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UNITED STATES

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

Washington, D.C. 20549

FORM 10-Q

 

QUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934

For the Quarterly Period Ended January 25, 2020

 

or

 

TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934

For the transition period from ______________ to _______________

 

Commission file number 1-14170

 


NATIONAL BEVERAGE CORP.

(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)


 

Delaware

(State or other jurisdiction of

incorporation or organization)

59-2605822

(I.R.S. Employer Identification No.)

 

 

8100 SW Tenth Street, Suite 4000, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33324

(Address of principal executive offices including zip code)

 

(954) 581-0922

(Registrant’s telephone number including area code)

 


 

Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act:

 

Title of each class

Trading Symbol(s)

Name of each exchange on which registered

Common Stock, par value $.01

FIZZ

The Nasdaq Stock Market LLC

 

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant (1) has filed all reports required to be filed by Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (Exchange Act) during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to file such reports), and (2) has been subject to such filing requirements for the past 90 days. Yes ☒ No ☐

 

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant has submitted electronically every Interactive Data File required to be submitted pursuant to Rule 405 of Regulation S-T during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to submit such files).   Yes ☒ No ☐

 

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a large accelerated filer, an accelerated filer, a non-accelerated filer, a smaller reporting company, or an emerging growth company. See the definitions of “large accelerated filer”, “accelerated filer”, “smaller reporting company”, and “emerging growth company” in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act.  

 

Large accelerated filer ☒ Accelerated filer ☐ Non-accelerated filer ☐ Smaller reporting company ☐ Emerging growth company ☐

 

If an emerging growth company, indicate by check mark if the registrant has elected not to use the extended transition period for complying with any new or revised financial accounting standards provided pursuant to Section 13(a) of the Exchange Act. ☐

 

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a shell company (as defined in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act). Yes ☐ No ☒

 

The number of shares of registrant’s common stock outstanding as of February 28, 2020 was 46,616,479

 



 

 

 

NATIONAL BEVERAGE CORP.

Form 10Q – QUARTERLY REPORT

For the Quarter Ended January 25, 2020

 

 

Table of Contents

 

PART I

 

       
Item 1.

Financial Statements (Unaudited)

Page

       
 

Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets as of January 25, 2020 and April 27, 2019

  3
       
 

Condensed Consolidated Statements of Income for the Three and Nine Months Ended January 25, 2020 and January 26, 2019

  4
       
 

Condensed Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income for the Three and Nine Months Ended January 25, 2020 and January 26, 2019

  5
       
 

Condensed Consolidated Statements of Shareholders’ Equity for the Three and Nine Months Ended January 25, 2020 and January 26, 2019

  6
       
 

Condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows for the Nine Months Ended January 25, 2020 and January 26, 2019

  7
       
 

Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements

  8
       
Item 2.

Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations

  12
       
Item 3.

Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risk

  15
       
Item 4.

Controls and Procedures

  15
       
PART II 

 

       
Item 1A.

Risk Factors

  16
       
Item 6.

Exhibits

  16
       

Signature

  17

 

 

 

PART I - FINANCIAL INFORMATION

 

ITEM 1. FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

 

NATIONAL BEVERAGE CORP.

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS
(In thousands, except number of shares and par value)

(Unaudited)

 

   

January 25,

   

April 27,

 
   

2020

   

2019

 

Assets

               

Current assets:

               

Cash and equivalents

  $ 261,660     $ 156,200  

Trade receivables - net

    72,523       84,841  

Inventory

    61,202       70,702  

Prepaid and other assets

    11,592       9,714  

Total current assets

    406,977       321,457  

Property, plant and equipment - net

    115,771       111,316  
Right of use assets, net     47,549       -  

Goodwill

    13,145       13,145  

Intangible assets

    1,615       1,615  

Other assets

    4,253       4,660  

Total assets

  $ 589,310     $ 452,193  
                 

Liabilities and Equity

               

Current liabilities:

               

Accounts payable

  $ 58,931     $ 66,202  

Accrued liabilities

    35,612       30,433  
Operating lease liability      13,754       -  

Income taxes payable

    867       402  

Total current liabilities

   

109,164

      97,037  

Deferred income taxes - net

    17,177       15,987  
Operating lease liability - non-current     33,731       -  

Other liabilities

    7,036       7,560  
Total liabilities     167,108       120,584  
                 

Shareholders' equity:

               

Preferred stock: $1 par value - 1,000,000 shares authorized: Series C - 150,000 shares issued at each period end

    150       150  

Common stock: $.01 par value - 200,000,000 shares authorized; 50,754,884 shares issued (50,678,084 shares issued at April 27, 2019)

    507       507  

Additional paid-in capital

    37,660       37,065  
Accumulated other comprehensive (loss)      (985 )     (1,543 )

Retained earnings

    407,189       313,430  

Treasury stock at cost:

               

Series C preferred stock - 150,000 shares at each period end

    (5,100 )     (5,100 )

Common stock - 4,139,405 and 4,032,544 shares at each period end, respectively

    (17,219 )     (12,900 )

    Total shareholders' equity

    422,202       331,609  

Total liabilities and shareholders' equity

  $ 589,310     $ 452,193  

 

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements.

 

 

 

NATIONAL BEVERAGE CORP.

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF INCOME

(In thousands, except per share amounts)

(Unaudited)

 

   

Three Months Ended

   

Nine Months Ended

 
   

January 25,

   

January 26,

   

January 25,

   

January 26,

 
   

2020

   

2019

   

2020

   

2019

 
                                 

Net sales

  $ 222,814     $ 220,891     $ 737,993     $ 774,190  
                                 

Cost of sales

    140,719       140,338       466,510       474,418  
                                 

Gross profit

    82,095       80,553       271,483       299,772  
                                 

Selling, general and administrative expenses

    48,882       49,535       152,049       153,591  
                                 
Operating income     33,213       31,018       119,434       146,181  
                                 

Interest expense

    51       51       151       151  
                                 

Other income - net

    1,032       1,235       2,885       3,276  
                                 

Income before provision for income taxes

    34,194       32,202       122,168       149,306  
                                 

Provision for income taxes

    7,631       7,393       28,409       34,589  
                                 

Net income

  $ 26,563     $ 24,809     $ 93,759     $ 114,717  
                                 

Earnings per common share:

                               

Basic

  $ 0.57     $ 0.53     $ 2.01     $ 2.46  

Diluted

  $ 0.57     $ 0.53     $ 2.00     $ 2.44  
                                 

Weighted average common shares outstanding:

                               

Basic

    46,600       46,638       46,633       46,628  

Diluted

    46,802       46,934       46,853       46,927  

 

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements.

 

 

 

NATIONAL BEVERAGE CORP.

 

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME

 

(In thousands)

 
(Unaudited)  

 

   

Three Months Ended

   

Nine Months Ended

 
   

January 25,

   

January 26,

   

January 25,

   

January 26,

 
   

2020

   

2019

   

2020

   

2019

 
                                 

Net income

  $ 26,563     $ 24,809     $ 93,759     $ 114,717  
                                 

Other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax:

                             

 

Cash flow hedges

    123       (1,242

)

    558       (5,998 )
                                 

Comprehensive income

  $ 26,686     $ 23,567     $ 94,317     $ 108,719  

 

 

 

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements.

 

 

 

NATIONAL BEVERAGE CORP.

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY

(In thousands except share amounts)

(Unaudited)

   

    Three Months Ended     Nine Months Ended  
   

January 25,

   

January 26,

   

January 25,

   

January 26,

 
   

2020

   

2019

   

2020

   

2019

 

Series C Preferred Stock Par Value

                               

Beginning and end of period

  $ 150     $ 150     $ 150     $ 150  
                                 

Common Stock Par Value

                               

Beginning and end of period

  $ 507     $ 507     $ 507     $ 507  
                                 

Additional Paid-In Capital

                               

Beginning of period

  $ 37,338     $ 36,800     $ 37,065     $ 36,358  

Stock options exercised

    259       78       406       403  

Stock-based compensation

    63       62       189       179  

End of period

  $ 37,660     $ 36,940     $ 37,660     $ 36,940  
                                 

Accumulated Other Comprehensive (Loss) 

                               

Beginning of period

  $ (1,108

)

  $ (155

)

  $ (1,543

)

  $ 4,601  

Cash flow hedges, net of tax

    123       (1,242

)

    558       (5,998

)

End of period

  $ (985

)

  $ (1,397

)

  $ (985

)

  $ (1,397

)

                                 

Retained Earnings

                               

Beginning of period

  $ 380,626     $ 397,732     $ 313,430     $ 307,824  

Net income

    26,563       24,809       93,759       114,717  

Common stock cash dividend

    -       (135,247

)

    -       (135,247

)

End of period

  $ 407,189     $ 287,294     $ 407,189     $ 287,294  
                                 

Treasury Stock - Series C Preferred Cost

                               

Beginning and end of period

  $ (5,100

)

  $ (5,100

)

  $ (5,100

)

  $ (5,100

)

                                 

Treasury Stock - Common Cost

                               

Beginning of period

  $ (12,900

)

  $ (12,900

)

  $ (12,900 )   $ (12,900

)

Repurchase of common shares

    (4,319

)

    -       (4,319

)

    -  

End of period

  $ (17,219

)

  $ (12,900

)

  $ (17,219

)

  $ (12,900 )
                                 

Total Shareholders' Equity

  $ 422,202     $ 305,494     $ 422,202     $ 305,494  
                                 

Common Stock Shares Outstanding

                               

Beginning of period

    46,662,040       46,636,740       46,645,540       46,618,240  

Stock option exercises

    60,300       5,800       76,800       24,300  

Repurchase of common shares

    (106,861

)

    -       (106,861

)

    -  

End of period

    46,615,479       46,642,540       46,615,479       46,642,540
                               

Treasury Stock - Series C Preferred Shares

                               

Beginning and end of period

    150,000       150,000       150,000       150,000
                               

Treasury Stock - Common Shares

                               

Beginning of period

    4,032,544       4,032,544       4,032,544       4,302,544  

Repurchase of common shares

    106,861       -       106,861       -  

End of period

    4,139,405       4,032,544       4,139,405       4,032,544

 

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements.

 

 

 

NATIONAL BEVERAGE CORP.

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS

(In thousands)

(Unaudited)

 

   

Nine Months Ended

 
   

January 25,

   

January 26,

 
   

2020

   

2019

 

Cash Flows from Operating Activities:

               

Net income

  $ 93,759     $ 114,717  

Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by (used in) operating activities:

               

Depreciation and amortization

    13,415       11,525  

Deferred income tax provision 

    956       4,057  

(Gain) Loss on sale of property, net

    (9 )     2  

Stock-based compensation

    189       179  

Changes in assets and liabilities:

               

Trade receivables

    12,318       8,021  

Inventories

    9,500       (11,243

)

Prepaid and other assets

    (911 )     (3,181

)

Accounts payable

    (7,271 )     (15,913

)

Accrued and other liabilities

    3,264       (1,132

)

Net cash provided by operating activities

    125,210       107,032  
                 

Cash Flows from Investing Activities:

               

Additions to property, plant and equipment

    (15,847 )     (27,456

)

Proceeds from sale of property, plant and equipment

    10       10  

Net cash used in investing activities

    (15,837 )     (27,446

)

                 

Cash Flows from Financing Activities:

               

Proceeds from stock options exercised

    406       403  
Repurchase of common shares     (4,319 )     -  

Net cash (used in) provided by financing activities

    (3,913 )     403  
                 

Net Increase in Cash and Equivalents

    105,460       79,989  
                 

Cash and Equivalents - Beginning of Period

    156,200       189,864  
                 

Cash and Equivalents - End of Period

  $ 261,660     $ 269,853  
                 

Supplemental disclosure of cash flow information:

               

Interest paid

  $ 38     $ 38  

Income taxes paid, net of refunds

  $ 29,335     $ 30,908  

 

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements.

 

 

NATIONAL BEVERAGE CORP. 

NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (UNAUDITED)

 

National Beverage Corp. innovatively develops, produces, markets and sells a diverse portfolio of sparkling waters, juices, energy drinks and carbonated soft drinks primarily in the United States and Canada.  Incorporated in Delaware in 1985, National Beverage Corp. is a holding company for various operating subsidiaries. When used in this report, the terms “we,” “us,” “our,” “Company” and “National Beverage” mean National Beverage Corp. and its subsidiaries.

 

 

1. SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES

 

Basis of Presentation

The condensed consolidated financial statements include the accounts of National Beverage Corp. and its subsidiaries. Significant intercompany transactions and accounts have been eliminated.

 

The condensed consolidated financial statements have been prepared in accordance with United States generally accepted accounting principles (“GAAP”) and rules and regulations of the Securities and Exchange Commission for interim financial reporting. Accordingly, they do not include all information and notes presented in the annual consolidated financial statements. The condensed consolidated financial statements should be read in conjunction with the annual consolidated financial statements and accompanying notes included in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended April 27, 2019. Excluding the adoption of the recently issued accounting pronouncements disclosed in Note 6, the accounting policies used in these interim condensed consolidated financial statements are consistent with those used in the annual consolidated financial statements.

 

The preparation of financial statements requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the amounts reported in the condensed consolidated financial statements and accompanying notes. Actual results could differ from those estimates. In our opinion, all adjustments (consisting of normal recurring adjustments) considered necessary for a fair presentation have been included. Results for the interim periods presented are not necessarily indicative of results which might be expected for the entire fiscal year.

 

Derivative Financial Instruments

We use derivative financial instruments to partially mitigate our exposure to changes in raw material costs. All derivative financial instruments are recorded at fair value in our Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets. The estimated fair value of derivative financial instruments is calculated based on market rates to settle the instruments. We do not use derivative financial instruments for trading or speculative purposes. Credit risk related to derivative financial instruments is managed by requiring high credit standards for counterparties and frequent cash settlements. See Note 5.

 

Inventories

Inventories are stated at the lower of first-in, first-out cost or market. Inventories at January 25, 2020 were comprised of finished goods of $38.4 million and raw materials of $22.8 million. Inventories at April 27, 2019 were comprised of finished goods of $48.7 million and raw materials of $22.0 million.

 

Recently Adopted Accounting Pronouncements

 

   As of April 28, 2019, the Company adopted ASU 2016-02 "Leases", which superseded the prior lease accounting guidance in its entirety.  See Note 6

 

 

 

 

2. PROPERTY, PLANT AND EQUIPMENT 

 

Property, plant and equipment, net, consisted of the following in thousands:

 

   

January 25,

   

April 27,

 
   

2020

   

2019

 

Land

  $ 9,835     $ 9,835  

Buildings and improvements

    58,747       58,291  

Machinery and equipment

    236,863       222,243  

Total

    305,445       290,369  

Less accumulated depreciation

    (189,674 )     (179,053

)

Property, plant and equipment – net

  $ 115,771     $ 111,316  

 

Depreciation expense was $3.8 million and $11.4 million for the three and nine months ended January 25, 2020, respectively.  Depreciation expense was $3.2 million and $9.5 million for the three and nine months ended January 26, 2019, respectively.

 

 

3. DEBT

 

At January 25, 2020, a subsidiary of the Company maintained unsecured revolving credit facilities with banks aggregating $100 million (the “Credit Facilities”). The Credit Facilities expire from October 3, 2020 to June 18, 2021 and any borrowings would currently bear interest at .9% above one-month LIBOR. There were noborrowings outstanding under the Credit Facilities at January 25, 2020 or April 27, 2019. At January 25, 2020, $3.1 million of the Credit Facilities was reserved for standby letters of credit and $96.9 million was available for borrowings.

 

The Credit Facilities require the subsidiary to maintain certain financial ratios, including debt to net worth and debt to EBITDA (as defined in the Credit Facilities), and contain other restrictions, none of which are expected to have a material effect on the Company’s operations or financial position. At January 25, 2020, the Company was in compliance with all loan covenants.

 

 

4. STOCK-BASED COMPENSATION

 

During the nine months ended January 25, 2020, options to purchase 76,800 shares were exercised (weighted average exercise price of $5.27 per share). At January 25, 2020, options to purchase 245,645 shares (weighted average exercise price of $12.50 per share) were outstanding and stock-based awards to purchase 2,798,252 shares of common stock were available for grant.

 

 

 

5. DERIVATIVE FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS

 

From time to time, we enter into aluminum swap contracts to partially mitigate our exposure to changes in the cost of aluminum cans. Such financial instruments are designated and accounted for as a cash flow hedge. Accordingly, gains or losses attributable to the effective portion of the cash flow hedge are reported in Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) (“AOCI”) and reclassified into cost of sales in the period in which the hedged transaction affects earnings. The ineffective portion of the change in fair value of our cash flow hedge was immaterial. The following summarizes the gains (losses) recognized in the Condensed Consolidated Statements of Income and AOCI relative to the cash flow hedge for the three and nine months ended January 25, 2020 and January 26, 2019 (In thousands):

 

 

 

   

Three Months Ended

   

Nine Months Ended

 
   

January 25,

2020

   

January 26,

2019

   

January 25,

2020

   

January 26,

2019

 

Recognized in AOCI:

                               

(Loss) gain before income taxes

  $ (581 )   $ (1,937

)

  $ (2,623 )   $ 5,487  

Less income tax (benefit) provision

    (139 )     (463

)

    (628 )     1,313  

Net

    (442 )     (1,474

)

    (1,995 )     4,174  

Reclassified from AOCI to cost of sales:

                               

(Loss) gain before income taxes

    (742 )     (305

)

    (3,356 )     13,225  

Less income tax (benefit) provision

    (177 )     (73

)

    (803 )     3,053  

Net

    (565 )     (232

)

    (2,553 )     10,172  

Net change to AOCI

  $ 123     $ (1,242

)

  $ 558     $ (5,998

)

 

 

As of January 25, 2020, the notional amount of our outstanding aluminum swap contracts was $16.5 million and, assuming no change in commodity prices, $1.3 million of unrealized loss before tax will be reclassified from AOCI and recognized in earnings over the next 12 months.

 

As of January 25, 2020, and April 27, 2019, the fair value of the derivative liability was $1.2 million and $2.0 million, respectively, which was included in accrued liabilities. The valuation does not entail a significant amount of judgment and the inputs that are significant to the fair value measurement are Level 2 as defined by the fair value hierarchy as they are observable market based inputs or unobservable inputs that are corroborated by market data.

 

 

6. LEASES

 

The Company leases two manufacturing facilities, warehouse and office space (“real estate”), and machinery and other equipment, including delivery vehicles, under non-cancellable operating lease agreements. These leases expire at various dates through 2030. In February 2016, the Financial Accounting Standards Board issued ASU 2016-02, “Leases” (the “lease standard”). The lease standard requires lessees to recognize a right-to-use asset and a lease liability for virtually all leases (other than leases meeting the definition of a short-term lease). The new guidance is effective for fiscal years after December 15, 2018 and interim periods beginning the following fiscal year. The Company adopted the new lease standard as of April 28, 2019 using the modified retrospective method and has elected to adopt the available practical expedient as accounting policy on the initial adoption of the lease standard. Upon adoption of the lease standard on April 28, 2019, the Company recorded a right-of-use asset for operating leases and lease liabilities of $55.5 million. The adoption of the lease standard did not change previously reported condensed consolidated statements of income, did not result in a cumulative effect adjustment to retained earnings in the period of adoption and did not impact cash flows.

 

The Company has used the following policies and assumptions in evaluating its population of leases:

 

 

Determining a lease – The Company assesses contracts at inception to determine whether an arrangement is or includes a lease which conveys the Company’s right to control the use of an identified asset for a period of time in exchange for consideration. Operating lease right-of-use assets and associated liabilities are recognized at the commencement date and initially measured at the present value of the lease payments over the defined lease term.

 

Allocating lease and non-lease components – The Company has elected the practical expedient to not separate lease and non-lease components for certain classes of underlying assets, including certain equipment and vehicle lease agreements which generally have the lease and associated non-lease components accounted for as a single lease component. Additionally, real estate lease agreements with lease and non-lease components are generally accounted for separately where applicable.

 

Discount rate – The Company calculates the discount rate based on the Company’s incremental borrowing rate using the contractual lease term.

 

Lease term – The Company does not recognize leases with an original contractual term of less than 12 months on the balance sheet. Lease expense for these short term leases is expensed on a straight-line basis over the lease term.

 

Rent increases or escalation clauses – Certain leases contain scheduled rent increases or escalation clauses. The Company assesses each contract individually and calculates variable payments based on the terms of the individual agreement.

 

Renewal options and / or purchase options – Certain leases include renewal options to extend the lease term and / or purchase options to purchase the leased asset. The Company assesses these options using a threshold of reasonably certain, which is a high threshold and, therefore, the majority of the Company’s leases do not include renewal periods or purchase options in the measurement of the right-of-use asset and the associated lease liability.

 

Option to terminate – Certain leases include the option to terminate the lease prior to its scheduled expiration. This allows a contractually bound party to terminate its obligation under the lease contract, typically in return for an agreed upon financial consideration. The terms and conditions of the termination options vary by contract; such options are not included in the measurement of the right-to-use assets and associated lease liability.

 

 

The Company’s weighted average remaining lease term was 3.75 years and weighted average discount rate was 3.38% as of January 25, 2020. The following is a summary of future minimum lease payments and related liabilities for all non-cancelable operating leases as of January 25, 2020 (In thousands):

 

Remainder of Fiscal 2020 (4th quarter 2020)

  $ 3,599  

Fiscal 2021

    20,318  

Fiscal 2022

    10,690  

Fiscal 2023

    8,398  

Fiscal 2024

    5,005  

Thereafter

    2,084  

Total minimum lease payments including interest

    50,094  

Less: Amounts representing interest

    (2,609 )

Present value of minimum lease payments

    47,485  

Less: Current portion of lease liabilities

    (13,754 )

Non-Current portion of operating lease liabilities

  $ 33,731  

 

Lease expense for the three and nine months ended January 25, 2020 was $4.0 million and $10.7 million for operating leases and $.5 million and $1.5 million for short-term leases, respectively. Net cash provided by operations was impacted by $10.8 million for operating leases for the nine months ended January 25, 2020.

 

Our minimum lease payments under non-cancelable operating leases as of April 27, 2019 were as follows (In thousands):

 

Fiscal 2020

  $ 16,105  

Fiscal 2021

    12,084  

Fiscal 2022

    9,894  

Fiscal 2023

    7,741  

Fiscal 2024

    4,510  

Thereafter

    1,703  

Total minimum lease payments including interest

  $ 52,037  

 

 

7. COMMON STOCK 

 

The Company is authorized under its stock buy back program to repurchase 1.6 million shares of its common stock. Through  January 25, 2020, the Company purchased 608,921 common shares and 991,079 common shares are available for purchase under the plan.

 

 

 

 

 

ITEM 2. MANAGEMENT’S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS

 

Overview

 

National Beverage Corp. innovatively refreshes America with a distinctive portfolio of sparkling waters, juices, energy drinks and, to a lesser degree, carbonated soft drinks brands. Our carbonated soft drink brands continue to be modified as we endeavor to make them more adaptable to changing consumer preferences. We believe our creative product designs, innovative packaging and imaginative flavors, along with our corporate culture and philosophy, make National Beverage unique as a stand-alone entity in the beverage industry. 

 

Our strategy seeks the profitable growth of our products by (i) developing healthier beverages in response to the global shift in consumer buying habits and tailoring our beverage portfolio to the preferences of a diverse mix of ‘crossover consumers’ – a growing group desiring a healthier alternative to artificially sweetened and high-caloric beverages; (ii) emphasizing unique flavor development and variety throughout our brands that appeal to multiple demographic groups; (iii) maintaining points of difference through innovative marketing, packaging and consumer engagement and (iv) responding faster and more creatively to changing consumer trends that larger competitors who are burdened by legacy production, distribution complexity and costs cannot quickly adapt to. 

 

Our brands consist of beverages geared to the active and health-conscious consumer (“Power+ Brands”) including sparkling waters, energy drinks, and juices.  Our portfolio of Power+Brands includes LaCroix®, LaCroix Curate®, LaCroix NiCola® and Shasta® Sparkling Water products; Rip It® energy drinks and shots; and Everfresh®, Everfresh Premier Varietals™ and Mr. Pure® 100% juice and juice-based products.  Additionally, we produce and distribute carbonated soft drinks including Shasta® and Faygo®, iconic brands whose consumer loyalty spans more than 125 years.

 

Presently, our primary market focus is the United States and Canada.  Certain of our products are also distributed on a limited basis in other countries and options to expand distribution to other regions are being considered.  To service a diverse customer base that includes numerous national retailers, as well as thousands of smaller “up-and-down-the-street” accounts, we utilize a hybrid distribution system consisting of warehouse and direct-store delivery.  The warehouse delivery system allows our retail partners to maximize their assets by utilizing their ability to pick up product at our warehouses, further lowering their/our product costs.  

 

Our operating results are affected by numerous factors, including fluctuations in the costs of raw materials, holiday and seasonal programming and weather conditions. While prior years witnessed more seasonality, higher sales are realized during the summer when outdoor activities are more prevalent. In addition, seasonal promotional packaging and the development of beverages for selective holidays and ceremonial dates further impact quarter-to-quarter comparisons.

 

We believe our highly innovative business should not be analyzed solely on the common three-month (quarterly) periods, traditionally found acceptable. Traditional and typical are not a part of an innovator’s vocabulary. 

 

National Beverage Corp. is incorporated in Delaware and began trading as a public company on the NASDAQ Stock Market in 1991. In this report, the terms “we,” “us,” “our,” “Company” and “National Beverage” mean National Beverage Corp. and its subsidiaries unless indicated otherwise.

 

Corporate Information

 

Our principal executive offices are located at 8100 SW Tenth Street, Suite 4000, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33324.  Our telephone number is (954) 581-0922. We maintain a website at www.nationalbeverage.com. The reference to our website address does not constitute incorporation by reference of the information contained on this website. We own numerous trademarks for our brands that are significant to our business.  We intend to continue to maintain all registrations of our significant trademarks and use the trademarks in the operations of our businesses.  Unless specified otherwise, the financial results in this Quarterly Report are those of the Company and its subsidiaries on a consolidated basis.

 

 

RESULTS OF OPERATIONS

 

Three Months Ended January 25, 2020 (third quarter of fiscal 2020) compared to Three Months Ended January 26, 2019 (third quarter of fiscal 2019)

 

Net sales for the third quarter of fiscal 2020 increased $1.9 million or .9% to $222.8 million compared to $220.9 million for the third quarter of fiscal 2019.  The increase in sales resulted primarily from a 2.4% increase in case volume and a 1.5% decline in average selling price.  The volume increase includes growth of 1.4% in Power+ Brands and 3.2% growth in Carbonated Soft Drinks. The volume growth was attributable to increased velocity while product mix impacted average price per case.

 

Gross profit for the third quarter of fiscal 2020 increased 1.8% to $82.0 million compared to $80.6 million for the third quarter of fiscal 2019.  The increase in gross profit is primarily due to increased volume and reflects a 2.1% decline in cost of sales per case.  Gross margin increased to 36.8% of sales from 36.5% for the third    

quarter of fiscal 2019.

 

Selling, general and administrative expenses for the third quarter of fiscal 2020 were $48.9 million and $49.5 million for the third quarter of fiscal 2019.  The decrease was primarily due to lower distribution, marketing and administrative costs partially offset by increased selling expenses.  As a percent of net sales, selling, general and administrative expenses declined to 21.9% compared to 22.4% for the third quarter of fiscal 2019.  

 

Other income,net includes interest income of $1.0 million for the third quarter of fiscal 2020 and $1.2 million for the third quarter of fiscal 2019. The decrease in interest income is due to lower investment yields.  

 

The Company’s effective income tax rate, based upon estimated annual income tax rates, was 22.3% for the third quarter of fiscal 2020 and 23.0% for the third quarter of fiscal 2019.  The difference between the effective rate and the federal statutory rate of 21% was primarily due to the effects of state income taxes.

 

Nine Months Ended January 25.2020 (first nine months of fiscal 2020) compared to Nine Months Ended January 26, 2019 (first nine months of fiscal 2019)

 

Net sales for the first nine months of fiscal 2020 decreased 4.7% to $738.0 million compared to $774.2 million for the first nine months of fiscal 2019. The decrease in sales resulted primarily from a 4.1% decline in case volume and, to a lesser extent, a lower average selling price. The volume decline includes an 7.8% decline in Power+ Brands, partially offset by a 4.4% increase in Carbonated Soft Drinks. Average selling price per case declined .6% primarily due to changes in product mix.

 

Gross profit for the first nine months of fiscal 2020 decreased 9.5% to $271.4 million compared to $299.8 million for the first nine months of fiscal 2019. The decrease in gross profit is due to decreased volume and increased manufacturing costs. The cost of sales per case increased 2.5% and gross margin declined to 36.8% of sales compared to 38.7% for the first nine months of fiscal 2019. 

 

 

Selling, general and administrative expenses for the first nine months of fiscal 2020 decreased $1.6 million to $152.0 million from $153.6 million for the first nine months of fiscal 2019.  The change in selling, general and administrative expenses was primarily due to increased marketing which was more than offset by decreased distribution and administration expenses. As a percent of net sales, selling, general and administrative expenses increased to 20.6% from 19.8%.

 

Other income,net includes interest income of $2.9 million for the first nine months of fiscal 2020 and $3.3 million for the first nine months of fiscal 2019. The decrease in interest income is due to changes in average investment balances and lower investment yields. 

 

The Company’s effective income tax rate, based on estimated annual income tax rates, was 23.3% for the first nine months of fiscal 2020 and 23.2% for the first nine months of fiscal 2019.   The difference between the effective rate and the federal statutory rate of 21% was primarily due to the effects of state income taxes. 

 

 

LIQUIDITY AND FINANCIAL CONDITION

 

Liquidity and Capital Resources

Our principal source of funds is cash generated from operations. At January 25, 2020, we maintained $100 million unsecured revolving credit facilities, under which no borrowings were outstanding and $3.1 million of the credit facility was reserved for standby letters of credit. We believe existing capital resources will be sufficient to meet our liquidity and capital requirements for the next twelve months.

  

Cash Flows

The Company’s cash and equivalents position increased $105.5 million for the nine months ended January 25, 2020, which compares to an increase of $80.0 million for the nine months ended January 26, 2019.

 

Operating Activities

 

Net cash provided by operating activities for the first nine months of fiscal 2020 amounted to $125.2 million compared to $107.0 million for the first nine months of fiscal 2019. For the first nine months of fiscal 2020, cash flow was principally provided by net income of $93.8 million, a decrease in accounts receivable of $12.3 million, depreciation and amortization aggregating $13.4 million, and a decrease in inventory of $9.5 million offset by decreases in accounts payable and accruals of $4.0 million. For the first nine months of fiscal 2019, cash flow was primarily provided by net income of $114.7 million, a decrease in accounts receivable of $8.0 million, and depreciation and amortization aggregating $11.5 million offset by an increase in inventory of $11.2 million and decrease in accounts payable and accruals of $17.0 million.

 

Investing Activities

 

Net cash used in investing activities for the first nine months of fiscal 2020 reflects capital expenditures of $15.8 million compared to capital expenditures of $27.5 million for the first nine months of fiscal 2019. We intend to continue production capacity and efficiency improvement projects in fiscal 2020 but expect capital expenditures will decline from fiscal 2019 levels.    

 

Financing Activities

 

Net cash used in financing activities for the first nine months of fiscal 2020 primarily reflects the repurchase of common shares of $4.3 million. 

 

Financial Position

During the first nine months of fiscal 2020, our working capital increased to $297.8 million from $224.4 million at April 27, 2019. The increase in working capital was due to an increase in cash generated by operations, seasonal reduction in accounts receivable, and in inventory offset by an increase in liabilities mainly related to the adoption of the new lease accounting standard ASU 842 “Leases”.  Trade receivables declined, with days sales outstanding improving from 30.6 days to 29.6 days. Inventories decreased $9.5 million and inventory turnover improved to 8.8 from 9.3 times.  At January 25, 2020, the current ratio was to 3.7 to 1 compared to 3.3 to 1 at April 27, 2019, primarily due to the increase in cash of $105.5 million partially offset by the $13.8 million lease liability recognized in conjunction with the adoption of the new lease standard.            .

 

 

ITEM 3. QUANTITATIVE AND QUALITATIVE DISCLOSURES ABOUT MARKET RISK

 

There have been no material changes in market risks from those reported in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended April 27, 2019.

 

ITEM 4. CONTROLS AND PROCEDURES

 

As of the end of the period covered by this report, we carried out an evaluation, under the supervision and with the participation of the Company’s management, including our Chief Executive Officer and Principal Financial Officer, of the effectiveness of the design and operation of our “disclosure controls and procedures” (as defined in Rule 13a-15(e) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934). Based upon that evaluation, the Chief Executive Officer and Principal Financial Officer concluded that our disclosure controls and procedures were effective to ensure information required to be disclosed by us in reports we file or submit under the Exchange Act is (1) recorded, processed, summarized and reported within the time periods specified in SEC rules and forms and (2) accumulated and communicated to our management, including our Chief Executive Officer and Principal Financial Officer, to allow timely decisions regarding required disclosure.

 

There were no changes in our internal control over financial reporting during our most recent fiscal quarter that have materially affected, or are reasonably likely to materially affect, our internal control over financial reporting.

 

FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS

 

National Beverage Corp. and its representatives may make written or oral statements relating to future events or results relative to our financial, operational and business performance, achievements, objectives and strategies.  These statements are “forward-looking” within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995 and include statements contained in this report and other filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission and in reports to our stockholders. Certain statements including, without limitation, statements containing the words “believes,” “anticipates,” “intends,” “plans,” “expects,” and “estimates” constitute “forward-looking statements” and involve known and unknown risk, uncertainties and other factors that may cause the actual results, performance or achievements expressed or implied by such forward-looking statements.  Such factors include, but are not limited to, the following: general economic and business conditions, pricing of competitive products, success of new product and flavor introductions, fluctuations in the costs of raw materials and packaging supplies, ability to pass along cost increases to our customers, labor strikes or work stoppages or other interruptions in the employment of labor, continued retailer support for our products, changes in brand image, consumer preferences and our success in creating products geared toward consumers’ tastes, success in implementing business strategies, changes in business strategy or development plans, government regulations, taxes or fees imposed on the sale of our products, unfavorable weather conditions and other factors referenced in this report, filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission and other reports to our stockholders.  We disclaim an obligation to update any such factors or to publicly announce the results of any revisions to any forward-looking statements contained herein to reflect future events or developments.

 

 

 

PART II - OTHER INFORMATION

 

ITEM 1A. RISK FACTORS

 

There have been no material changes in risk factors from those reported in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended April 27, 2019.

 

ITEM 6. EXHIBITS

 

Exhibit No.  Description
     
 

31.1

Certification of Chief Executive Officer pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002

 

 

31.2

Certification of Principal Financial Officer pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002

 

 

32.1

Certification of Chief Executive Officer pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002

 

 

32.2

Certification of Principal Financial Officer pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002

 

 

101

The following financial information from National Beverage Corp. Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarterly period ended January 25, 2020, formatted in XBRL (eXtensible Business Reporting Language): (i) Consolidated Balance Sheets; (ii) Consolidated Statements of Income; (iii) Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income; (iv) Consolidated Statements of Shareholders’ Equity; (v) Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows; and (vi) the Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements.

     
  104 Cover Page Interactive Data File (formatted as inline XBRL and contained in Exhibit 101)

 

 

SIGNATURE

 

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the Registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned thereunto duly authorized.

 

Date: March  5, 2020

 

 

National Beverage Corp.

(Registrant)

   
 

By: /s/ George R. Bracken

        George R. Bracken

        Executive Vice President – Finance

        (Principal Financial Officer)

 

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