Covetrus Announces Financial Results for First Quarter of 2021
- First quarter GAAP net sales of
$1.10 billion , an increase of 3% year-over-year; non-GAAP organic net sales increased 4% year-over-year
- First quarter GAAP net loss of
$16 million versus a net loss of$33 million in the prior year period; first quarter non-GAAP adjusted net income of$29 million , an increase of 45% year-over-year
- First quarter non-GAAP adjusted EBITDA of
$57 million , an increase of 19% year-over-year; non-GAAP adjusted EBITDA margins increased 70 bp year-over-year to 5.2%
- Full-year 2021 non-GAAP adjusted EBITDA guidance increased by
$5 million to a new range of$245 million to$255 million
“The team delivered a strong start to 2021 and added strength to our foundation with healthy and profitable growth across each of the Company’s segments,” said
Summary Operating Results (Unaudited)
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Three Months Ended |
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(In millions, except per share data) |
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2021 |
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2020 |
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Net sales |
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$ |
1,102 |
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$ |
1,065 |
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Income (loss) before taxes |
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$ |
(12 |
) |
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$ |
(35 |
) |
Net income (loss) attributable to |
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$ |
(16 |
) |
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$ |
(33 |
) |
Diluted earnings (loss) per share (EPS) |
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$ |
(0.11 |
) |
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$ |
(0.30 |
) |
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Non-GAAP Measures: (a) |
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Organic year-over-year net sales growth |
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4 |
% |
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Adjusted EBITDA |
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$ |
57 |
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$ |
48 |
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Adjusted net income attributable to |
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$ |
29 |
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$ |
20 |
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(a) Non-GAAP financial measures should be considered in addition to, but not as a substitute for, the information provided in accordance with GAAP. Reconciliations for non-GAAP financial items to the most directly comparable GAAP financial items are provided under Reconciliation of Non-GAAP Financial Measures at the end of this release.
First Quarter 2021 Results
Net sales for the first quarter of 2021 were
Net loss attributable to
Non-GAAP adjusted EBITDA was
Non-GAAP adjusted net income attributable to
First Quarter 2021 Segment Financial Highlights
The Company’s operations are organized and reported by geography --
APAC & Emerging Markets
APAC & Emerging Markets segment net sales for the first quarter ended
APAC & Emerging Markets segment adjusted EBITDA for the first quarter ended
Financial Position and Liquidity
As of
2021 Financial Guidance
Covetrus’ full-year year 2021 financial guidance range is as follows:
- Adjusted EBITDA, a non-GAAP financial metric, of
$245 million to$255 million , an increase of$5 million from the Company's prior guidance released onMarch 1, 2021 .
The Company has not reconciled its non-GAAP adjusted EBITDA guidance to GAAP net income because the reconciling items between such GAAP and non-GAAP financial measures, including share-based compensation expense, separation program costs, foreign exchange and other special items tied to the formation of
Conference Call
The Company will host a conference call to discuss these results and recent business trends at
Benjamin Wolin , president and chief executive officerMatthew Foulston , executive vice president and chief financial officer
To access the live webcast and the accompanying slide presentation, individuals can visit the Investor Relations page of the
The conference call can also be accessed by dialing 866-789-2492 for
Upcoming Investor Events
Stifel Virtual Jaws and Paws Conference onWednesday, June 2, 2021
Audio webcasts will be available live and archived on the Company’s Investor Relations website at https://ir.covetrus.com/investors/events-and-presentations. A complete listing of upcoming events for the investment community is available on the Company’s Investor Relations website.
About
Forward-Looking Statements
This press release contains certain statements that are forward-looking 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. We may, in some cases use terms such as "predicts," "believes," "potential," "continue," "anticipates," "estimates," "expects," "plans," "intends," "may," "could," "might," "likely," "will," "should," or other words that convey uncertainty of the future events or outcomes to identify these forward-looking statements. Such statements are subject to numerous risks and uncertainties, and actual results could differ materially from those anticipated due to a number of factors including, but not limited to, the effect of health epidemics, including the COVID-19 pandemic, on our business and the success of any measures we have taken or may take in the future in response thereto, including our ability to continue operations at our distribution centers and pharmacies; the ability to successfully integrate operations and employees; the ability to continue to execute on our strategic plan; the ability to retain key personnel; the ability to achieve performance targets, including managing our growth effectively; the ability to manage relationships with our supplier and distributor network, including negotiating acceptable pricing and other terms with these partners; the ability to attract and retain customers in a price sensitive environment; the ability to maintain quality standards in our technology product offerings as well as associated customer service interactions to minimize loss of existing Customers and attract new Customers; changes in financial markets, interest rates, and foreign currency exchange rates; changes in the legislative landscape in which we operate, including potential corporate tax reform, and our ability to adapt to those changes as well as adaptation by the third-parties we are dependent upon for supply and distribution; the impact of litigation; the impact of accounting pronouncements, seasonality of our business, leases, expenses, interest expense, and debt; sufficiency of cash and access to liquidity; cybersecurity risks, including risk associated with our dependence on third party service providers as a large portion of our workforce is working from home; and those additional risks discussed under the heading "Risk Factors" in our Annual Report on Form 10-K filed on
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS (In millions, except share amounts) |
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(Unaudited) |
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ASSETS |
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Current assets: |
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Cash and cash equivalents |
$ |
211 |
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$ |
290 |
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Accounts receivable, net of allowance of |
518 |
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|
507 |
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Inventories, net |
555 |
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|
530 |
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Other receivables |
87 |
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|
67 |
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Prepaid expenses and other |
51 |
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|
37 |
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Total current assets |
1,422 |
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1,431 |
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Non-current assets: |
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Property and equipment, net of accumulated depreciation of |
118 |
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116 |
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Operating lease right-of-use assets, net |
111 |
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117 |
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1,187 |
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1,187 |
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Other intangibles, net of accumulated amortization of |
516 |
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555 |
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Investments and other |
86 |
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|
90 |
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Total assets |
$ |
3,440 |
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$ |
3,496 |
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LIABILITIES, MEZZANINE EQUITY, AND SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY |
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Current liabilities: |
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Accounts payable |
$ |
416 |
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$ |
405 |
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Current maturities of long-term debt and other borrowings |
17 |
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|
1 |
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Accrued payroll and related liabilities |
57 |
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|
67 |
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||
Accrued taxes |
29 |
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|
37 |
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Other current liabilities |
163 |
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181 |
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Total current liabilities |
682 |
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691 |
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Non-current liabilities: |
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Long-term debt and other borrowings, net |
1,054 |
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1,068 |
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Deferred income taxes |
23 |
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|
28 |
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||
Other liabilities |
125 |
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|
136 |
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Total liabilities |
1,884 |
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1,923 |
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Commitments and contingencies |
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Mezzanine equity: |
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Redeemable non-controlling interests |
36 |
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36 |
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Shareholders' equity: |
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Common stock, |
1 |
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1 |
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Accumulated other comprehensive loss |
(75 |
) |
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(66 |
) |
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Additional paid-in capital |
2,637 |
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2,629 |
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Accumulated deficit |
(1,043 |
) |
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(1,027 |
) |
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Total shareholders’ equity |
1,520 |
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1,537 |
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Total liabilities, mezzanine equity, and shareholders’ equity |
$ |
3,440 |
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$ |
3,496 |
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CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS (In millions, except per share data) (Unaudited) |
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Three Months Ended |
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2021 |
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2020 |
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Net sales |
$ |
1,102 |
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$ |
1,065 |
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Cost of sales |
892 |
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|
863 |
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Gross profit |
210 |
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|
202 |
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Operating expenses: |
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Selling, general and administrative |
213 |
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222 |
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Operating income (loss) |
(3 |
) |
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(20 |
) |
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Other income (expense): |
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Interest income |
— |
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— |
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Interest expense |
(9 |
) |
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(14 |
) |
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Other, net |
— |
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(1 |
) |
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Income (loss) before taxes and equity in earnings of affiliates |
(12 |
) |
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(35 |
) |
||
Income tax benefit (expense) |
(4 |
) |
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2 |
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Equity in net earnings of affiliates |
— |
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— |
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Net income (loss) |
$ |
(16 |
) |
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$ |
(33 |
) |
Net (income) loss attributable to redeemable non-controlling interests |
— |
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— |
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Net income (loss) attributable to |
$ |
(16 |
) |
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$ |
(33 |
) |
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Earnings (loss) per share attributable to |
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Basic |
$ |
(0.11 |
) |
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$ |
(0.30 |
) |
Diluted |
$ |
(0.11 |
) |
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$ |
(0.30 |
) |
Weighted-average common shares outstanding: |
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Basic |
136 |
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|
112 |
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Diluted |
136 |
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|
112 |
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CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS (In millions) (Unaudited) |
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Three Months Ended |
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2021 |
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2020 |
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Cash flows from operating activities: |
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Net income (loss) |
$ |
(16 |
) |
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$ |
(33 |
) |
Adjustments to reconcile net income (loss) to net cash provided by (used for) operating activities: |
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Depreciation and amortization |
43 |
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40 |
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Amortization of right-of-use assets |
3 |
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6 |
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Gain on sale of property and equipment |
— |
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(1 |
) |
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Share-based compensation expense |
11 |
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9 |
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Benefit for deferred income taxes |
(3 |
) |
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(5 |
) |
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Amortization of debt issuance costs |
1 |
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1 |
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Other |
3 |
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1 |
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Changes in operating assets and liabilities, net of acquisitions: |
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Accounts receivable, net |
(18 |
) |
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(112 |
) |
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Inventories, net |
(33 |
) |
|
44 |
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Other assets and liabilities |
(51 |
) |
|
5 |
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Accounts payable and accrued expenses |
1 |
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(31 |
) |
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Net cash provided by (used for) operating activities |
(59 |
) |
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(76 |
) |
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Cash flows from investing activities: |
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Purchases of property and equipment |
(13 |
) |
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(11 |
) |
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Proceeds from sale of property and equipment |
— |
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4 |
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Net cash provided by (used for) investing activities |
(13 |
) |
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(7 |
) |
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Cash flows from financing activities: |
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Proceeds from revolving credit facility |
— |
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190 |
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Principal payments of debt |
— |
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(17 |
) |
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Debt issuance and amendment costs |
— |
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(5 |
) |
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Issuance of common shares in connection with share-based compensation plans, net of shares withheld for taxes |
(2 |
) |
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— |
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Acquisition payment |
— |
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(9 |
) |
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Acquisitions of non-controlling interests in subsidiaries |
(1 |
) |
|
— |
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Net cash provided by (used for) financing activities |
(3 |
) |
|
159 |
|
||
Effect of exchange rate changes on cash and cash equivalents |
(4 |
) |
|
(1 |
) |
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Net change in cash and cash equivalents |
(79 |
) |
|
75 |
|
||
Cash and cash equivalents, beginning of period |
290 |
|
|
130 |
|
||
Cash and cash equivalents, end of period |
$ |
211 |
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$ |
205 |
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Supplemental disclosures of non-cash investing and financing activities: |
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Right-of-use assets obtained in exchange for new operating lease liabilities |
$ |
3 |
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$ |
46 |
|
Segment Adjusted EBITDA
The Company provides adjusted EBITDA by segment as a supplemental measure to GAAP. Adjusted EBITDA by segment is among the primary metrics by which management evaluates the performance of the business. Adjusted EBITDA by segment has certain limitations in that it does not take into account the impact of certain expenses to our consolidated statements of operations, including the impact of share-based compensation, strategic consulting, transaction costs, formation of
The following tables summarize adjusted EBITDA by segment:
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Three Months Ended |
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(In millions) |
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% of |
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% of |
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$ Change |
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% Change |
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$ |
52 |
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8.2 |
% |
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$ |
41 |
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|
7.5 |
% |
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$ |
11 |
|
|
27 |
% |
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|
21 |
|
|
5.8 |
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|
18 |
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|
4.3 |
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|
3 |
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|
17 |
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APAC & Emerging Markets |
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10 |
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8.9 |
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7 |
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7.4 |
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3 |
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43 |
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Corporate |
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(26 |
) |
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NA |
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(18 |
) |
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NA |
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(8 |
) |
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NA |
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Total Adjusted EBITDA |
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$ |
57 |
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5.2 |
% |
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$ |
48 |
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4.5 |
% |
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$ |
9 |
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19 |
% |
Numbers in table may not foot or cross-foot due to rounding. |
Reconciliation of Non-GAAP Financial Measures
In addition to the financial information presented in accordance with
The following tables reconcile non-GAAP financial measures to the most directly comparable financial measures calculated and presented in accordance with GAAP.
These non-GAAP financial measures have limitations as an analytic tool and should not be considered in isolation or as a substitute for net income or any other measure of financial performance reported in accordance with GAAP. Covetrus’ non-GAAP measures may be calculated differently than similarly named measures reported by other companies. In addition, using non-GAAP measures may have limited value as they exclude certain items that may have a material impact on reported financial results and cash flows. When analyzing Covetrus’ performance, it is important to evaluate each adjustment in the reconciliation tables and use adjusted measures in addition to, and not as an alternative to, GAAP measures.
Non-GAAP Organic Net Sales Growth and Segment
Organic net sales growth is a non-GAAP measure that
The following tables summarize non-GAAP net sales and non-GAAP organic net sales growth for
Non-GAAP Organic |
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Three Months Ended |
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2021 |
2020 |
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(In millions) |
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Y/Y Growth |
% Change |
% Change from |
% Change from |
Non-GAAP |
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Net sales: |
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$ |
1,102 |
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$ |
1,065 |
|
3 |
% |
3 |
% |
— |
% |
(4 |
)% |
4 |
% |
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|
635 |
|
550 |
|
15 |
% |
— |
% |
— |
% |
(1 |
)% |
16 |
% |
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|
|
361 |
|
422 |
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(14 |
)% |
6 |
% |
— |
% |
(9 |
)% |
(12 |
)% |
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APAC & Emerging Markets |
|
112 |
|
95 |
|
18 |
% |
11 |
% |
— |
% |
— |
% |
7 |
% |
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Eliminations |
|
(6 |
) |
(2 |
) |
200 |
% |
— |
% |
— |
% |
— |
% |
200 |
% |
Non-GAAP EBITDA, Adjusted EBITDA, and Adjusted Net Income (Loss)
EBITDA, adjusted EBITDA, and adjusted net income are non-GAAP financial measures used to: (i) aid management and investors with year-over-year comparability, (ii) determine management performance under the Company’s compensation plans, (iii) plan and forecast, (iv) communicate the Company’s financial performance to its board of directors, shareholders, and investment analysts, and (v) understand the Company’s operating performance without regard to items we do not consider a component of the Company’s core ongoing operating performance. Such measures should be considered in addition to, but not as a substitute for, the information provided in accordance with GAAP. Non-GAAP adjusted EBITDA adjustments include share-based compensation, strategic consulting, transaction costs, formation of
A reconciliation of EBITDA, adjusted EBITDA and adjusted net income to net income (loss) attributable to
Non-GAAP Adjusted EBITDA and Adjusted Net Income Reconciliation (Unaudited) |
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Three Months Ended |
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(In Millions) |
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Net income (loss) attributable to |
$ |
(16 |
) |
|
$ |
(33 |
) |
Plus: Depreciation and amortization |
43 |
|
|
40 |
|
||
Plus: Interest expense, net |
9 |
|
|
14 |
|
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Plus: Income tax (benefit) expense |
4 |
|
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(2 |
) |
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EBITDA |
40 |
|
|
19 |
|
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Plus: Share-based compensation |
11 |
|
|
9 |
|
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Plus: Strategic consulting |
2 |
|
|
4 |
|
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Plus: Transaction costs (a) |
1 |
|
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7 |
|
||
Plus: Separation programs and executive severance |
— |
|
|
1 |
|
||
Plus: IT infrastructure (b) |
— |
|
|
1 |
|
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Plus: Formation of |
2 |
|
|
6 |
|
||
Plus: Capital structure |
— |
|
|
1 |
|
||
Plus: Equity method investments and non-consolidated affiliates (d) |
1 |
|
|
— |
|
||
Adjusted EBITDA |
57 |
|
|
48 |
|
||
Depreciation and amortization |
(43 |
) |
|
(40 |
) |
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Amortization of acquired intangibles |
35 |
|
|
34 |
|
||
Interest expense, net |
(9 |
) |
|
(14 |
) |
||
Adjusted income before taxes |
40 |
|
|
28 |
|
||
Adjusted income tax expense (e) |
(11 |
) |
|
(8 |
) |
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Adjusted net income attributable to |
$ |
29 |
|
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$ |
20 |
|
(a) Includes legal, accounting, tax, and other professional fees incurred in connection with acquisitions and divestitures. |
(b) Includes certain IT infrastructure expenses necessary to establish ourselves as a newly public company. |
(c) Includes professional and consulting fees, duplicative costs associated with transition service agreements, and other costs incurred in connection with the separation from Former Parent and establishing |
(d) Includes the proportionate share of the adjustments to EBITDA of consolidated and non-consolidated affiliates where |
(e) The tax effect of pretax items excluded from adjusted net income attributable to |
Non-GAAP Free Cash Flow (Unaudited)
Free cash flow is a non-GAAP financial measure and should be considered in addition to, but not as a substitute for, the information provided in accordance with GAAP. Free cash flow is the cash the Company generates through its operations, less the cost of expenditures on property and equipment. The Company believes that it is an important measurement since it shows how efficient a company is at generating cash.
Free Cash Flow (Unaudited) |
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Three Months Ended |
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(In millions) |
2021 |
|
2020 |
||||
Net cash provided by (used for) operating activities |
$ |
(59 |
) |
|
$ |
(76 |
) |
Less: Purchases of property and equipment |
(13 |
) |
|
(11 |
) |
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Free cash flow |
$ |
(72 |
) |
|
$ |
(87 |
) |
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