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Vector Group (NYSE: VGR) reported its Q2 2024 financial results, showing modest growth. Consolidated revenues increased to $371.9 million, up 1.7% from the previous year. Tobacco segment wholesale market share rose to 5.7%, with Montego brand shares climbing to 4.1%. Operating income surged 36.5% to $97.8 million. However, H1 2024 revenues dipped slightly by 0.5% to $696.5 million compared to H1 2023.

Q2 net income reached $54.2 million, or $0.34 per diluted share, a significant rise from $38.1 million, or $0.24 per share, in Q2 2023. Adjusted EBITDA for the quarter was $103.3 million, up 9.7%. First half net income was $89 million, or $0.56 per diluted share, compared to $72.8 million, or $0.46 per share, in H1 2023.

Vector maintained its quarterly dividend of $0.20 per share, returning $63.9 million to shareholders in H1 2024. Liquidity remained strong with $390.8 million in cash and equivalents.

Vector Group (NYSE: VGR) ha riportato i risultati finanziari del secondo trimestre 2024, evidenziando una modesta crescita. I ricavi consolidati sono aumentati a $371,9 milioni, con un incremento dell'1,7% rispetto allo scorso anno. La quota di mercato all'ingrosso del settore del tabacco è salita al 5,7%, con le quote del marchio Montego che sono arrivate al 4,1%. Il reddito operativo è aumentato del 36,5% a $97,8 milioni. Tuttavia, i ricavi del primo semestre 2024 sono leggermente diminuiti dello 0,5% a $696,5 milioni rispetto al primo semestre 2023.

Il reddito netto del Q2 ha raggiunto $54,2 milioni, equivalente a $0,34 per azione diluita, un significativo aumento rispetto ai $38,1 milioni, o $0,24 per azione, del Q2 2023. L'EBITDA rettificato per il trimestre è stato di $103,3 milioni, con un aumento del 9,7%. Il reddito netto del primo semestre è stato di $89 milioni, o $0,56 per azione diluita, rispetto ai $72,8 milioni, o $0,46 per azione, del primo semestre 2023.

Vector ha mantenuto il suo dividendo trimestrale di $0,20 per azione, restituendo $63,9 milioni agli azionisti nel primo semestre 2024. La liquidità è rimasta forte con $390,8 milioni in contante e equivalenti.

Vector Group (NYSE: VGR) informó sus resultados financieros del segundo trimestre de 2024, mostrando un crecimiento modesto. Los ingresos consolidados aumentaron a $371.9 millones, un incremento del 1.7% con respecto al año anterior. La participación de mercado del segmento de tabaco en el mercado mayorista subió al 5.7%, con las acciones de la marca Montego alcanzando el 4.1%. El ingreso operativo se disparó un 36.5% hasta $97.8 millones. Sin embargo, los ingresos del primer semestre de 2024 bajaron ligeramente un 0.5% a $696.5 millones en comparación con el primer semestre de 2023.

El ingreso neto del Q2 alcanzó los $54.2 millones, o $0.34 por acción diluida, un aumento significativo en comparación con los $38.1 millones, o $0.24 por acción, del Q2 2023. El EBITDA ajustado para el trimestre fue de $103.3 millones, un aumento del 9.7%. El ingreso neto del primer semestre fue de $89 millones, o $0.56 por acción diluida, en comparación con los $72.8 millones, o $0.46 por acción, del primer semestre de 2023.

Vector mantuvo su dividendo trimestral de $0.20 por acción, devolviendo $63.9 millones a los accionistas en el primer semestre de 2024. La liquidez se mantuvo sólida con $390.8 millones en efectivo y equivalentes.

Vector Group(NYSE: VGR)은 2024년 2분기 재무 결과를 보고하며, 보통의 성장을 보여주었습니다. 연결 매출은 3억 7천 190만 달러로, 전년 대비 1.7% 증가했습니다. 담배 부문의 도매 시장 점유율은 5.7%로 상승하였으며, 몬테고 브랜드의 점유율은 4.1%로 올라갔습니다. 운영 수익은 3천 780만 달러로 36.5% 급증했습니다. 그러나 2024년 상반기 매출은 2023년 상반기 대비 0.5% 감소한 6억 9천 650만 달러에 그쳤습니다.

2분기 순이익은 5천 420만 달러로, 주당 희석된 기준으로는 $0.34로, 2분기 2023년의 3천 810만 달러, 주당 $0.24에서显著 증가했습니다. 조정된 EBITDA는 1억 330만 달러로 9.7% 증가했습니다. 상반기 순이익은 8천 900만 달러, 주당 $0.56로, 2023년 상반기 7천 280만 달러, 주당 $0.46에 비해 증가했습니다.

Vector는 분기 배당금을 주당 $0.20으로 유지하며, 2024년 상반기에 주주에게 6천 390만 달러를 환원했습니다. 유동성은 3억 9천 80만 달러의 현금 및 현금성 자산으로 강력하게 유지되었습니다.

Vector Group (NYSE: VGR) a annoncé ses résultats financiers pour le deuxième trimestre 2024, montrant une croissance modeste. Les revenus consolidés ont augmenté pour atteindre 371,9 millions USD, soit une hausse de 1,7 % par rapport à l'année précédente. La part de marché en gros du secteur du tabac a grimpé à 5,7 %, avec les parts de la marque Montego atteignant 4,1 %. Le revenu opérationnel a augmenté de 36,5 % pour atteindre 97,8 millions USD. Cependant, les revenus du premier semestre 2024 ont légèrement diminué de 0,5 % pour s'établir à 696,5 millions USD par rapport au premier semestre 2023.

Le revenu net du 2e trimestre a atteint 54,2 millions USD, soit 0,34 USD par action diluée, une augmentation significative par rapport à 38,1 millions USD, ou 0,24 USD par action, au 2e trimestre 2023. L'EBITDA ajusté pour le trimestre s'élève à 103,3 millions USD, soit une hausse de 9,7 %. Le revenu net du premier semestre s'élève à 89 millions USD, soit 0,56 USD par action diluée, contre 72,8 millions USD, soit 0,46 USD par action, au premier semestre 2023.

Vector a maintenu son dividende trimestriel à 0,20 USD par action, restituant 63,9 millions USD aux actionnaires au premier semestre 2024. La liquidité est restée forte avec 390,8 millions USD en espèces et équivalents.

Vector Group (NYSE: VGR) hat seine finanziellen Ergebnisse für das 2. Quartal 2024 veröffentlicht, die ein moderates Wachstum zeigen. Die konsolidierten Einnahmen stiegen auf 371,9 Millionen USD, ein Anstieg von 1,7% im Vergleich zum Vorjahr. Der Marktanteil des Tabaksegments im Großhandel erhöhte sich auf 5,7%, während die Marktanteile der Marke Montego auf 4,1% kletterten. Der Betriebsgewinn sprang um 36,5% auf 97,8 Millionen USD. Im ersten Halbjahr 2024 sanken die Einnahmen jedoch leicht um 0,5% auf 696,5 Millionen USD im Vergleich zum ersten Halbjahr 2023.

Der Nettogewinn im 2. Quartal erreichte 54,2 Millionen USD, entsprechend 0,34 USD pro verwässerter Aktie, ein erheblicher Anstieg gegenüber 38,1 Millionen USD, bzw. 0,24 USD pro Aktie, im 2. Quartal 2023. Das bereinigte EBITDA für das Quartal betrug 103,3 Millionen USD, ein Anstieg von 9,7%. Der Nettogewinn für das erste Halbjahr betrug 89 Millionen USD, oder 0,56 USD pro verwässerter Aktie, im Vergleich zu 72,8 Millionen USD, oder 0,46 USD pro Aktie, im ersten Halbjahr 2023.

Vector hielt seine vierteljährliche Dividende von 0,20 USD pro Aktie aufrecht und gab im ersten Halbjahr 2024 63,9 Millionen USD an die Aktionäre zurück. Die Liquidität blieb mit 390,8 Millionen USD in bar und liquiden Mitteln stark.

Positive
  • Revenue increased by 1.7% in Q2 2024 to $371.9 million.
  • Tobacco segment's wholesale market share rose to 5.7%.
  • Montego brand's wholesale market share increased to 4.1%.
  • Operating income increased by 36.5% to $97.8 million in Q2 2024.
  • Net income for Q2 2024 increased to $54.2 million or $0.34 per share.
  • Adjusted EBITDA rose by 9.7% to $103.3 million in Q2 2024.
  • First half net income increased to $89 million or $0.56 per share.
  • Maintained strong liquidity with $390.8 million in cash and equivalents.
  • Returned $63.9 million to shareholders via dividends in H1 2024.
Negative
  • First half 2024 revenues decreased by 0.5% to $696.5 million.
  • Tobacco segment's wholesale shipments declined by 5.1% in Q2 2024.
  • Tobacco segment's retail shipments declined by 9.6% in Q2 2024.

Insights

Vector Group's Q2 2024 results demonstrate robust performance, particularly in its Tobacco segment. The company's consolidated revenues increased by 1.7% to $371.9 million, while operating income surged by 36.5% to $97.8 million. This impressive growth was primarily driven by the Tobacco segment, which saw a 37% increase in operating income to $102.9 million.

The standout performer was the Montego brand, which has solidified its position as the largest discount brand in the U.S. Montego's wholesale and retail market share both increased significantly to 4.1% from 3.4% and 3.5% respectively in the prior year period. This growth is particularly noteworthy given the overall decline in industry-wide cigarette shipments.

Vector Group's financial health appears strong, with a cash position of $390.8 million and additional $187.8 million in investments. The company's commitment to shareholder returns is evident in its continued quarterly dividend payments, totaling $63.9 million for the first half of 2024.

However, investors should note that while Vector Group is outperforming the industry, it's still operating in a declining market. The company's wholesale shipments declined by 5.1% in Q2, albeit less than the industry's 10.5% decline. This trend suggests that while Vector Group is gaining market share, it's doing so in a shrinking market, which could present long-term challenges.

Vector Group's Q2 2024 results reveal interesting market dynamics in the tobacco industry. The company's Tobacco segment has shown remarkable resilience and growth in a challenging market environment. The increase in wholesale market share to 5.7% from 5.4% year-over-year and the maintenance of a 5.8% retail market share, indicate effective market strategies and strong brand positioning.

The performance of the Montego brand is particularly noteworthy. Its wholesale and retail market share both increased to 4.1%, up from 3.4% and 3.5% respectively in the prior year period. This growth suggests that Vector Group has successfully tapped into the discount cigarette market, which may be benefiting from consumers trading down in a potentially inflationary environment.

However, it's important to contextualize this growth within broader industry trends. The tobacco industry as a whole is experiencing declining shipment volumes, with industry-wide wholesale shipments down 10.5% in Q2 and retail shipments down 10%. Vector Group's ability to outperform these industry trends (with declines of 5.1% and 9.6% respectively) indicates effective market share capture strategies.

The company's success in a declining market raises questions about long-term sustainability. While Vector Group is currently benefiting from market share gains, particularly in the discount segment, the overall shrinking of the market could pose challenges in the future. The company may need to consider diversification strategies or explore alternative product categories to ensure long-term growth in the face of declining traditional tobacco consumption.

Montego maintains position as largest discount brand in the U.S.

Second Quarter 2024 Highlights:

  • Consolidated revenues of $371.9 million, up 1.7% or $6.3 million compared to the prior year period.
    • Tobacco segment wholesale market share increased to 5.7% from 5.4% in the prior year period and retail market share remained at 5.8%, unchanged from the prior year period.
    • Montego wholesale and retail market share both increased to 4.1% from 3.4% and 3.5%, respectively, in the prior year period.
  • Operating income of $97.8 million, up 36.5% or $26.1 million compared to the prior year period.
    • Tobacco segment operating income of $102.9 million, up 37.0% or $27.8 million compared to the prior year period.
  • Adjusted EBITDA of $103.3 million, up 9.7% or $9.2 million compared to the prior year period.
    • Tobacco Adjusted EBITDA of $104.4 million, up 10.2% or $9.7 million compared to the prior year period.

First Half 2024 Highlights:

  • Consolidated revenues of $696.5 million, down 0.5% or $3.3 million compared to the prior year period.
    • Tobacco segment revenues of $696.5 million, down 0.5% or $3.3 million compared to the prior year period.
    • Tobacco segment wholesale market share increased to 5.7% from 5.5% in the prior year period and retail market share remained at 5.8%.
    • Montego wholesale and retail market share both increased to 4.0% from 3.4% in the prior year period.
  • Operating income of $175.6 million, up 20.3% or $29.6 million compared to the prior year period.
    • Tobacco segment operating income of $185.9 million, up 21.0% or $32.2 million compared to the prior year period.
  • Adjusted EBITDA of $186.0 million, up 8.1% or $13.9 million compared to the prior year period.
    • Tobacco Adjusted EBITDA of $188.8 million, up 8.1% or $14.1 million compared to the prior year period.

 

MIAMI--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Vector Group Ltd. (NYSE: VGR) today announced financial results for the three and six months ended June 30, 2024.

“Vector Group delivered strong performance in the second quarter bolstered by the impressive growth of our Montego brand,” said Howard M. Lorber, President and Chief Executive Officer of Vector Group Ltd. “Montego’s continued expansion as the largest discount brand in the U.S. highlights the effectiveness of our strategic approach, expert market analysis, and proven execution. We are confident in our ability to sustain our momentum in the second half of the year and to drive long-term value for our stockholders.”

GAAP Financial Results

Three months ended June 30, 2024 and 2023. Second quarter 2024 revenues were $371.9 million, compared to $365.7 million in the second quarter of 2023. The Company recorded operating income of $97.8 million in the second quarter of 2024, compared to $71.6 million in the second quarter of 2023. Net income for the second quarter of 2024 was $54.2 million, or $0.34 per diluted common share, compared to $38.1 million, or $0.24 per diluted common share, in the second quarter of 2023.

Six months ended June 30, 2024 and 2023. For the six months ended June 30, 2024, revenues were $696.5 million, compared to $699.8 million for the six months ended June 30, 2023. The Company recorded operating income of $175.6 million for the six months ended June 30, 2024, compared to $145.9 million for the six months ended June 30, 2023. Net income for the six months ended June 30, 2024 was $89.0 million, or $0.56 per diluted common share, compared to $72.8 million, or $0.46 per diluted common share, for the six months ended June 30, 2023.

Non-GAAP Financial Measures

Three months ended June 30, 2024 compared to the three months ended June 30, 2023

Adjusted EBITDA (as described in Table 2 attached hereto) were $103.3 million for the second quarter of 2024, compared to $94.1 million for the second quarter of 2023.

Adjusted Net Income (as described in Table 3 attached hereto) was $53.3 million, or $0.34 per diluted share, for the second quarter of 2024, compared to $50.8 million, or $0.32 per diluted share, for the second quarter of 2023.

Adjusted Operating Income (as described in Table 4 attached hereto) was $97.9 million for the second quarter of 2024, compared to $89.7 million for the second quarter of 2023.

Six months ended June 30, 2024 compared to the six months ended June 30, 2023

Adjusted EBITDA (as described in Table 2 attached hereto) were $186.0 million for the six months ended June 30, 2024, compared to $172.2 million for the six months ended June 30, 2023.

Adjusted Net Income (as described in Table 3 attached hereto) was $90.5 million, or $0.57 per diluted share, for the six months ended June 30, 2024, compared to $84.8 million, or $0.54 per diluted share, for the six months ended June 30, 2023.

Adjusted Operating Income (as described in Table 4 attached hereto) was $175.7 million for the six months ended June 30, 2024, compared to $164.0 million for the six months ended June 30, 2023.

Consolidated Balance Sheet

Vector Group maintained significant liquidity at June 30, 2024 with cash and cash equivalents of $390.8 million, including $149.2 million of cash from the Tobacco segment, investment securities of $141.0 million and long-term investments of $46.8 million.

Vector Group continued its longstanding history of paying a quarterly cash dividend in the second quarter of 2024. For the six months ended June 30, 2024, Vector Group returned a total of $63.9 million to stockholders at a quarterly rate of $0.20 per share of common stock.

Tobacco Segment Financial Results

For the second quarter of 2024, the Tobacco segment had revenues of $371.9 million, compared to $365.7 million for the second quarter of 2023. For the six months ended June 30, 2024, the Tobacco segment had revenues of $696.5 million, compared to $699.8 million for the six months ended June 30, 2023.

Operating Income from the Tobacco segment was $102.9 million and $185.9 million for the three and six months ended June 30, 2024, respectively, compared to $75.1 million and $153.7 million for the three and six months ended June 30, 2023, respectively.

Non-GAAP Financial Measures

Tobacco Adjusted Operating Income (as described in Table 5 attached hereto) for the second quarter of 2024 was $103.0 million compared to $93.2 million for the second quarter of 2023. Tobacco Adjusted Operating Income for the six months ended June 30, 2024 was $186.0 million, compared to $171.8 million for the six months ended June 30, 2023.

Operational Metrics

For the second quarter of 2024, the Tobacco segment had conventional cigarette (wholesale) shipments of approximately 2.39 billion units, compared to 2.52 billion units for the second quarter of 2023. For the six months ended June 30, 2024, the Tobacco segment had conventional cigarette (wholesale) shipments of approximately 4.50 billion units, compared to 4.87 billion units for the six months ended June 30, 2023.

According to data from Management Science Associates, Inc., for the second quarter of 2024, the Tobacco segment’s wholesale market share increased to 5.7%, from 5.4% for the second quarter of 2023. For the six months ended June 30, 2024, the Tobacco segment’s wholesale market share increased to 5.7%, from 5.5% for the six months ended June 30, 2023. For the second quarter of 2024, Montego’s wholesale market share increased to 4.1%, from 3.4% for the second quarter of 2023. For the six months ended June 30, 2024, Montego’s wholesale market share increased to 4.0%, from 3.4% for the six months ended June 30, 2023. The Tobacco segment’s wholesale shipments in the second quarter of 2024 declined by 5.1% compared to the second quarter of 2023, while the industry’s overall wholesale shipments declined by 10.5%. The Tobacco segment’s wholesale shipments for the six months ended June 30, 2024 declined by 7.8% compared to the six months ended June 30, 2023, while the industry’s overall wholesale shipments declined by 10.1%.

According to data from Management Science Associates, Inc., for the second quarter of 2024, the Tobacco segment’s retail market share remained at 5.8% compared to the second quarter of 2023. For the six months ended June 30, 2024, the Tobacco segment’s retail market share remained at 5.8%, compared to the six months ended June 30, 2023. For the second quarter of 2024, Montego’s retail market share increased to 4.1%, from 3.5% for the second quarter of 2023. For the six months ended June 30, 2024, Montego’s retail market share increased to 4%, from 3.4% for the six months ended June 30, 2023. The Tobacco segment’s retail shipments in the second quarter of 2024 declined by 9.6% compared to the second quarter of 2023, while the industry’s overall retail shipments declined by 10.0%. The Tobacco segment’s retail shipments for the six months ended June 30, 2024 declined by 9.1% compared to the six months ended June 30, 2023, while the industry’s overall retail shipments declined by 9.5%.

Non-GAAP Financial Measures

Adjusted EBITDA, Adjusted Net Income, Adjusted Operating Income, Tobacco Adjusted Operating Income and Tobacco Adjusted EBITDA (the “Non-GAAP Financial Measures”) are financial measures not prepared in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles (“GAAP”). The Company believes that the Non-GAAP Financial Measures are important measures that supplement discussions and analysis of its results of operations and enhance an understanding of its operating performance. The Company believes the Non-GAAP Financial Measures provide investors and analysts with a useful measure of operating results unaffected by differences in capital structures and ages of related assets among otherwise comparable companies.

Management uses the Non-GAAP Financial Measures as measures to review and assess operating performance of the Company’s business, and management does and investors should review both the overall performance (GAAP net income) and the operating performance (the Non-GAAP Financial Measures) of the Company’s business. While management considers the Non-GAAP Financial Measures to be important, they should be considered in addition to, but not as substitutes for or superior to, other measures of financial performance prepared in accordance with GAAP, such as operating income, net income and cash flows from operations. In addition, the Non-GAAP Financial Measures are susceptible to varying calculations and the Company’s measurement of the Non-GAAP Financial Measures may not be comparable to those of other companies.

Reconciliations of Non-GAAP Financial Measures to the comparable GAAP financial results for the three and six months ended June 30, 2024 and 2023 are included in Tables 2 through 6.

Conference Call to Discuss Second Quarter 2024 Results

As previously announced, the Company will host a conference call and webcast on Thursday, August 1, 2024 at 8:00 AM (ET) to discuss its quarterly period and six months results. Investors may access the call via live webcast at https://www.webcaster4.com/Webcast/Page/2271/50954. Please join the webcast at least ten minutes prior to the start time.

A replay of the call will be available shortly after the call ends on August 1, 2024 through August 15, 2024 at https://www.webcaster4.com/Webcast/Page/2271/50954.

About Vector Group Ltd.

Vector Group is a holding company for Liggett Group LLC, Vector Tobacco LLC, and New Valley LLC. Additional information concerning the Company is available on the Company’s website, www.VectorGroupLtd.com.

Investors and others should note that we may post information about the Company or its subsidiaries on our website at www.VectorGroupLtd.com and/or at the websites of those subsidiaries or, if applicable, on their accounts on LinkedIn, X or other social media platforms. It is possible that the postings or releases could include information deemed to be material information. Therefore, we encourage investors, the media and others interested in the Company to review the information we post on our website at www.VectorGroupLtd.com, on the websites of our subsidiaries and on their social media accounts.

Forward-Looking and Cautionary Statements

This press release includes forward-looking statements within the meaning of the federal securities law. All statements other than statements of historical or current facts made in this document are forward-looking. We identify forward-looking statements in this document by using words or phrases such as “anticipate,” “believe,” “estimate,” “expect,” “intend,” “may be,” “continue,” “could,” “potential,” “objective,” “plan,” “seek,” “predict,” “project” and “will be” and similar words or phrases or their negatives. Forward-looking statements reflect our current expectations and are inherently uncertain. Actual results could differ materially for a variety of reasons.

Risks and uncertainties that could cause our actual results to differ significantly from our current expectations are described in our 2023 Annual Report on Form 10-K and, when filed, in our Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarter ended June 30, 2024. We undertake no responsibility to publicly update or revise any forward-looking statement except as required by applicable law.

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TABLE 1

VECTOR GROUP LTD. AND SUBSIDIARIES

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS

(Unaudited)

(Dollars in Thousands, Except Per Share Amounts)

 

 

Three Months Ended

 

Six Months Ended

 

June 30,

 

June 30,

 

 

2024

 

 

 

2023

 

 

 

2024

 

 

 

2023

 

Revenues:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Tobacco*

$

371,914

 

 

$

365,662

 

 

$

696,481

 

 

$

699,807

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Expenses:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Cost of sales:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Tobacco*

 

244,594

 

 

 

248,984

 

 

 

462,495

 

 

 

481,270

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Operating, selling, administrative and general expenses

 

29,461

 

 

 

26,930

 

 

 

58,155

 

 

 

54,222

 

Litigation settlement and judgment expense

 

73

 

 

 

18,105

 

 

 

264

 

 

 

18,375

 

Operating income

 

97,786

 

 

 

71,643

 

 

 

175,567

 

 

 

145,940

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Other income (expenses):

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Interest expense

 

(26,583

)

 

 

(27,124

)

 

 

(54,032

)

 

 

(54,598

)

Loss on extinguishment of debt

 

 

 

 

(40

)

 

 

 

 

 

(181

)

Equity in (losses) earnings from investments

 

(641

)

 

 

959

 

 

 

1,497

 

 

 

800

 

Equity in (losses) earnings from real estate ventures

 

(1,213

)

 

 

2,954

 

 

 

(11,934

)

 

 

1,061

 

Other, net

 

5,585

 

 

 

4,791

 

 

 

11,970

 

 

 

8,411

 

Income before provision for income taxes

 

74,934

 

 

 

53,183

 

 

 

123,068

 

 

 

101,433

 

Income tax expense

 

20,756

 

 

 

15,094

 

 

 

34,090

 

 

 

28,603

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Net income

$

54,178

 

 

$

38,089

 

 

$

88,978

 

 

$

72,830

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Per basic common share:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Net income applicable to common shares

$

0.34

 

 

$

0.24

 

 

$

0.56

 

 

$

0.46

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Per diluted common share:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Net income applicable to common shares

$

0.34

 

 

$

0.24

 

 

$

0.56

 

 

$

0.46

 

* Revenues and cost of sales include federal excise taxes of $120,452, $126,750, $226,275 and $244,568 for the three and six months ended June 30, 2024 and 2023, respectively.

TABLE 2

VECTOR GROUP LTD. AND SUBSIDIARIES

RECONCILIATION OF ADJUSTED EBITDA

(Unaudited)

(Dollars in Thousands)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

LTM

 

Year Ended

 

Three Months Ended

 

Six Months Ended

 

 

June 30,

 

December 31,

 

June 30,

 

June 30,

 

 

 

2024

 

 

 

2023

 

 

 

2024

 

 

 

2023

 

 

 

2024

 

 

 

2023

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Net income

$

199,674

 

 

$

183,526

 

 

$

54,178

 

 

$

38,089

 

 

$

88,978

 

 

$

72,830

 

Interest expense

 

108,051

 

 

 

108,617

 

 

 

26,583

 

 

 

27,124

 

 

 

54,032

 

 

 

54,598

 

Income tax expense

 

70,413

 

 

 

64,926

 

 

 

20,756

 

 

 

15,094

 

 

 

34,090

 

 

 

28,603

 

Depreciation and amortization

 

6,780

 

 

 

6,941

 

 

 

1,629

 

 

 

1,731

 

 

 

3,262

 

 

 

3,423

 

EBITDA

$

384,918

 

 

$

364,010

 

 

$

103,146

 

 

$

82,038

 

 

$

180,362

 

 

$

159,454

 

Equity in (earnings) losses from investments (a)

 

(1,959

)

 

 

(1,262

)

 

 

641

 

 

 

(959

)

 

 

(1,497

)

 

 

(800

)

Equity in losses (earnings) from real estate ventures (b)

 

10,793

 

 

 

(2,202

)

 

 

1,213

 

 

 

(2,954

)

 

 

11,934

 

 

 

(1,061

)

Loss on extinguishment of debt

 

368

 

 

 

549

 

 

 

 

 

 

40

 

 

 

 

 

 

181

 

Stock-based compensation expense (c)

 

12,482

 

 

 

10,111

 

 

 

3,807

 

 

 

2,644

 

 

 

7,121

 

 

 

4,750

 

Litigation settlement and judgment expense (d)

 

688

 

 

 

18,799

 

 

 

73

 

 

 

18,105

 

 

 

264

 

 

 

18,375

 

Impact of MSA settlement (e)

 

(592

)

 

 

(734

)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

(169

)

 

 

(311

)

Other, net

 

(29,678

)

 

 

(26,119

)

 

 

(5,585

)

 

 

(4,791

)

 

 

(11,970

)

 

 

(8,411

)

Adjusted EBITDA

$

377,020

 

 

$

363,152

 

 

$

103,295

 

 

$

94,123

 

 

$

186,045

 

 

$

172,177

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Adjusted EBITDA by Segment

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Tobacco

$

384,680

 

 

$

370,575

 

 

$

104,364

 

 

$

94,687

 

 

$

188,754

 

 

$

174,649

 

Real Estate

 

18

 

 

 

313

 

 

 

(56

)

 

 

148

 

 

 

(85

)

 

 

210

 

Corporate and Other

 

(7,678

)

 

 

(7,736

)

 

 

(1,013

)

 

 

(712

)

 

 

(2,624

)

 

 

(2,682

)

Total

$

377,020

 

 

$

363,152

 

 

$

103,295

 

 

$

94,123

 

 

$

186,045

 

 

$

172,177

 

____________________

  1. Represents equity in (earnings) losses recognized from investments that the Company accounts for under the equity method.
  2. Represents equity in losses (earnings) recognized from the Company’s investment in certain real estate ventures that are accounted for under the equity method and are not consolidated in the Company’s financial results.
  3. Represents amortization of stock-based compensation.
  4. Represents accruals for litigation in the Tobacco segment.
  5. Represents the Tobacco segment’s settlement of long-standing disputes related to the Master Settlement Agreement.

TABLE 3

VECTOR GROUP LTD. AND SUBSIDIARIES

RECONCILIATION OF ADJUSTED NET INCOME

(Unaudited)

(Dollars in Thousands, Except Per Share Amounts)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Three Months Ended

 

Six Months Ended

 

 

June 30,

 

June 30,

 

 

 

2024

 

 

 

2023

 

 

 

2024

 

 

 

2023

 

 

 

 

 

Net income

$

54,178

 

 

$

38,089

 

 

$

88,978

 

 

$

72,830

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Loss on extinguishment of debt

 

 

 

 

40

 

 

 

 

 

 

181

 

Litigation settlement and judgment expense (a)

 

73

 

 

 

18,105

 

 

 

264

 

 

 

18,375

 

Impact of MSA settlement (b)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

(169

)

 

 

(311

)

Impact of net interest expense capitalized to real estate ventures

 

(1,233

)

 

 

(1,072

)

 

 

1,985

 

 

 

(2,113

)

Total adjustments

 

(1,160

)

 

 

17,073

 

 

 

2,080

 

 

 

16,132

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Tax expense (benefit) related to adjustments

 

293

 

 

 

(4,407

)

 

 

(525

)

 

 

(4,164

)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Adjusted Net Income

$

53,311

 

 

$

50,755

 

 

$

90,533

 

 

$

84,798

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Per diluted common share:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Adjusted Net Income applicable to common shares

$

0.34

 

 

$

0.32

 

 

$

0.57

 

 

$

0.54

 

____________________

  1. Represents accruals for litigation in the Tobacco segment.
  2. Represents the Tobacco segment’s settlement of long-standing disputes related to the Master Settlement Agreement.

TABLE 4

VECTOR GROUP LTD. AND SUBSIDIARIES

RECONCILIATION OF ADJUSTED OPERATING INCOME

(Unaudited)

(Dollars in Thousands)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

LTM

 

Year Ended

 

Three Months Ended

 

Six Months Ended

 

 

June 30,

 

December 31,

 

June 30,

 

June 30,

 

 

 

2024

 

 

 

2023

 

 

 

2024

 

 

2023

 

 

2024

 

 

 

2023

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Operating income

$

357,662

 

 

$

328,035

 

 

$

97,786

 

$

71,643

 

$

175,567

 

 

$

145,940

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Litigation settlement and judgment expense (a)

 

688

 

 

 

18,799

 

 

 

73

 

 

18,105

 

 

264

 

 

 

18,375

 

Impact of MSA settlement (b)

 

(592

)

 

 

(734

)

 

 

 

 

 

 

(169

)

 

 

(311

)

Total adjustments

 

96

 

 

 

18,065

 

 

 

73

 

 

18,105

 

 

95

 

 

 

18,064

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Adjusted Operating Income

$

357,758

 

 

$

346,100

 

 

$

97,859

 

$

89,748

 

$

175,662

 

 

$

164,004

 

____________________

  1. Represents accruals for litigation in the Tobacco segment.
  2. Represents the Tobacco segment’s settlement of long-standing disputes related to the Master Settlement Agreement.

TABLE 5

VECTOR GROUP LTD. AND SUBSIDIARIES

RECONCILIATION OF TOBACCO ADJUSTED OPERATING INCOME

AND TOBACCO ADJUSTED EBITDA

(Unaudited)

(Dollars in Thousands)

 

 

LTM

 

Year Ended

 

Three Months Ended

 

Six Months Ended

 

June 30,

 

December 31,

 

June 30,

 

June 30,

 

 

2024

 

 

 

2023

 

 

 

2024

 

 

2023

 

 

2024

 

 

 

2023

 

 

 

 

 

 

Tobacco Adjusted Operating Income:

 

 

 

 

 

 

Operating income from Tobacco segment

$

378,878

 

$

346,673

 

$

102,927

$

75,122

$

185,926

 

$

153,721

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Litigation settlement and judgment expense (a)

 

688

 

 

18,799

 

 

73

 

18,105

 

264

 

 

18,375

 

Impact of MSA settlement (b)

 

(592

)

 

(734

)

 

 

 

(169

)

 

(311

)

Total adjustments

 

96

 

 

18,065

 

 

73

 

18,105

 

95

 

 

18,064

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Tobacco Adjusted Operating Income

$

378,974

 

$

364,738

 

$

103,000

$

93,227

$

186,021

 

$

171,785

 

 
 

 

LTM

 

Year Ended

 

Three Months Ended

 

Six Months Ended

 

June 30,

 

December 31,

 

June 30,

 

June 30,

 

 

2024

 

 

 

2023

 

 

 

2024

 

 

2023

 

 

2024

 

 

 

2023

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Tobacco Adjusted EBITDA:

 

 

 

 

 

 

Operating income from Tobacco segment

$

378,878

 

$

346,673

 

$

102,927

$

75,122

$

185,926

 

$

153,721

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Litigation settlement and judgment expense (a)

 

688

 

 

18,799

 

 

73

 

18,105

 

264

 

 

18,375

 

Impact of MSA settlement (b)

 

(592

)

 

(734

)

 

 

 

(169

)

 

(311

)

Total adjustments

 

96

 

 

18,065

 

 

73

 

18,105

 

95

 

 

18,064

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Tobacco Adjusted Operating Income

 

378,974

 

 

364,738

 

 

103,000

 

93,227

 

186,021

 

 

171,785

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Depreciation and amortization

 

5,500

 

 

5,686

 

 

1,298

 

1,419

 

2,610

 

 

2,796

 

Stock-based compensation expense

 

206

 

 

151

 

 

66

 

41

 

123

 

 

68

 

Total adjustments

 

5,706

 

 

5,837

 

 

1,364

 

1,460

 

2,733

 

 

2,864

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Tobacco Adjusted EBITDA

$

384,680

 

$

370,575

 

$

104,364

$

94,687

$

188,754

 

$

174,649

 

 

____________________

  1. Represents accruals for litigation in the Tobacco segment.
  2. Represents the Tobacco segment’s settlement of long-standing disputes related to the Master Settlement Agreement.

TABLE 6

VECTOR GROUP LTD. AND SUBSIDIARIES

RECONCILIATION OF REVENUES

(Unaudited)

(Dollars in Thousands)

 

 

 

LTM

 

Year Ended

 

Three Months Ended

 

Six Months Ended

 

 

June 30,

 

December 31,

 

June 30,

 

June 30,

 

 

2024

 

2023

 

2024

 

2023

 

2024

 

2023

Revenues:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Tobacco (a)

 

$

1,420,942

 

$

1,424,268

 

$

371,914

 

$

365,662

 

$

696,481

 

$

699,807

____________________

  1. Tobacco segment revenues include federal excise taxes of $467,970 for the last twelve months ended June 30, 2024, $486,263 for the year ended December 31, 2023, and $120,452, $226,275, $126,750, and $244,568 for the three and six months ended June 30, 2024 and 2023, respectively.

 

FGS Global

212-687-8080 (U.S.)

VectorGroupIR@fgsglobal.com

J. Bryant Kirkland III, Vector Group Ltd.

305-579-8000

Source: Vector Group Ltd.

FAQ

What were Vector Group's Q2 2024 revenues?

Vector Group's Q2 2024 revenues were $371.9 million, up 1.7% from the prior year.

How did Vector Group's Tobacco segment perform in Q2 2024?

The Tobacco segment's wholesale market share increased to 5.7%, and Montego brand's share rose to 4.1%.

What was Vector Group's Q2 2024 net income?

Q2 2024 net income was $54.2 million, or $0.34 per diluted share.

Did Vector Group's revenue increase or decrease in the first half of 2024?

Vector Group's revenue decreased by 0.5% to $696.5 million in the first half of 2024.

What is Vector Group's adjusted EBITDA for Q2 2024?

Adjusted EBITDA for Q2 2024 was $103.3 million, up 9.7% from Q2 2023.

What is the dividend situation for Vector Group in the first half of 2024?

Vector Group returned $63.9 million to shareholders via a quarterly dividend of $0.20 per share in the first half of 2024.

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