Petco Health + Wellness Company, Inc. Reports Strong Fourth Quarter and Full-Year 2020 Results, Issues 2021 Guidance

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Petco Health and Wellness Company (NASDAQ: WOOF) reported strong financial results for Q4 and FY 2020, demonstrating consistent growth. Q4 comparable sales grew 17% with net revenue increasing 16%, while FY 2020 revenue rose 11% to $4.9 billion. Despite a net loss of $6.2 million for Q4, Adjusted Net Income surged 103% to $37 million. Total debt was reduced by 49% to $1.7 billion, and guidance for FY 2021 suggests revenue between $5.25 billion and $5.35 billion. CEO Ron Coughlin emphasized the robust demand for Petco's services and products.

Positive

• Q4 comparable sales growth of 17% and net revenue growth of 16%.
• Adjusted Net Income increased 103% to $37 million, $0.17 per share.
• Total debt reduced by 49% to $1.7 billion.
• FY 2020 revenue grew 11% to $4.9 billion.
• Strong FY 2021 revenue guidance of $5.25 billion - $5.35 billion.

Negative

• Net loss of $6.2 million for Q4, inclusive of $17.5 million debt extinguishment loss.
• FY 2020 net loss of $26.5 million despite improvements.

SAN DIEGO, March 18, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Petco Health and Wellness Company, Inc. (NASDAQ: WOOF), a complete partner in pet health and wellness, today released its financial results for fourth quarter and fiscal 2020 ended January 30, 2021. 

The company delivered fourth quarter comparable sales growth of 17 percent and net revenue growth of 16 percent, marking the ninth consecutive quarter of growth for Petco.  A $17.5 million loss on the extinguishment of debt related to the company's initial public offering contributed to a net loss of $6.2 million or $0.03 per share, an improvement of 14 percent and 17 percent, respectively.  Adjusted Net Income¹ increased 103 percent from prior year to $37.0 million or $0.17 per share, while fourth quarter Adjusted EBITDA¹ increased 13 percent to $148.6 million from prior year.   

Fiscal year 2020 revenue increased 11 percent from prior year to $4.9 billion.  A net loss of $26.5 million or $0.13 per share improved 72 percent and 73 percent, respectively, and was also inclusive of a $17.5 million loss on the extinguishment of debt related to the company's initial public offering.  That 11 percent growth translated to a 14 percent improvement in Adjusted EBITDA¹ to $484.3 million, as well as a $68.0 million improvement in Adjusted Net Income¹ to $58.1 million or $0.28 per share, reflecting the strength of Petco's multi-channel pet care ecosystem.

"On the heels of a successful IPO in January, we closed the year with a strong fourth quarter, and that momentum has carried into 2021," said Ron Coughlin, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Petco. "Our comprehensive petcare ecosystem focused on health and wellness, coupled with our digitally-led, multichannel experience is resonating with pet parents and generating significant competitive advantages that are evident in our performance.  Our category continues to grow powered by the millions of incremental new pets in households, which is creating an annuity for years to come.  Whether it is eliminating products with artificial ingredients³, rapidly expanding vet clinics, training, grooming or customer-first fulfillment options like same-day delivery, we're expanding the ways we take care of beloved pets and stepping up to meet increased demand making Petco well positioned for long-term growth."

In addition, Petco reduced total debt by 49 percent to $1.7 billion and Net Debt¹ by 50 percent to $1.5 billion using the proceeds from the company's initial public offering, the recapitalization of a portion of debt outstanding at the time of the initial public offering and Free Cash Flow¹ generation.  Net Debt¹ reduction and Adjusted EBITDA¹ improvement led to a decrease of 4.2x in Petco's Net Debt¹ to Adjusted EBITDA¹ ratio to 3.2x.  On March 4^th, Petco announced the successful completion of the company's debt refinancing transaction which extended the maturity dates of the company's term loan to 2028 and revolving credit facility to 2026.  

Fiscal Q4 2020 Highlights:
Comparisons are fourth quarter of 2020 ended January 30, 2021 versus fourth quarter of 2019 ended February 1, 2020 unless otherwise noted

• Net sales increased 16 percent to $1.3 billion driven by comp sales growth of 17 percent
• Net loss of $6.2 million or $0.03 per share was inclusive of a $17.5 million loss on the extinguishment of debt related to the company's initial public offering
• Adjusted Net Income¹ increased $18.7 million to $37.0 million or $0.17 per share
• Adjusted EBITDA¹ increased 13 percent to $148.6 million

Fiscal Year 2020 Highlights:
Comparisons are fiscal year of 2020 ended January 30, 2021 versus fiscal year of 2019 ended February 1, 2020 unless otherwise noted

• Net sales increased 11 percent to $4.9 billion driven by comp sales growth of 11 percent
• Net loss of $26.5 million or $0.13 per share inclusive of a $17.5 million loss on the extinguishment of debt related to the company's initial public offering
• Adjusted Net Income¹ increased $68.0 million to $58.1 million or $0.28 per share
• Adjusted EBITDA¹ increased 14 percent to $484.3 million
• Net cash provided by operating activities increased $158.3 million to $268.6 million
• Free Cash Flow¹ increased $155.6 million to $109.1 million
• Total debt decreased $1.6 billion to $1.7 billion driven by the proceeds generated in the company's initial public offering, related recapitalization and Free Cash Flow generation
• Net Debt¹ decreased $1.6 billion to $1.5 billion
• Net Debt¹ / Adjusted EBITDA¹ improved 57 percent to 3.2x
• Liquidity of $499.0 million inclusive of $111.4 million of cash and cash equivalents and $387.6 million of availability on revolving credit facility.
• Ended 2020 with 1,454 Pet Care Centers, 125 Full Service Vet Hospitals within Pet Care Centers, and 96 Pet Care Centers in Mexico 

Fiscal 2021 Guidance:

The following guidance as of March 18, 2021 reflects the company's expectations for fiscal year 2021 unless otherwise indicated.  

Metric	Guidance
Revenue	$5.25 billion - $5.35 billion
Adjusted EBITDA2	$520 million - $530 million
Adjusted EPS2	$0.63 - $0.66

Assumptions in the guidance include that economic conditions, currency rates and the tax and regulatory landscape remain generally consistent. The company continues to monitor those assumptions and any potential financial impacts. Adjusted EPS guidance assumes approximately $90 million of interest expense, a 26% tax rate and 266 million weighted average diluted share count.

(1)	Adjusted EBITDA, Adjusted Net Income, Adjusted EPS, Free Cash Flow, and Net Debt are non-GAAP financial measures.  See "Non-GAAP Financial Measures" for additional information on Non-GAAP financial measures and a reconciliation to the most comparable GAAP measures.
(2)	We have not reconciled Adjusted EBITDA and Adjusted EPS outlook, which are non-GAAP measures to the most comparable GAAP measures because it is not possible to do so without unreasonable efforts due to the uncertainty and potential variability of reconciling items, which are dependent on future events and often outside of management's control and which could be significant. Because such items cannot be reasonably predicted with the level of precision required, we are unable to outlook for the comparable GAAP measures.  Forward–looking estimates of Adjusted EBITDA and Adjusted EPS are estimated in a manner consistent with the relevant definitions and assumptions noted herein.
(3)	See how Petco defines artificial ingredients at petco.com/nutritionstandards.

Earnings Conference Call Webcast Information:

The company will host an earnings conference call on March 18, 2021 at 8:30 AM Eastern Time to discuss Petco's financial results.  The conference call will be accessible through live webcast.  Interested investors and other individuals can access the webcast, earnings press release, and earnings presentation via the company's investor relations page (https://ir.petco.com/investor-relations).  A replay of the webcast will be archived on the company's website through April 1, 2021 at 5:00 PM Eastern Time.

About Petco:

Petco is a category-defining health and wellness company focused on improving the lives of pets, pet parents and our own Petco partners. Since our founding in 1965, we've been trailblazing new standards in pet care, delivering comprehensive wellness solutions through our products and services, and creating communities that deepen the pet-pet parent bond. We operate more than 1,500 Petco locations across the U.S., Mexico, and Puerto Rico, including a growing network of more than 100 in-store veterinary hospitals, and offer a complete online resource for pet health and wellness at petco.com and on the Petco app. In tandem with The Petco Foundation, an independent nonprofit organization, we work with and support thousands of local animal welfare groups across the country and, through in-store adoption events, we've helped find homes for more than 6.5 million animals.

Forward Looking Statements

This earnings release contains "forward-looking statements" within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995 as contained in Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, concerning expectations, beliefs plans, objectives, goals, strategies, future events or performance and underlying assumptions and other statements that are not statements of historical fact. Although the company believes that the expectations and assumptions reflected in these statements are reasonable, there can be no assurance that these expectations will prove to be correct. There can be no assurance that any forward-looking results will occur or be realized, and nothing contained in this earnings release is, or should be relied upon as, a promise or representation or warranty as to any future matter, including any matter in respect of the operations or business or financial condition of Petco. Such forward-looking statements can be identified by the use of forward-looking terms such as "believes," "expects," "may," "intends," "will," "shall," "should," "anticipates," "opportunity," "illustrative", or the negative thereof or other variations thereon or comparable terminology. All forward-looking statements are based on assumptions or judgments about future events that may or may not be correct or necessarily take place and that are by their nature subject to significant uncertainties and contingencies, many of which are outside the control of Petco. Forward-looking statements are subject to a number of risks, uncertainties and other factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from the potential results discussed in the forward-looking statements, including, without limitation, those identified in this earnings release, the risk factors that the company identifies in its Securities and Exchange Commission filings, as well as the following: (i) increased competition (including from multi-channel retailers and e-Commerce providers); (ii) reduced consumer demand for our products and/or services; (iii) our reliance on key vendors; (iv) our ability to attract and retain qualified employees; (v) risks arising from statutory, regulatory and/or legal developments; (vi) macroeconomic pressures in the markets in which we operate; (vii) failure to effectively manage our costs; (viii) our reliance on our information technology systems; (ix) our ability to prevent or effectively respond to a privacy or security breach; (x) our ability to effectively manage strategic ventures, alliances or acquisitions; (xi) economic or regulatory developments that might affect our ability to provide attractive promotional financing; (xii) interruptions and other supply chain issues; (xiii) catastrophic events, health crises, and pandemics, including the potential effects that the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic and/or corresponding macroeconomic uncertainty could have on our financial position, results of operations and cash flows; (xiv) our ability to maintain positive brand perception and recognition; (xv) product safety and quality concerns; (xvi) changes to labor or employment laws or regulations; (xvii) our ability to effectively manage our real estate portfolio; (xviii) constraints in the capital markets or our vendor credit terms; and (xix) changes in our credit ratings.  The occurrence of any such factors, events, or circumstances would significantly alter the results set forth in these statements.

Petco cautions that the foregoing list of important factors is not complete, and any forward-looking statements speak only as of the date they are made. Petco undertakes no duty to update publicly any forward-looking statement that it may make, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise, except as may be required by applicable law, regulation or other competent legal authority.

PETCO HEALTH AND WELLNESS COMPANY, INC.
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF EARNINGS
(In millions, except per share amounts)
(Unaudited and subject to reclassification)
			13 Weeks Ended								52 Weeks Ended
		January 30, 2021			February 1, 2020			Percent Change		January 30, 2021			February 1, 2020			Percent Change
Net Sales		$	1,337.7		$	1,148.7		16%		$	4,920.2		$	4,434.5		11%
Cost of goods sold			768.4			650.8		18%			2,813.5			2,528.0		11%
Gross profit			569.3			497.9		14%			2,106.7			1,906.5		11%
Selling, general and administrative expenses			502.3			437.8		15%			1,912.3			1,776.9		8%
Goodwill and indefinite-lived intangible impairment			-			19.0		NA			-			19.0		NA
Operating income			67.0			41.1		63%			194.4			110.6		76%
Interest expense, net			49.7			60.7		(18%)			218.4			252.7		(14%)
Loss on extinguishment of debt			17.5			-		NA			17.5			-		NA
Loss before income from equity method investees			(0.2)			(19.5)		(99%)			(41.6)			(142.1)		(71%)
Income tax expense/(benefit)			10.2			(7.4)		NA			(3.3)			(35.7)		(91%)
Income from equity method investees			(3.5)			(2.1)		67%			(6.5)			(2.4)		166%
Net loss			(6.9)			(10.0)		(31%)			(31.7)			(104.0)		(69%)
Net Loss Attributable to Noncontrolling Interest			(0.8)			(2.8)		(74%)			(5.3)			(8.1)		(35%)
Net Loss Attributable to Class A and B-1 common shareholders		$	(6.2)		$	(7.2)		(14%)		$	(26.5)		$	(95.9)		(72%)
Net Loss Per Class A and B-1 Common Share:
Basic earnings per share		$	(0.03)		$	(0.03)		(17%)		$	(0.13)		$	(0.46)		(73%)
Diluted earnings per share		$	(0.03)		$	(0.03)		(17%)		$	(0.13)		$	(0.46)		(73%)
Weighted-Average Common Shares Outstanding:
Basic			215.7			209.0		3%			210.7			208.9		1%
Diluted			215.7			209.0		3%			210.7			208.9		1%

 

PETCO HEALTH AND WELLNESS COMPANY, INC.
CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEET
(In Thousands)
(Unaudited and subject to reclassification)
		January 30,				February 1,
		2021				2020
ASSETS
Current assets:
Cash and cash equivalents		$	111,402			$	148,785
Receivables, less allowance for credit losses1			41,827				31,516
Merchandise inventories, net			538,675				478,968
Prepaid expenses			40,032				24,854
Other current assets			45,613				26,882
Total current assets			777,549				711,005
Fixed assets, net			627,547				656,256
Operating lease right-of-use assets			1,328,108				1,459,604
Goodwill			2,179,310				2,179,310
Trade name			1,025,000				1,025,000
Other intangible assets, net			714				1,553
Other long-term assets			137,474				122,390
Total assets		$	6,075,702			$	6,155,118
LIABILITIES AND EQUITY
Current liabilities:
Accounts payable and book overdrafts		$	339,485			$	293,203
Accrued salaries and employee benefits			129,484				93,685
Accrued expenses and other liabilities			145,846				148,181
Current portion of operating lease liabilities			258,289				278,229
Current portion of long-term debt and other lease liabilities			2,203				28,643
Total current liabilities			875,307				841,941
Senior secured credit facilities, net, excluding current portion			1,646,281				2,362,302
Senior notes, net			-				866,145
Operating lease liabilities, excluding current portion			1,083,575				1,156,742
Deferred taxes, net			280,920				265,276
Other long-term liabilities			134,354				101,651
Total liabilities			4,020,437				5,594,057
Stockholders' equity / members' equity:
Members' interest			-				1,358,130
Class A common stock2			226				-
Class B-1 common stock3			38				-
Class B-2 common stock4			-				-
Preferred stock5			-				-
Additional paid-in-capital			2,092,110				-
Accumulated deficit			(22,251)				(780,466)
Accumulated other comprehensive loss			(1,275)				(8,273)
Total stockholders' equity / members' equity			2,068,848				569,391
Noncontrolling interest			(13,583)				(8,330)
Total equity			2,055,265				561,061
Total liabilities and equity		$	6,075,702			$	6,155,118

(1)	Allowances for credit losses are $3,267 for fiscal year end January 30, 2021 and $1,982 for fiscal year end February 1, 2020, respectively
(2)	Class A common stock, par value $0.001 per share (1,000,000,000 shares authorized and 226,424,140 shares issued and outstanding as of January 30, 2021)
(3)	Class B-1 common stock, par value $0.001 per share (75,000,000 shares authorized and 37,790,781 shares issued and outstanding as of January 30, 2021)
(4)	Class B-2 common stock, par value $0.000001 per share (75,000,000 shares authorized and 37,790,781 shares issued and outstanding as of January 30, 2021)
(5)	Preferred stock, par value $0.001 per share (25,000,000 shares authorized and  no shares issued or outstanding as of January 30, 2021)

 

PETCO HEALTH AND WELLNESS COMPANY, INC.
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF CASH FLOWS
(In Thousands)
(Unaudited and subject to reclassification)
		January 30,				February 1,
		2021				2020
Cash flows from operating activities:
Net loss		$	(31,736)			$	(103,984)
Adjustments to reconcile net loss to net cash provided by operating activities:
Depreciation and amortization			174,836				173,544
Amortization of debt discounts and issuance costs			24,237				23,455
Provision for deferred taxes			25,548				(45,087)
Equity-based compensation			12,915				9,489
Impairments, write-offs and losses on sale of fixed and other assets			15,606				11,871
Loss on extinguishment of debt			17,549				-
(Income) loss from equity method investees			(6,482)				(2,441)
Amounts reclassified out of accumulated other comprehensive income			10,793				2,806
Change in contingent consideration obligation			(398)				883
Goodwill and indefinite-lived intangible impairment			-				19,000
Non-cash operating lease costs			430,359				441,981
Changes in assets and liabilities:
Receivables			(10,311)				(3,845)
Merchandise inventories			(60,635)				(8,193)
Prepaid expenses and other assets			(13,842)				(5,223)
Accounts payable and book overdrafts			46,303				15,928
Accrued salaries and employee benefits			34,295				(1,395)
Accrued expenses and other liabilities			(28,289)				(3,043)
Operating lease liabilities			(399,557)				(408,562)
Other long-term liabilities			27,424				(6,847)
Net cash provided by operating activities			268,615				110,337
Cash flows from investing activities:
Cash paid for fixed assets			(159,560)				(156,906)
Cash paid for intangible assets			-				(450)
Insurance recoveries			-				489
Cash paid for other acquisitions, net of cash acquired			-				(2,813)
Cash from consolidation of joint venture			-				1,205
Cash paid for investments			(1,000)				(585)
Proceeds from sale of investment			73				-
Proceeds from sale of assets			3,302				-
Proceeds from sale-leasebacks, net			-				18,549
Proceeds from partial surrender of officers' life insurance			-				1,470
Net cash used in investing activities			(157,185)				(139,041)
Cash flows from financing activities:
Borrowings under long-term debt agreements			476,000				1,297,000
Repayments of long-term debt			(1,554,890)				(1,293,250)
Debt prepayment, issuance and refinancing costs			-				(58)
Payments for finance and capital lease liabilities			(3,404)				(3,447)
Partial settlement of member note			-				(809)
Cash received from noncontrolling interest			-				243
Proceeds from initial public offering, net of issuance costs			936,041				-
Repurchase of equity			(105)				-
Payment of contingent consideration			(250)				(2,750)
Net cash used in financing activities			(146,608)				(3,071)
Net (decrease) increase in cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash			(35,178)				(31,775)
Cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash at beginning of year			154,718				186,493
Cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash at end of year		$	119,540			$	154,718

Non-GAAP Financial Measures

The following information provides definitions and reconciliations of the non-GAAP financial measures presented in this earnings release to the most directly comparable financial measures calculated and presented in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP).  The company has provided this non-GAAP financial information, which is not calculated or presented in accordance with GAAP, as information supplemental and in addition to the financial measures presented in the earnings release that are calculated and presented in accordance with GAAP.  Such non-GAAP financial measures should not be considered superior to, as a substitute for or alternative to, and should be considered in conjunction with, the GAAP financial measures presented in the earnings release. The non-GAAP financial measures in the earnings release may differ from similarly-titled measures used by other companies.

Adjusted EBITDA

Adjusted EBITDA is considered a non-GAAP financial measure under the SEC's rules because it excludes certain charges included in net (loss) income calculated in accordance with GAAP. Management believes that Adjusted EBITDA is a meaningful measure to share with investors because it best allows comparison with that of the current period performance with that of the comparable period. In addition, Adjusted EBITDA affords investors a view of what management considers Petco's operating performance to be and the ability to make a more informed assessment of such operating performance as compared with that of the prior period.

Please see the company's Registration Statement on Form filed on January 6, 2021, as amended, for additional information on the reconciliation of Net Loss Attributable to Class A and B-1 Common Stockholders to Adjusted EBITDA. The table below reflects the calculation of Adjusted EBITDA for the thirteen weeks and fiscal year ended January 30, 2021 compared to prior year ended February 1, 2020.

(In Thousands)		13 Weeks Ended				52 Weeks Ended
Reconciliation of Net Loss Attributable to Class A and B-1 Common Stockholders to Adjusted EBITDA		January 30, 2021		February 1, 2020		January 30, 2021		February 1, 2020
Net loss attributable to Class A and B-1 common stockholders		$      (6,159)		$     (7,171)		$    (26,483)		$    (95,873)
Add (deduct):
Interest expense, net		49,666		60,662		218,430		252,683
Income tax expense (benefit)		10,200		(7,395)		(3,337)		(35,658)
Depreciation and amortization		45,875		43,944		174,836		173,544
Income from equity method investees		(3,530)		(2,115)		(6,482)		(2,441)
Loss on debt extinguishment		17,549		-		17,549		-
Goodwill & indefinite-lived intangible impairment		-		19,000		-		19,000
Asset impairments and write offs		7,955		2,615		15,606		11,871
Equity-based compensation		5,451		2,487		12,915		9,489
Mexico Joint Venture EBITDA1		6,655		4,787		19,074		14,227
Store pre-opening expenses		2,218		2,280		9,228		10,325
Store closing expenses		1,835		2,540		7,782		4,068
Severance		1,524		1,602		5,283		10,164
Non-cash occupancy-related costs2		2,151		6,757		19,240		32,763
Non-recurring costs3		7,209		1,926		20,707		20,385
Adjusted EBITDA		$   148,599		$   131,919		$   484,348		$   424,547
Net sales		$1,337,713		$1,148,656		$4,920,202		$4,434,514
Net margin4		(0.5%)		(0.6%)		(0.5%)		(2.2%)
Adjusted EBITDA Margin4		11.1%		11.5%		9.8%		9.6%

Adjusted Net Income and Adjusted EPS

Adjusted Net Income and Adjusted diluted earnings per share attributable to Petco (Adjusted Net Income and Adjusted EPS respectively) are considered non-GAAP financial measures under the SEC's rules because they exclude certain amounts included in the net loss attributable to common stockholders and diluted earnings per share attributable to Petco calculated in accordance with GAAP (net loss and EPS respectively), the most directly comparable financial measures calculated in accordance with GAAP. Management believes that Adjusted Net Income and Adjusted EPS are meaningful measures to share with investors because they best allow comparison of the current period performance with that of the comparable period. In addition, Adjusted Net Income and Adjusted EPS afford investors a view of what management considers Petco's earnings performance to be and the ability to make a more informed assessment of such earnings performance with that of the prior period.

The tables below reflect the calculation of Adjusted Net Income and Adjusted EPS for the thirteen weeks and fiscal year ended January 30, 2021 compared to prior year ended February 1, 2020.

(In Thousands, except per share amounts)		13 Weeks Ended
Reconciliation of GAAP Diluted Loss per Share to Non-GAAP Diluted EPS		January 30, 2021				February 1, 2020
		Amount		Per share		Amount		Per share
GAAP net loss attributable to common stockholders / diluted loss per share		$      (6,159)		$       (0.03)		$      (7,171)		$       (0.03)
Add (deduct):
Income tax expense (benefit)		10,200		0.05		(7,395)		(0.04)
Loss on debt extinguishment		17,549		0.08		-		-
Goodwill & indefinite-lived intangible impairment		-		-		19,000		0.09
Asset impairments and write offs		7,955		0.03		2,615		0.01
Equity-based compensation		5,451		0.03		2,487		0.01
Store pre-opening expenses		2,218		0.01		2,280		0.01
Store closing expenses		1,835		0.01		2,540		0.01
Severance		1,524		0.01		1,602		0.01
Non-cash occupancy-related costs		2,151		0.01		6,757		0.04
Non-recurring costs		7,209		0.03		1,926		0.01
Non-GAAP adjusted pre-tax income (loss) / diluted earnings (loss) per share		$     49,933		$        0.23		$     24,641		$        0.12
Income tax expense (benefit) at 26% normalized tax rate		12,983		0.06		6,407		0.03
Non-GAAP Adjusted Net Income (Loss) / Adjusted EPS		$     36,950		$        0.17		$     18,234		$        0.09
(In Thousands, except per share amounts)		52 Weeks Ended
Reconciliation of GAAP Diluted Loss per Share to Non-GAAP Diluted EPS		January 30, 2021				February 1, 2020
		Amount		Per share		Amount		Per share
GAAP net loss attributable to common stockholders / diluted loss per share		$  (26,483)		$      (0.13)		$  (95,873)		$      (0.46)
Add (deduct):
Income tax expense (benefit)		(3,337)		(0.02)		(35,658)		(0.17)
Loss on debt extinguishment		17,549		0.08		-		-
Goodwill & indefinite-lived intangible impairment		-		-		19,000		0.09
Asset impairments and write offs		15,606		0.07		11,871		0.06
Equity-based compensation		12,915		0.06		9,489		0.04
Store pre-opening expenses		9,228		0.05		10,325		0.05
Store closing expenses		7,782		0.04		4,068		0.02
Severance		5,283		0.03		10,164		0.05
Non-cash occupancy-related costs		19,240		0.09		32,763		0.16
Non-recurring costs		20,707		0.10		20,385		0.10
Non-GAAP adjusted pre-tax income (loss) / diluted earnings (loss) per share		$   78,490		$       0.37		$  (13,466)		$      (0.06)
Income tax expense (benefit) at 26% normalized tax rate		20,407		0.09		(3,501)		(0.01)
Non-GAAP Adjusted Net Income (Loss) / Adjusted EPS		$   58,083		$       0.28		$    (9,965)		$      (0.05)

Free Cash Flow

Free Cash Flow is a non-GAAP financial measure that is calculated as net cash generated by operations less cash paid for fixed assets.  Management believes that Free Cash Flow, which measures the ability to generate additional cash from business operations, is an important financial measure for use in evaluating the company's financial performance.

Although other companies report their Free Cash Flow numerous methods exist for calculating a company's Free Cash Flow. As a result, the method used by Petco's management to calculate Free Cash Flow may differ from the methods used by other companies to calculate their Free Cash Flow.

The following table sets forth a reconciliation of Free Cash Flow to net cash provided by operating activities, which Petco believes to be the GAAP financial measure most directly comparable to Free Cash Flow.  The table below reflects the calculation of Free Cash Flow for the thirteen weeks and fiscal year ended January 30, 2021 compared to prior year ended February 1, 2020.

(In Thousands)		13 Weeks Ended				52 Weeks Ended
		January 30, 2021		February 1, 2020		January 30, 2021		February 1, 2020
Net cash provided by operating activities		$   67,135		$ 144,585		$ 268,615		$ 110,337
Cash paid for fixed assets		(63,271)		(37,706)		(159,560)		(156,906)
Free cash flow		$     3,864		$ 106,879		$ 109,055		$  (46,569)

Net Debt

Net Debt is a non-GAAP financial measure that is calculated as the sum of current and non-current debt, less cash and cash equivalents.  Management considers this adjustment useful because it reduces the volatility of total debt caused by fluctuations between cash paid against the company's revolving credit facility and cash held on hand in cash and cash equivalents.

Although other companies report their Net Debt, numerous methods exist for calculating a company's Net Debt. As a result, the method used by Petco's management to calculate Net Debt may differ from the methods used by other companies to calculate their Net Debt.

The following table sets forth a reconciliation of Net Debt, to total debt, which Petco believes to be the GAAP financial measure most directly comparable to Net Debt.  The table below reflects the calculation of Net Debt as of the period ended January 30, 2021 compared to prior year ended February 1, 2020.

	(In Thousands)		January 30,				February 1,
			2021				2020
	Total Debt:
	Senior secured credit facilities, net, including current portion		$	1,646,281			$	2,387,552
	Senior notes, net			-				866,145
	Finance leases			13,639				16,434
	Total debt			1,659,920				3,270,131
	Less cash and cash equivalents			(111,402)				(148,785)
	Net Debt		$	1,548,518			$	3,121,346
	Adjusted EBITDA		$	484,348			$	424,547
	Net debt / adjusted EBITDA ratio			3.2x				7.4x

(1)

Mexico Joint Venture EBITDA represents 50% of the entity's operating results for all years, as Adjusted to reflect the results on a basis comparable to Adjusted EBITDA. In the financial statements, this joint venture is accounted for as an equity method investment, and reported net of depreciation and income taxes. Because such a presentation would not reflect the adjustments made in the calculation of Adjusted EBITDA, we include the 50% interest in the company's Mexico Joint Venture on an Adjusted EBITDA basis to ensure consistency. The table below presents a reconciliation of Mexico Joint Venture net income to Mexico Joint Venture EBITDA.

	(In Thousands)		13 Weeks Ended						52 Weeks Ended
			January 30,			February 1,			January 30,			February 1,
			2021			2020			2021			2020
	Net Income		$	7,060		$	4,102		$	14,225		$	8,662
	Depreciation			3,478			3,276			12,249			11,298
	Income tax expense			1,702			882			6,229			4,107
	Foreign currency gain (loss)			(163)			(324)			704			(406)
	Interest expense (income), net			1,232			1,638			4,740			4,793
	EBITDA		$	13,309		$	9,574		$	38,147		$	28,454
	50% of EBITDA		$	6,655		$	4,787		$	19,074		$	14,227

(2)	Non-cash occupancy-related costs include the difference between cash and straight-line rent for all periods. Beginning in Fiscal 2019, in connection with the adoption of the lease accounting standard, favorable lease rights of $125.2 million and unfavorable lease rights of $30.8 million were reclassified from intangible assets and other long-term liabilities, respectively, to right-of-use lease assets and the related amortization is now included in non-cash occupancy costs. In addition to the reclassification, the amortization period of these lease right assets has decreased to align with the terms of the underlying right-of-use lease assets, thus resulting in an acceleration of expense compared to prior years. The overall adoption of the lease accounting standard did not have an impact on Adjusted EBITDA, as this increase in addback was completely offset in other impacted lines such as lower depreciation and amortization, asset impairments and write-offs, and store closing expenses.
(3)	Non-recurring costs include: unrealized fair market value adjustments on non-operating investments; class action settlements and related legal fees; one-time consulting and other costs associated with the company's strategic transformation initiatives; discontinuation and liquidation costs; and costs related to the company's initial public offering. While we have incurred significant costs associated with the COVID-19 pandemic during fiscal 2020, we have not classified any of these costs as non-recurring due to the uncertainty surrounding the pandemic's length and long-term impact on the macroeconomic operating environment.
(4)	We define net margin as net loss divided by net sales and Adjusted EBITDA margin as Adjusted EBITDA divided by net sales.

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FAQ

What were Petco's financial results for Q4 2020?

Petco reported a 17% increase in comparable sales and a 16% rise in net revenue for Q4 2020.

What is the total debt level of Petco as of 2021?

As of 2021, Petco's total debt was reduced to $1.7 billion.

How did Petco perform financially in fiscal year 2020?

Petco's revenue increased by 11% to $4.9 billion in fiscal year 2020.

What is Petco's guidance for fiscal year 2021?

Petco's revenue guidance for FY 2021 is between $5.25 billion and $5.35 billion.

What was Petco's net loss for Q4 2020?

Petco reported a net loss of $6.2 million for Q4 2020.