Better Choice Company Reports Third Quarter 2022 Financial Results and Provides Operational and Corporate Updates
Better Choice Company Inc. (NYSE American: BTTR) (the “Company” or “Better Choice”), a pet health and wellness company, today reported its financial results for the third quarter ended September 30, 2022.
Lionel F. Conacher, Interim CEO of Better Choice, stated, “In the third quarter, we generated $11.9 million in net sales, highlighted by strong performance internationally, where we delivered 31% growth, and relative softness domestically, which we believe is a result of our channel partners electing to reduce weeks of supply as a response to rising interest rates. On a year-to-date basis, net sales totaled $45.4 million, an increase of 30% as compared to the same year-over-year period.”
Mr. Conacher continued, “In the third quarter, we delivered a third consecutive quarter of gross margin improvement, with gross profit and adjusted gross profit margins improving to 35% and 37%. This represents a six percentage point improvement from Q2 2022 and a twelve percentage point improvement from Q4 2021. Subsequent to the third quarter, we also made meaningful improvements to our balance sheet by extending and upsizing our current revolving credit facility to $13.5 million. Following the completion of this refinance, we were able to remove the going concern language from our 10-Q.”
“Despite what has been a challenging operating environment so far this year, we have the foundation in place to be able to compete and grow across all of our distribution channels. We have committed Brick & Mortar retail partners, a network of International distributors, a recurring base of online subscribers, strong E-commerce partners and co-manufacturing partners with the capacity to support our growth, and a banking relationship that allows us to strategically deploy working capital. Going forward, it is our plan to focus on execution, reduce our quarterly cash burn, and grow to ultimately deliver a return to shareholders,” said Mr. Conacher.
Year-to-Date 2022 Financial Highlights
Gross sales of $53.7 million.
Net sales of $45.4 million.
Adjusted net sales of $45.9 million.
International net sales of $19.7 million.
E-commerce net sales of $11.0 million.
Brick & Mortar net sales of $9.6 million.
Direct to Consumer net sales of $5.1 million.
Gross margin of 30%.
Adjusted gross margin of 31%.
Loss from operations of $14.6 million.
Adjusted EBITDA loss of $7.0 million.
Net loss available to common stockholders of $15.0 million.
Third Quarter 2022 Financial Highlights
Gross sales of $14.2 million.
Net sales of $11.9 million.
Gross margin of 35%.
Adjusted gross margin of 37%.
Loss from operations of $6.4 million.
Adjusted EBITDA loss of $2.9 million.
Net loss available to common stockholders of $6.5 million.
Conference Call and Webcast Information
The Company will host a conference call and audio webcast on Thursday, November 10, 2022 at 8:30 am (Eastern Time) to answer questions about the Company’s operational and financial highlights for the third quarter of 2022.
Event:
Better Choice Third Quarter 2022 Earnings Call
Date:
Thursday, November 10, 2022
Time:
8:30 a.m. Eastern Time
Live Call:
+1-888-348-8935 (U.S. Toll-Free) or +1-412-317-0454 (International)
Webcast:
https://viavid.webcasts.com/starthere.jsp?ei=1576512&tp_key=ccc202c0ba
For interested individuals unable to join the conference call, a dial-in replay of the call will be available until November 24, 2022 and can be accessed by dialing +1-844-512-2921 (U.S. Toll Free) or +1-412-317-6671 (International) and entering replay pin number: 10169599.
Better Choice Company Inc.
Unaudited Consolidated Statements of Operations
(Dollars in thousands, except share and per share amounts)
Three Months Ended
September 30,
Nine Months Ended
September 30,
2022
2021
2022
2021
Net sales
$
11,865
$
13,200
$
45,394
$
35,019
Cost of goods sold
7,700
8,762
31,795
22,407
Gross profit
4,165
4,438
13,599
12,612
Operating expenses:
Selling, general and administrative
10,007
7,745
25,771
21,397
Share-based compensation
562
660
2,454
3,517
Total operating expenses
10,569
8,405
28,225
24,914
Loss from operations
(6,404
)
(3,967
)
(14,626
)
(12,302
)
Other (expense) income:
Interest expense, net
(142
)
(79
)
(324
)
(3,148
)
Gain on extinguishment of debt, net
—
—
—
457
Change in fair value of warrant liabilities
—
590
—
23,463
Total other (expense) income, net
(142
)
511
(324
)
20,772
Net (loss) income before income taxes
(6,546
)
(3,456
)
(14,950
)
8,470
Income tax expense
1
—
4
—
Net (loss) income available to common stockholders
$
(6,547
)
$
(3,456
)
$
(14,954
)
$
8,470
Weighted average number of shares outstanding, basic
29,364,712
29,466,520
29,339,918
16,799,796
Weighted average number of shares outstanding, diluted
29,364,712
29,466,520
29,339,918
23,685,351
Net (loss) income per share available to common stockholders, basic
$
(0.22
)
$
(0.12
)
$
(0.51
)
$
0.48
Net (loss) income per share available to common stockholders, diluted
$
(0.22
)
$
(0.12
)
$
(0.51
)
$
0.34
Better Choice Company Inc.
Unaudited Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets
(Dollars in thousands, except share and per share amounts)
September 30, 2022
December 31, 2021
Assets
Cash and cash equivalents
$
5,652
$
21,729
Restricted cash
6,963
7,213
Accounts receivable, net
9,594
6,792
Inventories, net
11,611
5,245
Prepaid expenses and other current assets
1,108
2,940
Total Current Assets
34,928
43,919
Fixed assets, net
421
369
Right-of-use assets, operating lease
186
56
Intangible assets, net
10,441
11,586
Goodwill
18,614
18,614
Other assets
110
116
Total Assets
$
64,700
$
74,660
Liabilities & Stockholders’ Equity
Current Liabilities
Accounts payable
$
3,852
$
4,553
Accrued and other liabilities
3,109
1,879
Line of credit
640
—
Term loan, net
1,282
855
Operating lease liability
51
54
Total Current Liabilities
8,934
7,341
Non-current Liabilities
Line of credit, net
6,735
4,856
Term loan, net
3,495
4,559
Deferred tax liability
24
24
Operating lease liability
137
5
Total Non-current Liabilities
10,391
9,444
Total Liabilities
19,325
16,785
Stockholders’ Equity
Common Stock, $0.001 par value, 200,000,000 shares authorized, 29,364,712 and 29,146,367 shares issued and outstanding as of September 30, 2022 and December 31, 2021, respectively
29
29
Additional paid-in capital
319,556
317,102
Accumulated deficit
(274,210
)
(259,256
)
Total Stockholders’ Equity
45,375
57,875
Total Liabilities and Stockholders’ Equity
$
64,700
$
74,660
Better Choice Company Inc.
Non-GAAP Measures
(Dollars in thousands)
Adjusted EBITDA
We define Adjusted EBITDA as EBITDA further adjusted to eliminate the impact of certain items that we do not consider indicative of our core operations. Adjusted EBITDA is determined by adding the following items to net (loss) income: interest expense, tax expense, depreciation and amortization, share-based compensation, warrant expense, loss on disposal of assets, change in fair value of warrant liabilities, gain or loss on extinguishment of debt, equity and debt offering expenses and other non-recurring expenses.
We present Adjusted EBITDA as it is a key measure used by our management and board of directors to evaluate our operating performance, generate future operating plans and make strategic decisions regarding the allocation of capital. We believe that the disclosure of Adjusted EBITDA is useful to investors as this non-GAAP measure forms the basis of how our management team reviews and considers our operating results. By disclosing this non-GAAP measure, we believe that we create for investors a greater understanding of and an enhanced level of transparency into the means by which our management team operates our company. We also believe this measure can assist investors in comparing our performance to that of other companies on a consistent basis without regard to certain items that do not directly affect our ongoing operating performance or cash flows.
Adjusted EBITDA does not represent cash flows from operations as defined by GAAP. Adjusted EBITDA has limitations as a financial measure and you should not consider it in isolation, or as a substitute for, or superior to, financial measures calculated in accordance with GAAP. Because of these limitations, you should consider Adjusted EBITDA alongside other financial performance measures, including various cash flow metrics, net (loss) income, gross margin, and our other GAAP results.
The following table presents a reconciliation of net (loss) income, the closest GAAP financial measure, to EBITDA and Adjusted EBITDA for each of the periods indicated (in thousands):
Reconciliation of Net (Loss) Income to EBITDA and Adjusted EBITDA
Three Months Ended
September 30,
Nine Months Ended
September 30,
2022
2021
2022
2021
Net (loss) income available to common stockholders
$
(6,547
)
$
(3,456
)
$
(14,954
)
$
8,470
Interest expense, net
142
79
324
3,148
Tax expense
1
—
4
—
Depreciation and amortization
426
431
1,265
1,255
EBITDA
(5,978
)
(2,946
)
(13,361
)
12,873
Non-cash share-based compensation and warrant expense (a)
562
660
2,454
3,563
Loss on disposal of assets
23
10
26
275
Non-cash change in fair value of warrant liability and warrant derivative liability
—
(590
)
—
(23,463
)
Gain on extinguishment of debt, net
—
—
—
(457
)
Offering relating expenses (b)
—
10
—
220
Non-recurring strategic branding initiatives (c)
277
—
948
—
Launch expenses (d)
43
—
523
—
Non-recurring and other expenses (e)
2,205
1,467
2,390
2,772
Adjusted EBITDA
$
(2,868
)
$
(1,389
)
$
(7,020
)
$
(4,217
)
(a) Reflects non-cash expenses related to equity compensation awards. 2021 additionally includes non-cash expenses related to stock purchase warrants issued for third-party services provided. Share-based compensation is an important part of the Company’s compensation strategy and without our equity compensation plans, it is probable that salaries and other compensation related costs would be higher.
(b) Reflects administrative costs associated with the registration of common shares and other debt and equity financing transactions.
(c) Includes one-time marketing agency and design fees as well as other charges related to our strategic re-branding initiatives.
(d) Reflects non-recurring launch expenses related to the Elevate® launch.
(e) For the three months ended September 30, 2022, includes non-recurring severance costs of $0.2 million and non-cash third party share-based compensation of $2.1 million issued in 2020 as part of a multi-year contract, partially offset by $0.1 million of non-recurring customer refunds related to prior year periods included in cost of goods sold. The nine months ended September 30, 2022 additionally includes non-recurring severance costs of $0.1 million and non-recurring professional fees of $0.1 million. For the three months ended September 30, 2021, includes non-cash third party share-based compensation of $1.3 million and director costs of $0.2 million. The nine months ended September 30, 2021 additionally includes non-recurring severance costs of $0.7 million, non-cash third party share-based compensation of $0.6 million, non-recurring consulting costs of $0.4 million and director fees of $0.1 million, partially offset by a $0.5 million reduction to sales tax liability.
Adjusted Financial Performance Measures
The “Adjusted Financial Performance Measures” present non-GAAP financial information and should not be considered a measure of financial performance under GAAP. These measures are presented as an alternative method for assessing our operating results by adjusting for the impact of certain non-recurring, infrequent or unusual items in a manner that is focused on the performance of our underlying operations. Each of these measures are intended to provide greater consistency, comparability and clarity of our results. Management uses this non-GAAP financial information to assess our core operating results and consequently, management believes it is similarly useful information to investors.
The following table presents a reconciliation of net sales and gross profit to adjusted net sales and gross profit for each of the periods indicated (in thousands):
Reconciliation of Net Sales and Gross Profit to Adjusted Net Sales and Gross Profit
Three Months Ended September 30, 2022
As Reported
(GAAP)
Adjustments
As Adjusted
(Non-GAAP)
Net sales
$
11,865
$
—
$
11,865
Cost of goods sold
7,700
(190
)
(a)
7,510
Gross profit
$
4,165
$
190
$
4,355
Gross profit %
35
%
37
%
(a) Reflects an inventory write-off attributable to our Halo Holistic™ rebranding initiatives, partially offset by non-recurring customer refunds related to prior year periods.
Nine Months Ended September 30, 2022
As Reported
(GAAP)
Adjustments
As Adjusted
(Non-GAAP)
Net sales
$
45,394
$
480
(a)
$
45,874
Cost of goods sold
31,795
(190
)
(b)
31,605
Gross profit
$
13,599
$
670
$
14,269
Gross profit %
30
%
31
%
(a) Reflects non-recurring launch expenses related to the Elevate® launch.
(b) Reflects an inventory write-off attributable to our Halo Holistic™ rebranding initiatives, partially offset by non-recurring customer refunds related to prior year periods.
About Better Choice Company Inc.
Better Choice Company Inc. is a pet health and wellness company focused on providing pet products and services that help dogs and cats live healthier, happier and longer lives. We offer a broad portfolio of pet health and wellness products for dogs and cats sold under our Halo brand across multiple forms, including foods, treats, toppers, dental products, chews, and supplements. We have a demonstrated, multi-decade track record of success and are well positioned to benefit from the mainstream trends of growing pet humanization and consumer focus on health and wellness. Our products consist of kibble and canned dog and cat food, freeze-dried raw dog food and treats, vegan dog food and treats, oral care products and supplements. Halo’s core products are made with high-quality, thoughtfully sourced ingredients for natural, science-based nutrition. Each innovative recipe is formulated with leading veterinary and nutrition experts to deliver optimal health. For more information, please visit https://www.betterchoicecompany.com.
Forward Looking Statements
This press release contains forward-looking statements within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. The words “believe,” “may,” “estimate,” “continue,” “anticipate,” “intend,” “should,” “plan,” “could,” “target,” “potential,” “is likely,” “will,” “expect” and similar expressions, as they relate to us, are intended to identify forward-looking statements. The Company has based these forward-looking statements largely on our current expectations and projections about future events and financial trends that we believe may affect our financial condition, results of operations, business strategy and financial needs. Some or all of the results anticipated by these forward-looking statements may not be achieved. Further information on the Company’s risk factors is contained in our filings with the SEC. Any forward-looking statement made by us herein speaks only as of the date on which it is made. Factors or events that could cause our actual results to differ may emerge from time to time, and it is not possible for us to predict all of them. The Company undertakes no obligation to publicly update any forward-looking statement, whether as a result of new information, future developments or otherwise, except as may be required by law.
Company Contact:
Better Choice Company Inc.
Lionel F. Conacher, Interim CEO
Investor Contact:
KCSA Strategic Communications
Valter Pinto, Managing Director
T: 212-896-1254
Valter@KCSA.com
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