SunOpta Announces First Quarter 2023 Financial Results
- Plant-Based Foods and Beverages revenues increased by 9.3%
- Adjusted EBITDA increased by 50.5% to $23.6 million
- Reaffirms 2023 Outlook
- Fruit-Based Foods and Beverages revenues declined by 9.7%
Plant-Based revenue grew
Consolidated gross profit margin increased 80 basis points, or 320 basis points adjusted for start-up costs
Net earnings from continuing operations of
Adjusted EBITDA increased
Reaffirms 2023 Outlook
All amounts are expressed in
First Quarter 2023 highlights:
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Excluding the divested sunflower business, total company revenues of
were up$223.9 million 0.4% from the prior year period. Plant-Based Foods and Beverages revenues increased by9.3% , partially offset by a9.7% decline in Fruit-Based Foods and Beverages revenues. -
The Plant-Based Foods and Beverages segment revenue growth was led by a
25% increase in plant-based milk products, partially offset by declines in lower margin broth and ingredients. -
Gross profit margin was up 80 basis points on a reported basis and improved 320 basis points to
15.2% adjusted for startup costs related to the newTexas plant. -
Earnings from continuing operations were
compared to$1.4 million in the prior year period.$1.0 million -
Adjusted earnings¹ attributable to common shareholders were
or$6.0 million per diluted common share, compared to adjusted earnings of$0.05 or$0.9 million per diluted common share in the prior year period.$0.01 -
Adjusted EBITDA¹ of
, was up$23.6 million 50.5% versus . As a percentage of revenue, adjusted EBITDA was$15.7 million 10.5% compared to6.5% in the prior year period.
“We delivered another quarter of significant increase in profitability as margin-focused portfolio optimization and revenue expansion initiatives continue to flow through to profit,” said Joe Ennen, Chief Executive Officer. “We continue to have strong momentum in our businesses by leveraging our value proposition of operating expertise, available capacity and strong R&D and innovation capabilities. Plant-based milk products revenue increased
First Quarter 2023 Results
Excluding the divested sunflower business, total company revenues of
The Plant-Based Foods and Beverages segment generated revenues of
The Fruit-Based Foods and Beverages segment generated revenues of
Gross profit of
Segment operating income¹ was
Earnings attributable to common shareholders for the first quarter of 2023 were
Adjusted earnings¹ in the first quarter of 2023 were
Adjusted EBITDA¹ was
Please refer to the discussion and table below under “Non-GAAP Measures”.
Balance Sheet and Cash Flow
As of April 1, 2023, SunOpta had total assets of
2023 Outlook2
For fiscal 2023, the Company reaffirms its outlook:
($ millions) |
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2023 Outlook |
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Growth |
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Revenue |
$ |
1,000 – 1,050 |
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Adj. EBITDA |
$ |
97 - 103 |
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Excluding
Conference Call
SunOpta plans to host a conference call at 5:30 P.M. Eastern time on Wednesday, May 10, 2023 to discuss the first quarter financial results. After opening remarks, there will be a question-and-answer period. Investors interested in listening to the live webcast can access a link on SunOpta's website at www.sunopta.com under the "Investor Relations" section or directly here. A replay of the webcast will be archived and can be accessed for approximately 90 days on the Company's website. This call may be accessed with the toll free dial-in number dial (888) 440-4182 or International dial-in number (646) 960-0653 using Conference ID: 8338433.
1 See discussion of non-GAAP measures
2 The Company has included certain forward-looking statements about future financial performance that include non-GAAP financial measures, including Adjusted EBITDA. These non–GAAP financial measures are derived by excluding certain amounts, expenses or income, from the corresponding financial measures determined in accordance with GAAP. The determination of the amounts that are excluded from these non-GAAP financial measures is a matter of management judgment and depends upon, among other factors, the nature of the underlying expense or income amounts recognized in a given period. We are unable to present a quantitative reconciliation of the aforementioned forward-looking non-GAAP financial measures to their most directly comparable forward-looking GAAP financial measures because management cannot reliably predict all of the necessary components of such GAAP measures. Historically, management has excluded the following items from certain of these non-GAAP measures, and such items may also be excluded in future periods and could be significant amounts.
- Expenses related to the acquisition or divestiture of businesses or assets, including business development costs, impairment of assets, integration costs, severance, retention costs and transaction costs;
- Start-up costs of new facilities and equipment;
- Charges associated with restructuring and cost saving initiatives, including but not limited to asset impairments, accelerated depreciation, severance costs and lease abandonment charges;
- Asset impairment charges and facility closure costs;
- Legal settlements or awards; and
- The tax effect of the above items.
About SunOpta Inc.
SunOpta (Nasdaq:STKL) (TSX:SOY) is a
Forward-Looking Statements
Certain statements included in this press release may be considered "forward-looking statements" within the meaning of the United States Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995 and applicable Canadian securities legislation, which are based on information available to us on the date of this release. These forward-looking statements include, but are not limited to, our belief that production start-up at our plant in
SunOpta Inc. |
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Consolidated Statements of Operations |
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For the quarters ended April 1, 2023 and April 2, 2022 |
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(Unaudited) |
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(All dollar amounts expressed in thousands of |
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Quarter ended |
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April 1, 2023 |
April 2, 2022 |
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$ |
$ |
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Revenues |
223,880 |
|
240,173 |
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|
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Cost of goods sold |
195,677 |
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211,817 |
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Gross profit |
28,203 |
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28,356 |
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Selling, general and administrative expenses |
25,430 |
|
22,210 |
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Intangible asset amortization |
2,446 |
|
2,612 |
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Other expense, net |
35 |
|
287 |
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Foreign exchange gain |
(2,211 |
) |
(472 |
) |
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|
|
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Earnings from continuing operations before the following |
2,503 |
|
3,719 |
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|
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Interest expense, net |
5,812 |
|
2,530 |
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|
|
|
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Earnings (loss) from continuing operations before income taxes |
(3,309 |
) |
1,189 |
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|
|
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Income tax expense (benefit) |
(4,686 |
) |
187 |
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Earnings from continuing operations |
1,377 |
|
1,002 |
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Earnings from discontinued operations |
- |
|
3,566 |
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Net earnings |
1,377 |
|
4,568 |
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Dividends and accretion on preferred stock |
(704 |
) |
(755 |
) |
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Earnings attributable to common shareholders |
673 |
|
3,813 |
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Basic and diluted earnings per share |
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Earnings from continuing operations |
0.01 |
|
0.00 |
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Earnings from discontinued operations |
- |
|
0.03 |
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Earnings attributable to common shareholders(1) |
0.01 |
|
0.04 |
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Weighted-average common shares outstanding (000s) |
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|
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Basic |
110,014 |
|
107,399 |
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Diluted |
113,107 |
|
108,359 |
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(1) The sum of individual per share amounts may not add due to rounding. |
SunOpta Inc. |
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Consolidated Balance Sheets |
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As at April 1, 2023 and December 31, 2022 |
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(Unaudited) |
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(All dollar amounts expressed in thousands of |
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April 1, 2023 |
December 31, 2022 |
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$ |
$ |
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ASSETS |
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Current assets |
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Cash and cash equivalents |
910 |
|
679 |
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Accounts receivable |
86,124 |
|
74,903 |
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Inventories |
200,557 |
|
207,047 |
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Prepaid expenses and other current assets |
15,239 |
|
15,688 |
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Income taxes recoverable |
3,896 |
|
4,040 |
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Total current assets |
306,726 |
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302,357 |
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Property, plant and equipment, net |
339,529 |
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322,391 |
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Operating lease right-of-use assets |
81,097 |
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82,564 |
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Intangible assets, net |
133,200 |
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135,646 |
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Goodwill |
3,998 |
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3,998 |
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Deferred income taxes |
8,562 |
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3,712 |
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Other assets |
5,013 |
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5,184 |
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Total assets |
878,125 |
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855,852 |
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LIABILITIES |
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Current liabilities |
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Accounts payable and accrued liabilities |
112,944 |
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108,511 |
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Notes payable |
5,229 |
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- |
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Income taxes payable |
404 |
|
957 |
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Current portion of long-term debt |
43,807 |
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38,491 |
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Current portion of operating lease liabilities |
13,199 |
|
13,074 |
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Total current liabilities |
175,583 |
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161,033 |
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Long-term debt |
282,371 |
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269,993 |
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Operating lease liabilities |
76,670 |
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77,557 |
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Total liabilities |
534,624 |
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508,583 |
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Series B-1 preferred stock |
14,147 |
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28,062 |
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SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY |
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Common shares |
461,132 |
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440,348 |
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Additional paid-in capital |
21,874 |
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33,184 |
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Accumulated deficit |
(155,015 |
) |
(155,688 |
) |
Accumulated other comprehensive income |
1,363 |
|
1,363 |
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Total shareholders' equity |
329,354 |
|
319,207 |
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Total liabilities and shareholders' equity |
878,125 |
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855,852 |
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SunOpta Inc. |
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Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows |
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For the quarters ended April 1, 2023 and April 2, 2022 |
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(Unaudited) |
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(Expressed in thousands of |
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Quarter ended |
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April 1, 2023 |
April 2, 2022 |
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$ |
$ |
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CASH PROVIDED BY (USED IN) |
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Operating activities |
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Net earnings |
1,377 |
|
4,568 |
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Earnings from discontinued operations |
- |
|
3,566 |
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Earnings from continuing operations |
1,377 |
|
1,002 |
|
Items not affecting cash: |
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|
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Depreciation and amortization |
9,998 |
|
9,413 |
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Amortization of debt issuance costs |
407 |
|
375 |
|
Deferred income taxes |
(4,850 |
) |
(178 |
) |
Stock-based compensation |
3,892 |
|
1,629 |
|
Other |
603 |
|
111 |
|
Changes in operating assets and liabilities |
(7,560 |
) |
3,191 |
|
Net cash provided by operating activities of continuing operations |
3,867 |
|
15,543 |
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Investing activities |
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|
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Additions to property, plant and equipment |
(25,842 |
) |
(25,722 |
) |
Proceeds from sale of sunflower business |
385 |
|
- |
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Proceeds from sale of property, plant and equipment |
- |
|
1,204 |
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Net cash used in investing activities of continuing operations |
(25,457 |
) |
(24,518 |
) |
Financing activities |
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Increase (decrease) in borrowings under revolving credit facilities |
8,812 |
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(10,305 |
) |
Borrowings of long-term debt |
18,693 |
|
22,897 |
|
Repayment of long-term debt |
(10,048 |
) |
(2,395 |
) |
Proceeds from notes payable |
10,662 |
|
- |
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Repayment of notes payable |
(5,433 |
) |
- |
|
Proceeds from the exercise of stock options and employee share purchases |
289 |
|
250 |
|
Payment of withholding taxes on stock-based awards |
(249 |
) |
(89 |
) |
Payment of cash dividends on preferred stock |
(818 |
) |
(609 |
) |
Payment of share issuance costs |
(87 |
) |
- |
|
Payment of debt issuance costs |
- |
|
(506 |
) |
Net cash provided by financing activities of continuing operations |
21,821 |
|
9,243 |
|
Increase in cash and cash equivalents in the period |
231 |
|
268 |
|
Cash and cash equivalent, beginning of the period |
679 |
|
227 |
|
Cash and cash equivalents, end of the period |
910 |
|
495 |
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SunOpta Inc. |
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Segmented Information |
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For the quarters ended April 1, 2023 and April 2, 2022 |
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Unaudited |
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(Expressed in thousands of |
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Quarter ended |
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April 1, 2023 |
April 2, 2022 |
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$ |
$ |
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Segment revenues from external customers: |
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Plant-Based Foods and Beverages |
129,350 |
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135,511 |
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Fruit-Based Foods and Beverages |
94,530 |
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104,662 |
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Total segment revenues from external customers |
223,880 |
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240,173 |
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Segment gross profit: |
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Plant-Based Foods and Beverages |
20,165 |
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20,345 |
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Fruit-Based Foods and Beverages |
8,038 |
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8,011 |
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Total segment gross profit |
28,203 |
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28,356 |
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Segment operating income (loss): |
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Plant-Based Foods and Beverages |
8,277 |
|
8,461 |
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Fruit-Based Foods and Beverages |
1,785 |
|
784 |
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Corporate Services |
(7,524 |
) |
(5,239 |
) |
Total segment operating income |
2,538 |
|
4,006 |
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Segment gross profit percentage: |
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Plant-Based Foods and Beverages |
15.6 |
% |
15.0 |
% |
Fruit-Based Foods and Beverages |
8.5 |
% |
7.7 |
% |
Total segment gross profit percentage |
12.6 |
% |
11.8 |
% |
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Segment operating income percentage: |
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Plant-Based Foods and Beverages |
6.4 |
% |
6.2 |
% |
Fruit-Based Foods and Beverages |
1.9 |
% |
0.7 |
% |
Total segment operating income percentage |
1.1 |
% |
1.7 |
% |
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Non-GAAP Measures
In addition to reporting financial results in accordance with
In order to evaluate its results of operations, the Company uses certain other non-GAAP measures that it believes enhance an investor’s ability to derive meaningful period-over-period comparisons and trends from the results of operations. In particular, the Company excludes specific items from its reported results that due to their nature or size, it does not expect to occur as part of its normal business on a regular basis. These items are identified in the tables below. These non-GAAP measures are presented solely to allow investors to more fully assess the Company’s results of operations and should not be considered in isolation of, or as substitutes for, an analysis of the Company’s results as reported under
Adjusted Earnings
When assessing its financial performance, the Company uses an internal measure that excludes charges and gains that it believes are not reflective of normal operations. This information is provided to allow investors to make meaningful comparisons of the Company’s operating performance between periods and to view the Company’s business from the same perspective as the Company’s management. Adjusted earnings and adjusted earnings per diluted share should not be considered in isolation or as a substitute for performance measures calculated in accordance with
The following is a tabular presentation of adjusted earnings and adjusted earnings per diluted share, including a reconciliation from earnings from continuing operations, which the Company believes to be the most directly comparable
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April 1, 2023 |
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April 2, 2022 |
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Per Share |
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Per Share |
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For the quarter ended |
$ |
$ |
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$ |
$ |
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Earnings from continuing operations |
1,377 |
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|
1,002 |
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Dividends and accretion on preferred stock |
(704 |
) |
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|
(755 |
) |
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Earnings attributable to common shareholders |
673 |
|
0.01 |
|
247 |
|
0.00 |
Adjusted for: |
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Start-up costs(a) |
6,425 |
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|
440 |
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Business development costs(b) |
731 |
|
|
|
183 |
|
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Other expense, net |
35 |
|
|
|
287 |
|
|
Net income tax effect(c) |
(1,873 |
) |
|
|
(239 |
) |
|
Adjusted earnings |
5,991 |
|
0.05 |
|
918 |
|
0.01 |
(a) |
For the first quarter of 2023, start-up costs mainly related to the ramp-up of production at our new plant-based beverage facility in |
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(b) | Represents third-party costs associated with business development activities, including costs related to the evaluation, execution, and integration of external acquisitions and divestitures, internal expansion projects, and other strategic initiatives. For the first quarters of 2023 and 2022, these costs were recorded in SG&A expenses. |
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(c) | Reflects the tax effect of the preceding adjustments to earnings calculated based on the statutory tax rates applicable in the tax jurisdiction of the underlying adjustment. |
Segment Operating Income and Adjusted EBITDA
The Company defines segment operating income as earnings from continuing operations before income taxes, interest expense and other income/expense items, and adjusted EBITDA as segment operating income plus depreciation, amortization, stock-based compensation, and other unusual items that affect the comparability of operating performance as identified above in the determination of adjusted earnings. The following is a tabular presentation of segment operating income and adjusted EBITDA, including a reconciliation from earnings from continuing operations, which the Company believes to be the most directly comparable
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April 1, 2023 |
|
April 2, 2022 |
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For the quarter ended |
$ |
|
$ |
||
Earnings from continuing operations |
1,377 |
|
|
1,002 |
|
Income tax expense (benefit) |
(4,686 |
) |
|
187 |
|
Interest expense, net |
5,812 |
|
|
2,530 |
|
Other expense, net |
35 |
|
|
287 |
|
Total segment operating income |
2,538 |
|
|
4,006 |
|
Depreciation and amortization |
9,998 |
|
|
9,413 |
|
Stock-based compensation |
3,892 |
|
|
1,629 |
|
Start-up costs(a) |
6,425 |
|
|
440 |
|
Business development costs(b) |
731 |
|
|
183 |
|
Adjusted EBITDA |
23,584 |
|
|
15,671 |
(a) |
For the first quarter of 2023, start-up costs mainly related to the ramp-up of production at our new plant-based beverage facility in |
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(b) | For the first quarters of 2023 and 2022, business development costs were recorded in SG&A expenses. |
Adjusted Revenues
The following table presents adjusted revenues by segment and consolidated, together with a reconciliation from reported revenues. Adjusted revenues excludes revenues of the Company’s former sunflower business, which was divested in October 2022.
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Divested |
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Reported |
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Sunflower |
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Adjusted |
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Revenues |
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Business |
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Revenues |
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First Quarter of 2023 |
$ |
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$ |
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$ |
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Plant-Based Foods and Beverages |
129,350 |
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|
- |
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|
129,350 |
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Fruit-Based Foods and Beverages |
94,530 |
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|
- |
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|
94,530 |
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Consolidated |
223,880 |
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|
- |
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223,880 |
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First Quarter of 2022 |
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Plant-Based Foods and Beverages |
135,511 |
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(17,163 |
) |
|
118,348 |
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Fruit-Based Foods and Beverages |
104,662 |
|
|
- |
|
|
104,662 |
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Consolidated |
240,173 |
|
|
(17,163 |
) |
|
223,010 |
|
|
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Change $ |
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Plant-Based Foods and Beverages |
(6,161 |
) |
|
17,163 |
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|
11,002 |
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Fruit-Based Foods and Beverages |
(10,132 |
) |
|
- |
|
|
(10,132 |
) |
Consolidated |
(16,293 |
) |
|
17,163 |
|
|
870 |
|
|
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Change % |
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Plant-Based Foods and Beverages |
-4.5 |
% |
|
-100.0 |
% |
|
9.3 |
% |
Fruit-Based Foods and Beverages |
-9.7 |
% |
|
- |
|
|
-9.7 |
% |
Consolidated |
-6.8 |
% |
|
-100.0 |
% |
|
0.4 |
% |
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Investor Relations:
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ICR
646-277-1260
reed.anderson@icrinc.com
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Source: SunOpta Inc.
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