Exhibit 99.1

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Leslie’s, Inc. Announces Fourth Quarter & Fiscal 2024 Financial Results;

Provides First Quarter Fiscal 2025 Outlook

 

Sales of $397.9 million in the fourth quarter and $1,330.1 million in fiscal 2024
Net loss of $9.9 million in the fourth quarter and $23.4 million in fiscal 2024
Adjusted EBITDA of $43.0 million in the fourth quarter and $108.7 million in fiscal 2024
Diluted earnings per share of $(0.05) in the fourth quarter and $(0.13) in fiscal 2024
Adjusted diluted earnings per share of $0.02 in the fourth quarter and $(0.01) in fiscal 2024

PHOENIX, AZ – November 25, 2024 – Leslie’s, Inc. (“Leslie’s”, “we”, “our”, “its”, or “Company”; NASDAQ: LESL), the largest and most trusted direct-to-consumer brand in the U.S. pool and spa care industry, today announced its financial results for the fourth quarter and fiscal 2024.

Jason McDonell, Chief Executive Officer, said, “Our fourth quarter results were in line with our revised expectations on the top-line, and we saw strong performance in our Pro segment with some continued softness in store traffic and larger-ticket and discretionary categories. Profitability was affected by deleverage from the sales decline and a one-time contract item, though we have remained disciplined on SG&A expenses.”

McDonell added, “While we continue to operate in a dynamic environment, which has been felt acutely across the pool industry for the last two years, I see a bright future and compelling opportunities for Leslie’s. Since joining Leslie’s in September, I’ve been in the market talking with customers, vendors, and associates and it’s clear that Leslie’s is a trusted brand with a rich legacy and a strong market leadership position. I see meaningful opportunities to enhance these attributes and build on our competitive advantages by putting the customer at the center of everything we do. With the customer as our north star, we are developing and beginning to execute on the strategy and initiatives to drive long-term profitable growth. I look forward to detailing our strategic roadmap in the coming quarters and thank all of our stakeholders for their support as we build a stronger future together.”

Fourth Quarter Highlights

Sales were $397.9 million, a decrease of 8.0% compared to $432.4 million in the prior year period. Comparable sales decreased 8.3%. Non-comparable sales from acquisitions and new stores contributed $1.5 million in the period.
Gross profit was $143.2 million, a decrease of 10.6% compared to $160.2 million in the prior year period. Gross margin was 36.0% compared to 37.0% in the prior year period. The decrease in gross margin rate was driven by deleverage on occupancy and distribution costs, as well as a one-time item of approximately $5 million related to rebates and warranties on a contract that has since been revised.
Selling, general and administrative expenses (“SG&A”) were $116.8 million, a decrease of 4.0% compared to $121.6 million in the prior year period.
Operating income was $26.4 million compared to $38.5 million in the prior year period.
Interest expense was $17.0 million compared to $17.2 million in the prior year period.

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A valuation allowance of approximately $11 million was established to provide an offset to the Company’s deferred tax assets. This non-cash item is subject to change as the realization of future deferred tax assets changes over time.
Net (loss) income was $(9.9) million compared to $16.5 million in the prior year period.
Adjusted net income was $4.4 million compared to $25.7 million in the prior year period.
Diluted earnings per share was $(0.05) compared to $0.09 in the prior year period. Adjusted diluted earnings per share was $0.02 compared to $0.14 in the prior year period.
Adjusted EBITDA was $43.0 million compared to $59.5 million in the prior year period. The decrease was primarily driven by lower sales volume during the period. Decreases in product rate and occupancy deleverage were largely offset by lower SG&A and a reduction in inventory adjustments.

Fiscal 2024 Highlights

Sales decreased 8.3% to $1,330.1 million compared to $1,451.2 million in the prior year. Comparable sales decreased 8.8%. Non-comparable sales including acquisitions and new stores contributed $7.9 million for the year.
Gross profit decreased 13.0% to $476.8 million compared to $548.2 million in the prior year. Gross margin decreased to 35.8% from 37.8% in the prior year period. The decrease in gross margin was primarily driven by negative impacts of 121 basis points from a decreased product rate, 94 basis points from deleverage on occupancy costs, and 50 basis points from the expensing of previously capitalized distribution costs due to significant reductions in inventory during the year. These impacts were partially offset by a 72 basis point reduction in inventory adjustments and distribution costs.
SG&A decreased $26.4 million to $419.7 million compared to $446.0 million in the prior year.
Operating income was $57.1 million compared to $102.2 million in the prior year.
Interest expense increased $5.0 million to $70.4 million compared to $65.4 million in the prior year.
Net (loss) income was $(23.4) million compared to $27.2 million in the prior year.
Adjusted net (loss) income was $(1.1) million compared to $51.1 million in the prior year.
Diluted earnings per share was $(0.13) compared to $0.15 in the prior year. Adjusted diluted earnings per share was $(0.01) compared to $0.28 in the prior year.
Adjusted EBITDA was $108.7 million compared to $168.1 million in the prior year. The decrease was primarily driven by lower sales volume during the period. Decreases in product rate and increases in occupancy and distribution costs were largely offset by lower SG&A and a reduction in inventory adjustments.

Balance Sheet and Cash Flow Highlights

Cash and cash equivalents totaled $108.5 million as of September 28, 2024, an increase of $53.1 million, compared to $55.4 million as of September 30, 2023.
Inventories totaled $234.3 million as of September 28, 2024, a decrease of $77.5 million or 24.9%, compared to $311.8 million as of September 30, 2023.
Funded debt was $783.7 million as of September 28, 2024 compared to $789.8 million as of September 30, 2023. There were no outstanding borrowings on our revolving credit facility as of September 28, 2024 and September 30, 2023.
The effective rate on our term loan during fiscal 2024 was 8.1% compared to 8.2% during fiscal 2023.
Net cash provided by operating activities totaled $107.5 million in fiscal 2024 compared to $6.5 million in fiscal 2023.
Capital expenditures totaled $47.2 million in fiscal 2024 compared to $38.6 million in fiscal 2023.

 

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First Quarter Fiscal 2025 Outlook

The Company expects the following for the first quarter of fiscal 2025:

Sales

$169 million to $176 million

Gross profit

$45 million to $48 million

Net loss

$(41) million to $(39) million

Adjusted net loss

$(39) million to $(37) million

Adjusted EBITDA

$(29) million to $(27) million

Adjusted diluted loss per share

$(0.21) to $(0.20)

Diluted weighted average shares outstanding

185 million

*Note: A reconciliation of non-GAAP guidance measures to corresponding GAAP measures is not available on a forward-looking basis without unreasonable effort due to the uncertainty of expenses that may be incurred in the future, although it is important to note that these factors could be material to our results computed in accordance with GAAP.

Conference Call Details

A conference call to discuss the Company’s financial results for the fourth quarter and fiscal 2024 is scheduled for today, Monday, November 25, 2024 at 4:30 p.m. Eastern Time. Investors and analysts interested in participating in the call are invited to dial 877-407-0784 (international callers please dial 1-201-689-8560) approximately 10 minutes prior to the start of the call. A live audio webcast of the conference call will be available online at https://ir.lesliespool.com/.

A recorded replay of the conference call will be available within approximately three hours of the conclusion of the call and can be accessed online at https://ir.lesliespool.com/ for 90 days.

About Leslie’s

Founded in 1963, Leslie’s is the largest and most trusted direct-to-consumer brand in the U.S. pool and spa care industry. The Company serves the aftermarket needs of residential and professional consumers with an extensive and largely exclusive assortment of essential pool and spa care products. The Company operates an integrated ecosystem of over 1,000 physical locations and a robust digital platform, enabling consumers to engage with Leslie’s whenever, wherever, and however they prefer to shop. Its dedicated team of associates, pool and spa care experts, and experienced service technicians are passionate about empowering Leslie’s consumers with the knowledge, products, and solutions necessary to confidently maintain and enjoy their pools and spas.

Use of Non-GAAP Financial Measures and Other Operating Measures

In addition to reporting financial results in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States (“GAAP”), we use certain non-GAAP financial measures and other operating measures, including comparable sales growth, Adjusted EBITDA, Adjusted net income (loss), and Adjusted diluted earnings per share, to evaluate the effectiveness of our business strategies, to make budgeting decisions, and to compare our performance against that of other peer companies using similar measures. These non-GAAP financial measures and other operating measures should not be considered in isolation or as substitutes for our results as reported under GAAP. In addition, these non-GAAP financial measures and other operating measures are not calculated in the same manner by all companies, and accordingly, are not necessarily comparable to similarly titled measures of other companies and may not be appropriate measures for performance relative to other companies.

Comparable Sales Growth

We measure comparable sales growth as the increase or decrease in sales recorded by the comparable base in any reporting period, compared to sales recorded by the comparable base in the prior reporting period. The comparable base includes sales through our locations and through our e-commerce websites and third-party marketplaces.

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Comparable sales growth is a key measure used by management and our board of directors to assess our financial performance.

Adjusted EBITDA

Adjusted EBITDA is defined as earnings before interest (including amortization of debt issuance costs), taxes, depreciation and amortization, management fees, equity-based compensation expense, loss (gain) on debt extinguishment, loss (gain) on asset and contract dispositions, executive transition costs, severance, costs related to equity offerings, strategic project costs, merger and acquisition costs, and other non-recurring, non-cash or discrete items. Adjusted EBITDA is a key measure used by management and our board of directors to assess our financial performance. Adjusted EBITDA is also frequently used by analysts, investors, and other interested parties to evaluate companies in our industry, when considered alongside other GAAP measures. We use Adjusted EBITDA to supplement GAAP measures of performance to evaluate the effectiveness of our business strategies, to make budgeting decisions, and to compare our performance against that of other companies using similar measures.

Adjusted EBITDA is not a recognized measure of financial performance under GAAP but is used by some investors to determine a company’s ability to service or incur indebtedness. Adjusted EBITDA is not calculated in the same manner by all companies, and accordingly, is not necessarily comparable to similarly titled measures of other companies and may not be an appropriate measure for performance relative to other companies. Adjusted EBITDA should not be construed as an indicator of a company’s operating performance in isolation from, or as a substitute for, net income (loss), cash flows from operations or cash flow data, all of which are prepared in accordance with GAAP. We have presented Adjusted EBITDA solely as supplemental disclosure because we believe it allows for a more complete analysis of results of operations. Adjusted EBITDA is not intended to represent, and should not be considered more meaningful than, or as an alternative to, measures of operating performance as determined in accordance with GAAP. In the future, we may incur expenses or charges such as those added back to calculate Adjusted EBITDA. Our presentation of Adjusted EBITDA should not be construed as an inference that our future results will be unaffected by these items.

Adjusted Net Income (Loss) and Adjusted Diluted Earnings per Share

Adjusted net income (loss) and Adjusted diluted earnings per share are additional key measures used by management and our board of directors to assess our financial performance. Adjusted net income (loss) and Adjusted diluted earnings per share are also frequently used by analysts, investors, and other interested parties to evaluate companies in our industry, when considered alongside other GAAP measures.

Adjusted net income (loss) is defined as net income (loss) adjusted to exclude management fees, equity-based compensation expense, loss (gain) on debt extinguishment, loss (gain) on asset and contract dispositions, executive transition costs, severance, costs related to equity offerings, strategic project costs, merger and acquisition costs, and other non-recurring, non-cash, or discrete items. Adjusted diluted earnings per share is defined as Adjusted net income (loss) divided by the diluted weighted average number of common shares outstanding.

Forward-Looking Statements

This press release contains forward-looking statements about us and our industry that involve substantial risks and uncertainties. All statements other than statements of historical fact contained in this press release, including statements regarding our future results of operations or financial condition, business strategy, value proposition, legal proceedings, competitive advantages, market size, growth opportunities, industry expectations, and plans and objectives of management for future operations, are forward-looking statements. In some cases, you can identify forward-looking statements because they contain words such as “anticipate,” “believe,” “contemplate,” “continue,” “could,” “estimate,” “expect,” “intend,” “may,” “plan,” “potential,” “predict,” “project,” “should,” “target,” “will,” or “would,” or the negative of these words or other similar terms or expressions. Our actual results or outcomes could differ materially from those indicated in these forward-looking statements for a variety of reasons, including, among others:

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our ability to execute on our growth strategies;
supply disruptions;
our ability to maintain favorable relationships with suppliers and manufacturers;
competition from mass merchants and specialty retailers;
impacts on our business from the sensitivity of our business to weather conditions, changes in the economy (including high interest rates, recession fears, and inflationary pressures), geopolitical events or conflicts, and the housing market;
disruptions in the operations of our distribution centers;
our ability to implement technology initiatives that deliver the anticipated benefits, without disrupting our operations;
our ability to attract and retain senior management and other qualified personnel;
regulatory changes and development affecting our current and future products, including evolving legal standards and regulations concerning environmental, social and governance (“ESG”) matters;
our ability to obtain additional capital to finance operations;
commodity price inflation and deflation;
impacts on our business from epidemics, pandemics, or natural disasters;
impacts on our business from cyber incidents and other security threats or disruptions;
our ability to remediate material weaknesses or other deficiencies in our internal control over financial reporting or to maintain effective disclosure controls and procedures and internal control over financial reporting; and
other risks and uncertainties, including those listed in the section titled “Risk Factors” in our filings with the United States Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”).

You should not rely on forward-looking statements as predictions of future events. We have based the forward-looking statements contained in this press release primarily on our current expectations and projections about future events and trends that we believe may affect our business, financial condition, and operating results. The outcome of the events described in these forward-looking statements is subject to risks, uncertainties, and other factors described in Part I, Item 1A, “Risk Factors” in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended September 28, 2024 and in our other filings with the SEC. Moreover, we operate in a very competitive and rapidly changing environment. New risks and uncertainties emerge from time-to-time, and it is not possible for us to predict all risks and uncertainties that could have an impact on the forward-looking statements contained in this press release. The results, events, and circumstances reflected in the forward-looking statements may not be achieved or occur, and actual results or outcomes could differ materially from those described in the forward-looking statements.

In addition, statements that “we believe” and similar statements reflect our beliefs and opinions on the relevant subject. These statements are based on information available to us as of the date of this press release, and while we believe that information provides a reasonable basis for these statements, that information may be limited or incomplete. Our statements should not be read to indicate that we have conducted an exhaustive inquiry into, or review of, all relevant information. These statements are inherently uncertain, and investors are cautioned not to unduly rely on these statements.

The forward-looking statements made in this press release are based on events or circumstances as of the date on which the statements are made. We undertake no obligation to update any forward-looking statements made in this press release to reflect events or circumstances after the date of this press release or to reflect new information, changed expectations, the occurrence of unanticipated events or otherwise, except as required by law. We may not actually achieve the plans, intentions, outcomes or expectations disclosed in our forward-looking statements, and you should not place undue reliance on our forward-looking statements. Our forward-looking statements do not reflect the potential impact of any future acquisitions, mergers, dispositions, joint ventures, or investments.

Contact

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Matthew Skelly

Vice President, Investor Relations

Leslie’s, Inc.

investorrelations@lesl.com

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Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations

(Amounts in thousands, except per share amounts)

 

 

 

Three Months Ended

 

 

Year Ended

 

 

 

September 28, 2024

 

 

September 30, 2023

 

 

September 28, 2024

 

 

September 30, 2023

 

 

 

(Unaudited)

 

 

(Unaudited)

 

 

(Unaudited)

 

 

(Audited)

 

Sales

 

$

397,859

 

 

$

432,370

 

 

$

1,330,121

 

 

$

1,451,209

 

Cost of merchandise and services sold

 

 

254,645

 

 

 

272,209

 

 

 

853,331

 

 

 

902,986

 

Gross profit

 

 

143,214

 

 

 

160,161

 

 

 

476,790

 

 

 

548,223

 

Selling, general and administrative expenses

 

 

116,795

 

 

 

121,617

 

 

 

419,673

 

 

 

446,044

 

Operating income

 

 

26,419

 

 

 

38,544

 

 

 

57,117

 

 

 

102,179

 

Other expense:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Interest expense

 

 

17,015

 

 

 

17,156

 

 

 

70,395

 

 

 

65,438

 

Total other expense

 

 

17,015

 

 

 

17,156

 

 

 

70,395

 

 

 

65,438

 

Income (loss) before taxes

 

 

9,404

 

 

 

21,388

 

 

 

(13,278

)

 

 

36,741

 

Income tax expense

 

 

19,328

 

 

 

4,907

 

 

 

10,101

 

 

 

9,499

 

Net (loss) income

 

$

(9,924

)

 

$

16,481

 

 

$

(23,379

)

 

$

27,242

 

Earnings per share:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Basic

 

$

(0.05

)

 

$

0.09

 

 

$

(0.13

)

 

$

0.15

 

Diluted

 

$

(0.05

)

 

$

0.09

 

 

$

(0.13

)

 

$

0.15

 

Weighted average shares outstanding:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Basic

 

 

184,936

 

 

 

184,181

 

 

 

184,694

 

 

 

183,839

 

Diluted

 

 

184,936

 

 

 

184,782

 

 

 

184,694

 

 

 

184,716

 

 

Other Financial Data (1)

(Amounts in thousands, except per share amounts)

 

 

 

Three Months Ended

 

 

Year Ended

 

 

 

September 28, 2024

 

 

September 30, 2023

 

 

September 28, 2024

 

 

September 30, 2023

 

 

 

(Unaudited)

 

 

(Unaudited)

 

 

(Unaudited)

 

 

(Audited)

 

Adjusted EBITDA

 

$

42,972

 

 

$

59,466

 

 

$

108,744

 

 

$

168,149

 

Adjusted net income (loss)

 

$

4,380

 

 

$

25,743

 

 

$

(1,084

)

 

$

51,113

 

Adjusted diluted earnings per share

 

$

0.02

 

 

$

0.14

 

 

$

(0.01

)

 

$

0.28

 

(1)
See section titled “GAAP to Non-GAAP Reconciliation.”

 

 

 

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Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets

(Amounts in thousands, except share and per share amounts)

 

 

 

September 28, 2024

 

 

September 30, 2023

 

Assets

 

(Unaudited)

 

 

(Audited)

 

Current assets

 

 

 

 

 

 

Cash and cash equivalents

 

$

108,505

 

 

$

55,420

 

Accounts and other receivables, net

 

 

45,467

 

 

 

29,396

 

Inventories

 

 

234,283

 

 

 

311,837

 

Prepaid expenses and other current assets

 

 

34,179

 

 

 

23,633

 

Total current assets

 

 

422,434

 

 

 

420,286

 

Property and equipment, net

 

 

98,447

 

 

 

90,285

 

Operating lease right-of-use assets

 

 

270,488

 

 

 

251,460

 

Goodwill and other intangibles, net

 

 

215,127

 

 

 

218,855

 

Deferred tax assets

 

 

4,168

 

 

 

7,598

 

Other assets

 

 

39,661

 

 

 

45,951

 

Total assets

 

$

1,050,325

 

 

$

1,034,435

 

Liabilities and stockholders’ deficit

 

 

 

 

 

 

Current liabilities

 

 

 

 

 

 

Accounts payable

 

 

67,622

 

 

 

58,556

 

Accrued expenses and other current liabilities

 

 

106,712

 

 

 

90,598

 

Operating lease liabilities

 

 

63,357

 

 

 

62,794

 

Income taxes payable

 

 

1,519

 

 

 

5,782

 

Current portion of long-term debt

 

 

8,100

 

 

 

8,100

 

Total current liabilities

 

 

247,310

 

 

 

225,830

 

Operating lease liabilities, noncurrent

 

 

209,067

 

 

 

193,222

 

Long-term debt, net

 

 

769,065

 

 

 

773,276

 

Other long-term liabilities

 

 

2,032

 

 

 

3,469

 

Total liabilities

 

 

1,227,474

 

 

 

1,195,797

 

Commitments and contingencies

 

 

 

 

 

 

Stockholders’ deficit

 

 

 

 

 

 

Common stock, $0.001 par value, 1,000,000,000 shares authorized and 184,969,296 and 184,333,670 issued and outstanding as of September 28, 2024 and September 30, 2023, respectively.

 

 

185

 

 

 

184

 

Additional paid in capital

 

 

106,871

 

 

 

99,280

 

Retained deficit

 

 

(284,205

)

 

 

(260,826

)

Total stockholders’ deficit

 

 

(177,149

)

 

 

(161,362

)

Total liabilities and stockholders’ deficit

 

$

1,050,325

 

 

$

1,034,435

 

 

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Condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows

(Amounts in thousands)

 

 

 

Year Ended

 

 

 

September 28, 2024

 

 

September 30, 2023

 

 

 

(Unaudited)

 

 

(Audited)

 

Operating Activities

 

 

 

 

 

 

Net (loss) income

 

$

(23,379

)

 

$

27,242

 

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

 

 

 

 

 

 

Depreciation and amortization

 

 

33,078

 

 

 

34,142

 

Equity-based compensation

 

 

8,589

 

 

 

11,703

 

Amortization of deferred financing costs and debt discounts

 

 

2,191

 

 

 

2,100

 

Provision for doubtful accounts

 

 

1,466

 

 

 

193

 

Deferred income taxes

 

 

3,430

 

 

 

(6,330

)

Loss on asset and contract dispositions

 

 

464

 

 

 

6,396

 

Changes in operating assets and liabilities:

 

 

 

 

 

 

Accounts and other receivables

 

 

(18,684

)

 

 

16,101

 

Inventories

 

 

85,879

 

 

 

54,331

 

Prepaid expenses and other current assets

 

 

(1,019

)

 

 

(3,466

)

Other assets

 

 

6,861

 

 

 

(9,990

)

Accounts payable

 

 

1,889

 

 

 

(97,900

)

Accrued expenses

 

 

4,817

 

 

 

(22,148

)

Income taxes payable

 

 

(4,263

)

 

 

(6,729

)

Operating lease assets and liabilities, net

 

 

6,147

 

 

 

825

 

Net cash provided by operating activities

 

 

107,466

 

 

 

6,470

 

Investing Activities

 

 

 

 

 

 

Purchases of property and equipment

 

 

(47,244

)

 

 

(38,577

)

Business acquisitions, net of cash acquired

 

 

 

 

 

(15,549

)

Proceeds from asset dispositions

 

 

81

 

 

 

1,587

 

Net cash used in investing activities

 

 

(47,163

)

 

 

(52,539

)

Financing Activities

 

 

 

 

 

 

Borrowings on Revolving Credit Facility

 

 

140,500

 

 

 

264,000

 

Payments on Revolving Credit Facility

 

 

(140,500

)

 

 

(264,000

)

Repayment of long-term debt

 

 

(6,075

)

 

 

(8,100

)

Payment on finance lease

 

 

(145

)

 

 

 

Payment of deferred financing costs

 

 

 

 

 

(347

)

Payments of employee tax withholdings related to restricted stock vesting

 

 

(998

)

 

 

(2,357

)

Net cash used in financing activities

 

 

(7,218

)

 

 

(10,804

)

Net increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents

 

 

53,085

 

 

 

(56,873

)

Cash and cash equivalents, beginning of year

 

 

55,420

 

 

 

112,293

 

Cash and cash equivalents, end of year

 

$

108,505

 

 

$

55,420

 

Supplemental Information:

 

 

 

 

 

 

Interest

 

$

63,242

 

 

$

63,059

 

Income taxes, net of refunds received

 

 

10,933

 

 

 

22,559

 

 

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GAAP to Non-GAAP Reconciliation

(Amounts in thousands except per share amounts)

 

 

 

Three Months Ended

 

 

Year Ended

 

 

 

September 28, 2024

 

 

September 30, 2023

 

 

September 28, 2024

 

 

September 30, 2023

 

 

 

(Unaudited)

 

 

(Unaudited)

 

 

(Unaudited)

 

 

(Audited)

 

Net (loss) income

 

$

(9,924

)

 

$

16,481

 

 

$

(23,379

)

 

$

27,242

 

Interest expense

 

 

17,015

 

 

 

17,156

 

 

 

70,395

 

 

 

65,438

 

Income tax expense

 

 

19,328

 

 

 

4,907

 

 

 

10,101

 

 

 

9,499

 

Depreciation and amortization expense(1)

 

 

8,659

 

 

 

8,573

 

 

 

33,078

 

 

 

34,142

 

Equity-based compensation expense(2)

 

 

967

 

 

 

2,607

 

 

 

8,650

 

 

 

12,067

 

Strategic project costs(3)

 

 

1,025

 

 

 

241

 

 

 

2,083

 

 

 

3,004

 

Executive transition costs and other(4)

 

 

5,902

 

 

 

9,501

 

 

 

7,816

 

 

 

16,757

 

Adjusted EBITDA

 

$

42,972

 

 

$

59,466

 

 

$

108,744

 

 

$

168,149

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Three Months Ended

 

 

Year Ended

 

 

 

September 28, 2024

 

 

September 30, 2023

 

 

September 28, 2024

 

 

September 30, 2023

 

 

 

(Unaudited)

 

 

(Unaudited)

 

 

(Unaudited)

 

 

(Audited)

 

Net (loss) income

 

$

(9,924

)

 

$

16,481

 

 

$

(23,379

)

 

$

27,242

 

Equity-based compensation expense(2)

 

 

967

 

 

 

2,607

 

 

 

8,650

 

 

 

12,067

 

Strategic project costs (3)

 

 

1,025

 

 

 

241

 

 

 

2,083

 

 

 

3,004

 

Executive transition costs and other (4)

 

 

5,902

 

 

 

9,501

 

 

 

7,816

 

 

 

16,757

 

Changes in valuation allowance (5)

 

 

11,177

 

 

 

 

 

 

11,177

 

 

 

 

Tax effects of these adjustments(6)

 

 

(4,767

)

 

 

(3,087

)

 

 

(7,431

)

 

 

(7,957

)

Adjusted net income (loss)

 

$

4,380

 

 

$

25,743

 

 

$

(1,084

)

 

$

51,113

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Diluted earnings per share

 

$

(0.05

)

 

$

0.09

 

 

$

(0.13

)

 

$

0.15

 

Adjusted diluted earnings per share

 

$

0.02

 

 

$

0.18

 

 

$

(0.01

)

 

$

0.28

 

Weighted average shares outstanding

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Basic

 

 

184,936

 

 

 

184,181

 

 

 

184,694

 

 

 

183,839

 

Diluted

 

 

184,954

 

 

 

184,782

 

 

 

184,694

 

 

 

184,716

 

(1)
Includes depreciation related to our distribution centers and store locations, which is reported in cost of merchandise and services sold and SG&A in our condensed consolidated statements of operations.
(2)
Represents charges related to equity-based compensation and our related payroll tax expense, which are reported in SG&A in our condensed consolidated statements of operations.
(3)
Represents non-recurring costs, such as third-party consulting costs related to first-generation technology initiatives, replacements of systems that have been no longer supported by our vendors, investment in and development of new products outside of the course of continuing operations, or other discrete strategic projects that are infrequent or unusual in nature and potentially distortive to continuing operations. These items are reported in SG&A in our condensed consolidated statements of operations.
(4)
Includes certain senior executive transition costs and severance associated with completed corporate restructuring activities across the organization, losses (gains) on asset dispositions, merger and acquisition costs, and other non-recurring, non-cash, or discrete items as determined by management. Amounts are reported in SG&A in our condensed consolidated statements of operations.
(5)
Represents a change in valuation allowance for deferred taxes that management does not believe are indicative of our ongoing operations. This item is reported in income tax expense in our consolidated statements of operations and we note they may reoccur in the future.
(6)
Represents the tax effect of the total adjustments based on our combined U.S. federal and state statutory tax rates. Amounts are reported in income tax expense (benefit) in our condensed consolidated statements of operations.

 

 

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