- Revenue of $279.3 Million in Q1, up 0.8% versus Prior Year and up 1.8% excluding Foreign Currency
- Reduced Leverage Ratio to 3.2x at Quarter End and Completed $25 Million Share Repurchase Program
- Reaffirming Full-Year Fiscal 2024 Revenue, Earnings, and Cash Flow Outlook
TARRYTOWN, N.Y., Aug. 03, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Prestige Consumer Healthcare Inc. (:PBH) today reported financial results for its first quarter ended June 30, 2023.
“We are pleased with our first quarter results that delivered a strong start to the year. Solid Q1 revenue and profit growth were slightly ahead of our expectations, thanks to our leading and diversified portfolio of brands. Our strategic priority of disciplined capital deployment remains unchanged, and during Q1 we completed our share repurchase program while further reducing debt and leverage,” said Ron Lombardi, Chief Executive Officer of Prestige Consumer Healthcare.
First Fiscal Quarter Ended June 30, 2023
Reported revenues in the first quarter of fiscal 2024 of $279.3 million increased 0.8% from $277.1 million in the first quarter of fiscal 2023. Revenues increased 1.8% excluding the impact of foreign currency. The solid revenue performance for the quarter was broad-based across North America, partially offset by a slight decline in the International OTC segments versus the prior year comparable period.
Reported net income for the first quarter of fiscal 2024 totaled $53.3 million, compared to the prior year first quarter’s net income of $55.3 million. Diluted earnings per share of $1.06 for the first quarter of fiscal 2024 compared to $1.09 in the prior year comparable period.
Free Cash Flow and Balance Sheet
The Company's net cash provided by operating activities for first quarter fiscal 2024 was $48.1 million, compared to $58.2 million during the prior year comparable period. Non-GAAP free cash flow in the first quarter of fiscal 2024 was $46.6 million compared to $57.2 million in the prior year first quarter, with the change attributable to the timing of working capital expenditures.
In the first quarter fiscal 2024, the Company repurchased approximately 0.4 million shares at a total investment of $25.0 million, completing its previously authorized share repurchase program.
The Company's net debt position as of June 30, 2023 was approximately $1.3 billion, resulting in a covenant-defined leverage ratio of 3.2x.
Segment Review
North American OTC Healthcare: Segment revenues of $246.1 million for the first quarter fiscal 2024 increased 1.5% compared to the prior year comparable quarter's segment revenues of $242.5 million. The revenue performance for the quarter was driven by strong performance across many brands and led by the Dermatological and Gastrointestinal categories.
International OTC Healthcare: Fiscal first quarter 2024 revenues were $33.2 million compared to $34.5 million reported in the prior year comparable period. The slight decline in revenue versus the prior year first quarter was driven by a $1.9 million currency headwind.
Commentary Reaffirming Outlook for Fiscal 2024
Ron Lombardi, Chief Executive Officer, stated, “Our strong start to fiscal ’24 is fueled by robust growth in multiple categories such as Dermatological and Gastrointestinal, and highlights the impact of our long-standing brand-building across our diverse portfolio. Meanwhile, we continued to generate strong profitability and free cash flow that allowed us to reduce our leverage to 3.2x at the end of Q1, even with our $25 million share repurchase that drove additional shareholder value.”
“We are reaffirming our fiscal 2024 outlook that includes solid sales and earnings growth that builds off our record fiscal 2023 performance. We remain focused on executing our proven business strategy and leveraging our diverse portfolio of brands to create shareholder value,” Mr. Lombardi concluded.
| Reaffirmed Fiscal 2024 Outlook | |
| Revenue | $1,135 to $1,140 million |
| Organic Revenue Growth | 1% to 2% |
| Diluted E.P.S. | $4.27 to $4.32 |
| Free Cash Flow | $240 million or more |
Fiscal First Quarter 2024 Conference Call, Accompanying Slide Presentation and Replay
The Company will host a conference call to review its first quarter fiscal 2024 results today, August 3, 2023 at 8:30 a.m. ET. The Company provides a live Internet webcast, a slide presentation to accompany the call, as well as an archived replay, all of which can be accessed from the Investor Relations page of the Company's website at www.prestigeconsumerhealthcare.com. To participate in the conference call via phone, participants may register for the call here to receive dial-in details and a unique pin. While not required, it is recommended to join 10 minutes prior to the event start. The slide presentation can be accessed from the Investor Relations page of the website by clicking on Webcasts and Presentations.
A conference call replay will be available for approximately one week following completion of the live call and can be accessed on the Company’s Investor Relations page.
Non-GAAP and Other Financial Information
In addition to financial results reported in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP), we have provided certain non-GAAP financial information in this release to aid investors in understanding the Company's performance. Each non-GAAP financial measure is defined and reconciled to its most closely related GAAP financial measure in the “About Non-GAAP Financial Measures” section at the end of this earnings release.
Note Regarding Forward-Looking Statements
This news release contains "forward-looking statements" within the meaning of the federal securities laws that are intended to qualify for the Safe Harbor from liability established by the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. "Forward-looking statements" generally can be identified by the use of forward-looking terminology such as "guidance," "outlook," "projected," “focus,” “priority,” "may," "will," "would," "expect," "anticipate," "believe,” or "continue" (or the negative or other derivatives of each of these terms) or similar terminology. The "forward-looking statements" include, without limitation, statements regarding the Company's future operating results including revenues, organic growth, diluted earnings per share, and free cash flow, the Company’s priority of disciplined capital deployment, and the Company’s ability to create shareholder value. These statements are based on management's estimates and assumptions with respect to future events and financial performance and are believed to be reasonable, though are inherently uncertain and difficult to predict. Actual results could differ materially from those expected as a result of a variety of factors, including the impact of business and economic conditions, including as a result of labor shortages, inflation and geopolitical instability, consumer trends, the impact of the Company’s advertising and marketing and new product development initiatives, customer inventory management initiatives, fluctuating foreign exchange rates, competitive pressures, and the ability of the Company’s manufacturing operations and third party manufacturers and logistics providers and suppliers to meet demand for its products and to avoid inflationary cost increases and disruption as a result of labor shortages. A discussion of other factors that could cause results to vary is included in the Company's Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended March 31, 2023 and other periodic reports filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission.
About Prestige Consumer Healthcare Inc.
Prestige Consumer Healthcare is a leading consumer healthcare products company with sales throughout the U.S. and Canada, Australia, and in certain other international markets. The Company’s diverse portfolio of brands include Monistat® and Summer’s Eve® women's health products, BC® and Goody's® pain relievers, Clear Eyes® and TheraTears® eye care products, DenTek® specialty oral care products, Dramamine® motion sickness treatments, Fleet® enemas and glycerin suppositories, Chloraseptic® and Luden's® sore throat treatments and drops, Compound W® wart treatments, Little Remedies® pediatric over-the-counter products, Boudreaux’s Butt Paste® diaper rash ointments, Nix® lice treatment, Debrox® earwax remover, Gaviscon® antacid in Canada, and Hydralyte® rehydration products and the Fess® line of nasal and sinus care products in Australia. Visit the Company's website at www.prestigeconsumerhealthcare.com.
Prestige Consumer Healthcare Inc.
Condensed Consolidated Statements of Income and Comprehensive Income
(Unaudited)
| Three Months Ended June 30, | |||||||
| (In thousands, except per share data) | 2023 | 2022 | |||||
| Total Revenues | $ | 279,309 | $ | 277,059 | |||
| Cost of Sales | |||||||
| Cost of sales excluding depreciation | 122,654 | 114,996 | |||||
| Cost of sales depreciation | 1,982 | 1,944 | |||||
| Cost of sales | 124,636 | 116,940 | |||||
| Gross profit | 154,673 | 160,119 | |||||
| Operating Expenses | |||||||
| Advertising and marketing | 36,231 | 39,951 | |||||
| General and administrative | 27,687 | 26,714 | |||||
| Depreciation and amortization | 5,561 | 6,440 | |||||
| Total operating expenses | 69,479 | 73,105 | |||||
| Operating income | 85,194 | 87,014 | |||||
| Other expense | |||||||
| Interest expense, net | 17,719 | 15,292 | |||||
| Other (income) expense, net | (1,238 | ) | 825 | ||||
| Total other expense, net | 16,481 | 16,117 | |||||
| Income before income taxes | 68,713 | 70,897 | |||||
| Provision for income taxes | 15,437 | 15,625 | |||||
| Net income | $ | 53,276 | $ | 55,272 | |||
| Earnings per share: | |||||||
| Basic | $ | 1.07 | $ | 1.10 | |||
| Diluted | $ | 1.06 | $ | 1.09 | |||
| Weighted average shares outstanding: | |||||||
| Basic | 49,767 | 50,264 | |||||
| Diluted | 50,196 | 50,730 | |||||
| Comprehensive income, net of tax: | |||||||
| Currency translation adjustments | (646 | ) | (9,519 | ) | |||
| Net loss on termination of pension plan | — | (790 | ) | ||||
| Total other comprehensive loss | (646 | ) | (10,309 | ) | |||
| Comprehensive income | $ | 52,630 | $ | 44,963 | |||
Prestige Consumer Healthcare Inc.
Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets
(Unaudited)
| (In thousands) | June 30, 2023 | March 31, 2023 | |||
| Assets | |||||
| Current assets | |||||
| Cash and cash equivalents | $ | 54,580 | $ | 58,489 | |
| Accounts receivable, net of allowance of $24,928 and $20,205, respectively | 157,950 | 167,016 | |||
| Inventories | 169,849 | 162,121 | |||
| Prepaid expenses and other current assets | 9,379 | 4,117 | |||
| Total current assets | 391,758 | 391,743 | |||
| Property, plant and equipment, net | 69,979 | 70,412 | |||
| Operating lease right-of-use assets | 13,443 | 14,923 | |||
| Finance lease right-of-use assets, net | 3,535 | 4,200 | |||
| Goodwill | 527,458 | 527,553 | |||
| Intangible assets, net | 2,336,137 | 2,341,893 | |||
| Other long-term assets | 3,267 | 3,005 | |||
| Total Assets | $ | 3,345,577 | $ | 3,353,729 | |
| Liabilities and Stockholders' Equity | |||||
| Current liabilities | |||||
| Accounts payable | 57,861 | 62,743 | |||
| Accrued interest payable | 15,188 | 15,688 | |||
| Operating lease liabilities, current portion | 6,600 | 6,926 | |||
| Finance lease liabilities, current portion | 2,855 | 2,834 | |||
| Other accrued liabilities | 64,767 | 72,524 | |||
| Total current liabilities | 147,271 | 160,715 | |||
| Long-term debt, net | 1,316,711 | 1,345,788 | |||
| Deferred income tax liabilities | 383,955 | 380,434 | |||
| Long-term operating lease liabilities, net of current portion | 8,217 | 9,876 | |||
| Long-term finance lease liabilities, net of current portion | 945 | 1,667 | |||
| Other long-term liabilities | 8,183 | 8,165 | |||
| Total Liabilities | 1,865,282 | 1,906,645 | |||
| Total Stockholders' Equity | 1,480,295 | 1,447,084 | |||
| Total Liabilities and Stockholders' Equity | $ | 3,345,577 | $ | 3,353,729 | |
Prestige Consumer Healthcare Inc.
Condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows
(Unaudited)
| Three Months Ended June 30, | |||||||
| (In thousands) | 2023 | 2022 | |||||
| Operating Activities | |||||||
| Net income | $ | 53,276 | $ | 55,272 | |||
| Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by operating activities: | |||||||
| Depreciation and amortization | 7,543 | 8,384 | |||||
| Loss on disposal of property and equipment | — | 13 | |||||
| Deferred income taxes | 4,272 | 1,213 | |||||
| Amortization of debt origination costs | 983 | 828 | |||||
| Stock-based compensation costs | 4,146 | 3,857 | |||||
| Non-cash operating lease cost | 1,244 | 1,493 | |||||
| Other | — | 446 | |||||
| Changes in operating assets and liabilities: | |||||||
| Accounts receivable | 5,632 | (7,079 | ) | ||||
| Inventories | (7,711 | ) | (14,415 | ) | |||
| Prepaid expenses and other current assets | (5,181 | ) | (3,227 | ) | |||
| Accounts payable | (5,599 | ) | 2,542 | ||||
| Accrued liabilities | (8,519 | ) | 10,524 | ||||
| Operating lease liabilities | (1,745 | ) | (1,602 | ) | |||
| Other | (254 | ) | (2 | ) | |||
| Net cash provided by operating activities | 48,087 | 58,247 | |||||
| Investing Activities | |||||||
| Purchases of property, plant and equipment | (1,477 | ) | (1,047 | ) | |||
| Other | 3,800 | — | |||||
| Net cash provided by (used in) investing activities | 2,323 | (1,047 | |||||
