operating costs associated with the postretirement plan amendment and settlement.

Each of these items are considered "non-operational" or "non-core" in nature.

The Company is unable to provide a full reconciliation of the GAAP to non-GAAP measures used in the Fiscal 2024 Outlook section of this press release without unreasonable effort because it is not possible to predict certain adjustment items with a reasonable degree of certainty since they are not yet known or quantifiable, and do not relate to the Company's normal operating activities. These adjustments may include, among other items, restructuring and asset impairment activity, acquisition and integration costs, severance, costs related to the postretirement plan amendment and settlement, and organizational realignment costs, and the impact of adjustments to the LIFO inventory reserve. This information is dependent upon future events, which may be outside of the Company's control and could have a significant impact on its GAAP financial results for fiscal 2024.

 

Table 2: Reconciliation of Net Earnings to Adjusted Earnings Before Interest, Taxes, Depreciation and Amortization 
(Adjusted EBITDA)
(A Non-GAAP Financial Measure)
(Unaudited)



12 Weeks Ended



40 Weeks Ended


(In thousands)

October 5, 2024



October 7, 2023



October 5, 2024



October 7, 2023


Net earnings

$


10,920



$


11,127



$


35,380



$


41,932


  Income tax expense



4,300





3,450





14,152





13,530


  Other expenses, net



9,699





8,494





32,129





27,708


Operating earnings



24,919





23,071





81,661





83,170


Adjustments:




















  LIFO expense



1,517





6,606





5,046





22,445


  Depreciation and amortization



24,159





23,042





78,147





75,245


  Acquisition and integration, net



272





2,130





3,212





2,259


  Restructuring and asset impairment, net



5,397





(458)





17,272





1,371


  Cloud computing amortization



1,748





1,259





5,606





3,685


  Organizational realignment, net



240





2,681





1,915





4,710


  Severance associated with cost reduction initiatives



279





39





420





311


  Stock-based compensation



2,519





2,461





8,139





10,073


  Stock warrant



184





319





700





1,279


  Non-cash rent



(655)





(531)





(2,281)





(2,094)


  (Gain) loss on disposal of assets



(92)





258





(48)





304


  Legal settlement















900


  Postretirement plan amendment and settlement











99





94


Adjusted EBITDA

$


60,487



$


60,877



$


199,888



$


203,752


Wholesale:




















Operating earnings

$


21,054



$


18,153



$


79,123



$


66,020


Adjustments:




















  LIFO expense



1,153





4,411





3,861





16,734


  Depreciation and amortization



12,747





12,151





41,126





39,165


  Acquisition and integration, net



71





65





2,048





189


  Restructuring and asset impairment, net



6,824





(293)





6,792





688


  Cloud computing amortization



1,098





834





3,622





2,499


  Organizational realignment, net



148





1,673





1,194





2,939


  Severance associated with cost reduction initiatives



131





39





230





296


  Stock-based compensation



1,711





1,621





5,572





6,615


  Stock warrant



184





319





700





1,279


  Non-cash rent



(246)









(789)





(138)


  (Gain) loss on disposal of assets



(108)





24





(127)





(11)


  Legal settlement















900


  Postretirement plan amendment and settlement











62





59


Adjusted EBITDA

$


44,767



$


38,997



$


143,414



$


137,234


Retail:




















Operating earnings

$


3,865



$


4,918



$


2,538



$


17,150


Adjustments:




















  LIFO expense



364





2,195





1,185





5,711


  Depreciation and amortization



11,412





10,891





37,021





36,080


  Acquisition and integration, net



201





2,065





1,164





2,070


  Restructuring and asset impairment, net



(1,427)





(165)





10,480





683


  Cloud computing amortization



650





425





1,984





1,186


  Organizational realignment, net



92





1,008





721





1,771


  Severance associated with cost reduction initiatives



148









190





15


  Stock-based compensation



808





840





2,567





3,458


  Non-cash rent



(409)





(531)





(1,492)





(1,956)


  Loss on disposal of assets



16





234





79





315


  Postretirement plan amendment and settlement











37





35


Adjusted EBITDA

$


15,720



$


21,880



$


56,474



$


66,518


 

Table 2: Reconciliation of Net Earnings to Adjusted Earnings Before Interest, Taxes, Depreciation and Amortization, continued
(Adjusted EBITDA)
(A Non-GAAP Financial Measure)
(Unaudited)



52 Weeks Ended











(In thousands)

2023











Net earnings

$


52,237











  Income tax expense



17,888











  Other expenses, net



36,587











Operating earnings



106,712











Adjustments:














  LIFO expense



16,104











  Depreciation and amortization



98,639











  Acquisition and integration, net



3,416











  Restructuring and asset impairment, net



9,190











  Cloud computing amortization



5,034











  Organizational realignment, net



5,239











  Severance associated with cost reduction initiatives



318











  Stock-based compensation



12,536











  Stock warrant



1,559











  Non-cash rent



(2,599)











  Loss on disposal of assets



259











  Legal settlement



900











  Postretirement plan amendment and settlement



94











Adjusted EBITDA

$


257,401











Notes: Adjusted Earnings Before Interest, Taxes, Depreciation and Amortization ("adjusted EBITDA") is a non-GAAP operating financial measure that the Company defines as net earnings plus interest, discontinued operations, depreciation and amortization, and other non-cash items including share-based payments (equity awards measured in accordance with ASC 718, Stock Compensation, which include both stock-based compensation to employees and stock warrants issued to non-employees) and the LIFO provision, as well as adjustments for items that do not reflect the ongoing operating activities of the Company.

Adjusted EBITDA and adjusted EBITDA by segment are not measures of performance under GAAP and should not be considered as a substitute for net earnings, cash flows from operating activities and other income or cash flow statement data. The Company's definitions of adjusted EBITDA and adjusted EBITDA by segment may not be identical to similarly titled measures reported by other companies.

Table 3: Reconciliation of Net Earnings to
Adjusted Earnings from Continuing Operations, as well as per diluted share ("adjusted EPS")
(A Non-GAAP Financial Measure)
(Unaudited)



12 Weeks Ended




October 5, 2024




October 7, 2023







per diluted







per diluted



(In thousands, except per share amounts)

Earnings



share




Earnings



share



Net earnings

$


10,920



$


0.32




$


11,127



$


0.32



Adjustments:






















  LIFO expense



1,517











6,606








  Acquisition and integration, net



272











2,130








  Restructuring and asset impairment, net



5,397











(458)








  Organizational realignment, net



240











2,681








  Severance associated with cost reduction initiatives



279











39








  Postretirement plan amendment and settlement













(762)








  Pension refund from annuity provider



(239)


















   Total adjustments



7,466











10,236








  Income tax effect on adjustments (a)



(1,895)











(2,600)








Total adjustments, net of taxes



5,571





0.16






7,636





0.22



  Adjusted earnings from continuing operations

$


16,491



$


0.48




$


18,763



$


0.54


















40 Weeks Ended




October 5, 2024




October 7, 2023







per diluted







per diluted



(In thousands, except per share amounts)

Earnings



share




Earnings



share



Net earnings

$


35,380



$


1.03




$


41,932



$


1.20



Adjustments:






















  LIFO expense



5,046











22,445








  Acquisition and integration, net



3,212











2,259








  Restructuring and asset impairment, net



17,272











1,371








  Organizational realignment, net



1,915











4,710








  Severance associated with cost reduction initiatives



420











311








  Postretirement plan amendment and settlement



(1,458)











(2,411)








  Pension refund from annuity provider



(239)


















  Legal settlement













900








   Total adjustments



26,168











29,585








  Income tax effect on adjustments (a)



(6,698)











(7,525)








Total adjustments, net of taxes



19,470





0.57






22,060





0.63



Adjusted earnings from continuing operations

$


54,850



$


1.60




$


63,992



$


1.83

























(a)

The income tax effect on adjustments is computed by applying the effective tax rate, before discrete tax items, to the total adjustments for the period.

 


52 Weeks Ended




December 30, 2023







per diluted



(In thousands, except per share data)

Earnings



share



Net earnings

$


52,237



$


1.50



Adjustments:











  LIFO expense



16,104








  Acquisition and integration, net



3,416








  Restructuring and asset impairment, net



9,190








  Organizational realignment, net



5,239








  Severance associated with cost reduction initiatives



318








  Legal settlement



900








  Postretirement plan amendment and settlement



(3,174)








   Total adjustments



31,993








  Income tax effect on adjustments (a)



(8,218)








   Total adjustments, net of taxes



23,775





0.68



Adjusted earnings from continuing operations

$


76,012



$


2.18





(a)

The income tax effect on adjustments is computed by applying the effective tax rate, before discrete tax items, to the total adjustments for the period.

Notes: Adjusted earnings from continuing operations, as well as per diluted share ("adjusted EPS"), is a non-GAAP operating financial measure that the Company defines as net earnings plus or minus adjustments for items that do not reflect the ongoing operating activities of the Company and costs associated with the closing of operational locations.

Adjusted earnings from continuing operations is not a measure of performance under GAAP and should not be considered as a substitute for net earnings, cash flows from operating activities and other income or cash flow statement data. The Company's definition of adjusted earnings from continuing operations may not be identical to similarly titled measures reported by other companies.

Table 4: Reconciliation of Long-Term Debt and Finance Lease Obligations to Net Long-Term Debt and Net Earnings to Adjusted EBITDA
(A Non-GAAP Financial Measure)
(Unaudited)


(In thousands)

October 5, 2024



July 13, 2024


Current portion of long-term debt and finance lease liabilities

$


9,747



$


9,754


 Long-term debt and finance lease liabilities



626,957





586,427


  Total debt



636,704





596,181


Cash and cash equivalents



(17,510)





(25,242)


  Net long-term debt

$


619,194



$


570,939


 


Rolling 52- Weeks Ended


(In thousands, except for ratio)

October 5, 2024



July 13, 2024


Net earnings

$


45,685



$


45,892


  Income tax expense



18,510





17,660


  Other expenses, net



41,008





39,803


Operating earnings



105,203





103,355


Adjustments:










  LIFO (benefit) expense



(1,295)





3,794


  Depreciation and amortization



101,541





100,424


  Acquisition and integration, net



4,369





6,227


  Restructuring and asset impairment, net



25,091





19,236


  Cloud computing amortization



6,955





6,466


  Organizational realignment, net



2,444





4,885


  Severance associated with cost reduction initiatives



427





187


  Stock-based compensation



10,602





10,544


  Stock warrant



980





1,115


  Non-cash rent



(2,786)





(2,662)


  (Gain) loss on disposal of assets



(93)





257


  Postretirement plan amendment and settlement



99





99


Adjusted EBITDA

$


253,537



$


253,927












Net long-term debt to adjusted EBITDA ratio



2.4





2.2


Notes: Net long-term debt is a non-GAAP financial measure that is defined as long-term debt and finance lease obligations plus current maturities of long-term debt and finance lease obligations less cash and cash equivalents. The Company believes both management and its investors find the information useful because it reflects the amount of long-term debt obligations that are not covered by available cash and temporary investments. Net long-term debt is not a substitute for GAAP financial measures and may differ from similarly titled measures of other companies.

Table 5: Reconciliation of Purchases of Property and Equipment to Capital Expenditures and IT Capital
(A Non-GAAP Financial Measure)
(Unaudited)






40 Weeks Ended


(In thousands)




October 5, 2024



October 7, 2023


Purchases of property and equipment




$


97,867



$


86,212


Plus:













  Cloud computing spend






8,401





4,065


Capital expenditures and IT capital




$


106,268



$


90,277


 





52 Weeks Ended





(In thousands)




December 30, 2023




Purchases of property and equipment




$


120,330





Plus:











  Cloud computing spend






7,040





Capital expenditures and IT capital




$


127,370





Notes: Capital expenditures and IT capital is a non-GAAP financial measure calculated by adding spending related to the development of cloud computing applications to capital expenditures, the most directly comparable GAAP measure. Cloud computing spend only includes costs incurred during the application development phase and does not include ongoing costs of hosting or maintenance associated with these applications, which are expensed as incurred. The Company believes it is a useful indicator of the Company's investment in its facilities and systems as it transitions to more cloud-based IT systems. Capital expenditures and IT capital is not a substitute for GAAP financial measures and may differ from similarly titled measures of other companies.

 

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SpartanNash reported net sales of $2.25 billion for the third quarter of fiscal 2024.

How did the Wholesale segment perform in Q3 fiscal 2024?

The Wholesale segment's net sales decreased by 1.6% to $1.58 billion due to reduced case volumes.

What was the Retail segment's sales growth in Q3 fiscal 2024?

The Retail segment's net sales increased by 1.9% to $674.6 million.

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SpartanNash reported an adjusted EPS of $0.48 for the third quarter of fiscal 2024.

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