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Yahoo Finance Plus Fresh Del Monte Produce Inc. Reports Strong Third Quarter 2022 Results Despite Continued Macroeconomic Headwinds
CORAL GABLES, Fla., November 02, 2022--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Fresh Del Monte Produce Inc. (NYSE: FDP), ("Fresh Del Monte" or the "Company") today reported financial results for the third quarter ended September 30, 2022.
Financial highlights for the third quarter 2022:
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(U.S. dollars in millions, except per share data) - (Unaudited) | ||||
Quarter Ended | ||||
September 30, 2022 | October 1, 2021 | |||
Net sales | $1,053.5 | $1,004.8 | ||
Gross profit | $88.0 | $48.9 | ||
FDP net income(1) | $33.3 | $1.3 | ||
Diluted EPS(2) | $0.69 | $0.03 | ||
Adjusted diluted EPS(3) | $0.54 | $0.01 | ||
Adjusted EBITDA(3) | $57.8 | $26.2 | ||
Adjusted EBITDA margin(3) | 5.5% | 2.6% | ||
Dividend payout | $0.15/per share | $0.15/per share | ||
"We delivered solid performance across our business generating strong net sales and profitability despite continued macroeconomic headwinds," said Mohammad Abu-Ghazaleh, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer.
"We continue to make investments to grow our business focused on technology, product innovation, and diversification, including new higher-margin product offerings in the ready-to-eat and convenience category and an investment in blockchain-driven traceability technology."
Mr. Abu-Ghazaleh added, "Our team’s efforts enabled us to thrive this quarter in the face of wide-range challenges, including persistent inflation, geopolitical risks, and volatility in the fuel market. I remain confident in our growth path grounded on profitable sales, disciplined expense management, digital transformation, and sustainability — all while remaining true to our core mission of high-quality fresh and fresh-cut fruit and vegetables."
Net sales for the third quarter of 2022 increased $48.7 million, or 5%, compared with the prior-year period. Net sales primarily benefited from inflation-justified price increases. The increase in net sales was partially offset by the negative impact of fluctuations in exchange rates, primarily versus the euro, Japanese yen, Korean won and British pound compared with the prior-year period. The negative impact of fluctuations in exchange rates was partially mitigated by our foreign currency hedges.
Gross profit for the third quarter of 2022 was $88.0 million compared with $48.9 million in the prior-year period driven by increases across all our segments. The increase in gross profit primarily relates to higher consolidated net sales and product mix in our fresh and value-added products segment. The increase was partially offset by higher per unit production and distribution costs, including packaging material, fertilizer, ocean and inland freight, fuel and labor.
Operating income for the third quarter of 2022 was $51.0 million compared with $1.3 million in the prior-year period, and Adjusted operating income(3) was $41.2 million compared with $0.3 million in the prior-year period. The increase in operating income was primarily due to higher gross profit, a $9.9 million one-time benefit related to a reduction in a North America environmental reserve and lower advertising expenses. Adjusted operating income(3) excludes the above-mentioned one-time benefit.
Other expense, net for the third quarter of 2022 was $9.1 million compared with $1.8 million in the prior-year period. The increase in other expense, net is mainly due to higher foreign currency related losses.
FDP net income(1) for the third quarter of 2022 was $33.3 million compared with $1.3 million in the prior-year period and Adjusted FDP net income(3) was $25.9 million compared with $0.7 million in the prior-year period.
Adjusted EBITDA(3) for the third quarter of 2022 was $57.8 million compared with $26.2 million in the prior-year period, and corresponding Adjusted EBITDA margin(3) was 5.5% compared with 2.6% in the prior-year period.
(1) | "FDP net income" as referenced throughout this release is defined as Net income attributable to Fresh Del Monte Produce Inc. | |
(2) | "Diluted EPS" represents diluted earnings per share and is calculated as FDP net income divided by diluted weighted average shares. | |
(3) | Non-GAAP financial measure. Reconciliations and other information required by Regulation G can be found below under "Non-GAAP Measures." |
Third Quarter 2022 Business Segment Performance and Selected Financial Data
(As reported in business segment data)
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Quarter ended | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Net Sales | Gross Profit | Gross | Net Sales | Gross Profit | Gross | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
Fresh and value-added products | $ | 599.8 | 57 | % | $ | 55.1 | 62 | % | 9.2 | % | $ | 601.2 | 60 | % | $ | 41.6 | 85 | % | 6.9 | % | ||||||||||
Banana | 388.4 | 37 | % | 22.6 | 26 | % | 5.8 | % | 365.3 | 36 | % | 3.7 | 8 | % | 1.0 | % | ||||||||||||||
Other products and services | 65.3 | 6 | % | 10.3 | 12 | % | 15.7 | % | 38.3 | 4 | % | 3.6 | 7 | % | 9.4 | % | ||||||||||||||
$ | 1,053.5 | 100 | % | $ | 88.0 | 100 | % | 8.3 | % | $ | 1,004.8 | 100 | % | $ | 48.9 | 100 | % | 4.9 | % | |||||||||||
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September 30, 2022 | October 1, 2021 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Net Sales | Gross Profit | Gross | Net Sales | Gross Profit | Gross | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
Fresh and value-added products | $ | 2,004.9 | 59 | % | $ | 148.9 | 58 | % | 7.4 | % | $ | 1,906.0 | 59 | % | $ | 152.1 | 58 | % | 8.0 | % | ||||||||||
Banana | 1,216.1 | 36 | % | 82.6 | 32 | % | 6.8 | % | 1,210.2 | 37 | % | 101.8 | 38 | % | 8.4 | % | ||||||||||||||
Other products and services | 181.4 | 5 | % | 27.0 | 10 | % | 14.9 | % | 118.4 | 4 | % | 10.1 | 4 | % | 8.5 | % | ||||||||||||||
$ | 3,402.4 | 100 | % | $ | 258.5 | 100 | % | 7.6 | % | $ | 3,234.6 | 100 | % | $ | 264.0 | 100 | % | 8.2 | % | |||||||||||
Third Quarter 2022 Business Segment Performance
Fresh and Value-Added Products
Net sales for the third quarter of 2022 remained relatively in line when compared with the prior-year period at $599.8 million. The segment realized higher net sales across key product categories, including pineapple and fresh-cut fruits, related to inflation-justified price increases. The increase was predominantly offset by lower net sales of avocados and fresh-cut vegetables as a result of lower sales volume. Net sales were also negatively impacted by fluctuations in exchange rates in Europe and Asia.
Gross profit for the third quarter of 2022 was $55.1 million compared with $41.6 million in the prior-year period. Segment gross profit benefited from product mix of higher-margin categories, including pineapples and prepared foods. The increase in gross profit was partially offset by higher costs across the board. Specifically, higher costs of packaging materials, fertilizers, ocean and inland freight, fuel and labor impacted per unit production and distribution costs. As a result of these factors, gross margin increased to 9.2% compared with 6.9% in the prior-year period.
Banana
Net sales for the third quarter of 2022 increased by $23.1 million compared with the prior-year period. The increase in net sales relates to higher per unit sales prices due to a combination of (1) inflation-justified price increases, (2) contractually indexed fuel and freight surcharges within certain of our contracts, (3) our strategic sourcing decisions in response to market conditions and (4) atypical seasonally low industry supply in certain markets in the third quarter of 2022. Conversely, in the third quarter of 2021 the banana segment was impacted by excess industry supply in the marketplace. The increase was partially offset by the negative impact of fluctuations in exchange rates in Europe and Asia.
Gross profit for the third quarter of 2022 was $22.6 million compared with $3.7 million in the prior-year period. The increase in gross profit was primarily driven by higher net sales, partially offset by higher per unit distribution costs, including ocean and inland freight, and higher per unit production costs. As a result of these factors, gross margin increased to 5.8% compared with 1.0% in the prior-year period.
Other Products and Services
Net sales for the third quarter of 2022 increased by $27.0 million, or 70%, compared with the prior-year period, mainly due to higher net sales of third-party freight services. Our fleet of vessels has enabled the expansion of commercial cargo services, which benefited from elevated shipping rates and demand due to market logistical conditions.
Gross profit for the third quarter of 2022 increased by $6.7 million compared with the prior-year period driven by higher net sales of third-party freight services. Gross margin increased to 15.7% from 9.4% in the prior-year period.
Cash Flows
Net cash provided by operating activities for the first nine months of 2022 was $105.7 million compared with $151.6 million in the prior-year period. The decrease was primarily attributable to higher working capital and lower net income compared with the first nine months of 2021.
Total Long Term Debt
Total long-term debt increased to $486.1 million at the end of the third quarter of 2022 from $476.9 million at the end of the third quarter of 2021.
Quarterly Cash Dividend
On November 1, 2022, the Company's Board of Directors declared a quarterly cash dividend of $0.15 per share, payable on December 9, 2022 to shareholders of record on November 16, 2022.
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Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations | ||||||||||||||||
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Quarter ended | Nine months ended | |||||||||||||||
Statement of Operations: | September 30, | October 1, | September 30, | October 1, | ||||||||||||
Net sales | $ | 1,053.5 | $ | 1,004.8 | $ | 3,402.4 | $ | 3,234.6 | ||||||||
Cost of products sold | 965.5 | 955.9 | 3,143.9 | 2,967.1 | ||||||||||||
Other product-related charges | — | — | — | 3.5 | ||||||||||||
Gross profit | 88.0 | 48.9 | 258.5 | 264.0 | ||||||||||||
Selling, general and administrative expenses | 46.8 | 48.0 | 139.3 | 148.3 | ||||||||||||
Gain (loss) on disposal of property, plant and equipment, net | — | 0.5 | (2.2 | ) | 4.2 | |||||||||||
Asset impairment and other (credits) charges, net | (9.8 | ) | 0.1 | (8.1 | ) | (0.3 | ) | |||||||||
Operating income | 51.0 | 1.3 | 125.1 | 120.2 | ||||||||||||
Interest expense, net | 6.0 | 4.6 | 17.1 | 14.9 | ||||||||||||
Other expense, net | 9.1 | 1.8 | 15.7 | 5.6 | ||||||||||||
Income before income taxes | 35.9 | (5.1 | ) | 92.3 | 99.7 | |||||||||||
Income tax provision (benefit) | 3.3 | (6.6 | ) | 13.9 | 9.1 | |||||||||||
Net income | $ | 32.6 | $ | 1.5 | $ | 78.4 | $ | 90.6 | ||||||||
Less: Net (loss) income attributable to redeemable and noncontrolling interests | (0.7 | ) | 0.2 | (1.9 | ) | (0.6 | ) | |||||||||
Net income attributable to Fresh Del Monte Produce Inc. | $ | 33.3 | $ | 1.3 | $ | 80.3 | $ | 91.2 | ||||||||
Earnings per share(1): | ||||||||||||||||
Basic | $ | 0.70 | $ | 0.03 | $ | 1.68 | $ | 1.92 | ||||||||
Diluted | $ | 0.69 | $ | 0.03 | $ | 1.68 | $ | 1.91 | ||||||||
Dividends declared per ordinary share | $ | 0.15 | $ | 0.15 | $ | 0.45 | $ | 0.35 | ||||||||
Weighted average number of ordinary shares: | ||||||||||||||||
Basic | 47,835,057 | 47,535,873 | 47,775,312 | 47,494,168 | ||||||||||||
Diluted | 47,984,075 | 47,743,758 | 47,909,161 | 47,661,055 | ||||||||||||
(1) Earnings per share ("EPS") is calculated based on Net income attributable to Fresh Del Monte Produce Inc. |
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Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets | ||||||||
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September 30, | December 31, | |||||||
Assets | ||||||||
Current assets: | ||||||||
Cash and cash equivalents | $ | 27.9 | $ | 16.1 | ||||
Trade and other accounts receivable, net | 442.0 | 437.3 | ||||||
Inventories, net | 621.5 | 602.8 | ||||||
Other current assets | 101.8 | 40.2 | ||||||
Total current assets | 1,193.2 | 1,096.4 | ||||||
Investment in and advances to unconsolidated companies | 17.9 | 8.7 | ||||||
Property, plant and equipment, net | 1,321.2 | 1,415.8 | ||||||
Operating lease right-of-use assets | 187.1 | 199.0 | ||||||
Goodwill | 422.2 | 423.7 | ||||||
Intangible assets, net | 136.9 | 142.8 | ||||||
Other noncurrent assets | 117.0 | 111.7 | ||||||
Total assets | $ | 3,395.5 | $ | 3,398.1 | ||||
Liabilities and shareholders' equity | ||||||||
Current liabilities: | ||||||||
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $ | 581.9 | $ | 580.1 | ||||
Current maturities of debt and finance leases | 1.3 | 1.3 | ||||||
Current maturities of operating leases | 38.4 | 37.0 | ||||||
Other current liabilities | 13.1 | 10.8 | ||||||
Total current liabilities | 634.7 | 629.2 | ||||||
Long-term debt and finance leases | 493.7 | 527.7 | ||||||
Operating leases, less current maturities | 121.5 | 136.0 | ||||||
Other noncurrent liabilities | 188.5 | 231.7 | ||||||
Total liabilities | 1,438.4 | 1,524.6 | ||||||
Redeemable noncontrolling interest | 48.4 | 49.5 | ||||||
Total Fresh Del Monte Produce Inc. shareholders' equity | 1,887.8 | 1,802.3 | ||||||
Noncontrolling interests | 20.9 | 21.7 | ||||||
Total shareholders' equity | 1,908.7 | 1,824.0 | ||||||
Total liabilities, redeemable noncontrolling interest and shareholders' equity | $ | 3,395.5 | $ | 3,398.1 | ||||
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Condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows | ||||||||
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Nine months ended | ||||||||
September 30, | October 1, | |||||||
Operating activities: | ||||||||
Net income | $ | 78.4 | $ | 90.6 | ||||
Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by operating activities: | ||||||||
Depreciation and amortization | 70.2 | 72.5 | ||||||
Amortization of debt issuance costs | 0.5 | 0.4 | ||||||
Asset impairments | 0.2 | 0.3 | ||||||
Share-based compensation expense | 4.9 | 5.8 | ||||||
Deferred income taxes | 0.8 | (6.0 | ) | |||||
Loss (gain) on disposal of property, plant and equipment, net | 2.2 | (4.2 | ) | |||||
Adjustment of Kunia Well Site accrual | (9.9 | ) | — | |||||
Other, net | 1.1 | (5.4 | ) | |||||
Changes in operating assets and liabilities: | ||||||||
Receivables | (24.1 | ) | (13.7 | ) | ||||
Inventories | (32.5 | ) | (36.7 | ) | ||||
Prepaid expenses and other current assets | (2.2 | ) | 4.8 | |||||
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | 16.7 | 42.8 | ||||||
Other assets and liabilities | (0.6 | ) | 0.4 | |||||
Net cash provided by operating activities | 105.7 | 151.6 | ||||||
Investing activities: | ||||||||
Capital expenditures | (35.8 | ) | (83.4 | ) | ||||
Proceeds from sales of property, plant and equipment | 7.6 | 12.5 | ||||||
Cash (paid) received from derivatives not designated as hedges | (0.2 | ) | 4.6 | |||||
Investments in unconsolidated companies | (9.3 | ) | (1.9 | ) | ||||
Other investing activities | 0.1 | 1.0 | ||||||
Net cash used in investing activities | (37.6 | ) | (67.2 | |||||
