Tricon Announces Plans to Deliver Over 3,000 New Build-to-Rent Homes Across 23 Communities to Satisfy Growing Demand for U.S. Housing

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TORONTO, Nov. 23, 2021 /PRNewswire/ – Tricon Residential Inc. (TSX: TCN) (NYSE: TCN) (“Tricon” or the “Company”), an owner and operator of single-family rental homes and multi-family rental apartments in the United States and Canada, provided an update today on its active build-to-rent community pipeline, which has now expanded to over 3,000 rental units in 23 new home communities across the U.S. Sun Belt. The communities are under development or under contract to be developed within Tricon’s existing single-family rental investment vehicles THPAS-JV1 and Homebuilder Direct JV, and are being built by a number of national and regional homebuilders including four of the top 25 largest homebuilders in the United States.

Tricon has always been committed to increasing access to high-quality housing options for American families and believes this can be accomplished in part through the construction of new purpose-built single-family rental communities, within close proximity to excellent schools, parks, neighborhood retail centers, and major job nodes. The planned communities are targeting the middle market resident demographic and are located in high-growth Sun Belt states, aligning with Tricon’s broader single-family rental strategy. The communities consist predominantly of single-family detached homes with 3 – 4 bedrooms and two or more bathrooms, and typically have access to a range of resident-centric amenities including community parks, pools and recreational areas.

“COVID-19 has cast light on the shortage of affordable housing options across the U.S.,” said Gary Berman, President and CEO of Tricon Residential. “At Tricon, we are committed to expanding the supply of accessible, high-quality housing for families who are seeking a single-family home and prefer the convenience and flexibility of a rental lifestyle.  We are also focused on building sustainable communities that enrich the lives of our residents and the local neighborhoods they live in, which is central to our corporate strategy and our Environmental, Social and Governance (“ESG”) priorities. Our build-to-rent pipeline makes a positive contribution to alleviating America’s housing shortage, while stimulating local economic growth and catering to the needs of modern residents.”

The 23 communities are located across ten MSAs, including: Texas (Dallas-Fort Worth, Houston, Austin, and San Antonio); California (Sacramento and Inland Empire); Phoenix, Arizona; Jacksonville, Florida; and Reno, Nevada. Tricon is currently on track to have over 600 new homes in these communities constructed and available for rent by the end of 2022, with the full pipeline expected to be delivered by the end of 2024. The homes will feature convenient and controlled access through Tricon’s smart home package, which includes smart locks, door sensors, smart thermostats, energy-efficient HVAC systems, leak detection systems, as well as high-efficiency ENERGY STAR® certified appliances. Using its technology-enabled operating platform, Tricon aims to deliver an exceptional resident experience within these rental communities, from leasing and maintenance to community activities and ancillary services.

About Tricon Residential Inc.

Tricon Residential is an owner and operator of a growing portfolio of approximately 35,000 single-family rental homes and multi-family rental apartments in the United States and Canada with a primary focus on the U.S. Sun Belt. Our commitment to enriching the lives of our residents and local communities underpins Tricon’s culture and business philosophy. We strive to continuously improve the resident experience through our technology-enabled operating platform and innovative approach to rental housing. At Tricon Residential, we imagine a world where housing unlocks life’s potential. For more information visit www.triconresidential.com.

Forward-Looking Information

Certain statements contained in this news release are forward-looking statements and are provided for the purpose of presenting information about management’s current expectations and plans relating to the future. Readers are cautioned that such statements may not be appropriate for other purposes. In some cases, forward-looking information can be identified by such terms as “will”, “would”, “anticipate”, “anticipated”, “expect” and “expected”. The forward-looking statements in this news release include statements regarding the intended development and leasing of built-to-rent communities, the number of homes to be developed, the timelines for their delivery, their features and amenities and Tricon’s operation of the homes once completed. These statements are based on certain assumptions, including assumptions regarding local market conditions and the impact of COVID-19 on the Company’s operations and business. Such statements are also subject to significant known and unknown risks, uncertainties, conditionality (including the completion of contracts which remain subject to outstanding conditions, or the prospect of changes to the Company’s operating or building design plans) and other factors that may cause actual results or events to differ materially from those expressed or implied by such statements and, accordingly, should not be read as guarantees of future performance or results and will not necessarily be accurate indications of whether or not such results will be achieved. Accordingly, although the Company believes that its anticipated future results, performance or achievements expressed or implied by the forward-looking statements and information are based upon reasonable assumptions and expectations, the reader should not place undue reliance on forward-looking statements and information. The Company disclaims any intention or obligation to update or revise any forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise, unless required by applicable law.

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Burlington Stores, Inc. Reports Third Quarter 2021 Earnings


All Third Quarter 2021 comparisons are made vs. the Third Quarter 2019


  • On a GAAP basis, total sales increased 30%, net income was $14 million, and diluted EPS was $0.20, inclusive of an $86 million debt extinguishment charge, or $1.22 per share

  • Comparable store sales increased 16%

  • On a non-GAAP basis, Adjusted EBIT was $140 million

  • On a non-GAAP basis, Adjusted EPS was $1.36

BURLINGTON, N.J., Nov. 23, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Burlington Stores, Inc. (NYSE: BURL), a nationally recognized off-price retailer of high-quality, branded apparel, footwear, accessories, and merchandise for the home at everyday low prices, today announced its results for the third quarter ended October 30, 2021.

Michael O’Sullivan, CEO, stated, “We are very pleased with our third quarter results. We continued to demonstrate our ability to chase the business and deliver great value to our customers. With Total Sales up 30% in Q3, and up 32% YTD, clearly we are taking significant market share.”

Mr. O’Sullivan went on, “As predicted, freight and supply chain headwinds pressured margins in Q3. We fully expect these headwinds to moderate over time and, as they do, this should generate very attractive off-price buying opportunities as well as significantly lower expenses.”

Mr. O’Sullivan continued, “As the economy moves into a more inflationary environment, we think that shoppers will be even more attracted to our great values. Our value differentiation vs. most other retailers has grown this year, as they have raised realized prices. If these higher realized prices are sustained then we believe that in the coming quarters we will have the opportunity to drive additional sales, to raise retails, or to do both.”

Mr. O’Sullivan concluded, “This year we have been very excited about the performance of our new stores, especially our smaller prototype. Based on this performance and on the tremendous market share opportunity that we see ahead of us, we have decided to accelerate the pace of our new store opening program.”


Fiscal 2021 Third Quarter Operating Results (for the 13-week period ended October 30, 2021 compared with the 13-week period ended November 2, 2019)

  • Total sales increased 30% compared to the third quarter of Fiscal 2019 to $2,300 million, while comparable store sales increased 16% compared to the third quarter of Fiscal 2019.
  • Gross margin rate was 41.4% vs. 42.4% for the third quarter of Fiscal 2019, a decrease of 100 basis points. Merchandise margins increased 80 basis points, which was more than offset by a 180 basis point increase in freight expense.
  • Product sourcing costs, which are included in selling, general and administrative expenses (SG&A), were $173 million vs. $90 million in the third quarter of Fiscal 2019. Product sourcing costs include the costs of processing goods through our supply chain and buying costs.
  • SG&A was 33.0% as a percentage of net sales vs. 32.9% in the third quarter of Fiscal 2019. Adjusted SG&A, as defined below, was 25.3% as a percentage of net sales vs. 27.4% in the third quarter of Fiscal 2019, an improvement of 210 basis points.
  • Other Income and Other Revenue were $7 million in the aggregate vs. $16 million in the third quarter of Fiscal 2019. This decline was primarily due to a non-recurring insurance gain of $8 million recognized in the third quarter of Fiscal 2019. This decrease had a 60 basis point negative impact on Adjusted EBIT margin in the third quarter of Fiscal 2021.
  • The effective tax rate was 56.8% vs. 19.2% in the third quarter of Fiscal 2019. This increase was primarily due to an $86 million loss on debt extinguishment charge related to the partial repurchase of our Convertible Notes, most of which is not tax deductible. The Adjusted Effective Tax Rate was 25.5% vs. 19.6% in the third quarter of Fiscal 2019, primarily driven by a reduced benefit from stock-based compensation and an increase in disallowed executive compensation.
  • Net income was $14 million, or $0.20 per share vs. $96 million, or $1.44 per share for the third quarter of Fiscal 2019. This decrease was primarily due to the $86 million loss on debt extinguishment charge noted above, or $1.22 per share. Adjusted Net Income was $93 million, or $1.36 per share vs. $103 million, or $1.53 per share for the third quarter of Fiscal 2019.
  • Diluted weighted average shares outstanding amounted to 68.2 million during the quarter compared with 67.2 million during the third quarter of Fiscal 2019.
  • Adjusted EBITDA was $205 million vs. $192 million in the third quarter of Fiscal 2019, a decrease of 190 basis points as a percentage of sales. Adjusted EBIT was $140 million, flat vs. the third quarter of Fiscal 2019, a decrease of 180 basis points as a percentage of sales. Excluding the decline in Other Income and Other Revenue, as described above, Adjusted EBIT margin declined 120 basis points vs. the third quarter of Fiscal 2019.
  • Given the volatility in Fiscal 2020 results caused by COVID-19 and to assist with comparability, all third quarter and year-to-date Fiscal 2021 comparisons are made vs. the third quarter and year-to-date Fiscal 2019. For a discussion of results for the third quarter and year-to-date of Fiscal 2021 as compared to the third quarter and year-to-date Fiscal 2020, refer to our Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarter ended October 30, 2021, which will be filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission (the “SEC”).


First Nine Months Fiscal 2021 Results

  • Total sales increased 32% compared to the first nine months of Fiscal 2019. Net income increased 11% compared to the same period in Fiscal 2019 to $287 million, or $4.21 per share vs. $3.84 per share in the prior period, an increase of 10%. Adjusted EBIT increased 49%, or $186 million compared to the first nine months of Fiscal 2019, to $561 million, an increase of 100 basis points as a percentage of sales. Adjusted Net Income of $402 million was up 44% vs. the prior period, while Adjusted EPS was $5.89 vs. $4.15 in the prior year period, an increase of 42%.


Inventory

  • Merchandise inventories were $1,060 million vs. $1,004 million at the end of the third quarter of Fiscal 2019. Comparable store inventories decreased 24%, partially offset by inventory from the addition of 106 net new stores opened since the end of the third quarter of Fiscal 2019. Reserve inventory was 30% of total inventory at the end of the third quarter of Fiscal 2021 compared to 21% at the end of the third quarter of Fiscal 2019.


Liquidity and Debt

  • The Company ended the third quarter of Fiscal 2021 with $1,726 million in liquidity, comprised of $1,185 million in unrestricted cash and $541 million in availability on its ABL Facility. The Company ended the third quarter with $1,629 million in outstanding total debt, including $953 million on its Term Loan Facility, $645 million in Convertible Notes, and no borrowings on the ABL Facility.


Convertible Note and Common Stock Repurchases

  • During the third quarter, the Company entered into privately negotiated transactions to repurchase approximately $160 million principal amount of the Company’s outstanding 2.25% Convertible Notes. The total transaction value of approximately $242 million, included $91 million in cash and $151 million in stock, and resulted in the issuance of 513,991 shares of common stock. After the completion of this transaction, approximately $645 million of the Convertible Notes remained outstanding.
  • In addition, during the third quarter the Company repurchased 512,363 shares of common stock for $150 million under its share repurchase program. As of the end of the third quarter, the Company had $250 million remaining on its current share repurchase authorization. 


Outlook


Given the uncertainty surrounding the pace of the recovery of consumer demand and the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, the Company is not providing sales or earnings guidance for Fiscal 2021 (the 52-weeks ending January 29, 2022) at this time. 

The Company is updating the following Fiscal 2021 guidance items:

  • Capital expenditures, net of landlord allowances, is now expected to be approximately $425 million;
  • The Company now expects to open 101 new stores, while relocating or closing 24 stores, for a total of 77 net new stores in Fiscal 2021;
  • Depreciation & amortization, exclusive of favorable lease costs, is now expected to be approximately $250 million;
  • Interest expense is now expected to be approximately $68 million; and
  • The effective tax rate is now expected to be approximately 23%.


Note Regarding Non-GAAP Financial Measures

The foregoing discussion of the Company’s operating results includes references to Adjusted SG&A, Adjusted EBITDA, Adjusted Net Income, Adjusted Earnings per Share (or Adjusted EPS), Adjusted EBIT (or Operating Margin), and Adjusted Effective Tax Rate. The Company believes these supplemental measures are useful in evaluating the performance of our business and provide greater transparency into our results of operations. In particular, we believe that excluding certain items that may vary substantially in frequency and magnitude from what we consider to be our core operating results are useful supplemental measures that assist in evaluating our ability to generate earnings and leverage sales, and to more readily compare core operating results between past and future periods.  These non-GAAP financial measures are defined and reconciled to the most comparable GAAP measures later in this document.

Third Quarter 2021 Conference Call

The Company will hold a conference call on November 23, 2021 at 8:30 a.m. ET to discuss the Company’s third quarter results and longer-term expectations for the business. The U.S. toll free dial-in for the conference call is 1-866-437-5084 (passcode: 1079197) and the international dial-in number is 1-409-220-9374.

A live webcast of the conference call will be available on the investor relations page of the company’s website at www.burlingtoninvestors.com. For those unable to participate in the conference call, a replay will be available after the conclusion of the call on November 23, 2021 beginning at 11:30 a.m. ET through November 30, 2021 at 11:59 p.m. ET. The U.S. toll-free replay dial-in number is 1-855-859-2056 and the international replay dial-in number is 1-404-537-3406. The replay passcode is 1079197.

About Burlington Stores, Inc.

Burlington Stores, Inc., headquartered in New Jersey, is a nationally recognized off-price retailer with Fiscal 2020 net sales of $5.8 billion. The Company is a Fortune 500 company and its common stock is traded on the New York Stock Exchange under the ticker symbol “BURL.” The Company operated 832 stores as of the end of the third quarter of Fiscal 2021, in 45 states and Puerto Rico, principally under the name Burlington Stores. The Company’s stores offer an extensive selection of in-season, fashion-focused merchandise at up to 60% off other retailers’ prices, including women’s ready-to-wear apparel, menswear, youth apparel, baby, beauty, footwear, accessories, home, toys, gifts and coats.

For more information about the Company, visit www.burlington.com.

Investor Relations Contacts:

David J. Glick
Daniel Delrosario
855-973-8445
[email protected]

Allison Malkin
ICR, Inc.
203-682-8225

Safe Harbor for Forward-Looking and Cautionary Statements

This release contains forward-looking statements within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended. All statements other than statements of historical fact included in this release, including those about our expected sales trend, our liquidity position, inventory plans, and the economic environment, as well as statements describing our outlook for future periods, are forward-looking statements. Forward-looking statements discuss our current expectations and projections relating to our financial condition, results of operations, plans, objectives, future performance and business. You can identify forward-looking statements by the fact that they do not relate strictly to historical or current facts. We do not undertake to publicly update or revise our forward-looking statements even if experience or future changes make it clear that any projected results expressed or implied in such statements will not be realized. If we do update one or more forward-looking statements, no inference should be made that we will make additional updates with respect to those or other forward-looking statements. All forward-looking statements are subject to risks and uncertainties that may cause actual events or results to differ materially from those we expected, including general economic conditions; pandemics, including the duration of the COVID-19 pandemic and actions taken to slow its spread and the related impact on consumer confidence and spending; increased freight and labor costs associated with industry-wide supply chain issues; our ability to successfully implement one or more of our strategic initiatives and growth plans; the availability of desirable store locations on suitable terms; changing consumer preferences and demand; industry trends, including changes in buying, inventory and other business practices; competitive factors, including pricing and promotional activities of major competitors and an increase in competition within the markets in which we compete; the availability, selection and purchasing of attractive merchandise on favorable terms; import risks, including  tax and trade policies, tariffs and government regulations; weather patterns, including, among other things, changes in year-over-year temperatures; our future profitability; our ability to control costs and expenses; unforeseen cyber-related problems or attacks; any unforeseen material loss or casualty; the effect of inflation; regulatory and tax changes; our relationships with employees; the impact of current and future laws and the interpretation of such laws; terrorist attacks, particularly attacks on or within markets in which we operate; natural and man-made disasters, including fire, snow and ice storms, flood, hail, hurricanes and earthquakes; our substantial level of indebtedness and related debt-service obligations; restrictions imposed by covenants in our debt agreements; availability of adequate financing; our dependence on vendors for our merchandise; domestic events affecting the delivery of merchandise to our stores; existence of adverse litigation; and each of the factors that may be described from time to time in our filings with the SEC. For each of these factors, the Company claims the protection of the safe harbor for forward-looking statements contained in the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995, as amended.

 
BURLINGTON STORES, INC.

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF INCOME (LOSS)

(unaudited)

(All amounts in thousands, except per share data)
             
    Three Months Ended     Nine Months Ended  
    October 30,     October 31,     November 2,     October 30,     October 31,     November 2,  
    2021     2020     2019     2021     2020     2019  
REVENUES:                                    
Net sales   $ 2,299,610     $ 1,664,728     $ 1,774,949     $ 6,703,089     $ 3,472,606     $ 5,059,860  
Other revenue     4,431       2,507       6,634       10,159       8,480       17,939  
Total revenue     2,304,041       1,667,235       1,781,583       6,713,248       3,481,086       5,077,799  
COSTS AND EXPENSES:                                    
Cost of sales     1,347,559       915,847       1,022,912       3,869,432       2,245,581       2,954,651  
Selling, general and administrative expenses     759,785       645,278       583,641       2,126,904       1,621,964       1,632,862  
Costs related to debt issuances and amendments     89       (719 )           3,419       3,633       (375 )
Depreciation and amortization     64,663       54,984       52,729       183,087       163,679       155,631  
Impairment charges – long-lived assets     1,488       2,575             3,235       5,575        
Other income – net     (3,055 )     (1,290 )     (9,264 )     (10,267 )     (4,236 )     (13,017 )
Loss on extinguishment of debt     86,362                   117,756       202        
Interest expense     15,609       27,456       12,149       52,710       70,508       38,954  
Total costs and expenses     2,272,500       1,644,131       1,662,167       6,346,276       4,106,906       4,768,706  
Income (loss) before income tax expense (benefit)     31,541       23,104       119,416       366,972       (625,820 )     309,093  
Income tax expense (benefit)     17,922       15,088       22,957       79,769       (253,327 )     50,302  
Net income (loss)   $ 13,619     $ 8,016     $ 96,459     $ 287,203     $ (372,493 )   $ 258,791  
                                     
Diluted net income (loss) per common share   $ 0.20     $ 0.12     $ 1.44     $ 4.21     $ (5.66 )   $ 3.84  
                                     
Weighted average common shares – diluted     68,205       66,720       67,159       68,228       65,867       67,387  
                                                 

 
BURLINGTON STORES, INC.

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS

(unaudited)

(All amounts in thousands)
                         
    October 30,     January 30,     October 31,     November 2,  
    2021     2021     2020     2019  
ASSETS                        
Current assets:                        
Cash and cash equivalents   $ 1,185,383     $ 1,380,276     $ 1,348,691     $ 140,514  
Restricted cash and cash equivalents     6,582       6,582       6,582       6,582  
Accounts receivable—net     90,705       62,161       72,728       117,493  
Merchandise inventories     1,059,749       740,788       866,986       1,004,386  
Assets held for disposal     4,358       6,655              
Prepaid and other current assets     425,288       314,154       339,874       146,170  
Total current assets     2,772,065       2,510,616       2,634,861       1,415,145  
Property and equipment—net     1,499,780       1,438,863       1,442,358       1,375,484  
Operating lease assets     2,653,776       2,469,366       2,465,972       2,338,179  
Goodwill and intangible assets—net     285,064       285,064       285,064       285,844  
Deferred tax assets     4,119       4,422       4,596       4,066  
Other assets     63,023       72,761       75,945       88,869  
Total assets   $ 7,277,827     $ 6,781,092     $ 6,908,796     $ 5,507,587  
                         
LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY                        
Current liabilities:                        
Accounts payable   $ 1,174,252     $ 862,638     $ 920,944     $ 888,434  
Current operating lease liabilities     346,167       304,629       293,765       293,756  
Other current liabilities     544,852       512,830       522,122       422,154  
Current maturities of long term debt     14,224       3,899       3,815       3,302  
Total current liabilities     2,079,495       1,683,996       1,740,646       1,607,646  
Long term debt     1,614,645       1,927,770       2,169,495       982,348  
Long term operating lease liabilities     2,560,663       2,400,782       2,396,315       2,258,130  
Other liabilities     94,507       103,940       111,019       96,249  
Deferred tax liabilities     211,710       199,850       204,745       171,626  
Stockholders’ equity     716,807       464,754       286,576       391,588  
Total liabilities and stockholders’ equity   $ 7,277,827     $ 6,781,092     $ 6,908,796     $ 5,507,587  
                                 

 
BURLINGTON STORES, INC.

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS

(unaudited)

(All amounts in thousands)
       
    Nine Months Ended  
    October 30,     October 31,     November 2,  
    2021     2020     2019  
OPERATING ACTIVITIES                  
Net income (loss)   $ 287,203     $ (372,493 )   $ 258,791  
Adjustments to reconcile net income (loss) to net cash provided by (used in) operating activities                  
Depreciation and amortization     183,087       163,679       155,631  
Deferred income taxes     46,725       (19,503 )     (1,484 )
Loss on extinguishment of debt     117,756       202        
Non-cash stock compensation expense     53,356       43,451       30,542  
Non-cash lease expense     (6,997 )     1,617       10,905  
Cash received from landlord allowances     24,552       26,043       36,006  
Changes in assets and liabilities:                  
Accounts receivable     (27,223 )     44,551       (27,441 )
Merchandise inventories     (318,961 )     (89,739 )     (50,709 )
Accounts payable     307,684       161,317       36,014  
Other current assets and liabilities     (79,855 )     (118,079 )     29,345  
Long term assets and liabilities     1,332       5,479       3,362  
Other operating activities     19,708       36,538       (4,089 )
Net cash provided by (used in) operating activities     608,367       (116,937 )     476,873  
INVESTING ACTIVITIES                  
Cash paid for property and equipment     (238,468 )     (214,437 )     (259,699 )
Lease acquisition costs     (559 )           (959 )
Proceeds from insurance recoveries related to property and equipment     5,746             5,131  
Other investing activities           (897 )     (521 )
Net cash (used in) investing activities     (233,281 )     (215,334 )     (256,048 )
FINANCING ACTIVITIES                  
Proceeds from long term debt—ABL Line of Credit           400,000       1,294,400  
Principal payments on long term debt—ABL Line of Credit           (150,000 )     (1,294,400 )
Proceeds from long term debt—Term B-6 Loans     956,608              
Principal payments on long term debt—Term B-5 Loans     (961,415 )            
Proceeds from long term debt—Convertible Note           805,000        
Principal payment on long term debt—Convertible Note     (92,289 )            
Proceeds from long term debt—Secured Note           300,000        
Principal payments on long term debt—Secured Note     (323,905 )            
Purchase of treasury shares     (166,473 )     (62,802 )     (236,023 )
Other financing activities     17,495       (14,310 )     28,138  
Net cash (used in) provided by financing activities     (569,979 )     1,277,888       (207,885 )
(Decrease) increase in cash, cash equivalents, restricted cash and restricted cash equivalents     (194,893 )     945,617       12,940  
Cash, cash equivalents, restricted cash and restricted cash equivalents at beginning of period     1,386,858       409,656       134,156  
Cash, cash equivalents, restricted cash and restricted cash equivalents at end of period   $ 1,191,965     $ 1,355,273     $ 147,096  
                         

Reconciliation of Non-GAAP Financial Measures

(Unaudited)
(Amounts in thousands, except per share data)

The following tables calculate the Company’s Adjusted Net Income (Loss), Adjusted EPS, Adjusted EBITDA, Adjusted EBIT, Adjusted SG&A and Adjusted Effective Tax Rate, all of which are considered non-GAAP financial measures. Generally, a non-GAAP financial measure is a numerical measure of a company’s performance, financial position or cash flows that either excludes or includes amounts that are not normally excluded or included in the most directly comparable measure calculated and presented in accordance with GAAP.

Adjusted Net Income (Loss) is defined as net income (loss), exclusive of the following items, if applicable: (i) net favorable lease costs; (ii) costs related to debt issuances and amendments; (iii) loss on extinguishment of debt; (iv) impairment charges; (v) amounts related to certain litigation matters; (vi) non-cash interest expense on Convertible Notes; (vii) costs related to closing the e-commerce store; and (viii) other unusual, non-recurring or extraordinary expenses, losses, charges or gains, all of which are tax effected to arrive at Adjusted Net Income (Loss).

Adjusted EPS is defined as Adjusted Net Income (Loss) divided by the diluted weighted average shares outstanding, as defined in the table below.

Adjusted EBITDA is defined as net income (loss), exclusive of the following items, if applicable: (i) interest expense; (ii) interest income; (iii) loss on extinguishment of debt; (iv) income tax expense (benefit); (v) depreciation and amortization; (vi) impairment charges; (vii) costs related to debt issuances and amendments; (viii) amounts related to certain litigation matters; (ix) costs related to closing the e-commerce store; and (x) other unusual, non-recurring or extraordinary expenses, losses, charges or gains.

Adjusted EBIT (or Adjusted Operating Margin) is defined as net income (loss), exclusive of the following items, if applicable: (i) interest expense; (ii) interest income; (iii) loss on extinguishment of debt; (iv) income tax expense (benefit); (v) impairment charges; (vi) net favorable lease costs; (vii) costs related to debt issuances and amendments; (viii) amounts related to certain litigation matters; (ix) costs related to closing the e-commerce store; and (x) other unusual, non-recurring or extraordinary expenses, losses, charges or gains.

Adjusted SG&A is defined as SG&A less product sourcing costs, favorable lease costs, amounts related to certain litigation matters and costs related to closing the e-commerce store.

Adjusted Effective Tax Rate is defined as the GAAP effective tax rate less the tax effect of the reconciling items to arrive at Adjusted Net Income (footnote (g) in the table below).

The Company presents Adjusted Net Income (Loss), Adjusted EPS, Adjusted EBITDA, Adjusted EBIT, Adjusted SG&A and Adjusted Effective Tax Rate, because it believes they are useful supplemental measures in evaluating the performance of the Company’s business and provide greater transparency into the results of operations. In particular, the Company believes that excluding certain items that may vary substantially in frequency and magnitude from what the Company considers to be its core operating results are useful supplemental measures that assist in evaluating the Company’s ability to generate earnings and leverage sales, and to more readily compare core operating results between past and future periods.

The Company believes that these non-GAAP measures provide investors helpful information with respect to the Company’s operations and financial condition. Other companies in the retail industry may calculate these non-GAAP measures differently such that the Company’s calculation may not be directly comparable.

The following table shows the Company’s reconciliation of net income (loss) to Adjusted Net Income (Loss) and Adjusted EPS for the periods indicated:

   
(unaudited)
 
   
(in

 

thousands, except per share data)  
 
    Three Months Ended     Nine Months Ended  
    October 30,     October 31,     November 2,     October 30,     October 31,     November 2,  
    2021     2020     2019     2021     2020     2019  
Reconciliation of net income (loss) to Adjusted Net Income (Loss):                                    
Net income (loss)   $ 13,619     $ 8,016     $ 96,459     $ 287,203     $ (372,493 )   $ 258,791  
Net favorable lease costs (a)     5,275       5,776       8,355       17,188       18,402       28,262  
Non-cash interest expense on convertible notes (b)           7,542                   16,295        
Costs related to debt issuances and amendments (c)     89       (719 )           3,419       3,633       (375 )
Loss on extinguishment of debt (d)     86,362                   117,756       202        
Impairment charges     1,488       2,575             3,235       5,575        
Litigation matters (e)                             20,788        
E-commerce closure (f)           556                   1,526        
Tax effect (g)     (13,891 )     (4,209 )     (2,140 )     (26,835 )     (26,634 )     (7,070 )
Adjusted Net Income (Loss)   $ 92,942     $ 19,537     $ 102,674     $ 401,966     $ (332,706 )   $ 279,608  
Diluted weighted average shares outstanding (h)     68,205       66,720       67,159       68,228       65,867       67,387  
Adjusted Earnings per Share   $ 1.36     $ 0.29     $ 1.53     $ 5.89     $ (5.05 )   $ 4.15  
                                                 

The following table shows the Company’s reconciliation of net income (loss) to Adjusted EBITDA for the periods indicated:

   
(unaudited)
 
   
(in thousands)  
 
    Three Months Ended     Nine Months Ended  
    October 30,     October 31,     November 2,     October 30,     October 31,     November 2,  
    2021     2020     2019     2021     2020     2019  
Reconciliation of net income (loss) to Adjusted EBITDA:                                    
Net income (loss)   $ 13,619     $ 8,016     $ 96,459     $ 287,203     $ (372,493 )   $ 258,791  
Interest expense     15,609       27,456       12,149       52,710       70,508       38,954  
Interest income     (38 )     (163 )     (103 )     (156 )     (1,178 )     (496 )
Loss on extinguishment of debt (d)     86,362                   117,756       202        
Costs related to debt issuances and amendments (c)     89       (719 )           3,419       3,633       (375 )
Litigation matters (e)                             20,788        
E-commerce closure (f)           556                   1,526        
Depreciation and amortization (i)     69,938       60,712       61,035       200,275       181,934       183,570  
Impairment charges     1,488       2,575             3,235       5,575        
Income tax expense (benefit)     17,922       15,088       22,957       79,769       (253,327 )     50,302  
Adjusted EBITDA   $ 204,989     $ 113,521     $ 192,497     $ 744,211     $ (342,832 )   $ 530,746  
                                                 

The following table shows the Company’s reconciliation of net income (loss) to Adjusted EBIT for the periods indicated:

   
(unaudited)
 
   
(in thousands)  
 
    Three Months Ended     Nine Months Ended  
    October 30,     October 31,     November 2,     October 30,     October 31,     November 2,  
    2021     2020     2019     2021     2020     2019  
Reconciliation of net income (loss) to Adjusted EBIT:                                    
Net income (loss)   $ 13,619     $ 8,016     $ 96,459     $ 287,203     $ (372,493 )   $ 258,791  
Interest expense     15,609       27,456       12,149       52,710       70,508       38,954  
Interest income     (38 )     (163 )     (103 )     (156 )     (1,178 )     (496 )
Loss on extinguishment of debt (d)     86,362                   117,756       202        
Costs related to debt issuances and amendments (c)     89       (719 )           3,419       3,633       (375 )
Net favorable lease costs (a)     5,275       5,776       8,355       17,188       18,402       28,262  
Impairment charges     1,488       2,575             3,235       5,575        
Litigation matters (e)                             20,788        
E-commerce closure (f)           556                   1,526        
Income tax expense (benefit)     17,922       15,088       22,957       79,769       (253,327 )     50,302  
Adjusted EBIT   $ 140,326     $ 58,585     $ 139,817     $ 561,124     $ (506,364 )   $ 375,438  
                                                 

The following table shows the Company’s reconciliation of SG&A to Adjusted SG&A for the periods indicated:

   
(unaudited) 
 
   
(in thousands) 
 
    Three Months Ended     Nine Months Ended  
    October 30,     October 31,     November 2,     October 30,     October 31,     November 2,  
Reconciliation of SG&A to Adjusted SG&A:   2021     2020     2019     2021     2020     2019  
SG&A   $ 759,785     $ 645,278     $ 583,641     $ 2,126,904     $ 1,621,964     $ 1,632,862  
Net favorable lease costs (a)     (5,275 )     (5,727 )     (8,306 )     (17,188 )     (18,255 )     (27,939 )
Product sourcing costs     (173,468 )     (143,525 )     (89,538 )     (459,861 )     (290,289 )     (250,250 )
Litigation matters (e)                             (20,788 )      
E-commerce closure (f)           (556 )                 (1,526 )      
Adjusted SG&A   $ 581,042     $ 495,470     $ 485,797     $ 1,649,855     $ 1,291,106     $ 1,354,673  
                                                 

The following table shows the reconciliation of the Company’s effective tax rates on a GAAP basis to the Adjusted Effective Tax Rates for the periods indicated:

   
(unaudited)
 
    Three Months Ended     Nine Months Ended  
    October 30,     October 31,     November 2,     October 30,     October 31,     November 2,  
    2021     2020     2019     2021     2020     2019  
Effective tax rate on a GAAP basis     56.8 %     65.3 %     19.2 %     21.7 %     40.5 %     16.3 %
Adjustments to arrive at Adjusted Effective Tax Rate     (31.3 )     (15.6 )     0.4       (0.7 )           0.7  
Adjusted Effective Tax Rate     25.5 %     49.7 %     19.6 %     21.0 %     40.5 %     17.0 %
                                                 

(a) Net favorable lease costs represents the non-cash expense associated with favorable and unfavorable leases that were recorded as a result of purchase accounting related to the April 13, 2006 Bain Capital acquisition of Burlington Coat Factory Warehouse Corporation. These expenses are recorded in the line item “Selling, general and administrative expenses” in our Condensed Consolidated Statements of Income (Loss).
(b) Represents non-cash accretion of original issue discount on Convertible Notes. The original issue discount was eliminated as of the beginning of Fiscal 2021, as a result of adopting Accounting Standards Update 2020-06, “Accounting for Convertible Instruments and Contracts in an Entity’s Own Equity.”
(c) Represents costs incurred in connection with the review and execution of refinancing opportunities, as well as the issuance of Secured Notes and Convertible Notes.
(d) Amounts relate to the partial repurchase of the Convertible Notes, the full redemption of the Secured Notes, as well as the refinancing of the Term Loan Facility.
(e) Represents amounts charged for certain litigation matters.
(f) Represents costs related to the closure of our e-commerce store.
(g) Tax effect is calculated based on the effective tax rates (before discrete items) for the respective periods, adjusted for the tax effect for the impact of items (a) through (f). The effective tax rate for Fiscal 2020 includes the benefit of loss carrybacks to prior years with higher statutory tax rates.
(h) Diluted weighted average shares outstanding starts with basic shares outstanding and adds back any potentially dilutive securities outstanding during the period.
(i) Includes favorable lease costs included in the line item “Selling, general and administrative expenses” in our Condensed Consolidated Statements of Income (Loss). During the three months ended October 30, 2021, October 31, 2020 and November 2, 2019, favorable lease costs were $5.3 million, $5.7 million and $8.3 million, respectively. During the nine months ended October 30, 2021, October 31, 2020 and November 2, 2019, favorable lease costs were $17.2 million, $18.3 million and $27.9 million, respectively.



Titan Machinery Inc. Announces Results for Fiscal Third Quarter Ended October 31, 2021

– Revenue for Third Quarter of Fiscal 2022 Increased 25.8% to $454.0 million –

– GAAP EPS for Third Quarter of Fiscal 2022 was $0.97 and Adjusted EPS was $0.96 –

– Increases Fiscal 2022 Modeling Assumptions, Expects Fiscal 2022 EPS in Range of $2.40-$2.60 –

WEST FARGO, N.D., Nov. 23, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Titan Machinery Inc. (Nasdaq: TITN), a leading network of full-service agricultural and construction equipment stores, today reported financial results for the fiscal third quarter ended October 31, 2021.

David Meyer, Titan Machinery’s Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, stated, “The ongoing strength of the broader agriculture sector continues to fuel demand for equipment across our business and equipment revenue grew 37% on a consolidated basis in the third quarter. The combination of our larger base of revenues, healthy inventory position, and lean infrastructure has allowed for powerful operating leverage that drove a 109% increase in pre-tax income for the quarter. At the segment-level, this operating leverage is visible in our Agriculture segment, which benefited from better than expected crop yields across our footprint, and produced a pre-tax margin of 7%, which is a record quarterly high margin for the segment. Our Construction and International segments are also generating strong gains in profitability, each producing another solid quarter and building upon the improvements made fiscal year-to-date. We are excited about finishing the fiscal year on a strong note after a successful harvest and construction season and will continue to work toward delivering the unmatched customer service that Titan Machinery is known for.”

Fiscal 2022 Third Quarter Results

Consolidated Results

For the third quarter of fiscal 2022, revenue increased to $454.0 million compared to $360.9 million in the third quarter last year. Equipment sales were $329.8 million for the third quarter of fiscal 2022, compared to $240.9 million in the third quarter last year. Parts sales were $80.5 million for the third quarter of fiscal 2022, compared to $76.8 million in the third quarter last year. Revenue generated from service was $32.0 million for the third quarter of fiscal 2022, compared to $30.7 million in the third quarter last year. Revenue from rental and other was $11.6 million for the third quarter of fiscal 2022, compared to $12.5 million in the third quarter last year. Rental revenue was down due to a decrease in inventory rentals, a reduced rental fleet and the January 2021 divestiture of the Company’s construction stores in Arizona. While the fleet was smaller compared to the prior year, the dollar utilization of the fleet improved to 31.4% in the quarter compared to 25.7% in the same period last year.

Gross profit for the third quarter of fiscal 2022 was $92.5 million, compared to $72.6 million in the third quarter last year. The Company’s gross profit margin increased to 20.4% in the third quarter of fiscal 2022, compared to 20.1% in the third quarter last year. Gross profit margin primarily increased due to stronger equipment margins, which were partially offset by mix, with a greater proportion of equipment revenue this year versus higher margin parts and service revenue as compared to the third quarter of the prior year.

Operating expenses increased by $8.8 million to $62.9 million for the third quarter of fiscal 2022, compared to $54.1 million in the third quarter last year, primarily due to higher variable expenses on increased revenues. Operating expenses as a percentage of revenue decreased 110 basis points to 13.9% for the third quarter of fiscal 2022, compared to 15.0% of revenue in the prior year period. The Company did not recognize any impairments related to goodwill or intangible and long-lived assets in the current year period, but did recognize impairments of $2.6 million in the third quarter of fiscal 2021.

Floorplan and other interest expense was $1.3 million in the third quarter of fiscal 2022, compared to $1.7 million for the same period last year. The decrease was primarily due to lower floorplan borrowings.

In the third quarter of fiscal 2022, net income was $21.8 million, or earnings per diluted share of $0.97, compared to net income of $9.9 million, or earnings per diluted share of $0.44, for the third quarter of last year.

On an adjusted basis, net income for the third quarter of fiscal 2022 was $21.7 million, or adjusted earnings per diluted share of $0.96, compared to adjusted net income of $12.0 million, or adjusted earnings per diluted share of $0.53, for the third quarter of last year.

Adjusted EBITDA was $35.3 million in the third quarter of fiscal 2022, compared to $24.8 million in the third quarter of last year.

Segment Results

Agriculture Segment – Revenue for the third quarter of fiscal 2022 was $281.5 million, compared to $220.6 million in the third quarter last year. The increase in revenue was primarily driven by strong demand for equipment. Pre-tax income for the third quarter of fiscal 2022 was $19.6 million, compared to $13.6 million of pre-tax income and adjusted pre-tax income of $13.8 million in the third quarter last year.

Construction Segment – Revenue for the third quarter of fiscal 2022 was $79.7 million, compared to $79.0 million in the third quarter last year. While revenue was essentially flat versus the prior year period, same-store sales increased 11.1% primarily due to increased equipment demand, but was offset by the lost contributions from the Company’s Arizona stores following the January 2021 divestiture. Pre-tax income for the third quarter of fiscal 2022 was $3.6 million, compared to $1.4 million in the third quarter last year.

International
Segment – Revenue for the third quarter of fiscal 2022 was $92.7 million, compared to $61.2 million in the third quarter last year. The increase in revenue was primarily driven by strong equipment sales. Pre-tax income for the third quarter of fiscal 2022 was $6.3 million, compared to a pre-tax loss of $2.4 million in the third quarter last year. Adjusted pre-tax income for the third quarter of fiscal 2022 was $6.1 million, compared to $0.2 million in the third quarter last year.

Fiscal 2022 First Nine Months Results

Revenue was $1.2 billion for the first nine months of fiscal 2022, compared to $974.5 million for the same period last year. Net income for the first nine months of fiscal 2022 was $43.6 million, or $1.93 per diluted share, compared to net income of $18.6 million, or $0.83 per diluted share, for the same period last year. On an adjusted basis, net income for the first nine months of fiscal 2022 was $44.8 million, or $1.98 per diluted share, compared to an adjusted net income of $22.0 million, or $0.97 per diluted share, in the same period last year. Adjusted EBITDA was $78.6 million in the first nine months of fiscal 2022, compared to $51.7 million in the same period last year.

Balance Sheet and Cash Flow

Cash at the end of the third quarter of fiscal 2022 was $90.5 million. Inventories decreased modestly to $412.7 million as of October 31, 2021, compared to $418.5 million as of January 31, 2021. This inventory decrease includes a $14.7 million decrease in equipment inventory, which reflects an increase in new equipment inventory of $28.9 million and a $43.6 million decrease in used equipment inventory, and a $7.7 million increase in parts inventory. Outstanding floorplan payables were $174.7 million on $753.0 million total available floorplan lines of credit as of October 31, 2021, compared to $161.8 million outstanding floorplan payables as of January 31, 2021.

In the first nine months of fiscal 2022, net cash provided by operating activities was $72.3 million, compared to net cash provided by operating activities of $60.8 million in the first nine months of fiscal 2021.

Jaycox Implement Acquisition

On October 20, 2021, the Company announced that it entered into a definitive purchase agreement to acquire the assets of Jaycox Implement, Inc. (“Jaycox”), which consists of three full-line Case IH agriculture dealerships located in Worthington, MN, Luverne, MN, and Lake Park, IA. In the trailing twelve-month period ended June 30, 2021, Jaycox generated revenue of approximately $91 million. This all cash transaction is expected to close in early December 2021 and is expected to be immediately accretive to earnings per diluted share.

Mr. Meyer concluded, “While supply chains remain challenged, we are getting factory shipments, as well as leveraging our parts and equipment inventories collaboratively across our network of stores. This has allowed us to take care of our customers during the critical harvest and pre-winter construction season – which enabled us to continue to deliver strong top line growth. Looking to the fourth quarter, we remain confident that we will be able to sustain our increased sales momentum and profitability, which we believe will allow us to deliver a record year of earnings per share. We are deploying our cash by pursuing quality acquisitions that will continue to enhance our footprint and deliver shareholder value such as the recent announcement of the Jaycox transaction.”

Fiscal 2022 Modeling Assumptions

The following are the Company’s current expectations for fiscal 2022 modeling assumptions.

  Current Assumptions   Previous Assumptions
Segment Revenue      
Agriculture(1) Up 23-28%   Up 18-23%
Construction(2) Up 2-7%   Up 2-7%
International(3) Up 35-40%   Up 27-32%
       
Diluted EPS

(4)
$2.40 – $2.60   $2.00 – $2.20
       
(1) Includes the full year impact of the HorizonWest acquisition completed in May 2020. Assumes anticipated partial quarter contribution of the Jaycox acquisition following expected closing in early December 2021.
(2) Includes the full year impact of the Phoenix and Tucson, AZ store divestitures in January 2021. Adjusting full year fiscal 2021 net sales by $27 million, representing the fiscal 2021 net sales of these divested stores, results in a same-store sales assumption of up approximately 10-15%.
(3) Assumes an immaterial impact from the divestiture of our single store dealership in Serbia in the third quarter of fiscal 2022.
(4) Includes expenses related to ERP implementation.

Conference Call and Presentation Information

The Company will host a conference call and audio webcast today at 7:30 a.m. Central time (8:30 a.m. Eastern time). Investors interested in participating in the live call can dial (877) 705-6003 from the U.S. International callers can dial (201) 493-6725. A telephone replay will be available approximately two hours after the call concludes and will be available through Tuesday, December 7, 2021, by dialing (844) 512-2921 from the U.S., or (412) 317-6671 from international locations, and entering confirmation code 13725145.

A copy of the presentation that will accompany the prepared remarks on the conference call is available on the Company’s website under Investor Relations at www.titanmachinery.com. An archive of the audio webcast will be available on the Company’s website under Investor Relations at www.titanmachinery.com for 30 days following the audio webcast.

Change in Non-GAAP Measures

Beginning in the third quarter of fiscal 2022, the Company discontinued the use of the Adjusted Cash-flow measure and revised its presentation of two non-GAAP measures, Adjusted Net Income and Adjusted Diluted EPS, to better align with SEC guidance. The adjustment for income tax valuation allowance, a non-cash tax expense related to the use of deferred tax assets in certain jurisdictions, will no longer be included in these two non-GAAP measures. For comparability, references to prior periods’ non-GAAP measures have also been updated to show the effect of omitting the income tax valuation allowance from Adjusted Net Income and Adjusted Diluted EPS – see tables included in the Non-GAAP Reconciliations section below.

Non-GAAP Financial Measures

Within this release, the Company refers to certain adjusted financial measures, which have directly comparable GAAP financial measures as identified in this release. The Company believes that these non-GAAP financial measures, when reviewed in conjunction with GAAP financial measures, can provide more information to assist investors in evaluating current period performance and in assessing future performance. For these reasons, internal management reporting also includes non-GAAP financial measures. Generally, the non-GAAP financial measures include adjustments for items such as impairment charges, Ukraine remeasurement gains/losses and charges associated with our Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) system transition during fiscal 2021. These non-GAAP financial measures should be considered in addition to, and not superior to or as a substitute for, the GAAP financial measures presented in this release and the Company’s financial statements and other publicly filed reports. Non-GAAP financial measures presented in this release may not be comparable to similarly titled measures used by other companies. Investors are encouraged to review the reconciliations of adjusted financial measures used in this release to their most directly comparable GAAP financial measures. These reconciliations are attached to this release. The tables included in the Non-GAAP Reconciliations section reconcile adjusted net income (loss), adjusted EBITDA, adjusted diluted earnings (loss) per share, and adjusted income (loss) before income taxes (all non-GAAP financial measures) for the periods presented, to their respective most directly comparable GAAP financial measure.

About Titan Machinery Inc.

Titan Machinery Inc., founded in 1980 and headquartered in West Fargo, North Dakota, owns and operates a network of full service agricultural and construction equipment dealer locations in North America and Europe. The network consists of US locations in Colorado, Iowa, Minnesota, Montana, Nebraska, North Dakota, South Dakota, Wisconsin and Wyoming and its European stores are located in Bulgaria, Germany, Romania, and Ukraine. The Titan Machinery locations represent one or more of the CNH Industrial Brands, including Case IH, New Holland Agriculture, Case Construction, New Holland Construction, and CNH Industrial Capital. Additional information about Titan Machinery Inc. can be found at www.titanmachinery.com.

Forward Looking Statements

Except for historical information contained herein, the statements in this release are forward-looking and made pursuant to the safe harbor provisions of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. The words “potential,” “believe,” “estimate,” “expect,” “intend,” “may,” “could,” “will,” “plan,” “anticipate,” and similar words and expressions are intended to identify forward-looking statements. These statements are based upon the current beliefs and expectations of our management. Forward-looking statements made in this release, which may include statements regarding Agriculture, Construction, and International segment initiatives and improvements, the timing for the closing of the Jaycox acquisition and its impact on the Company’s earning per diluted share, segment revenue realization, growth and profitability expectations, inventory expectations, leverage expectations, agricultural and construction equipment industry conditions and trends, and modeling assumptions and expected results of operations for the fiscal year ending January 31, 2022, involve known and unknown risks and uncertainties that may cause Titan Machinery’s actual results in current or future periods to differ materially from the forecasted assumptions and expected results. The Company’s risks and uncertainties include, among other things, the duration, scope and impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on the Company’s operations, a substantial dependence on a single distributor, the continued availability of organic growth and acquisition opportunities, potential difficulties integrating acquired stores, including pursuant to the Jaycox acquisition, industry supply levels, fluctuating agriculture and construction industry economic conditions, the success of recently implemented initiatives within the Company’s operating segments, the uncertainty and fluctuating conditions in the capital and credit markets, difficulties in conducting international operations, foreign currency risks, governmental agriculture policies, seasonal fluctuations, the ability of the Company to reduce inventory levels, weather conditions, disruption in receiving ample inventory financing, and increased competition in the geographic areas served. These and other risks are more fully described in Titan Machinery’s filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission, including the Company’s most recently filed Annual Report on Form 10-K, as updated in subsequently filed Quarterly Reports on Form 10-Q, as applicable. Titan Machinery conducts its business in a highly competitive and rapidly changing environment. Accordingly, new risk factors may arise. It is not possible for management to predict all such risk factors, nor to assess the impact of all such risk factors on Titan Machinery’s business or the extent to which any individual risk factor, or combination of factors, may cause results to differ materially from those contained in any forward-looking statement. Other than required by law, Titan Machinery disclaims any obligation to update such factors or to publicly announce results of revisions to any of the forward-looking statements contained in this release to reflect future events or developments.

Investor Relations Contact:

ICR, Inc.
Jeff Sonnek, [email protected]
646-277-1263

TITAN MACHINERY INC.

Consolidated Condensed Balance Sheets

(in thousands, except per share data)

(Unaudited)
       
  October 31, 2021   January 31, 2021
Assets      
Current Assets      
Cash $ 90,540     $ 78,990  
Receivables, net of allowance for expected credit losses 85,842     69,109  
Inventories 412,674     418,458  
Prepaid expenses and other 15,121     13,677  
Total current assets 604,177     580,234  
Noncurrent Assets      
Property and equipment, net of accumulated depreciation 175,328     147,165  
Operating lease assets 59,950     74,445  
Deferred income taxes 6,726     3,637  
Goodwill 1,433     1,433  
Intangible assets, net of accumulated amortization 6,535     7,785  
Other 1,070     1,090  
Total noncurrent assets 251,042     235,555  
Total Assets $ 855,219     $ 815,789  
       
Liabilities and Stockholders’ Equity      
Current Liabilities      
Accounts payable $ 24,312     $ 20,045  
Floorplan payable 174,659     161,835  
Current maturities of long-term debt 5,667     4,591  
Current operating lease liabilities 9,922     11,772  
Deferred revenue 35,207     59,418  
Accrued expenses and other 49,133     48,791  
Income taxes payable 6,783     11,048  
Total current liabilities 305,683     317,500  
Long-Term Liabilities      
Long-term debt, less current maturities 70,502     44,906  
Operating lease liabilities 59,264     73,567  
Other long-term liabilities 6,192     8,535  
Total long-term liabilities 135,958     127,008  
Stockholders’ Equity      
Common stock      
Additional paid-in-capital 253,782     252,913  
Retained earnings 160,482     116,869  
Accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) (686 )   1,499  
Total stockholders’ equity 413,578     371,281  
Total Liabilities and Stockholders’ Equity $ 855,219     $ 815,789  

TITAN MACHINERY INC.

Consolidated Condensed Statements of Operations

(in thousands, except per share data)

(Unaudited)
               
  Three Months Ended October 31,   Nine Months Ended October 31,
  2021   2020   2021   2020
Revenue              
Equipment $ 329,814     $ 240,901     $ 878,528     $ 662,060  
Parts 80,521     76,778     208,464     194,846  
Service 32,026     30,696     89,405     84,282  
Rental and other 11,614     12,497     27,914     33,357  
Total Revenue 453,975     360,872     1,204,311     974,545  
Cost of Revenue              
Equipment 288,576     215,770     772,584     593,048  
Parts 55,654     53,556     146,184     136,205  
Service 10,249     10,254     29,314     28,263  
Rental and other 7,016     8,741     17,754     23,379  
Total Cost of Revenue 361,495     288,321     965,836     780,895  
Gross Profit 92,480     72,551     238,475     193,650  
Operating Expenses 62,943     54,115     176,460     160,252  
Impairment of Goodwill     1,453         1,453  
Impairment of Intangible and Long-Lived Assets     1,102     1,498     1,318  
Income from Operations 29,537     15,881     60,517     30,627  
Other Income (Expense)              
Interest and other income (expense) 616     (360 )   1,935     333  
Floorplan interest expense (259 )   (757 )   (1,027 )   (2,811 )
Other interest expense (1,071 )   (940 )   (3,292 )   (2,884 )
Income Before Income Taxes 28,823     13,824     58,133     25,265  
Provision for Income Taxes 7,007     3,912     14,521     6,691  
Net Income 21,816     9,912     43,612     18,574  
               
Diluted Earnings per Share $ 0.97     $ 0.44     $ 1.93     $ 0.83  
Diluted Weighted Average Common Shares 22,222     22,137     22,238     22,091  

TITAN MACHINERY INC.

Consolidated Condensed Statements of Cash Flows

(in thousands)

(Unaudited)
       
  Nine Months Ended October 31,
  2021   2020
Operating Activities      
Net income $ 43,612     $ 18,574  
Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by operating activities      
Depreciation and amortization 16,336     17,731  
Impairment 1,498     2,771  
Other, net 7,145     12,033  
Changes in assets and liabilities      
Inventories 3,181     76,495  
Manufacturer floorplan payable 45,801     (46,466 )
Other working capital (45,298 )   (20,324 )
Net Cash Provided by Operating Activities 72,275     60,814  
Investing Activities      
Property and equipment purchases (29,693 )   (16,205 )
Proceeds from sale of property and equipment 667     795  
Acquisition consideration, net of cash acquired     (6,790 )
Other, net 20     (16 )
Net Cash Used for Investing Activities (29,006 )   (22,216 )
Financing Activities      
Net change in non-manufacturer floorplan payable (30,104 )   (40,779 )
Net proceeds from (payments on) long-term debt and finance leases (213 )   909  
Other, net (998 )   (909 )
Net Cash Used for Financing Activities (31,315 )   (40,779 )
Effect of Exchange Rate Changes on Cash (404 )   268  
Net Change in Cash 11,550     (1,913 )
Cash at Beginning of Period 78,990     43,721  
Cash at End of Period $ 90,540     $ 41,808  

TITAN MACHINERY INC.

Segment Results

(in thousands)

(Unaudited)
       
  Three Months Ended October 31,   Nine Months Ended October 31,
  2021   2020   % Change   2021   2020   % Change
Revenue                      
Agriculture $ 281,506     $ 220,625     27.6 %   $ 730,422     $ 583,326     25.2 %
Construction 79,735     79,030     0.9 %   229,286     216,862     5.7 %
International 92,734     61,217     51.5 %   244,603     174,357     40.3 %
Total $ 453,975     $ 360,872     25.8 %   $ 1,204,311     $ 974,545     23.6 %
                       
Income (Loss) Before Income Taxes                      
Agriculture $ 19,618     $ 13,575     44.5 %   $ 42,910     $ 26,490     62.0 %
Construction 3,564     1,448     146.1 %   6,518     (50 )   n/m
International 6,260     (2,424 )   n/m   9,498     (3,136 )   n/m
Segment Income Before Income Taxes 29,442     12,599     133.7 %   58,926     23,304     n/m
Shared Resources (619 )   1,225     n/m   (793 )   1,961     n/m
Total $ 28,823     $ 13,824     108.5 %   $ 58,133     $ 25,265     130.1 %

TITAN MACHINERY INC.

Non-GAAP Reconciliations

(in thousands, except per share data)

(Unaudited)
                 
    Three Months Ended October 31,   Nine Months Ended October 31,
    2021   2020   2021   2020
Adjusted Net Income                
Net Income   $ 21,816     $ 9,912     $ 43,612     $ 18,574  
Adjustments                
ERP transition costs       766         2,250  
Impairment charges       2,555     1,498     2,771  
Ukraine remeasurement (gain) / loss   (113 )   338     (296 )   973  
Total Pre-Tax Adjustments   (113 )   3,659     1,202     5,994  
Less: Tax Effect of Adjustments (1)       1,566         2,613  
Total Adjustments   (113 )   2,093     1,202     3,381  
Adjusted Net Income   $ 21,703     $ 12,005     $ 44,814     $ 21,955  
                 
Adjusted Diluted EPS                
Diluted EPS   $ 0.97     $ 0.44     $ 1.93     $ 0.83  
Adjustments (2)                
ERP transition costs       0.03         0.10  
Impairment charges       0.11     0.07     0.12  
Ukraine remeasurement (gain) / loss   (0.01 )   0.02     (0.02 )   0.04  
Total Pre-Tax Adjustments   (0.01 )   0.16     0.05     0.26  
Less: Tax Effect of Adjustments (1)       0.07         0.12  
Total Adjustments   (0.01 )   0.09     0.05     0.14  
Adjusted Diluted EPS   $ 0.96     $ 0.53     $ 1.98     $ 0.97  
                 
Adjusted Income Before Income Taxes                
Income Before Income Taxes   $ 28,823     $ 13,824     $ 58,134     $ 25,264  
Adjustments                
ERP transition costs       766         2,250  
Impairment charges       2,555     1,498     2,771  
Ukraine remeasurement (gain) / loss   (113 )   338     (296 )   973  
Total Adjustments   (113 )   3,659     1,202     5,994  
Adjusted Income Before Income Taxes   $ 28,710     $ 17,483     $ 59,336     $ 31,258  
                 
Adjusted Income Before Income Taxes – Agriculture                
Income Before Income Taxes   $ 19,618     $ 13,575     $ 42,910     $ 26,490  
Impairment charges       244         244  
Adjusted Income Before Income Taxes   $ 19,618     $ 13,819     $ 42,910     $ 26,734  
                 
Adjusted Income Before Income Taxes – Construction                
Income (Loss) Before Income Taxes   $ 3,564     $ 1,448     $ 6,518     $ (50 )
Impairment charges               216  
Adjusted Income Before Income Taxes   $ 3,564     $ 1,448     $ 6,518     $ 166  
                 
Adjusted Income Before Income Taxes – International                
Income (Loss) Before Income Taxes   $ 6,260     $ (2,424 )   $ 9,498     $ (3,136 )
Adjustments                
Impairment charges       2,311     1,498     2,311  
Ukraine remeasurement (gain) / loss   (113 )   338     (296 )   973  
Total Adjustments   (113 )   2,649     1,202     3,284  
Adjusted Income Before Income Taxes   $ 6,147     $ 225     $ 10,700     $ 148  
                 
Adjusted EBITDA                
Net Income   $ 21,816     $ 9,912     $ 43,612     $ 18,574  
Adjustments                
Interest expense, net of interest income   840     898     2,941     2,690  
Provision for income taxes   7,007     3,912     14,521     6,691  
Depreciation and amortization   5,734     6,445     16,336     17,731  
EBITDA   35,397     21,167     77,410     45,686  
Adjustments                
ERP transition costs       766         2,250  
Impairment charges       2,555     1,498     2,771  
Ukraine remeasurement (gain) / loss   (113 )   338     (296 )   973  
Total Adjustments   (113 )   3,659     1,202     5,994  
Adjusted EBITDA   $ 35,284     $ 24,826     $ 78,612     $ 51,680  
                 
(1) The tax effect of U.S. related adjustments was calculated using a 26% tax rate, determined based on a 21% federal statutory rate and a 5% blended state income tax rate. The tax effect of the Germany related adjustments was calculated using a 29% tax rate. Included in the tax effect of the adjustments is the tax impact of foreign currency changes in Ukraine of $0.7 million for the three months ended October 31, 2020 and $1.3 million for the nine months ended October 31, 2020.    
(2) Adjustments are net of amounts allocated to participating securities where applicable.        



Movado Group, Inc. Announces Record Third Quarter Results; Increases Annual Outlook

Movado Group, Inc. Announces Record Third Quarter Results; Increases Annual Outlook

~ Net Sales of $217.7 million, an Increase of 28.2% from Third Quarter Fiscal 2021 ~

~ Operating Income Increases ~ 80% to $41.4 million from Prior Year ~

~ Earnings Per Share of $1.33, or Adjusted Earnings Per Share of $1.36 ~

~ Board Approves New Share Repurchase Program and 25% Increase in Quarterly Dividend ~

PARAMUS, N.J.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–
Movado Group, Inc. (NYSE: MOV) today announced third quarter and nine month results for the period ended October 31, 2021.

Efraim Grinberg, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, stated, “We are very pleased to report record third quarter results that continued our positive momentum from the first half of the year, highlighted by sales growth of 28%, gross margin expansion of 330 basis points and a nearly 80% increase in operating income. I am proud of our team’s disciplined execution of our strategy that elevates our powerful brands with increased digital capabilities and awareness-building marketing. This execution led to acceleration in our performance globally, overcoming pandemic disruptions. The quarter saw strong sales growth across geographies and channels with robust growth in our Movado brand. We attribute our ongoing strength to the success of our digital transformation that began several years ago and has made us a more agile company with a strengthened platform to maximize the power of our global watch and jewelry brands.”

Mr. Grinberg continued, “As we begin the final quarter of the year, we have the plans in place to continue our strong momentum and drive our brands with product innovation and assortments that have us poised to deliver strong results this holiday season. This, combined with a return to more normalized purchasing patterns from retailers drove increased wholesale shipments into the third quarter, is reflected in our raised outlook for the year. Beyond holiday, we are excited about the investments we are making to further our growth, including preparing for the launch of Calvin Klein early next year. Overall, our strong balance sheet, including net cash of nearly $202 million, affords us the opportunity to invest in the support of our future growth, while also returning value to shareholders through an increased dividend and new share repurchase program announced today, as we focus on delivering sustainable, long-term profitable growth.”

Fiscal 2022 Third Quarter Highlights (See attached table for GAAP and Non-GAAP measures)

  • Delivered topline growth of 28.2% over third quarter fiscal 2021. Total net sales increased 5.9% as compared to pre-pandemic third quarter fiscal 2020 with an 8.3% increase in U.S. net sales and a 4.1% increase in International net sales;
  • Drove gross margin expansion of 330 basis points from prior year period to 57.7% and 420 basis points from third quarter fiscal 2020;
  • Generated third quarter operating income of $41.4 million as compared to operating income of $23.1 million in the third quarter of fiscal 2021. Adjusted operating income was $42.2 million as compared to adjusted operating income of $25.1 million last year and adjusted operating income of $24.3 million in the third quarter of fiscal 2020;
  • Delivered diluted earnings per share of $1.33 as compared to $0.63 in the third quarter of fiscal 2021. Adjusted diluted earnings per share was $1.36 as compared to $0.70 and $0.82 in the third quarter of fiscal 2021 and 2020, respectively; and
  • Ended third quarter with net cash of $201.8 million, an increase of $75.9 million as compared to the third quarter of fiscal 2021.

Non-GAAP Items (See attached table for GAAP and Non-GAAP measures)

Third quarter fiscal 2022 included the following charges:

  • $0.7 million pre-tax charge, or $0.6 million after tax, representing $0.03 per diluted share, associated with the amortization of acquired intangible assets related to the acquisition of Olivia Burton; and
  • $0.1 million pre-tax charge, or $0.1 million after tax, representing $0.00 per diluted share, associated with the amortization of acquired intangible assets and deferred compensation related to the acquisition of MVMT.

Third quarter fiscal 2021 included the following charges:

  • $0.7 million pre-tax charge, or $0.5 million after tax, representing $0.02 per diluted share, associated with the amortization of acquired intangible assets related to the acquisition of Olivia Burton;
  • $0.6 million pre-tax charge, or $0.3 million after tax, representing $0.02 per diluted share, associated with the amortization of acquired intangible assets and deferred compensation related to the acquisition of MVMT; and
  • $0.8 million pre-tax charge, or $0.6 million after tax, representing $0.03 per diluted share, related to corporate initiatives primarily in response to the COVID-19 pandemic.

Third Quarter Fiscal 2022 (See attached table for GAAP and Non-GAAP measures)

  • Net sales increased 28.2% to $217.7 million as compared to $169.9 million in the third quarter of fiscal 2021. The increase in net sales reflected growth in wholesale customers’ brick and mortar stores, in online retail (both in the Company’s owned and wholesale customers’ websites) and in Movado Company Stores. Net sales on a constant dollar basis increased 26.7% as compared to net sales in the third quarter of fiscal 2021. U.S. net sales increased 41.7% as compared to the third quarter of last year and increased 8.3% as compared to pre-pandemic third quarter fiscal 2020. International net sales increased 19.7% as compared to the third quarter of last year and increased 4.1% as compared to pre-pandemic third quarter of fiscal 2020.
  • Gross profit was $125.6 million, or 57.7% of net sales, as compared to $92.5 million, or 54.4% of net sales, in the third quarter of fiscal 2021. Adjusted gross profit in the third quarter of fiscal 2021 was $92.5 million, or 54.5% of net sales, which excludes $0.1 million associated with corporate initiatives related to the impact on the business of the COVID-19 pandemic. The increase in gross margin percentage was primarily the result of favorable changes in channel and product mix and an increase in leverage of certain fixed costs as a result of higher sales, partially offset by increased shipping costs.
  • Operating expenses increased $14.8 million to $84.2 million, as compared to $69.4 million in the third quarter of fiscal 2021. Excluding the operating expense charges mentioned above in the Non-GAAP Items section, operating expenses were $83.4 million and $67.4 million for the third quarter of fiscal 2022 and fiscal 2021, respectively. This increase was primarily due to higher marketing expenses and performance-based compensation and an increase in certain operating expenses to support the increase in net sales. Excluding the operating expense charges mentioned above in the Non-GAAP Items section, as a percent of sales, operating expenses decreased to 38.3% of sales from 39.7% in the prior year period primarily due to improved sales leverage.
  • Operating income was $41.4 million compared to operating income of $23.1 million in the third quarter of fiscal 2021. Adjusted operating income, which excludes the charges listed above in the Non-GAAP Items section, was $42.2 million and $25.1 million for the third quarter of fiscal 2022 and fiscal 2021, respectively.
  • The Company recorded a tax provision of $9.6 million, as compared to $7.5 million in the third quarter of fiscal 2021. Based upon adjusted pre-tax income, the adjusted tax provision was $9.7 million or an adjusted tax rate of 23.1% as compared to an adjusted tax provision of $8.0 million or an adjusted tax rate of 32.7% in the third quarter of fiscal 2021.
  • Net income was $31.4 million, or $1.33 per diluted share, as compared to net income of $14.8 million, or $0.63 per diluted share, in the third quarter of fiscal 2021. Adjusted net income for the third quarter of fiscal 2022 was $32.1 million or $1.36 per diluted share, which excludes the third quarter fiscal 2022 net charges listed above in the Non-GAAP Items section after the associated tax effects. This compares to adjusted net income for the fiscal 2021 period of $16.4 million, or $0.70 per diluted share, which excludes the third quarter fiscal 2021 net charges listed above in the Non-GAAP Items section after the associated tax effects.

Nine Month Results Fiscal 2022 (See attached table for GAAP and Non-GAAP measures)

  • Net sales increased 60.5% to $526.4 million as compared to $328.1 million in the same period of fiscal 2021. The increase in net sales reflected growth in wholesale customers’ brick and mortar stores and in Movado Company Stores due to the partial recovery from the COVID-19 pandemic and in online retail (both in the Company’s owned and wholesale customers’ websites). Net sales on a constant dollar basis increased 56.8% as compared to net sales in the first nine months of fiscal 2021. U.S. net sales increased 89.6% as compared to the first nine months of last year and increased 15.4% as compared to pre-pandemic first nine months of fiscal 2020. International net sales increased 41.6% as compared to the first nine months of last year and decreased 5.4% as compared to pre-pandemic first nine months of fiscal 2020.
  • Gross profit was $298.2 million, or 56.7% of net sales, as compared to $169.7 million, or 51.7% of net sales, in the same period last year. Adjusted gross profit for the first nine months of fiscal 2021 was $173.3 million, or 52.8% of net sales, which excludes $3.6 million in corporate initiative charges related to the impact on the business of the COVID-19 pandemic. The year over year increase in adjusted gross margin percentage was primarily the result of favorable changes in channel and product mix, leveraging certain fixed costs as a result of higher sales and favorable foreign currency exchange rates.
  • Operating expenses were $218.9 million as compared to $337.7 million in the same period last year. For the first nine months of fiscal 2022, operating expenses would have been $216.4 million excluding $2.2 million of expenses associated with the amortization of acquired intangible assets related to Olivia Burton and $0.3 million in adjustments associated with the amortization of acquired intangible assets and deferred compensation related to the MVMT acquisition. For the first nine months of fiscal 2021, operating expenses would have been $166.4 million excluding $155.9 million related to the impairment of goodwill and certain intangible assets, $11.8 million in corporate initiative charges related to the impact to the business from the COVID-19 pandemic, $2.0 million of expenses associated with the amortization of acquired intangible assets related to Olivia Burton and $1.5 million in adjustments associated with the amortization of acquired intangible assets and deferred compensation related to the MVMT acquisition. The underlying increase in operating expenses was primarily due to higher marketing expenses and performance-based compensation and an increase in certain operating expenses to support the increase in net sales. Excluding the aforementioned impairments, corporate initiative charges, and impacts of the amortization of acquired intangible assets and deferred compensation related to the MVMT and Olivia Burton acquisitions, as a percent of sales, operating expenses decreased to 41.1% of sales from 50.7% in the prior year period primarily due to improved sales leverage.
  • Operating income was $79.3 million as compared to operating loss of $168.0 million in the same period last year. Adjusted operating income for the first nine months of fiscal 2022 was $81.8 million, which excludes the fiscal 2022 charges listed in the immediately preceding bullet. This compares to adjusted operating income for the first nine months of fiscal 2021 of $6.9 million, which excludes the fiscal 2021 charges listed in the immediately preceding bullet.
  • The Company recorded a tax provision in the first nine months of fiscal 2022 of $18.2 million as compared to a benefit of $26.4 million in the first nine months of last year. The first nine months of fiscal 2022 included a benefit of $0.5 million primarily associated with the amortization of acquired intangible assets related to Olivia Burton and MVMT. The first nine months of fiscal 2021 included a benefit of $0.4 million associated with the amortization of acquired intangible assets related to Olivia Burton, a $0.6 million benefit related to the amortization of acquired intangible assets and deferred compensation related to MVMT, a $4.7 million benefit related to corporate initiatives taken in response to the COVID-19 pandemic, and a $24.9 million benefit related to the tax deductible portion of the impairment of goodwill and certain intangible assets, partially offset by a $0.5 million provision for tax associated with the sale of a non-operating asset in Switzerland.
  • Net income was $60.2 million, or $2.54 per diluted share, as compared to net loss for the first nine months of fiscal 2021 of $141.8 million, or a loss of $6.11 per diluted share. Adjusted net income for the first nine months of fiscal 2022 was $62.2 million, or $2.63 per diluted share, which excludes the fiscal 2022 charges listed above after the associated tax effects, as described in the immediately preceding bullet. This compares to adjusted net income for the first nine months of fiscal 2021 of $1.7 million, or $0.07 per diluted share, which excludes the fiscal 2021 charges listed above after the associated tax effects, as described in the immediately preceding bullets.

Fiscal 2022 Outlook

The Company is increasing its outlook and currently expects fiscal 2022 net sales in a range of approximately $715 million to $720 million, gross profit of approximately 56.5% to 57.0% of net sales, operating profit in a range of 15.0% to 15.5% of net sales and diluted earnings per share of approximately $3.35 to $3.45. Assuming no changes to the current tax rules, the Company anticipates an effective tax rate of approximately 25% for the fiscal year. The outlook excludes approximately $3.3 million of amortization of acquired intangible assets and deferred compensation for fiscal 2022 related to the Olivia Burton and MVMT brands. This updated outlook does not contemplate significant additional COVID-19 related retail closures which can adversely impact results. The Company’s outlook assumes no further significant fluctuations from prevailing foreign currency exchange rates.

Quarterly Dividend and Share Repurchase Program

The Company announced today that the Board of Directors approved a 25% increase to the regular quarterly cash dividend to $0.25 per share from $0.20 per share. A $0.25 dividend will be paid on December 17, 2021 for each share of the Company’s outstanding common stock and class A common stock held by shareholders of record as of the close of business on December 3, 2021.

The Company also announced today that its Board of Directors has approved a new share buyback program under which the Company may purchase up to $50 million of its outstanding shares of common stock from time to time, depending upon a variety of factors, including market and industry conditions, share price, regulatory requirements and other corporate considerations, as determined by the Company. The authorization expires on November 23, 2024, subject to extension or earlier termination by the Board of Directors. The Company may purchase shares of its common stock in open-market and/or privately negotiated transactions in accordance with applicable securities laws and regulations, including Rule 10b-18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, and repurchases may be executed pursuant to Rule 10b5-1 under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934. The authorization may be suspended or discontinued at any time without notice. During the nine months of fiscal 2022, the Company repurchased approximately 548,400 shares of common stock under its preexisting $25 million share repurchase program. As of October 31, 2021, the Company had $8.0 million remaining under the preexisting program, which expires on September 30, 2022.

Conference Call

The Company’s management will host a conference call and audio webcast to discuss its results today, November 23rd at 9:00 a.m. Eastern Time. The conference call may be accessed by dialing (877) 407-0784. Additionally, a live webcast of the call can be accessed at www.movadogroup.com.The webcast will be archived on the Company’s website approximately one hour after the conclusion of the call. Additionally, a telephonic re-play of the call will be available at 12:00 p.m. ET on November 23, 2021 until 11:59 p.m. ET on December 7, 2021 and can be accessed by dialing (844) 512-2921 and entering replay pin number 13725226.

Movado Group, Inc. designs, sources, and distributes MOVADO®, MVMT®, OLIVIA BURTON®, EBEL®, CONCORD®, COACH®, TOMMY HILFIGER®, HUGO BOSS®, LACOSTE®, and SCUDERIA FERRARI® watches worldwide, and operates Movado company stores in the United States and Canada.

In this release, the Company presents certain financial measures that are not calculated according to generally accepted accounting principles in the United States (“GAAP”). Specifically, the Company is presenting adjusted gross profit, adjusted gross margin, adjusted operating expenses and adjusted operating income, which are gross profit, gross margin, operating expenses and operating income, respectively, under GAAP, adjusted to eliminate the amortization of acquisition accounting adjustments related to the Olivia Burton and MVMT acquisitions, corporate initiatives and the impairment of goodwill and certain intangible assets. The Company is also presenting adjusted tax provision, which is the tax provision under GAAP, adjusted to eliminate the impact of charges for the Olivia Burton and MVMT acquisitions, corporate initiatives, the impairment of goodwill and certain intangible assets and the gain on the sale of a non-operating asset. The Company believes these adjusted measures are useful because they give investors information about the Company’s financial performance without the effect of certain items that the Company believes are not characteristic of its usual operations. The Company is also presenting adjusted net income, adjusted earnings per share and adjusted effective tax rate, which are net income, earnings per share and effective tax rate, respectively, under GAAP, adjusted to eliminate the after-tax impact of amortization of acquisition accounting adjustments related to the Olivia Burton and MVMT acquisitions, corporate initiatives, the impairment of goodwill and certain intangibles and the gain on the sale of a non-operating asset. The Company believes that adjusted net income, adjusted earnings per share and adjusted effective tax rate are useful measures of performance because they give investors information about the Company’s financial performance without the effect of certain items that the Company believes are not characteristic of its usual operations. Additionally, the Company is presenting constant currency information to provide a framework to assess how its business performed excluding the effects of foreign currency exchange rate fluctuations in the current period. Comparisons of financial results on a constant dollar basis are calculated by translating each foreign currency at the same U.S. dollar exchange rate as in effect for the prior-year period for both periods being compared.The Company believes this information is useful to investors to facilitate comparisons of operating results. These non-GAAP financial measures are designed to complement the GAAP financial information presented in this release. The non-GAAP financial measures presented should not be considered in isolation from or as a substitute for the comparable GAAP financial measures, and the methods of their calculation may differ substantially from similarly titled measures used by other companies.

This press release contains certain forward-looking statements within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. The Company has tried, whenever possible, to identify these forward-looking statements using words such as “expects,” “anticipates,” “believes,” “targets,” “goals,” “projects,” “intends,” “plans,” “seeks,” “estimates,” “may,” “will,” “should” and variations of such words and similar expressions. Similarly, statements in this press release that describe the Company’s business strategy, outlook, objectives, plans, intentions or goals are also forward-looking statements. Accordingly, such forward-looking statements involve known and unknown risks, uncertainties and other factors that could cause the Company’s actual results, performance or achievements and levels of future dividends to differ materially from those expressed in, or implied by, these statements. These risks and uncertainties may include, but are not limited to general economic and business conditions which may impact disposable income of consumers in the United States and the other significant markets (including Europe) where the Company’s products are sold, uncertainty regarding such economic and business conditions, including inflation and tightness in the labor market, trends in consumer debt levels and bad debt write-offs, general uncertainty related to possible terrorist attacks, natural disasters, pandemics, including the effect of the COVID-19 pandemic and other diseases on travel and traffic in the Company’s retail stores and the stores of its wholesale customers, supply disruptions, delivery delays and increased shipping costs as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic, power outages in China,, adverse impact on the Company’s wholesale customers and customer traffic in the Company’s stores as a result of increased uncertainty and economic disruption caused by the COVID-19 pandemic, uncertainty relating to the availability and efficacy of vaccines and treatments for COVID-19, the impact of the United Kingdom’s exit from the European Union, defaults on or downgrades of sovereign debt and the impact of any of those events on consumer spending, changes in consumer preferences and popularity of particular designs, new product development and introduction, decrease in mall traffic and increase in e-commerce, the ability of the Company to successfully implement its business strategies, competitive products and pricing, including price increases to offset increased costs, the impact of “smart” watches and other wearable tech products on the traditional watch market, seasonality, availability of alternative sources of supply in the case of the loss of any significant supplier or any supplier’s inability to fulfill the Company’s orders, the loss of or curtailed sales to significant customers, the Company’s dependence on key employees and officers, the ability to successfully integrate the operations of acquired businesses without disruption to other business activities, the possible impairment of acquired intangible assets including goodwill if the carrying value of any reporting unit were to exceed its fair value, risks associated with the Company’s minority investments in early-stage growth companies and venture capital funds that invest in such companies; volatility in reported earnings resulting from changes in the estimated fair value of contingent acquisition consideration, the continuation of the Company’s major warehouse and distribution centers, the continuation of licensing arrangements with third parties, losses possible from pending or future litigation and administrative proceedings, the ability to secure and protect trademarks, patents and other intellectual property rights, the ability to lease new stores on suitable terms in desired markets and to complete construction on a timely basis, the ability of the Company to successfully manage its expenses on a continuing basis, information systems failure or breaches of network security, complex and quickly-evolving regulations regarding privacy and data protection, the continued availability to the Company of financing and credit on favorable terms, business disruptions, and general risks associated with doing business outside the United States including, without limitation, import duties, tariffs (including retaliatory tariffs), quotas, political and economic stability, changes to existing laws or regulations, and success of hedging strategies with respect to currency exchange rate fluctuations, and the other factors discussed in the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K and other filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission. These statements reflect the Company’s current beliefs and are based upon information currently available to it. Be advised that developments subsequent to this press release are likely to cause these statements to become outdated with the passage of time. The Company assumes no duty to update its forward looking statements and this release shall not be construed to indicate the assumption by the Company of any duty to update its outlook in the future.

(Tables to follow)

MOVADO GROUP, INC.

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS

(In thousands, except per share data)

(Unaudited)

 
 

Three Months Ended

Nine Months Ended

October 31,

October 31,

 

2021

2020

2021

2020

 
Net sales

$

217,746

 

$

169,863

 

$

526,418

 

$

328,067

 

 
Cost of sales

 

92,172

 

 

77,410

 

 

228,189

 

 

158,365

 

 
Gross profit

 

125,574

 

 

92,453

 

 

298,229

 

 

169,702

 

 
Operating expenses

 

84,171

 

 

69,386

 

 

218,937

 

 

181,795

 

Impairment of goodwill and intangible assets

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

155,919

 

Total operating expenses

 

84,171

 

 

69,386

 

 

218,937

 

 

337,714

 

 
Operating income/(loss)

 

41,403

 

 

23,067

 

 

79,292

 

 

(168,012

)

 
Other income

 

86

 

 

8

 

 

443

 

 

31

 

Gain on sale of a non-operating asset

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

1,317

 

Interest expense

 

(133

)

 

(608

)

 

(582

)

 

(1,469

)

 
Income/(loss) before income taxes

 

41,356

 

 

22,467

 

 

79,153

 

 

(168,133

)

 
Provision/(benefit) for income taxes

 

9,561

 

 

7,524

 

 

18,206

 

 

(26,365

)

 
Net income/(loss)

 

31,795

 

 

14,943

 

 

60,947

 

 

(141,768

)

 
Less: Net income attributable to noncontrolling interests

 

390

 

 

118

 

 

723

 

 

15

 

 
Net income/(loss) attributable to Movado Group, Inc.

$

31,405

 

$

14,825

 

$

60,224

 

$

(141,783

)

 
Diluted Income Per Share Information
Net income/(loss) attributable to Movado Group, Inc.

$

1.33

 

$

0.63

 

$

2.54

 

$

(6.11

)

 
Weighted diluted average shares outstanding

 

23,600

 

 

23,375

 

 

23,679

 

 

23,223

 

 
MOVADO GROUP, INC.
GAAP AND NON-GAAP MEASURES
(In thousands, except for percentage data)
(Unaudited)
 
 

As Reported

Three Months Ended

October 31,

% Change

 

2021

2020

 
Total net sales, as reported

$

217,746

$

169,863

28.2

%

 
Total net sales, constant dollar basis

$

215,219

$

169,863

26.7

%

 
 
 

As Reported

Nine Months Ended

October 31,

% Change

 

2021

2020

 
Total net sales, as reported

$

526,418

$

328,067

60.5

%

 
Total net sales, constant dollar basis

$

514,299

$

328,067

56.8

%

 

MOVADO GROUP, INC.

GAAP AND NON-GAAP MEASURES

(In thousands, except per share data)

(Unaudited)

 

Net Sales

Gross Profit

Operating

Income/(Loss)

Pre-tax

Income/(Loss)

Provision/(Benefit)

for Income Taxes

Net Income/(Loss)

Attributable to

Movado Group, Inc.

Diluted EPS

Three Months Ended October 31, 2021
As Reported (GAAP)

$

217,746

$

125,574

$

41,403

 

$

41,356

 

$

9,561

 

$

31,405

 

$

1.33

 

Olivia Burton Costs (1)

 

 

 

714

 

 

714

 

 

136

 

 

578

 

 

0.03

 

MVMT Costs (2)

 

 

 

103

 

 

103

 

 

26

 

 

77

 

 

0.00

 

Adjusted Results (Non-GAAP)

$

217,746

$

125,574

$

42,220

 

$

42,173

 

$

9,723

 

$

32,060

 

$

1.36

 

 
 
Three Months Ended October 31, 2020
As Reported (GAAP)

$

169,863

$

92,453

$

23,067

 

$

22,467

 

$

7,524

 

$

14,825

 

$

0.63

 

Olivia Burton Costs (1)

 

 

 

677

 

 

677

 

 

128

 

 

549

 

 

0.02

 

MVMT Costs (2)

 

 

 

555

 

 

555

 

 

211

 

 

344

 

 

0.02

 

Corporate Initiatives (3)

 

 

43

 

781

 

 

781

 

 

143

 

 

638

 

 

0.03

 

Adjusted Results (Non-GAAP)

$

169,863

$

92,496

$

25,080

 

$

24,480

 

$

8,006

 

$

16,356

 

$

0.70

 

 
 

Net Sales

Gross Profit

Operating

Income/(Loss)

Pre-tax

Income/(Loss)

Provision/(Benefit)

for Income Taxes

Net Income/(Loss)

Attributable to

Movado Group, Inc.

Diluted EPS

Nine Months Ended October 31, 2021
As Reported (GAAP)

$

526,418

$

298,229

$

79,292

 

$

79,153

 

$

18,206

 

$

60,224

 

$

2.54

 

Olivia Burton Costs (1)

 

 

 

2,161

 

 

2,161

 

 

411

 

 

1,750

 

 

0.08

 

MVMT Costs (2)

 

 

 

335

 

 

335

 

 

84

 

 

251

 

 

0.01

 

Adjusted Results (Non-GAAP)

$

526,418

$

298,229

$

81,788

 

$

81,649

 

$

18,701

 

$

62,225

 

$

2.63

 

 
 
Nine Months Ended October 31, 2020
As Reported (GAAP)

$

328,067

$

169,702

$

(168,012

)

$

(168,133

)

$

(26,365

)

$

(141,783

)

$

(6.11

)

Olivia Burton Costs (1)

 

 

 

2,033

 

 

2,033

 

 

386

 

 

1,647

 

 

0.07

 

MVMT Costs (2)

 

 

 

1,536

 

 

1,536

 

 

584

 

 

952

 

 

0.04

 

Corporate Initiatives (3)

 

 

3,551

 

15,389

 

 

15,389

 

 

4,735

 

 

10,654

 

 

0.46

 

Goodwill and Intangible Asset Impairment (4)

 

 

 

155,919

 

 

155,919

 

 

24,867

 

 

131,052

 

 

5.64

 

Gain On Sale of a Non-Operating Asset (5)

 

 

 

 

 

(1,317

)

 

(474

)

 

(843

)

 

(0.03

)

Adjusted Results (Non-GAAP)

$

328,067

$

173,253

$

6,865

 

$

5,427

 

$

3,733

 

$

1,679

 

$

0.07

 

(1)

Related to the amortization of acquired intangible assets for Olivia Burton.

(2)

Related to the amortization of acquired intangible assets and the MVMT brand’s deferred compensation, where applicable.

(3)

Related to provision due to the impact to the business of the COVID-19 pandemic, including restructuring plan.

(4)

Related to the impairment of goodwill and impairment of certain of MVMT’s intangible assets.

(5)

Related to a gain on sale of a non-operating asset in Switzerland.

 
MOVADO GROUP, INC.

CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS

(In thousands)

(Unaudited)

 

October 31,

January 31,

October 31,

2021

2021

2020

ASSETS
 
 
Cash and cash equivalents

$

201,814

$

223,811

$

163,218

Trade receivables, net

 

136,373

 

76,931

 

103,506

Inventories

 

170,714

 

152,580

 

176,841

Other current assets

 

20,151

 

23,479

 

24,014

Income taxes receivable

 

7,099

 

24,850

 

4,014

Total current assets

 

536,151

 

501,651

 

471,593

 
Property, plant and equipment, net

 

19,365

 

22,349

 

24,002

Operating lease right-of-use assets

 

68,669

 

76,070

 

77,932

Deferred and non-current income taxes

 

41,687

 

42,507

 

54,748

Other intangibles, net

 

14,511

 

17,081

 

17,123

Other non-current assets

 

60,634

 

59,599

 

56,380

Total assets

$

741,017

$

719,257

$

701,778

 
LIABILITIES AND EQUITY
 
 
Accounts payable

$

29,473

$

28,187

$

35,562

Accrued liabilities

 

69,975

 

51,124

 

59,612

Accrued payroll and benefits

 

19,798

 

18,047

 

12,693

Current operating lease liabilities

 

13,853

 

15,861

 

14,210

Income taxes payable

 

11,936

 

14,452

 

11,275

Total current liabilities

 

145,035

 

127,671

 

133,352

 
Loans payable to bank, non current

 

 

21,230

 

37,266

Deferred and non-current income taxes payable

 

20,354

 

21,895

 

20,893

Non-current operating lease liabilities

 

62,853

 

68,412

 

71,658

Other non-current liabilities

 

53,212

 

50,115

 

45,179

 
Redeemable noncontrolling interest

 

2,445

 

2,600

 

2,772

 
Shareholders’ equity

 

454,349

 

425,264

 

389,345

 
Noncontrolling interest

 

2,769

 

2,070

 

1,313

Total equity

 

457,118

 

427,334

 

390,658

 
Total liabilities, redeemable noncontrolling interest and equity

$

741,017

$

719,257

$

701,778

 

MOVADO GROUP, INC.

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS

(In thousands)

(Unaudited)

 

Nine Months Ended

October 31,

 

2021

2020

Cash flows from operating activities:
Net income/(loss)

$

60,224

 

$

(141,783

)

Impairment of goodwill and intangible assets

 

 

 

155,919

 

Non-cash corporate initiatives

 

 

 

6,685

 

Depreciation and amortization

 

9,401

 

 

10,546

 

Other non-cash adjustments

 

9,111

 

 

(26,402

)

Changes in working capital

 

(40,969

)

 

(12,120

)

Changes in non-current assets and liabilities

 

927

 

 

449

 

Net cash provided by/(used in) operating activities

 

38,694

 

 

(6,706

)

 
Cash flows from investing activities:
Capital expenditures

 

(3,637

)

 

(2,428

)

Long-term investments

 

(1,100

)

 

 

Proceeds from sale of a non-operating asset

 

 

 

1,317

 

Tradenames and other intangibles

 

(193

)

 

(118

)

Net cash used in investing activities

 

(4,930

)

 

(1,229

)

 
Cash flows from financing activities:
Repayment of bank borrowings

 

(21,140

)

 

(47,699

)

Proceeds from bank borrowings

 

 

 

30,879

 

Stock repurchase

 

(17,023

)

 

 

Dividends paid

 

(16,226

)

 

 

Stock awards and options exercised and other changes

 

496

 

 

(497

)

Debt issuance costs

 

(99

)

 

(300

)

Net cash used in financing activities

 

(53,992

)

 

(17,617

)

 
Effect of exchange rate changes on cash, cash equivalents, and restricted cash

 

(1,786

)

 

2,926

 

Net change in cash, cash equivalents, and restricted cash

 

(22,014

)

 

(22,626

)

Cash, cash equivalents, and restricted cash at beginning of period

 

224,423

 

 

186,438

 

 
Cash, cash equivalents, and restricted cash at end of period

$

202,409

 

$

163,812

 

 
Reconciliation of cash, cash equivalents, and restricted cash:
Cash and cash equivalents

$

201,814

 

$

163,218

 

Restricted cash included in other non-current assets

 

595

 

 

594

 

Cash, cash equivalents, and restricted cash

$

202,409

 

$

163,812

 

 

ICR, Inc.

Rachel Schacter/Allison Malkin

203-682-8200

KEYWORDS: New Jersey United States North America

INDUSTRY KEYWORDS: Retail Specialty Luxury Fashion

MEDIA:

Golden Minerals Announces New Chief Financial Officer

Golden Minerals Announces New Chief Financial Officer

GOLDEN, Colo.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–
Golden Minerals Company (“Golden Minerals,” “Golden” or the “Company”) (NYSE American: AUMN) (TSX: AUMN) is pleased to announce Julie Weedman has been named incoming Chief Financial Officer of the Company, succeeding Robert Vogels following his retirement (previously announced in August 2021). Ms. Weedman is expected to join Golden on January 16, 2022 as Vice President Finance and will become Vice President and Chief Financial Officer following Mr. Vogels’ retirement, which is expected to occur around the end of February 2022.

Ms. Weedman joins Golden Minerals with more than 30 years of financial and accounting experience, serving most recently as Vice President Finance for Aerospace Contacts LLC in Gilbert, Arizona. Over the course of her career, Ms. Weedman has held varied corporate controller, site controller and group controller roles with companies including Cupric Canyon Capital LLC, Mercator Minerals Ltd. and Ducommun Inc. Weedman began her career with Big 4 (top accounting firm) experience at Deloitte and Touche, followed by ten years of mining experience with Phelps Dodge.

Warren Rehn, Golden’s President and Chief Executive Officer, commented, “On behalf of Golden Minerals and its board of directors, I am pleased to welcome Julie to our team. Julie brings with her a wealth of mining industry as well as accounting and finance experience, and I believe her proven talents will be instrumental as our company continues to grow in 2022 and beyond. Additionally, I want to thank Bob for his many years of excellent service and convey our best wishes to him in his upcoming retirement.“

About Golden Minerals

Golden Minerals is a growing gold and silver producer based in Golden, Colorado. The Company is primarily focused on producing gold and silver from its Rodeo Mine and advancing its Velardeña Properties in Mexico and, through partner-funded exploration, its El Quevar silver property in Argentina, as well as acquiring and advancing selected mining properties in Mexico, Nevada and Argentina.

For additional information please visit http://www.goldenminerals.com/.

Golden Minerals Company

Karen Winkler, Director of Investor Relations

(303) 839-5060

KEYWORDS: Colorado United States North America Canada

INDUSTRY KEYWORDS: Mining/Minerals Natural Resources

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Jacobs Reports Fiscal Fourth Quarter and Fiscal Year 2021 Earnings

Achieved Double-Digit Growth in Fiscal Year 2021 Backlog, Operating Profit and EPS

Exceeded Cash Flow from Operations and Free Cash Flow Expectations

Expect Double-Digit Adj. EBITDA and Adj. EPS Growth in Fiscal Year 2022 and Beyond³

Awarded Engineering of Semiconductor Fabs to Manufacture Intel’s Most Advanced Process Technologies

Closed BlackLynx Acquisition, a Leader in Edge Computing and Hybrid Cloud Infrastructure

PR Newswire

DALLAS, Nov. 23, 2021 /PRNewswire/ — Jacobs Engineering Group Inc. (NYSE: J) today announced its financial results for the fiscal fourth quarter and fiscal year ended October 1, 2021.

Q4 2021 Financial Highlights:

  • Revenue of $3.6 billion grew 1.9% year-over-year; pro forma net revenue1 up 6% year-over-year
  • Net earnings was $45 million, down 36%, and EPS from continuing operations was $0.34, down 36%, mainly impacted by $(0.45) of discrete tax items and $(0.42) from sale of Worley shares
  • Adjusted EPS from continuing operations of $1.58, down 3% year-over-year driven by a lower year ago tax rate impact of $0.17
  • Adjusted EBITDA was $310 million, up 12% year-over-year
  • Cash flow from operations of $203 million and free cash flow of $176 million, driven by strong DSO performance
  • Backlog increased $2.8 billion to $26.6 billion, up 12% year-over-year

Fiscal Year 2021 Highlights:

  • Revenue growth of 3.9% and pro forma net revenue growth1 up 3% year-over-year
  • Net earnings from continuing operations of $467 million, up 32%, and FY21 EPS of $3.12 up 17%; includes previously disclosed PA Consulting2 and tax items
  • Adjusted EPS of $6.29, up 15% year-over-year
  • Adjusted EBITDA year-over-year growth of 18% to $1,244 million
  • Cash flow from operations of $726 million and free cash flow of $633 million, representing strong cash conversion and exceeding expectations

Jacobs’ Chair and CEO Steve Demetriou commented, “Fiscal 2021 results represent another year of achieving the cultural, strategic and financial targets we communicated to our key stakeholders. Looking forward, our deep domain knowledge and cutting-edge digital solutions uniquely position us to capitalize on emerging transformational opportunities within global infrastructure modernization, climate response and industry digitization. Our brand promise of ‘Challenging today. Reinventing tomorrow.’ is critical to executing our new strategy, driving the next generation of digital transformation for our clients, and growth for our people and shareholders.”

Jacobs’ President and CFO Kevin Berryman added, “We achieved the high end of our fiscal 2021 outlook while continuing to invest ahead of multi-year secular growth opportunities. The combination of enhancing our portfolio to higher growth, higher margin solutions, while maintaining operational excellence, drove double-digit earnings growth and cash flow that exceeded expectations. Our Focus 2023 initiative is executing well and unlocking further capacity to invest in our growth accelerators. Looking into fiscal 2022 and beyond we expect double-digit adjusted EBITDA and adjusted EPS growth3 with continued strong cash flow conversion and value-creating capital deployment.”

Financial Outlook


3


 

The company expects fiscal 2022 adjusted EBITDA of $1,370 million to $1,450 million and adjusted EPS of $6.85 to $7.45.

The company expects adjusted EPS of approximately $10.00 in fiscal 2025, which incorporates anticipated benefits to People and Places Solutions from the recently passed Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act, executing against a robust Critical Mission Solutions sales pipeline, continued growth in PA Consulting, and assumes a 23.5% effective adjusted tax rate, modest capital deployment and net leverage of <0.5x adjusted EBITDA.


2

PA Consulting

The company closed its strategic investment in PA Consulting on March 2, 2021. Per U.S. GAAP, $261 million (pre-tax and before non-controlling interest portion) of the estimated aggregate consideration for PA Consulting was required to be treated as post-completion compensation expense in fiscal 2021 given retention related requirements applicable to the distribution of such funds to PA Consulting employees. This $261 million impact relative to the announced investment consideration was reflected in US GAAP SG&A and cash flows from operations and excluded from adjusted results. The total consideration for PA Consulting remained consistent at 1.4 billion pounds.

Additionally, the fiscal year-end earnings per share reflect $(57.3) million, or $(0.44) per share, related to an updated non-cash valuation allocation related to PA Consulting equity, with no impact to the original consideration.

See Annual Report on Form 10-K for discussion of accounting implications of the PA Consulting transaction.


1 Pro forma net revenue growth adjusts for the impact of the first year of acquired revenue and the impact from an extra week in fiscal Q4 2020 compared to fiscal Q4 2021.
3 Reconciliation of the adjusted EPS outlook and adjusted EBITDA outlook for fiscal year 2022 and 2025 to the most directly comparable GAAP measure is not available without unreasonable efforts because the Company cannot predict with sufficient certainty all the components required to provide such reconciliation, including with respect to the costs and charges relating to transaction expenses, restructuring and integration to be incurred in fiscal 2022 and subsequent years.

Fourth Quarter Review


Fiscal Q4 2021


Fiscal Q4 2020


Change


Revenue

$3.6 billion

$3.5 billion

$0.1 billion


Net Revenue

$3.0 billion

$2.8 billion

$0.2 billion


GAAP Net Earnings from Continuing Operations

$45 million

$70 million

$(25) million


GAAP Earnings Per Diluted Share (EPS) from Continuing
Operations

$0.34

$0.53

$(0.19)


Adjusted Net Earnings from Continuing Operations

$207 million

$214 million

$(7) million


Adjusted EPS from Continuing Operations

$1.58

$1.63

$(0.05)

The Company’s adjusted net earnings from continuing operations and adjusted EPS from continuing operations for the fourth quarter of fiscal 2021 and fiscal 2020 exclude the adjustments set forth in the table below. For additional information regarding these adjustments and a reconciliation of adjusted net earnings and adjusted EPS to net earnings and EPS, respectively, as well as a reconciliation of net revenue and pro forma net revenue to revenue, refer to the section entitled “Non-GAAP Financial Measures” at the end of this release.


Fiscal Q4 2021


Fiscal Q4 2020

GAAP Net Earnings from Continuing Operations and Diluted Earnings Per Share
(EPS)

$45 million ($0.34 per
share)

$70 million ($0.53 per
share)

An adjustment to add back after-tax restructuring, transaction costs and other
charges ($4.3 million and $211.9 million for the fiscal 2021 and 2020 periods,
respectively, before income taxes).

$49 million ($0.37 per
diluted share)

$161 million ($1.22 per
diluted share)

Other adjustments include:

(a) add-back of amortization of intangible assets of $46.5 million and $23.5 million
in the 2021 and 2020 periods, respectively,

(b) the reclassification of revenues under the Company’s Transition Services
Agreement (TSA) with Worley of $(0.6) million in fiscal 2020,

(c) the removal of $67.5 million and $(44.5) million in fair value gains and (losses)
related to our investment in Worley stock (net of Worley stock dividend) and
certain foreign currency revaluations relating to ECR sale in the 2021 and 2020
periods, respectively,

(d) the removal of $(1.7) million in additional income tax expense attributable to
tax rate increases in the UK during in 2021,

(e) associated noncontrolling interest impacts for the above adjustment items and

(f) associated income tax expense adjustments for the above pre-tax adjustment items.

$114 million ($0.86 per
diluted share)

$(16) million ($(0.12)
per diluted share)

Adjusted Net Earnings from Continuing Operations and Adjusted EPS from
Continuing Operations

$207 million ($1.58 per
diluted share)

$214 million ($1.63 per
diluted share)


(note: earnings per share amounts may not add due to rounding)

The Company’s U.S. GAAP effective tax rate for continuing operations is 58% for the fiscal fourth quarter 2021 and fiscal fourth quarter 2021 adjusted earnings per share from continuing operations reflects a 20% adjusted effective tax rate.

Fiscal 2021 Review


Fiscal 2021


Fiscal 2020


Change


Revenue

$14.1 billion

$13.6 billion

$0.5 billion


Net Revenue

$11.7 billion

$11.0 billion

$0.7 billion


GAAP Net Earnings from Continuing Operations

$467 million

$354 million

$113 million


GAAP Earnings Per Diluted Share (EPS) from Continuing
Operations

$3.12

$2.67

$0.45


Adjusted Net Earnings from Continuing Operations

$826 million

$727 million

$99 million


Adjusted EPS from Continuing Operations

$6.29

$5.48

$0.81

The Company’s adjusted net earnings and adjusted EPS for fiscal 2021 and fiscal 2020 exclude the charges and costs set forth in the table below. For additional information regarding these adjustments and a reconciliation of adjusted net earnings and adjusted EPS to net earnings and EPS, respectively, as well as a reconciliation of net revenue and pro forma net revenue to revenue, refer to the section entitled “Non-GAAP Financial Measures” at the end of this release.


Fiscal 2021


Fiscal 2020

GAAP Net Earnings from Continuing Operations and Diluted Earnings Per Share
(EPS)

$467 million ($3.12 per
share)

$354 million ($2.67 per
share)

An adjustment to add back after-tax restructuring and other charges ($392.9
million and $330.2 million for the fiscal 2021 and 2020 periods, respectively,
before income taxes). Also includes PA Consulting one time deal related charges,
including $261 million in pre-tax compensation costs associated with the
transaction and $(57.3) million, or $(0.44) per share, in EPS numerator
adjustments relating to PA preference shares redemption value, which does not
affect net earnings.

$304 million ($2.76 per
diluted share)

$248 million ($1.87 per
diluted share)

Other adjustments include:

(a) add-back of amortization of intangible assets of $149.8 million and $90.6
million in the 2021 and 2020 periods, respectively,

(b) the reclassification of revenues under the Company’s Transition Services
Agreement (TSA) with Worley of $15.8 million in 2020 periods, respectively,

(c) the removal of $34.7 million and $(74.5) million in fair value gains and (losses)
related to our investment in Worley stock (net of Worley stock dividend) and
certain foreign currency revaluations relating to ECR sale in the 2021 and 2020
periods, respectively,

(d) the removal of the fair value gains and (losses) for the Company’s investment
in C3.ai, Inc. (“C3”) of $49.6 million in the 2021 period,

(e) the removal of $29.1 million in additional income tax expense attributable to
tax rate increases in the UK during in 2021,

(f) associated noncontrolling interest impacts for the above adjustment items and

(g) associated income tax expense adjustments for the above pre-tax adjustment
items.

 

$54 million ($0.41 per
diluted share)

$125 million ($0.94 per
diluted share)

Adjusted Net Earnings from Continuing Operations and Adjusted EPS from
Continuing Operations

$826 million ($6.29 per
diluted share)

$727 million($5.48 per
diluted share)


(note: earnings per share amounts may not add due to rounding)

The Company’s U.S. GAAP effective tax rate for continuing operations is 40% for the fiscal year 2021 and includes a $29.1 million impact from the increase in UK statutory income tax rates during the year. Fiscal year 2021 adjusted earnings per share from continuing operations reflects a 24% adjusted effective tax rate, excluding favorable discrete tax impacts of $22.4 million, or $0.17 per share.

Jacobs is hosting a conference call at 10:00 A.M. ET on Tuesday November 23, 2021, which will be webcast live at www.jacobs.com.

About Jacobs

At Jacobs, we’re challenging today to reinvent tomorrow by solving the world’s most critical problems for thriving cities, resilient environments, mission-critical outcomes, operational advancement, scientific discovery and cutting-edge manufacturing, turning abstract ideas into realities that transform the world for good. With approximately $14 billion in annual revenue and a talent force of approximately 55,000, Jacobs provides a full spectrum of professional services including consulting, technical, scientific and project delivery for the government and private sectors. Visit jacobs.com and connect with Jacobs on LinkedIn, Twitter, Facebook and Instagram.

Forward-Looking Statements

Certain statements contained in this press release constitute forward-looking statements as such term is defined in Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, and such statements are intended to be covered by the safe harbor provided by the same. Statements made in this press release that are not based on historical fact are forward-looking statements. Examples of forward-looking statements include, but are not limited to, statements regarding our expectations as to our future growth, prospects, financial outlook and business strategy for fiscal 2022 or future fiscal years, including fiscal 2025 adjusted EPS expectations, and statements regarding our expectations from our PA Consulting investment and the anticipated benefits of that strategic investment, which are based, in part, on estimates and assumptions regarding the potential continued effects of the COVID-19 pandemic on our business, financial condition and results of operations. Although such statements are based on management’s current estimates and expectations, and currently available competitive, financial, and economic data, forward-looking statements are inherently uncertain, and you should not place undue reliance on such statements as actual results may differ materially. We caution the reader that there are a variety of risks, uncertainties and other factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from what is contained, projected or implied by our forward-looking statements. Such factors include the magnitude, timing, duration and ultimate impact of the COVID-19 pandemic, including the emergence and spread of variants of COVID-19, and any resulting economic downturn on our results, prospects and opportunities, the timeline for easing or removing “shelter-in-place”, “stay-at-home”, social distancing, travel restrictions and similar orders, measures or restrictions imposed by governments and health officials in response to the pandemic, or if such orders, measures or restrictions are re-imposed after being lifted or eased, including as a result of increases in cases of COVID-19; the development, effectiveness and distribution of vaccines or treatments for COVID-19; the timing and scope of any government stimulus programs enacted in response to the impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic, including, but not limited to, any additional infrastructure-related stimulus programs, and the timing of the award of projects and funding under the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act signed into law by President Biden on November 15, 2021; and the impact of such matters includes, but is not limited to, the possible reduction in demand for certain of our services and the delay or abandonment of ongoing or anticipated projects due to the financial condition of our clients and suppliers or to governmental budget constraints or changes to governmental budgetary priorities; the inability of our clients to meet their payment obligations in a timely manner or at all; potential issues and risks related to a significant portion of our employees working remotely; illness, travel restrictions and other workforce disruptions that have and could continue to negatively affect our supply chain and our ability to timely and satisfactorily complete our clients’ projects; difficulties associated with hiring of additional employees; and the inability of governments in certain of the countries in which we operate to effectively mitigate the financial or other impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic on their economies and workforces and our operations therein. The foregoing factors and potential future developments are inherently uncertain, unpredictable and, in many cases, beyond our control. For a description of these and additional factors that may occur that could cause actual results to differ from our forward-looking statements see our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended October 1, 2021, and in particular the discussions contained therein under Item 1 – Business; Item 1A – Risk Factors; Item 3 – Legal Proceedings; and Item 7 – Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations, as well as the Company’s other filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The Company is not under any duty to update any of the forward-looking statements after the date of this press release to conform to actual results, except as required by applicable law.

 

Financial Highlights:




Results of Operations (in thousands, except per-share data) (Quarterly data unaudited):



For the Three Months Ended


For the Years Ended


October 1, 2021


October 2, 2020


October 1, 2021


October 2, 2020

Revenues

$

3,586,487

$

3,519,689

$

14,092,632

$

13,566,975

Direct cost of contracts

(2,758,723)

(2,854,754)

(11,048,860)

(10,980,307)

Gross profit

827,764

664,935

3,043,772

2,586,668

Selling, general and administrative expenses

(576,248)

(642,461)

(2,355,683)

(2,050,695)

Operating Profit

251,516

22,474

688,089

535,973

Other Income (Expense):

Interest income

770

1,550

3,503

4,729

Interest expense

(19,926)

(14,131)

(72,714)

(62,206)

Miscellaneous (expense) income, net

(61,981)

50,265

76,724

(37,293)

Total other (expense) income, net

(81,137)

37,684

7,513

(94,770)

Earnings From Continuing Operations Before Taxes

170,379

60,158

695,602

441,203

Income Tax (Expense) Benefit for Continuing Operations

(99,344)

19,721

(274,781)

(55,320)

Net Earnings of the Group from Continuing Operations

71,035

79,879

420,821

385,883

Net (Loss) Earnings of the Group from Discontinued
Operations

(1,682)

12,474

10,008

137,984

Net Earnings of the Group

69,353

92,353

430,829

523,867

Net Earnings Attributable to Noncontrolling Interests from
Continuing Operations

(9,847)

(10,360)

(39,213)

(32,022)

Net (Earnings) Loss Attributable to Redeemable
Noncontrolling interests

(16,362)

85,414

Net Earnings Attributable to Jacobs from Continuing
Operations

44,826

69,519

467,022

353,861

Net Earnings Attributable to Jacobs

$

43,144

$

81,993

$

477,030

$

491,845

Net Earnings Per Share:

Basic Net Earnings from Continuing Operations Per Share

$

0.34

$

0.53

$

3.15

$

2.69

Basic Net (Loss) Earnings from Discontinued Operations
Per Share

$

(0.01)

$

0.10

$

0.08

$

1.05

Basic Earnings Per Share

$

0.33

$

0.63

$

3.22

$

3.74

Diluted Net Earnings from Continuing Operations Per
Share

$

0.34

$

0.53

$

3.12

$

2.67

Diluted Net (Loss) Earnings from Discontinued Operations
Per Share

$

(0.01)

$

0.09

$

0.08

$

1.04

Diluted Earnings Per Share

$

0.33

$

0.62

$

3.20

$

3.71

 




Segment Information (in thousands) (Quarterly data and Non-GAAP unaudited):



For the Three Months Ended


For the Years Ended


October 1, 2021


October 2, 2020


October 1, 2021


October 2, 2020

Revenues from External Customers:

Critical Mission Solutions

$

1,264,102

$

1,328,975

$

5,087,052

$

4,965,952

People & Places Solutions

2,049,091

2,190,714

8,378,179

8,601,023

Pass Through Revenue

(544,435)

(687,980)

(2,381,785)

(2,609,843)

People & Places Solutions Net Revenue

$

1,504,656

$

1,502,734

$

5,996,394

$

5,991,180

PA Consulting

$

273,294

$

$

627,401

$

              Total Revenue

$

3,586,487

$

3,519,689

$

14,092,632

$

13,566,975

 Net Revenue

$

3,042,052

$

2,831,709

$

11,710,847

$

10,957,132


For the Three Months Ended


For the Years Ended


October 1, 2021


October 2, 2020


October 1, 2021


October 2, 2020

Segment Operating Profit:

Critical Mission Solutions

$

115,028

$

107,748

$

447,161

$

372,070

People & Places Solutions (1)

176,726

182,843

780,380

740,707

PA Consulting

66,363

151,071

Total Segment Operating Profit

358,117

290,591

1,378,612

1,112,777

Other Corporate Expenses (2)

(101,932)

(56,243)

(340,129)

(249,391)

Restructuring and Other Charges (3)

(4,669)

(211,874)

(350,394)

(327,413)

Total U.S. GAAP Operating Profit

251,516

22,474

688,089

535,973

Total other (expense) income, net (4)

(81,137)

37,684

7,513

(94,770)

Earnings from Continuing Operations Before Taxes

$

170,379

$

60,158

$

695,602

$

441,203

(1)

Includes $19.5 million, net, in charges related to a legal settlement for the three-month period and year ended October 1, 2021.

(2)

Other corporate expenses includes intangibles amortization of $46.5 million and $23.5 million for the three-month periods ended October 1, 2021 and October 2, 2020, respectively, and $149.8 million and $90.6 million for the years ended October 1, 2021 and October 2, 2020, respectively.

(3)

Included in the three-month period and year ended October 1, 2021 are $0.4 million and $297.8 million of costs incurred in connection with the investment in PA Consulting, in part classified as compensation costs.

(4)

Other income and expense includes $(67.5) million and $44.5 million in fair value gains and (losses) related to our investment in Worley stock (net of Worley stock dividends) (sold in the fourth fiscal quarter) and certain foreign currency revaluations relating to ECR sale proceeds for the three-month periods ended October 1, 2021 and October 2, 2020, respectively, and $34.7 million and $(74.5) million for the years ended October 1, 2021 and October 2, 2020, respectively; and revenues under the Company’s TSA with Worley of $— million and $0.1 million for the three-month periods ended October 1, 2021 and October 2, 2020, respectively, and $0.2 million and $15.8 million and for the years ended October 1, 2021 and October 2, 2020, respectively. The year ended October 1, 2021 includes $38.6 million related to impairment of our AWE Management Ltd. investment and $49.6 million in fair value adjustments related to our investment in C3 stock.

 




Balance Sheet (in thousands):



October 1, 2021


October 2, 2020


ASSETS

Current Assets:

Cash and cash equivalents

$

1,014,249

$

862,424

Receivables and contract assets

3,101,418

3,167,310

Prepaid expenses and other

176,228

162,355

Investment in equity securities

347,510

Total current assets

4,291,895

4,539,599

Property, Equipment and Improvements, net

353,117

319,371

Other Noncurrent Assets:

Goodwill

7,197,000

5,639,091

Intangibles, net

1,565,758

658,340

Deferred income tax assets

103,193

211,047

Operating lease right-of-use assets

650,097

576,915

Miscellaneous

471,549

409,990

Total other noncurrent assets

9,987,597

7,495,383

$

14,632,609

$

12,354,353


LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY

Current Liabilities:

Current maturities of long-term debt

$

53,456

$

Accounts payable

908,441

1,061,754

Accrued liabilities

1,533,559

1,249,883

Operating lease liability

172,414

164,312

Contract liabilities

542,054

465,648

Total current liabilities

3,209,924

2,941,597

Long-term debt

2,839,933

1,676,941

Liabilities relating to defined benefit pension and retirement plans

418,080

568,176

Deferred income tax liabilities

214,380

3,366

Long-term operating lease liability

758,358

735,202

Other deferred liabilities

559,375

573,404

Commitments and Contingencies

Redeemable Noncontrolling interests

657,722

Stockholders’ Equity:

Capital stock:

Preferred stock, $1 par value, authorized – 1,000,000 shares; issued and
outstanding – none

Common stock, $1 par value, authorized – 240,000,000 shares; issued and
outstanding – 128,892,540 shares and 129,747,783 shares as of October 1,
2021 and October 2, 2020, respectively

128,893

129,748

Additional paid-in capital

2,590,012

2,598,446

Retained earnings

4,015,578

4,020,575

Accumulated other comprehensive loss

(794,442)

(933,057)

Total Jacobs stockholders’ equity

5,940,041

5,815,712

Noncontrolling interests

34,796

39,955

Total Group stockholders’ equity

5,974,837

5,855,667

$

14,632,609

$

12,354,353

 



Cash Flows (In thousands) (Quarterly data unaudited)


For the Three Months Ended


For the Years Ended


October 1, 2021


October 2, 2020


October 1, 2021


October 2, 2020

Cash Flows from Operating Activities:

Net earnings attributable to the Group

$

69,353

$

92,353

$

430,829

$

523,867

Adjustments to reconcile net earnings to net cash flows provided by operations:

Depreciation and amortization:

Property, equipment and improvements

26,540

24,076

101,024

91,070

Intangible assets

46,468

23,489

149,776

90,563

       Loss (Gain) on sale of ECR business

3,130

(15,608)

(110,236)

 Loss (Gain)  on investment in equity securities

80,820

(35,252)

(71,325)

103,623

Stock based compensation

14,702

11,942

56,221

48,150

Equity in earnings of operating ventures, net of return on capital distributions

7,680

10,861

10,941

9,172

Loss on disposals of assets, net

254

1,067

1,003

766

Impairment of equity method investment and other long term assets

502

162,238

40,640

162,238

 Loss (gain) on pension and retiree medical plan changes

2,783

1,947

2,783

4,598

Deferred income taxes

75,204

19,802

113,623

82,275

Changes in assets and liabilities, excluding the effects of businesses acquired:

Receivables and contract assets, net of contract liabilities

10,162

27,831

242,154

(107,784)

Prepaid expenses and other current assets

(40,402)

(47,182)

6,800

(27,280)

Miscellaneous other assets

8,186

33,154

116,097

110,678

Accounts payable

(14,766)

22,242

(165,502)

(92,838)

Income taxes payable

(40,100)

5,036

20,961

35,194

Accrued liabilities

(32,472)

81,172

(252,305)

(27,849)

Other deferred liabilities

(18,930)

(7,964)

(63,915)

(64,390)

Other, net

6,720

2,431

2,079

(24,968)

Net cash provided by operating activities

202,704

432,373

726,276

806,849

Cash Flows from Investing Activities:

Additions to property and equipment

(27,144)

(29,448)

(92,814)

(118,269)

Disposals of property and equipment and other assets

6

474

96

Capital contributions to equity investees, net of return of capital distributions

(823)

80

(5,016)

(12,278)

Acquisitions of businesses, net of cash acquired

(7,046)

(1,741,062)

(293,580)

Disposals of investment in equity securities

369,294

421,315

Proceeds (payments) related to sales of businesses

36,360

(5,061)

Net cash provided by (used for) investing activities

341,333

(36,414)

(1,380,743)

(429,092)

Cash Flows from Financing Activities:

Net (repayments of) proceeds from borrowings

(203,414)

(491,244)

1,220,440

265,264

Debt issuance costs

(2,747)

(1,807)

Proceeds from issuances of common stock

8,362

8,442

38,077

37,235

Common stock repurchases

(249,999)

(51,429)

(274,948)

(337,251)

Taxes paid on vested restricted stock

(71)

(139)

(25,867)

(27,794)

Cash dividends, including to noncontrolling interests

(36,088)

(46,441)

(155,972)

(143,962)

Net cash (used for) provided by financing activities

(481,210)

(580,811)

798,983

(208,315)

Effect of Exchange Rate Changes

(14,983)

22,466

19,635

61,914

Net Increase (Decrease)  in Cash and Cash Equivalents and Restricted Cash

47,844

(162,386)

164,151

231,356

Cash and Cash Equivalents, including Restricted Cash, at the Beginning of the Period

978,731

1,024,810

862,424

631,068

Cash and Cash Equivalents, including Restricted Cash, at the End of the Period

$

1,026,575

$

862,424

$

1,026,575

$

862,424


See the accompanying Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements.

 




Backlog (in millions):




Unaudited


October 1, 2021


October 2, 2020

Critical Mission Solutions

$

10,589

$

9,104

People & Places Solutions

15,738

14,714

PA Consulting

304

            Total

$

26,631

$

23,818

 



Non-GAAP Financial Measures:

In this press release, the Company has included certain non-GAAP financial measures as defined in Regulation G promulgated under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended. The non-GAAP financial measures included in this press release are net revenue, pro forma net revenue, adjusted net earnings from continuing operations, adjusted EPS from continuing operations, adjusted EBITDA, adjusted EBITDA outlook, adjusted EPS outlook, free cash flow and adjusted effective tax rate.

Net revenue is calculated excluding pass-through revenue of the Company’s People & Places Solutions segment from the Company’s revenue from continuing operations. Adjusted net earnings from continuing operations and adjusted EPS from continuing operations are calculated by (i) excluding the costs related to our 2015 restructuring activities, which included involuntary terminations, the abandonment of certain leased offices, combining operational organizations and the co-location of employees into other existing offices; and charges associated with our Europe, U.K. and Middle East region, which included write-offs on contract accounts receivable and charges for statutory redundancy and severance costs; (ii) excluding costs and other charges associated with restructuring activities implemented in connection with the acquisitions of The KeyW Holding Corporation (“KeyW”), CH2M, John Wood Group nuclear business and Buffalo Group, and the strategic investment in PA Consulting, the sale of the ECR business and other related cost reduction initiatives, which included involuntary terminations, costs associated with co-locating Jacobs, KeyW and CH2M offices, separating physical locations of ECR and continuing operations, professional services and personnel costs, costs and charges associated with the divestiture of joint venture interests to resolve potential conflicts arising from the CH2M acquisition, expenses relating to certain commitments and contingencies relating to discontinued operations of the CH2M business, charges associated with certain operations in India, which included write-offs on contract accounts receivable and other accruals, and similar costs and expenses; (iii) excluding the costs and other charges associated with our Focus 2023 transformation initiatives commenced in the fourth quarter of fiscal 2020, which included costs and charges associated with the re-scaling and repurposing of physical office space, voluntary employee separations, contractual termination fees and related expenses (the amounts referred in (i), (ii) and (iii) are collectively referred to as the “Restructuring and other charges”); (iv) excluding transaction costs and other charges incurred in connection with closing of the KeyW, CH2M, John Wood Group nuclear business, Buffalo Group and BlackLynx acquisitions and the strategic investment in PA Consulting, including advisor fees, change in control payments, certain consideration amounts for PA Consulting that were required to be treated as post-completion compensation expense given retention related requirements applicable to the distribution of such funds to PA Consulting employees, and impacts resulting from the non-cash purchase accounting adjustment related to the investment in PA Consulting to reflect a change in the preliminary purchase price allocation for the redeemable non-controlling interests, the impact of the third quarter adjustment to the estimated future payout of contingent consideration to the sellers in the Buffalo Group acquisition, and similar transaction costs and expenses (collectively referred to as “transaction costs”); (v) adding back amortization of intangible assets; (vi) the reclassification of revenue under the Company’s transition services agreement (TSA) with Worley included in other income for U.S. GAAP reporting purposes to SG&A and the exclusion of remaining unreimbursed costs associated with the TSA; (vii) the removal of fair value adjustments and dividend income related to the Company’s investments in Worley and C3 stock and certain foreign currency revaluations relating to ECR sale proceeds; (viii) excluding charges resulting from the revaluation of certain deferred tax assets/liabilities in connection with U.S. tax reform and tax rate increases in the United Kingdom during fiscal 2021; (ix) charges associated with the impairment of our investment in AWE; (x) certain non-routine income tax adjustments for the purposes of calculating the Company’s annual non-GAAP effective tax rate to facilitate a more meaningful evaluation of the Company’s current operating performance and comparisons to the Company’s operating performance in other periods and (xi) other income tax adjustments associated with the pre-tax income adjustments above. Adjustments to derive adjusted net earnings from continuing operations and adjusted EPS from continuing operations are calculated on an after-tax basis.

Free cash flow is calculated using the reported statement of cash flows, provided from operations less additions to property and equipment.

Adjusted EBITDA is calculated by adding income tax expense, depreciation expense and interest expense, and deducting interest income from adjusted net earnings from continuing operations.

We believe that the measures listed above are useful to management, investors and other users of our financial information in evaluating the Company’s operating results and understanding the Company’s operating trends by excluding or adding back the effects of the items described above and below, the inclusion or exclusion of which can obscure underlying trends. Additionally, management uses such measures in its own evaluation of the Company’s performance, particularly when comparing performance to past periods, and believes these measures are useful for investors because they facilitate a comparison of our financial results from period to period.

The Company provides non-GAAP measures to supplement U.S. GAAP measures, as they provide additional insight into the Company’s financial results. However, non-GAAP measures have limitations as analytical tools and should not be considered in isolation and are not in accordance with, or a substitute for, U.S. GAAP measures. In addition, other companies may define non-GAAP measures differently, which limits the ability of investors to compare non-GAAP measures of the Company to those used by our peer companies.

The following tables reconcile the components and values of U.S. GAAP net earnings from continuing operations and EPS from continuing operations to the corresponding “adjusted” amounts, revenue from continuing operations to net revenue and pro forma net revenue, net earnings to adjusted EBITDA and cash flow from operations to free cash flow. For the comparable periods presented below, such adjustments consist of amounts incurred in connection with the items described above. Amounts are shown in thousands, except for per-share data (note: earnings per share amounts may not add across due to rounding). Reconciliation of the adjusted EPS and adjusted EBITDA outlook and adjusted EPS outlook for fiscal 2022 to the most directly comparable GAAP measure is not available without unreasonable efforts because the Company cannot predict with sufficient certainty all the components required to provide such reconciliation. See footnote 3 on page 3 for additional information.

 




U.S. GAAP Reconciliation for the fourth quarter of fiscal 2021 and 2020



Three Months Ended


October 1, 2021



Unaudited


U.S. GAAP


Effects of
Restructuring,
Transaction and
Other Charges (1)


Other
Adjustments
(2)


Adjusted

Revenues

$

3,586,487

$

$

$

3,586,487

Pass through revenue

(544,435)

(544,435)

Net revenue

3,586,487

(544,435)

3,042,052

Direct cost of contracts

(2,758,723)

(274)

544,435

(2,214,562)

Gross profit

827,764

(274)

827,490

Selling, general and administrative expenses

(576,248)

4,943

46,467

(524,838)

Operating Profit

251,516

4,669

46,467

302,652

Total other (expense) income, net

(81,137)

(323)

67,515

(13,945)

Earnings from Continuing Operations Before Taxes

170,379

4,346

113,982

288,707

Income Tax (Expense) Benefit for Continuing Operations

(99,344)

36,127

5,958

(57,259)

Net Earnings of the Group from Continuing Operations

71,035

40,473

119,940

231,448

Net Earnings Attributable to Noncontrolling Interests from Continuing Operations

(9,847)

(9,847)

Net (Earnings) Loss Attributable to Redeemable Noncontrolling interests

(16,362)

8,234

(6,326)

(14,454)

Net Earnings attributable to Jacobs from Continuing Operations

44,826

48,707

113,614

207,147

Net (Loss) Earnings attributable to Discontinued Operations

(1,682)

(1,682)

Net Earnings attributable to Jacobs

$

43,144

$

48,707

$

113,614

$

205,465

Diluted Net Earnings from Continuing Operations Per Share

$

0.34

$

0.37

$

0.86

$

1.58

Diluted Net (Loss) Earnings from Discontinued Operations Per Share

$

(0.01)

$

$

$

(0.01)

Diluted Earnings Per Share

$

0.33

$

0.37

$

0.86

$

1.56

Operating Profit Margin

7.01%

9.95%

(1)

Includes charges associated with various restructuring, transaction and other related activity costs associated with Company transformation and acquisition related programs.

(2)

Includes (a) the removal of pass through revenues and costs for the People & Places Solutions line of business for the calculation of operating profit margin as a percentage of net revenue of $544.4 million, (b) the removal of amortization of intangible assets of $46.5 million, (c) the removal of $(67.5) million in fair value gains and (losses) related to our investment in Worley stock and certain foreign currency revaluations relating to ECR sale, (d) the removal of $(1.7) million additional income tax expense attributable to tax rate increases in the UK during 2021, (e) associated noncontrolling interest impacts for the above adjustment items and (f) income tax expense adjustments for the above pre-tax adjustment items.

 


Three Months Ended


October 2, 2020



Unaudited


U.S. GAAP


Effects of
Restructuring,
Transaction and
Other Charges (1)


Other
Adjustments
(2)


Adjusted

Revenues

$

3,519,689

$

$

$

3,519,689

Pass through revenue

(687,980)

(687,980)

Net revenue

3,519,689

(687,980)

2,831,709

Direct cost of contracts

(2,854,754)

449

687,980

(2,166,325)

Gross profit

664,935

449

665,384

Selling, general and administrative expenses

(642,461)

211,425

23,567

(407,469)

Operating Profit

22,474

211,874

23,567

257,915

Total other income (expense), net

37,684

(45,046)

(7,362)

Earnings from Continuing Operations Before Taxes

60,158

211,874

(21,479)

250,553

Income Tax Expense for Continuing Operations

19,721

(50,861)

5,287

(25,853)

Net Earnings of the Group from Continuing Operations

79,879

161,013

(16,192)

224,700

Net Earnings Attributable to Noncontrolling Interests from
Continuing Operations

(10,360)

(10,360)

Net Earnings from Continuing Operations attributable to
Jacobs

69,519

161,013

(16,192)

214,340

Net Earnings attributable to Discontinued Operations

12,474

12,474

Net Earnings attributable to Jacobs

$

81,993

$

161,013

$

(16,192)

$

226,814

Diluted Net Earnings from Continuing Operations Per Share

$

0.53

$

1.22

$

(0.12)

$

1.63

Diluted Net Earnings from Discontinued Operations Per Share

$

0.09

$

$

$

0.09

Diluted Earnings Per Share

$

0.62

$

1.22

$

(0.12)

$

1.73

Operating Profit Margin

0.64%

9.11%

(1)

Includes after-tax charges for the Company’s fourth quarter fiscal 2020 transformation initiatives relating to real estate of $123.1 million, and other staffing programs of $23.5 million and $14.4 million of other restructuring, transaction and other charges.

(2)

Includes (a) the removal of pass through revenues and costs for the People & Places Solutions line of business for the calculation of operating profit margin as a percentage of net revenue of $688.0 million, (b) the removal of amortization of intangible assets of $23.5 million, (c) the reclassification of revenues under the Company’s TSA of $0.6 million included in other income for U.S. GAAP reporting purposes to SG&A, (d) the removal of $44.5 million in fair value gains and (losses) related to our investment in Worley stock (net of Worley stock dividend) and certain foreign currency revaluations relating to the ECR sale and (e) associated income tax expense adjustments for the above pre-tax adjustment items.

 




U.S. GAAP Reconciliation for fiscal years 2021 and 2020



For the Year Ended


October 1, 2021



Unaudited


U.S. GAAP


Effects of
Restructuring,
Transaction and
Other Charges (1)


Other
Adjustments
(2)


Adjusted

Revenues

$

14,092,632

$

$

$

14,092,632

Pass through revenue

(2,381,785)

(2,381,785)

Net revenue

14,092,632

(2,381,785)

11,710,847

Direct cost of contracts

(11,048,860)

9

2,381,785

(8,667,066)

Gross profit

3,043,772

9

3,043,781

Selling, general and administrative expenses

(2,355,683)

350,385

149,749

(1,855,549)

Operating Profit

688,089

350,394

149,749

1,188,232

Total other income (expense), net

7,513

42,549

(84,477)

(34,415)

Earnings from Continuing Operations Before Taxes

695,602

392,943

65,272

1,153,817

Income Tax Expense for Continuing Operations

(274,781)

6,729

16,144

(251,908)

Net Earnings of the Group from Continuing Operations

420,821

399,672

81,416

901,909

Net Earnings Attributable to Noncontrolling Interests from
Continuing Operations

(39,213)

(39,213)

Net Loss (Earnings) Attributable to Redeemable
Noncontrolling interests

85,414

(95,246)

(27,307)

(37,139)

Net Earnings attributable to Jacobs from Continuing
Operations

467,022

304,426

54,109

825,557

Net Earnings attributable to Discontinued Operations

10,008

10,008

Net Earnings attributable to Jacobs

$

477,030

$

304,426

$

54,109

$

835,565

Preferred Redeemable Noncontrolling interests redemption
value adjustment

(57,307)

57,307

Net earnings from continuing operations
allocated to common stock for EPS calculation

$

409,715

$

361,733

$

54,109

$

825,557

Diluted Net Earnings from Continuing Operations Per Share

$

3.12

$

2.76

$

0.41

$

6.29

Diluted Net Earnings from Discontinued Operations Per Share

$

0.08

$

$

$

0.08

Diluted Earnings Per Share

$

3.20

$

2.76

$

0.41

$

6.37

Operating Profit Margin

4.88%

10.15%

(1)

Includes charges associated with various restructuring, transaction and other related activity costs associated with Company transformation and acquisition related programs, impairment charges relating to our investment in AWE, along with pre-tax $297.8 million in PA Consulting deal related costs and associated noncontrolling interest impacts for the above adjustment items. Also includes $57.3 million or $(0.44) per share in EPS numerator adjustments relating to the PA preference shares redemption value, which does not affect net earnings.

(2)

Includes (a) the removal of pass through revenues and costs for the People & Places Solutions line of business for the calculation of operating profit margin as a percentage of net revenue of $2.4 billion, (b) the removal of amortization of intangible assets of $149.8 million, (c) the removal of $34.7 million in fair value gains and (losses) related to our investment in Worley stock and certain foreign currency revaluations relating to ECR sale, (d) the removal of the fair value gains and (losses) of the Company’s investment in C3 of $49.6 million, (e) the removal of $29.1 million additional income tax expense attributable to tax rate increases in the UK during 2021, (f) associated noncontrolling interest impacts for the above adjustment items and (g) income tax expense adjustments for the above pre-tax adjustment items.

 


For the Year Ended


October 2, 2020



Unaudited


U.S. GAAP


Effects of
Restructuring,
Transaction and
Other Charges (1)


Other
Adjustments
(2)


Adjusted

Revenues

$

13,566,975

$

$

$

13,566,975

Pass through revenue

(2,609,843)

(2,609,843)

Net revenue

13,566,975

(2,609,843)

10,957,132

Direct cost of contracts

(10,980,307)

2,290

2,609,843

(8,368,174)

Gross profit

2,586,668

2,290

2,588,958

Selling, general and administrative expenses

(2,050,695)

325,123

106,529

(1,619,043)

Operating Profit

535,973

327,413

106,529

969,915

Total other expense, net

(94,770)

2,799

58,674

(33,297)

Earnings from Continuing Operations Before Taxes

441,203

330,212

165,203

936,618

Income Tax Expense for Continuing Operations

(55,320)

(81,995)

(39,782)

(177,097)

Net Earnings of the Group from Continuing Operations

385,883

248,217

125,421

759,521

Net Earnings Attributable to Noncontrolling Interests from
Continuing Operations

(32,022)

(32,022)

Net Earnings attributable to Jacobs from Continuing
Operations

353,861

248,217

125,421

727,499

Net Earnings attributable to Discontinued Operations

137,984

137,984

Net Earnings attributable to Jacobs

$

491,845

$

248,217

$

125,421

$

865,483

Diluted Net Earnings from Continuing Operations Per Share

$

2.67

$

1.87

$

0.94

$

5.48

Diluted Net Earnings from Discontinued Operations Per Share

$

1.04

$

$

$

1.04

Diluted Earnings Per Share

$

3.71

$

1.87

$

0.94

$

6.52

Operating Profit Margin

3.95%

8.85%

(1)

Includes after-tax charges for the Company’s fourth quarter fiscal 2020 transformation initiatives relating to real estate of $123.1 million, and other staffing programs of $23.5 million, and $101.6 million of other restructuring, transaction and other charges.

(2)

Includes (a) the removal of pass through revenues and costs for the People & Places Solutions line of business for the calculation of operating profit margin as a percentage of net revenue of $2.6 billion, (b) the removal of amortization of intangible assets of $90.6 million, (c) the reclassification of revenues under the TSA of $16.1 million included in other income for U.S. GAAP reporting purposes to SG&A, (d) the removal of $74.5 million in fair value gains related to our investment in Worley stock (net of Worley stock dividend) and certain foreign currency revaluations relating to the ECR sale and (e) associated income tax expense adjustments for the above pre-tax adjustment items.

 




Reconciliation of Adjusted EBITDA (in thousands):



Three Months Ended


Twelve Months Ended


October 1, 2021


October 2, 2020


October 1, 2021


October 2, 2020

Adj Net earnings from Continuing Operations

$

207,147

$

214,340

$

825,557

$

727,499

     Adj. Income Tax Expense for Continuing Operations

(57,259)

(25,853)

(251,908)

(177,097)

Adj. Net earnings from Continuing Operations attributable to Jacobs
before income taxes

264,406

240,193

1,077,465

904,596

    Depreciation expense

26,540

24,076

101,024

91,070

    Interest income

(770)

(1,550)

(3,503)

(4,729)

    Adj. Interest expense

19,926

14,131

68,714

61,508

Adjusted EBITDA

$

310,102

$

276,850

$

1,243,700

$

1,052,445

 




Reconciliation of Free Cash Flow (in thousands):



Three Months Ended


Twelve Months Ended


October 1, 2021


October 1, 2021

 Net cash provided by operating activities

$

202,704

$

726,276

Additions to property and equipment

(27,144)

(92,814)

Free cash flow

$

175,560

$

633,462

This press release includes comparisons of current period net revenue to prior periods on a pro forma basis. Prior fiscal periods are calculated as if all acquisitions had occurred prior to the comparable periods and excludes the impact from an extra week in the fiscal Q4 2020 period compared to fiscal Q4 2021.




Reconciliation of Pro Forma Net Revenue (in millions):



Three Months Ended


Twelve Months Ended


October 1, 2021


October 2, 2020


October 1, 2021


October 2, 2020

Revenues

$

3,586

$

3,520

$

14,093

$

13,567

Pass Through Revenue

(544)

(688)

(2,382)

(2,610)

Net Revenue

3,042

2,832

11,711

 

10,957

Pre-closing revenue from acquisitions

229

425

1,027

Extra week in fiscal Q4 2020

(192)

(192)

Pro Forma Net Revenue

$

3,042

$

2,869

$

12,136

$

11,792

 











Earnings Per Share (in thousands):


For the Three Months Ended


For the Years Ended


October 1, 2021


October 2, 2020


October 1, 2021


October 2, 2020


Numerator for Basic and Diluted EPS:

Net earnings attributable to Jacobs from continuing
operations

$

44,826

$

69,519

$

467,022

$

353,861

Preferred Redeemable Noncontrolling interests
redemption value adjustment

(57,307)

Net earnings from continuing operations allocated to
participating securities

(72)


Net earnings from continuing operations allocated to
common stock for EPS calculation

$

44,826

$

69,519

$

409,715

$

353,789

Net (loss) earnings attributable to Jacobs from
discontinued operations

$

(1,682)

$

12,474

$

10,008

$

137,984

Net earnings from discontinued operations allocated to
participating securities

(28)


Net (loss) earnings from discontinued operations
allocated to common stock for EPS calculation

$

(1,682)

$

12,474

$

10,008

$

137,956


Net earnings allocated to common stock for EPS
calculation

$

43,144

$

81,993

$

419,723

$

491,745


Denominator for Basic and Diluted EPS:

Weighted average basic shares

130,162

130,180

130,194

131,541

Shares allocated to participating securities

(27)


Shares used for calculating basic EPS attributable to
common stock

130,162

130,180

130,194

131,514


Effect of dilutive securities:

Stock compensation plans

1,200

1,266

1,080

1,207


Shares used for calculating diluted EPS attributable to
common stock

131,362

131,446

131,274

132,721


Net Earnings Per Share:

Basic Net Earnings from Continuing Operations Per
Share

$

0.34

$

0.53

$

3.15

$

2.69

Basic Net Earnings from Discontinued Operations Per
Share

$

(0.01)

$

0.10

$

0.08

$

1.05


Basic Earnings Per Share:

$

0.33

$

0.63

$

3.22

$

3.74

Diluted Net Earnings from Continuing Operations Per
Share

$

0.34

$

0.53

$

3.12

$

2.67

Diluted Net Earnings from Discontinued Operations
Per Share

$

(0.01)

$

0.09

$

0.08

$

1.04


Diluted Earnings Per Share:

$

0.33

$

0.62

$

3.20

$

3.71

 

For additional information contact:

Investors:
Jonathan Doros, 214-583-8596
[email protected]

Media:
Marietta Hannigan, 214-920-8035
[email protected]

 

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Jacobs Enters into a Strategic Relationship with Microgrid Labs Inc

Strengthens Jacobs’ differentiated fleet electrification offerings in a growing global market

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DALLAS, Nov. 23, 2021 /PRNewswire/ — Jacobs (NYSE:J) has entered into a minority investment agreement and formulated a strategic relationship with Microgrid Labs Inc (MGL), a Colorado-based software and consulting company specializing in commercial fleet electrification and microgrids.

Through the investment and strategic relationship, Jacobs will leverage MGL’s strong technical capabilities to expand upon its robust offerings in the swiftly expanding vehicle electrification space, aligning with the company’s sustainability goal of ensuring long-term business resilience and success while positively contributing toward the economy, society and the environment. MGL’s EVOPT is a Software as a Service (SaaS)-based platform for modeling, simulation and optimization of electric vehicle fleets, charging infrastructure and energy infrastructure.

“This transaction offers both immediate and long-term benefits for Jacobs’ green transportation clients,” said Jacobs EVP and President of People & Places Solutions Patrick Hill. “In delivering world-class solutions, our work is underpinned by strategic, forward-looking advisory within the rapidly evolving digital and technology landscape.”

In the U.S. alone, there are more than 250 million highway registered vehicles, including an estimated 145,000 public transit vehicles, 480,000 school buses, 38 million trucks and more than 200 million light-duty vehicles. According to a Research and Markets report, the global electric vehicle market is expected to hit $140 billion by 2027.

In addition to navigating significant technical and marketplace obstacles, fleet operators face a fragmented electrification process that is spread across consultants, software vendors and equipment manufacturers. This investment in MGL’s technology can help consolidate and streamline the necessary planning to help clients avoid service disruptions, lost revenue and wasted resources.

“Fleet electrification is complex and expensive,” said MGL Co-founder and CEO Narayanan Sankar. “Our data driven approach and analytics tools help fleet operators derive the right balance of vehicle battery size, charging infrastructure and operational constraints.”

The transaction is subject to customary closing conditions. For more on how Jacobs is redefining what’s possible around sustainability and climate response, visit jacobs.com to read more about the company’s commitment to sustainability.

At Jacobs, we’re challenging today to reinvent tomorrow by solving the world’s most critical problems for thriving cities, resilient environments, mission-critical outcomes, operational advancement, scientific discovery and cutting-edge manufacturing, turning abstract ideas into realities that transform the world for good. With $14 billion in revenue and a talent force of approximately 55,000, Jacobs provides a full spectrum of professional services including consulting, technical, scientific and project delivery for the government and private sector. Visit jacobs.com and connect with Jacobs on Facebook, InstagramLinkedIn and Twitter.

Certain statements contained in this press release constitute forward-looking statements as such term is defined in Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, and such statements are intended to be covered by the safe harbor provided by the same. Statements made in this release that are not based on historical fact, including statements about the expected benefits of the investment in MGL and the strategic relationship between Jacobs and MGL, are forward-looking statements. We base these forward-looking statements on management’s current estimates and expectations as well as currently available competitive, financial and economic data. Forward-looking statements, however, are inherently uncertain. There are a variety of factors that could cause business results to differ materially from our forward-looking statements, including, but not limited to, the lack of operational control inherent in minority investments, intense competition in all of our markets, uncertainties relating to our business with government customers, the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic, including the emergence and spread of variants of COVID-19, and the related reaction of governments on global and regional market conditions and the company’s business. For a description of some additional factors that may occur that could cause actual results to differ from our forward-looking statements, see discussions contained under Item 1 – Business; Item 1A – Risk Factors; Item 3 – Legal Proceedings; and Item 7 – Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations contained in our most recently filed Annual Report on Form 10-K, as well as the company’s other filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The company is not under any duty to update any of the forward-looking statements after the date of this press release to conform to actual results, except as required by applicable law.

For press/media inquiries:
Kerrie Sparks
214.583.8433

 

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BIOLASE To Present At The Benchmark Company Discovery One-On-One Virtual Investor Conference On December 2, 2021

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FOOTHILL RANCH, Calif.
, Nov. 23, 2021 /PRNewswire/ — BIOLASE, Inc. (NASDAQ: BIOL), the global leader in dental lasers, today announced it will be presenting at the Benchmark Company Discovery One-on-One Virtual Investor Conference on Thursday, December 2, 2021. 

Event: Benchmark Company Discovery One-on-One Virtual Investor Conference
Date: Thursday, December 2, 2021
Time: 8:00 a.m.4:30 p.m. Eastern Time
Available for One-on-One Meetings

To schedule a one-on-one meeting or for more information, please contact the Benchmark Company conference coordinators at [email protected] or BIOLASE’s investor relations firm, EVC Group, LLC.

About The Benchmark Company Discovery Conference

The Annual Benchmark Company Discovery Conference is hosted by The Benchmark Company, a boutique investment banking firm headquartered in New York, with regional offices across the country. Benchmark provides Research, Sales, Trading, and Investment Banking services to public and private companies, institutional and high net worth investors, and family offices. The conference is regularly attended by more than 150 institutional investors and will feature approximately 50 presenting companies.

About BIOLASE, Inc.

BIOLASE is a medical device company that develops, manufactures, markets, and sells laser systems in dentistry and medicine. BIOLASE’s products advance the practice of dentistry and medicine for patients and healthcare professionals. BIOLASE’s proprietary laser products incorporate approximately 271 patented and 40 patent-pending technologies designed to provide biologically and clinically superior performance with less pain and faster recovery times. BIOLASE’s innovative products provide cutting-edge technology at competitive prices to deliver superior results for dentists and patients. BIOLASE’s principal products are revolutionary dental laser systems that perform a broad range of dental procedures, including cosmetic and complex surgical applications. BIOLASE has sold over 41,200 laser systems to date in over 80 countries around the world. Laser products under development address BIOLASE’s core dental market and other adjacent medical and consumer applications.

For updates and information on Waterlase iPlus®, Waterlase Express™, and laser dentistry, find BIOLASE online at www.biolase.com, Facebook at www.facebook.com/biolase, Twitter at www.twitter.com/biolaseinc, Instagram at www.instagram.com/waterlase_laserdentistry, and LinkedIn at www.linkedin.com/company/biolase.

BIOLASE®, Waterlase® and Waterlase iPlus® are registered trademarks of BIOLASE, Inc.

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Immunic, Inc. to Participate in the Piper Sandler & Co. 33rd Annual Virtual Healthcare Conference

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NEW YORK, Nov. 23, 2021 /PRNewswire/ — Immunic, Inc. (Nasdaq: IMUX), a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company developing a pipeline of selective oral immunology therapies focused on treating chronic inflammatory and autoimmune diseases, today announced that Daniel Vitt, Ph.D., Chief Executive Officer and President, will participate in a fireside chat at the Piper Sandler & Co. 33rd Annual Virtual Healthcare Conference, taking place November 29-December 2, 2021.

The pre-recorded presentation is available for registered attendees via the Piper Sandler conference site from Monday, November 22 to Thursday, December 2 and on the “Events and Presentations” section of Immunic’s website at: https://ir.imux.com/events-and-presentations. An archived replay will be available on the company’s website for a period of 90 days after the conference.

About Immunic, Inc.
Immunic, Inc. (Nasdaq: IMUX) is a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company with a pipeline of selective oral immunology therapies focused on treating chronic inflammatory and autoimmune diseases. The company is developing three small molecule products: its lead development program, vidofludimus calcium (IMU-838), a selective immune modulator that inhibits the intracellular metabolism of activated immune cells by blocking the enzyme DHODH and exhibits a host-based antiviral effect, is currently being developed as a treatment option for multiple sclerosis, ulcerative colitis, Crohn’s disease, and primary sclerosing cholangitis. IMU-935, a selective inverse agonist of the transcription factor RORγt, is targeted for development in psoriasis, castration-resistant prostate cancer and Guillain-Barré syndrome. IMU-856, which targets the restoration of the intestinal barrier function, is targeted for development in diseases involving bowel barrier dysfunction. For further information, please visit: www.imux.com.

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Progenity Strengthens its Liquidity Position

Company received more than $44 million in warrant exercises since August 2021.

Current liquidity position provides runway to achieve critical research and development milestones through 2022.

SAN DIEGO, Nov. 23, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Progenity, Inc. (Nasdaq: PROG), a biotechnology company innovating in the fields of gastrointestinal health and oral biotherapeutics, today provided an update on its strengthened liquidity position.

“Over the last several months, we made great strides in optimizing our capital structure and bolstering our liquidity position,” said Eric d’Esparbes, Chief Financial Officer of Progenity. “As a result of previously issued warrants being exercised and other capital-raising transactions, we believe our liquidity position provides sufficient runway to support achievement of our critical R&D milestones for at least the next twelve months.”

The company reported approximately $44 million in warrant exercises to date during the fourth quarter of 2021. In addition, through an exchange transaction in the fourth quarter of 2021, the company reduced by 38% the principal amount of its convertible senior notes due 2025 held by non-affiliates, with the majority of the remaining balance held by an affiliated holder, Athyrium Capital Management, LP.

“In a very short period of time, we’ve simplified our operations and focused our capital allocation to transform Progenity into a biotherapeutics company,” said Adi Mohanty, Chief Executive Officer of Progenity. “We expect further improvement in operating expenditures as we continue to execute our transformation and focus on expediting development of our gastrointestinal health and oral biotherapeutics programs.”

About Progenity

Progenity, Inc. is a biotechnology company innovating in the fields of women’s health, gastrointestinal health and oral biotherapeutics. Progenity applies a multi-omics approach, combining genomics, epigenomics, proteomics, and metabolomics to its molecular testing products and to the development of a suite of investigational ingestible devices designed to provide precise diagnostic sampling and drug delivery solutions. Progenity’s vision is to transform healthcare to become more precise and personal by improving diagnoses of disease and improving patient outcomes through localized treatment with targeted therapies.

For more information visit www.progenity.com, or follow the company on LinkedIn or Twitter.

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Progenity expressly disclaims any obligation to update any forward-looking statements whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise, except as required by law.

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