Fourth Quarter Revenue of $1.6 Billion with
GAAP EPS of $0.36; Adjusted EPS of $0.66
Announced Milestone Agreement with Leading
Hospitality Management Company Becoming Key Supplier and
Distribution Partner -- A Key Step in Expanding Beyond Office
Supplies
Launches “Optimize for Growth” Plan to
Accelerate Revenue Growth in B2B Industry Segments
The ODP Corporation (“ODP,” or the “Company”) (NASDAQ:ODP), a
leading provider of products, services, and technology solutions to
businesses and consumers, today announced results for the fourth
quarter and full year ended December 28, 2024.
Consolidated (in millions, except
per share amounts)
4Q24
4Q23
FY24
FY23
Selected GAAP and Non-GAAP
measures:
Sales
$1,624
$1,803
$6,990
$7,823
Sales change from prior year period
(10)%
(11)%
Operating income
$20
$52
$163
$330
Adjusted operating income (1)
$32
$57
$173
$351
Net income from continuing operations
$11
$39
$106
$247
Diluted earnings per share from continuing
operations
$0.36
$1.02
$3.08
$6.22
Adjusted net income from continuing
operations (1)
$20
$43
$114
$263
Adjusted earnings per share from
continuing operations (fully diluted) (1)
$0.66
$1.13
$3.30
$6.61
Adjusted EBITDA (1)
$58
$83
$268
$459
Operating Cash Flow from continuing
operations
$34
$71
$159
$360
Free Cash Flow (2)
$9
$46
$60
$277
Adjusted Free Cash Flow (3)
$(57)
$48
$33
$288
Fourth Quarter 2024
Summary(1)(3)
- Total reported sales of $1.6 billion, down 10% versus the prior
year period on a reported basis. The decrease in reported sales is
largely related to lower sales in its Office Depot Division,
primarily due to 47 fewer retail locations in service compared to
the previous year and reduced retail and online consumer traffic,
as well as lower sales in its ODP Business Solutions Division
- GAAP operating income of $20 million and net income from
continuing operations of $11 million, or $0.36 per diluted share,
versus $52 million and $39 million, respectively, or $1.02 per
diluted share, in the prior year period
- Adjusted operating income of $32 million, compared to $57
million in the fourth quarter of 2023; adjusted EBITDA of $58
million, compared to $83 million in the fourth quarter of 2023
- Adjusted net income from continuing operations of $20 million,
or adjusted diluted earnings per share from continuing operations
of $0.66, versus $43 million or $1.13, respectively, in the prior
year period
- Operating cash flow from continuing operations of $34 million
and adjusted free cash flow of $(57) million, versus $71 million
and $48 million, respectively, in the prior year period
- Repurchased 1.4 million shares at a cost of $43 million in the
fourth quarter of 2024
- $644 million of total available liquidity including $166
million in cash and cash equivalents at quarter end
Full Year 2024 Summary
- Total reported sales of $7.0 billion, versus $7.8 billion in
the prior year
- GAAP operating income of $163 million and net income from
continuing operations of $106 million, or $3.08 per diluted share,
versus $330 million and net income from continuing operations of
$247 million, or $6.22 per diluted share, respectively, in the
prior year
- Adjusted operating income of $173 million, compared to $351
million in 2023; adjusted EBITDA of $268 million, compared to $459
million in 2023. Adjusted operating income in 2024 excludes $70
million of income related to legal matter monetization where the
Company is engaged in legal proceedings as a plaintiff
- Adjusted net income from continuing operations of $114 million,
or adjusted diluted earnings per share from continuing operations
of $3.30, versus $263 million or $6.61, respectively, in the prior
year. Adjusted net income from continuing operations in 2024
excludes $70 million of income or $51 million of income, net of tax
related to legal matter monetization where the Company is engaged
in legal proceedings as a plaintiff
- Operating cash flow from continuing operations of $159 million
and adjusted free cash flow of $33 million, versus $360 million and
$288 million, respectively in the prior year
- Repurchased 8 million shares for $300 million in 2024
“We made significant progress in our B2B pivot during the year,
strengthening ODP’s position to drive sustainable profitable growth
in the future,” said Gerry Smith, chief executive officer of The
ODP Corporation. “Our core strengths in supply chain, procurement,
and distribution have continued to provide a meaningful competitive
advantage, resulting in recent major new business wins across both
our traditional market segments and in new higher-growth industry
sectors. Building on our recent success and our core competencies,
we are intensifying our focus on the growing potential within the
B2B marketplace.”
“We’re now positioned to pursue growth in a new industry
segment, recently signing a transformative contract with a major
hotel management company that establishes ODP as a preferred
supplier in the expanding $16 billion hospitality industry. This
landmark agreement is a key step in expanding beyond office
supplies and represents a true inflection point in our business,
enabling us to strategically expand into growing industry segments
where our core competencies resonate. When combined with adjacent
industry segments, this represents a compelling $60 billion market
opportunity for ODP to showcase its next-day delivery capabilities,
exceptional customer service, and extensive national supply chain
network to a growing customer base,” Smith continued.
“Our recent progress has the potential to reshape our business
trajectory in the future after what has been a challenging period
for our industry,” said Smith. “While we achieved our revised
guidance for the year, our performance in 2024 was impacted by weak
macroeconomic trends, subdued business and consumer activity, and
effects from severe weather in the second half of the year.
However, we remain competitively strong and, in addition to the
landmark hospitality agreement, we continue to secure major new
business wins, including signing one of the largest multi-year B2B
contracts in our history and successfully launching strategic
warehousing and fulfillment services to support one of the world’s
leading social media-driven e-commerce platforms.”
“Building on these accomplishments, we are announcing our
‘Optimize for Growth’ plan,” Smith continued. “This plan
capitalizes on our core strengths—including a robust B2B
infrastructure, supply chain assets, strong distribution network,
and loyal customer base—to expand and accelerate growth in the B2B
distribution and 3PL market segments while reducing our retail
exposure and associated obligations. Supporting our strategy, we
are realigning our organization, refining product assortments, and
reallocating capital to prioritize growth in the B2B marketplace.
At the same time, we will suspend growth investments in our retail
segment and continue to optimize our store footprint to better
align with our long-term strategy. That said, we remain committed
to supporting and providing an exceptional service experience at
our active retail locations.”
“As we look ahead to 2025, our strategic priority remains
centered on capturing the numerous opportunities in the B2B
marketplace and pursuing growth in new industry segments. Although
transformational progress takes time to fully materialize and
macroeconomic conditions continue to present near-term challenges,
we are confident in the strength of our strategy and steadfast in
our commitment to delivering sustained, long-term value for our
shareholders. We look forward to providing updates on our progress
and offering deeper insights into our long-term growth plans in the
quarters ahead,” Smith concluded.
Consolidated Results
Reported (GAAP) Results
Total reported sales for the fourth quarter of 2024 were $1.6
billion, a decrease of 10% compared with the same period last year,
driven primarily by lower sales in both its consumer and
business-to-business (B2B) divisions. Lower sales in its consumer
division, Office Depot, was primarily due to lower retail and
online consumer traffic and lower average order volumes, as well as
47 fewer stores in service compared to last year related to planned
store closures. Sales at ODP Business Solutions Division were lower
compared to last year, largely driven by macroeconomic factors
causing reduced spending among business customers and fewer
transactions. Meanwhile, Veyer continued to provide strong
logistics support for the ODP Business Solutions and Office Depot
Divisions on lower internal sales volume, and continued to execute
across its growth strategy, delivering supply chain and procurement
solutions to third-party customers and driving increases in
external revenue.
The Company reported GAAP operating income of $20 million in the
fourth quarter of 2024, down compared to GAAP operating income of
$52 million in the prior year period. Operating results in the
fourth quarter of 2024 included $12 million of charges primarily
related to non-cash asset impairments of operating lease
right-of-use (ROU) assets associated with the Company’s retail
store locations. Net income from continuing operations was $11
million, or $0.36 per diluted share in the fourth quarter of 2024,
down compared to net income from continuing operations of $39
million, or $1.02 per diluted share in the fourth quarter of
2023.
Adjusted (non-GAAP) Results(1)
Adjusted results for the fourth quarter of 2024 exclude charges
and credits totaling $12 million as described above and the
associated tax impacts.
- Fourth quarter 2024 adjusted EBITDA was $58 million compared to
$83 million in the prior year period. This included depreciation
and amortization of $24 million in both the fourth quarter of 2024
and 2023
- Fourth quarter 2024 adjusted operating income was $32 million,
down compared to $57 million in the fourth quarter of 2023
- Fourth quarter 2024 adjusted net income from continuing
operations was $20 million, or $0.66 per diluted share, compared to
$43 million, or $1.13 per diluted share, in the fourth quarter of
2023, a decrease of 42% on a per share basis
Division Results
ODP Business Solutions Division
Leading B2B distribution solutions provider serving small,
medium and enterprise level companies with an annual
trailing-twelve-month revenue of $3.6 billion.
- Reported sales were $827 million in the fourth quarter of 2024,
down 9% compared to the same period last year. The decrease in
sales was related primarily to weaker macroeconomic conditions, a
more cautious business spending environment, lower sales
conversion, fewer customers, and the foreign exchange impact from a
weaker Canadian dollar
- Total adjacency category sales, including cleaning and
breakroom, furniture, technology, and copy and print, were 44% of
total ODP Business Solutions’ sales, flat with the prior year
- Executed initiatives to convert strong pipeline of potential
new business and implemented several initiatives to regain top-line
traction, including progress on initiating service for one of the
largest contracts in Company history, potentially generating up to
$1.5 billion in revenue over a 10-year period
- Remained competitively strong and made significant progress on
establishing presence in new industry segments. Signed milestone
agreement with leading hospitality management company becoming a
key supplier and distribution partner, positioning ODP to expand in
the growing $16 billion hospitality marketplace
- Expected revenue generation from recent new business wins
expected to ramp up in future quarters
- Operating income was $25 million in the fourth quarter of 2024,
down compared to $34 million in the same period last year on a
reported basis. As a percentage of sales, operating income margin
was 3%, down 70 basis points compared to the same period last
year
Office Depot Division
Leading provider of retail consumer and small business products
and services distributed via Office Depot and OfficeMax retail
locations and eCommerce presence.
- Reported sales were $784 million in the fourth quarter of 2024,
down 13% compared to the prior year. Lower sales were partially
driven by 47 fewer retail locations in service associated with
planned store closures, as well as lower demand relative to last
year in major product categories, lower average order volume, and
lower online sales. The Company closed 16 retail stores in the
quarter and had 869 stores at quarter end. Sales were down 8% on a
comparable store basis
- Store and online traffic were lower year over year due to
macroeconomic factors causing weak consumer activity as well as the
lingering effect of severe weather in major markets where we
operate
- Operating income was $30 million in the fourth quarter of 2024,
compared to operating income of $43 million during the same period
last year on a reported basis, driven primarily by the flow through
impact from lower sales. As a percentage of sales, operating income
was 4%, down 100 basis points compared to the same period last
year
Veyer Division
Nationwide supply chain, distribution, procurement and global
sourcing operation supporting Office Depot and ODP Business
Solutions, as well as third-party customers. Veyer’s assets and
capabilities include 8 million square feet of infrastructure
through a network of distribution centers, cross-docks, and other
facilities throughout the United States; a global sourcing presence
in Asia; a large private fleet of vehicles; and business next-day
delivery capabilities to 98.5% of US population.
- In the fourth quarter of 2024, Veyer provided support for its
internal customers, ODP Business Solutions and Office Depot, as
well as its third-party customers, generating reported sales of
$1.1 billion
- Reported operating loss was $2 million in the fourth quarter of
2024, compared to operating income of $3 million in the prior year
period driven by the flow through impact of lower sales to internal
customers partially offset by services to third-party
customers
- Launched supply chain services for one of the world’s largest
social media-focused e-commerce companies to deliver warehousing
and fulfillment services for their online sales
- In the fourth quarter of 2024, sales generated from third-party
customers increased by 150% compared to the same period last year,
resulting in sales of $20 million. EBITDA generated from
third-party customers was $1 million in the quarter, lower compared
to EBITDA of $3 million in the prior year period, driven largely by
Veyer’s investment in resources to support the launch of services
for new customer additions
Share Repurchases in 2024
During fiscal year 2024, the Company continued to execute under
its previously announced $1 billion share repurchase authorization
valid through March 31, 2027. During the fourth quarter of 2024,
the Company repurchased approximately 1.4 million shares at a cost
of $43 million.
“Throughout the year, we invested in our business while
returning $300 million to shareholders through share repurchases in
2024,” said Adam Haggard, senior vice president and co-chief
financial officer of The ODP Corporation. “Looking ahead to 2025,
we plan to prioritize capital allocation toward our core business
over share repurchases, focusing on high-return B2B growth
opportunities that we believe will drive sustainable, long-term
value for our shareholders.”
The number of shares to be repurchased under the authorization
in the future and the timing of such transactions will depend on a
variety of factors, including market conditions, regulatory
requirements, and other corporate considerations. The share
repurchase authorization could be suspended or discontinued at any
time as determined by the Board of Directors.
Balance Sheet and Cash Flow
As of December 28, 2024, ODP had total available liquidity of
approximately $644 million, consisting of $166 million in cash and
cash equivalents and $478 million of available credit under the
Fourth Amended Credit Agreement. Total debt was $279 million.
For the fourth quarter of 2024, cash provided by operating
activities of continuing operations was $34 million, which included
$70 million related to legal matter monetization where the Company
is engaged in legal proceedings as a plaintiff, partially offset by
$4 million in restructuring spend. This compared to cash provided
by operating activities of continuing operations of $71 million in
the fourth quarter of the prior year, which included $2 million in
restructuring spend. The year-over-year change in operating cash
flow is primarily related to lower sales and the timing of
investments in working capital related to new business wins.
Capital expenditures were $25 million in both the fourth quarter
of 2024 and 2023, reflecting continued growth investments in the
Company’s digital transformation, distribution network, and
eCommerce capabilities. Adjusted Free Cash Flow(3) was $(57)
million in the fourth quarter of 2024, compared to $48 million in
the prior year period.
Milestone Agreement with Premier Hospitality Company
Subsequent to the quarter end, the Company announced a major
milestone agreement in its B2B evolution as its subsidiary, ODP
Business Solutions, entered into a key new partnership with one of
the world’s largest hotel management organizations becoming a
preferred provider for Operating Supplies & Equipment
(“OS&E”). Through this agreement, ODP Business Solutions will
become a distribution partner to reliably support the recurring
in-room hotel supply needs necessary to run operations, reset rooms
between guests, and exceed their customers’ expectations. This
product expansion and strategic partnership reflects ODP Business
Solutions’ continued evolution beyond office supplies and
highlights the Company’s ability to leverage its capabilities and
offerings to elevate the experience to businesses in the
hospitality, healthcare and adjacent sectors.
“Optimize for Growth” B2B Revenue Acceleration Plan
After a comprehensive review of its business units and in light
of recent new business successes, including its recent entry into
the hospitality industry, the Company announced its “Optimize for
Growth” restructuring plan. This initiative focuses on capitalizing
on ODP’s core strengths -- including its supply chain and
procurement expertise, robust distribution network, and strong B2B
customer base -- to accelerate growth in the B2B distribution and
third-party logistics (3PL) market segments, while reducing retail
exposure and associated liabilities. The plan strategically
realigns the Company’s organizational structure, product offerings,
and go-to-market strategies to target high-growth opportunities in
the B2B marketplace, while also expanding into new enterprise
segments, including hospitality, healthcare, and adjacent
sectors.
As part of the plan, ODP will prioritize investments in
resources and infrastructure critical to its growth in the B2B
sector, while reducing fixed costs associated with retail
operations, including store and distribution center leases.
Concurrently, the Company will suspend growth investments in its
consumer and retail business as it continues to optimize its retail
store footprint. Despite reduced retail growth investments, ODP
remains firmly committed to supporting and providing an exceptional
service experience at its active retail locations, ensuring that
customers continue to receive the top-tier care they expect.
In connection with this plan, the Company expects to incur costs
in the range of $185 million to $230 million, which we anticipate
will generate approximately $380 million in EBITDA improvement and
generate over $1.3 billion in total value over the multi-year life
of the plan.
The ODP Corporation will webcast a call with financial analysts
and investors on February 26, 2025, at 9:00 am Eastern Time, which
will be accessible to the media and the general public. To listen
to the conference call via webcast, please visit The ODP
Corporation’s Investor Relations website at
investor.theodpcorp.com. A replay of the webcast will be available
approximately two hours following the event.
(1)
As presented throughout this release,
adjusted results represent non-GAAP financial measures and exclude
charges or credits not indicative of core operations and the tax
effect of these items, which may include but not be limited to
merger integration, restructuring, acquisition costs, asset
impairments, and $70 million in operating income related to legal
matter monetization where the Company is engaged in legal
proceedings as a plaintiff. Reconciliations from GAAP to non-GAAP
financial measures can be found in this release as well as on the
Company’s Investor Relations website at
investor.theodpcorp.com.
(2)
As used in this release, Free Cash Flow is
defined as cash flows from operating activities less capital
expenditures. Free Cash Flow is a non-GAAP financial measure and
reconciliations from GAAP financial measures can be found in this
release as well as on the Company’s Investor Relations website at
investor.theodpcorp.com.
(3)
As used in this release, Adjusted Free
Cash Flow is defined as Free Cash Flow excluding cash charges
associated with the Company’s restructuring programs, and related
expenses, as well as $70 million in legal matter monetization.
Adjusted Free Cash Flow is a non-GAAP financial measure and
reconciliations from GAAP financial measures can be found in this
release as well as on the Company’s Investor Relations website at
investor.theodpcorp.com.
About The ODP Corporation
The ODP Corporation (NASDAQ:ODP) is a leading provider of
products, services, and technology solutions through an integrated
business-to-business (B2B) distribution platform and omni-channel
presence, which includes supply chain and distribution operations,
dedicated sales professionals, online presence, and a network of
Office Depot and OfficeMax retail stores. Through its operating
companies ODP Business Solutions, LLC; Office Depot, LLC; and
Veyer, LLC, The ODP Corporation empowers every business,
professional, and consumer to achieve more every day. For more
information, visit theodpcorp.com.
ODP and ODP Business Solutions are trademarks of ODP Business
Solutions, LLC. Office Depot is a trademark of The Office Club,
LLC. OfficeMax is a trademark of OMX, Inc. Veyer is a trademark of
Veyer, LLC. Grand&Toy is a trademark of Grand & Toy, LLC in
Canada. ©2025 Office Depot, LLC. All rights reserved. Any other
product or company names mentioned herein are the trademarks of
their respective owners.
FORWARD LOOKING STATEMENTS
This communication may contain forward-looking statements within
the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of
1995. These statements or disclosures may discuss goals, intentions
and expectations as to future trends, plans, events, results of
operations, cash flow or financial condition, or state other
information relating to, among other things, the Company, based on
current beliefs and assumptions made by, and information currently
available to, management. Forward-looking statements generally will
be accompanied by words such as “anticipate,” “believe,” “plan,”
“could,” “estimate,” “expect,” “forecast,” “guidance,”
“expectations”, “outlook,” “intend,” “may,” “possible,”
“potential,” “predict,” “project,” “propose” or other similar
words, phrases or expressions, or other variations of such words.
These forward-looking statements are subject to various risks and
uncertainties, many of which are outside of the Company’s control.
There can be no assurances that the Company will realize these
expectations or that these beliefs will prove correct, and
therefore investors and stakeholders should not place undue
reliance on such statements. Factors that could cause actual
results to differ materially from those in the forward-looking
statements include, among other things, highly competitive office
products market and failure to differentiate the Company from other
office supply resellers or respond to decline in general office
supplies sales or to shifting consumer demands; competitive
pressures on the Company’s sales and pricing; the risk that the
Company is unable to transform the business into a service-driven,
B2B platform or that such a strategy will not result in the
benefits anticipated; the risk that the Company will not be able to
achieve the expected benefits of its strategic plans, including
charges and benefits related to Project Core and the Optimize for
Growth Restructuring Plan; the risk that the Company may not be
able to realize the anticipated benefits of acquisitions due to
unforeseen liabilities, future capital expenditures, expenses,
indebtedness and the unanticipated loss of key customers or the
inability to achieve expected revenues, synergies, cost savings or
financial performance; the risk that the Company is unable to
successfully maintain a relevant omni-channel experience for its
customers; the risk that the Company is unable to execute the
Maximize B2B Restructuring Plan successfully or that such plan will
not result in the benefits anticipated; failure to effectively
manage the Company’s real estate portfolio; loss of business with
government entities, purchasing consortiums, and sole- or limited-
source distribution arrangements; failure to attract and retain
qualified personnel, including employees in stores, service
centers, distribution centers, field and corporate offices and
executive management, and the inability to keep supply of skills
and resources in balance with customer demand; failure to execute
effective advertising efforts and maintain the Company’s reputation
and brand at a high level; disruptions in computer systems,
including delivery of technology services; breach of information
technology systems affecting reputation, business partner and
customer relationships and operations and resulting in high costs
and lost revenue; unanticipated downturns in business relationships
with customers or terms with the suppliers, third-party vendors and
business partners; disruption of global sourcing activities,
evolving foreign trade policy (including tariffs imposed on certain
foreign made goods); exclusive Office Depot branded products are
subject to additional product, supply chain and legal risks;
product safety and quality concerns of manufacturers’ branded
products and services and Office Depot private branded products;
covenants in the credit facility; general disruption in the credit
markets; incurrence of significant impairment charges; retained
responsibility for liabilities of acquired companies; fluctuation
in quarterly operating results due to seasonality of the Company’s
business; changes in tax laws in jurisdictions where the Company
operates; increases in wage and benefit costs and changes in labor
regulations; changes in the regulatory environment, legal
compliance risks and violations of the U.S. Foreign Corrupt
Practices Act and other worldwide anti-bribery laws; volatility in
the Company’s common stock price; changes in or the elimination of
the payment of cash dividends on Company common stock;
macroeconomic conditions such as higher interest rates and future
declines in business or consumer spending; increases in fuel and
other commodity prices and the cost of material, energy and other
production costs, or unexpected costs that cannot be recouped in
product pricing; unexpected claims, charges, litigation, dispute
resolutions or settlement expenses; catastrophic events, including
the impact of weather events on the Company’s business; the
discouragement of lawsuits by shareholders against the Company and
its directors and officers as a result of the exclusive forum
selection of the Court of Chancery, the federal district court for
the District of Delaware or other Delaware state courts by the
Company as the sole and exclusive forum for such lawsuits; and the
impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on the Company’s business. The
foregoing list of factors is not exhaustive. Investors and
shareholders should carefully consider the foregoing factors and
the other risks and uncertainties described in the Company’s Annual
Reports on Form 10-K, Quarterly Reports on Form 10-Q, and Current
Reports on Form 8-K filed with the U.S. Securities and Exchange
Commission. The Company does not assume any obligation to update or
revise any forward-looking statements.
THE ODP CORPORATION
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF
OPERATIONS
(In millions, except per share
amounts)
13 Weeks Ended
52 Weeks Ended
December 28,
December 30,
December 28,
December 30,
2024
2023
2024
2023
Sales
$
1,624
$
1,803
$
6,990
$
7,823
Cost of goods sold and occupancy costs
1,293
1,409
5,545
6,062
Gross profit
331
394
1,445
1,761
Selling, general and administrative
expenses
299
337
1,272
1,410
Asset impairments
12
3
33
17
Merger, restructuring and other operating
expenses, net
—
2
47
4
Legal matter monetization
—
—
(70
)
—
Operating income
20
52
163
330
Other income (expense):
Interest income
2
3
9
10
Interest expense
(8
)
(5
)
(23
)
(20
)
Other income (expense), net
2
1
(3
)
9
Income from continuing operations before
income taxes
16
51
146
329
Income tax expense
5
12
40
82
Net income from continuing operations
11
39
106
247
Discontinued operations, net of tax
(14
)
(76
)
(109
)
(108
)
Net income (loss)
$
(3
)
$
(37
)
$
(3
)
$
139
Basic earnings (loss) per share
Continuing operations
$
0.36
$
1.06
$
3.14
$
6.43
Discontinued operations
(0.47
)
(2.05
)
(3.22
)
(2.82
)
Net basic earnings (loss) per share
$
(0.11
)
$
(0.99
)
$
(0.08
)
$
3.61
Diluted earnings (loss) per share
Continuing operations
$
0.36
$
1.02
$
3.08
$
6.22
Discontinued operations
(0.46
)
(1.98
)
(3.16
)
(2.72
)
Net diluted earnings (loss) per share
$
(0.10
)
$
(0.96
)
$
(0.08
)
$
3.50
THE ODP CORPORATION
CONSOLIDATED BALANCE
SHEETS
(In millions, except shares
and par value)
December 28,
December 30,
2024
2023
ASSETS
Current assets:
Cash and cash equivalents
$
166
$
381
Receivables, net
466
485
Inventories
770
765
Prepaid expenses and other current
assets
30
28
Current assets held for sale
6
80
Total current assets
1,438
1,739
Property and equipment, net
299
297
Operating lease right-of-use assets
954
983
Goodwill
411
403
Other intangible assets, net
48
45
Deferred income taxes
102
142
Other assets
277
278
Total assets
$
3,529
$
3,887
LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS’
EQUITY
Current liabilities:
Trade accounts payable
$
697
$
755
Accrued expenses and other current
liabilities
835
915
Income taxes payable
2
6
Short-term borrowings and current
maturities of long-term debt
9
9
Current liabilities held for sale
—
12
Total current liabilities
1,543
1,697
Deferred income taxes and other long-term
liabilities
116
120
Pension and postretirement obligations,
net
14
15
Long-term debt, net of current
maturities
270
165
Operating lease liabilities, net of
current portion
779
789
Total liabilities
2,722
2,786
Contingencies
Stockholders’ equity:
Common stock — authorized 80,000,000
shares of $0.01 par value; issued shares — 67,414,115 at December
28, 2024, and 66,700,292 at December 30, 2023; outstanding shares —
29,814,959 at December 28, 2024, and 36,959,377 at December 30,
2023
1
1
Additional paid-in capital
2,771
2,752
Accumulated other comprehensive loss
(124
)
(114
)
Accumulated deficit
(315
)
(312
)
Treasury stock, at cost — 37,599,156
shares at December 28, 2024, and 29,740,915 shares at December 30,
2023
(1,526
)
(1,226
)
Total stockholders’ equity
807
1,101
Total liabilities and stockholders’
equity
$
3,529
$
3,887
THE ODP CORPORATION
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF
CASH FLOWS
(In millions)
52 Weeks Ended
December 28,
December 30,
2024
2023
Cash flows from operating
activities:
Net income (loss)
$
(3
)
$
139
Loss from discontinued operations, net of
tax
(109
)
(108
)
Net income from continuing operations
106
247
Adjustments to reconcile net income (loss)
to net cash provided by operating activities:
Depreciation and amortization
97
99
Amortization of debt discount and issuance
costs
2
2
Charges for losses on receivables and
inventories
23
28
Asset impairments
33
17
Gain on disposition of assets, net
(1
)
(4
)
Compensation expense for share-based
payments
32
29
Deferred income taxes and deferred tax
asset valuation allowances
38
40
Changes in working capital and other
operating activities:
Decrease in receivables
19
42
Decrease (increase) in inventories
(24
)
47
Net decrease in prepaid expenses,
operating lease right-of-use assets, and other assets
240
276
Net increase in trade accounts payable,
accrued expenses, operating lease liabilities, and other current
and other long-term liabilities
(406
)
(462
)
Other operating activities
—
(1
)
Net cash provided by operating activities
of continuing operations
159
360
Net cash used in operating activities of
discontinued operations
(29
)
(29
)
Net cash provided by operating
activities
130
331
Cash flows from investing
activities:
Capital expenditures
(98
)
(81
)
Businesses acquired, net of cash
acquired
(11
)
(16
)
Proceeds from disposition of assets
3
109
Settlement of company-owned life insurance
policies
4
5
Net cash provided by (used in) investing
activities of continuing operations
(102
)
17
Net cash used in investing activities of
discontinued operations
(24
)
(19
)
Net cash used in investing activities
(126
)
(2
)
Cash flows from financing
activities:
Payments on credit facilities and debt
retirement
(608
)
(204
)
Borrowings under credit facilities
715
200
Net payments on other long and short-term
borrowings
(11
)
(15
)
Share purchases for taxes, net of proceeds
from employee share-based transactions
(15
)
(26
)
Repurchase of common stock for
treasury
(300
)
(295
)
Other financing activities
(6
)
—
Net cash used in financing activities of
continuing operations
(225
)
(340
)
Net cash provided by (used in) financing
activities of discontinued operations
—
—
Net cash used in financing activities
(225
)
(340
)
Effect of exchange rate changes on
cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash
(3
)
2
Net decrease in cash, cash equivalents and
restricted cash
(224
)
(9
)
Cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash
at beginning of period
395
404
Cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash
at end of period
171
395
Less: cash and cash equivalents of
discontinued operations
—
—
Cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash
at end of period - continuing operations
$
171
$
395
Supplemental information on non-cash
investing and financing activities
Right-of-use assets obtained in exchange
for new operating lease liabilities
$
250
$
375
Cash taxes paid (refunded), net
(8
)
35
Right-of-use assets obtained in exchange
for new finance lease liabilities
9
7
Cash interest paid, net of amounts
capitalized and non-recourse debt
19
16
THE ODP CORPORATION
BUSINESS UNIT
PERFORMANCE
(In millions)
(Unaudited)
ODP Business Solutions Division
4Q24
4Q23
FY24
FY23
Sales (external)
$825
$902
$3,578
$3,904
Sales (internal)
$2
$3
$9
$13
% change of total sales
(9)%
(10)%
(8)%
(3)%
Division operating income
$25
$34
$112
$174
% of total sales
3%
4%
3%
4%
Office Depot Division
4Q24
4Q23
FY24
FY23
Sales (external)
$778
$893
$3,358
$3,884
Sales (internal)
$6
$7
$30
$34
% change of total sales
(13)%
(18)%
(14)%
(13)%
Division operating income
$30
$43
$121
$230
% of total sales
4%
5%
4%
6%
Change in comparable store sales
(8)%
(6)%
(8)%
(6)%
Veyer Division
4Q24
4Q23
FY24
FY23
Sales (external)
$20
$8
$54
$35
Sales (internal)
$1,077
$1,207
$4,668
$5,253
% change of total sales
(10)%
(16)%
(11)%
(10)%
Division operating income
$(2)
$3
$22
$34
% of total sales
(0)%
0%
0%
1%
THE ODP CORPORATION GAAP to Non-GAAP
Reconciliations (Unaudited)
We report our results in accordance with accounting principles
generally accepted in the United States (“GAAP”). We also review
certain financial measures excluding impacts of transactions that
are not related to our core operations (“non-GAAP”). Management
believes that the presentation of these non-GAAP financial measures
enhances the ability of its investors to analyze trends in its
business and provides a means to compare periods that may be
affected by various items that might obscure trends or developments
in its business. Management uses both GAAP and non-GAAP measures to
assist in making business decisions and assessing overall
performance. Non-GAAP measures help to evaluate programs and
activities that are intended to attract and satisfy customers,
separate from expenses and credits directly associated with Merger,
restructuring, and certain similar items. Certain non-GAAP measures
are also used for short and long-term incentive programs.
Our measurement of these non-GAAP financial measures may be
different from similarly titled financial measures used by others
and therefore may not be comparable. These non-GAAP financial
measures should not be considered superior to the GAAP measures,
but only to clarify some information and assist the reader. We have
included reconciliations of this information to the most comparable
GAAP measures in the tables included within this material.
Free cash flow is a non-GAAP measure, which we define as cash
flows from operating activities less capital expenditures and
changes in restricted cash. We believe that free cash flow is an
important indicator that provides additional perspective on our
ability to generate cash to fund our strategy and expand our
distribution network. Adjusted free cash flow is also a non-GAAP
measure, which we define as free cash flow excluding cash charges
and credits not indicative of core operations. For this release
these cash charges and credits include acquisition costs,
restructuring costs associated with Project Core and Maximize B2B
programs, and legal matter monetization where the Company is
engaged in legal proceedings as a plaintiff.
(In millions, except per share
amounts)
Q4 2024
Reported (GAAP)
% of Sales
Less: Charges &
Credits
Adjusted (Non-GAAP)
% of Sales
Asset impairments
$
12
0.7
%
$
12
$
—
—
%
Operating income
$
20
1.2
%
$
(12
)
$
32
(4)
2.0
%
Income tax expense
$
5
0.3
%
$
(4
)
$
9
(5)
0.6
%
Net income from continuing operations
$
11
0.7
%
$
(8
)
$
20
(6)
1.2
%
Earnings per share from continuing
operations (fully diluted)
$
0.36
$
(0.30
)
$
0.66
(6)
Depreciation and amortization
$
24
1.5
%
$
—
$
24
1.5
%
Q4 2023
Reported (GAAP)
% of Sales
Less: Charges &
Credits
Adjusted (Non-GAAP)
% of Sales
Asset impairments
$
3
0.2
%
$
3
$
—
—
%
Merger and restructuring expenses, net
$
2
0.1
%
$
2
$
—
—
%
Operating income
$
52
2.9
%
$
(5
)
$
57
(4)
3.2
%
Income tax expense
$
12
0.7
%
$
(1
)
$
13
(5)
0.7
%
Net income from continuing operations
$
39
2.2
%
$
(4
)
$
43
(6)
2.4
%
Earnings per share from continuing
operations (fully diluted)
$
1.02
$
(0.11
)
$
1.13
(6)
Depreciation and amortization
$
24
1.3
%
$
—
$
24
1.3
%
2024
Reported (GAAP)
% of Sales
Less: Charges &
Credits
Adjusted (Non-GAAP)
% of Sales
Asset impairments
$
33
0.5
%
$
33
$
—
—
%
Merger and restructuring expenses, net
$
47
0.7
%
$
47
$
—
—
%
Legal matter monetization
$
(70
)
(1.0
)%
$
(70
)
$
—
—
%
Operating income
$
163
2.3
%
$
(10
)
$
173
(4)
2.5
%
Income tax expense
$
40
0.6
%
$
(3
)
$
43
(5)
0.6
%
Net income from continuing operations
$
106
1.5
%
$
(7
)
$
114
(6)
1.6
%
Earnings per share from continuing
operations (fully diluted)
$
3.08
$
(0.22
)
$
3.30
(6)
Depreciation and amortization
$
97
1.4
%
$
—
$
97
1.4
%
2023
Reported (GAAP)
% of Sales
Less: Charges &
Credits
Adjusted (Non-GAAP)
% of Sales
Asset impairments
$
17
0.2
%
$
17
$
—
—
%
Merger, restructuring and other operating
expenses, net
$
4
0.1
%
$
4
$
—
—
%
Operating income
$
330
4.2
%
$
(21
)
$
351
(4)
4.5
%
Income tax expense
$
82
1.0
%
$
(5
)
$
87
(5)
1.1
%
Net income from continuing operations
$
247
3.2
%
$
(16
)
$
263
(6)
3.4
%
Earnings per share from continuing
operations (fully diluted)
$
6.22
$
(0.39
)
$
6.61
(6)
Depreciation and amortization
$
99
1.3
%
$
—
$
99
1.3
%
13 Weeks Ended
52 Weeks Ended
December 28,
December 30,
December 28,
December 30,
Adjusted EBITDA
2024
2023
2024
2023
Net income (loss)
$
(3
)
$
(37
)
$
(3
)
$
139
Discontinued operations, net of tax
(14
)
(76
)
(109
)
(108
)
Net income from continuing operations
11
39
106
247
Income tax expense
5
12
40
82
Income from continuing operations before
income taxes
16
51
146
329
Add (subtract)
Interest income
(2
)
(3
)
(9
)
(10
)
Interest expense
8
5
23
20
Depreciation and amortization
24
24
97
99
Charges and credits, pretax (7)
12
5
10
21
Adjusted EBITDA
$
58
$
83
$
268
$
459
Amounts may not foot due to rounding. The
sum of the quarterly amounts may not equal the reported amounts for
the year due to rounding.
(4)
Adjusted operating income for all periods
presented herein exclude merger and restructuring expenses, net,
asset impairments (if any), and legal matter monetization.
(5)
Adjusted income tax expense for all
periods presented herein exclude the tax effect of the charges or
credits not indicative of core operations as described in the
preceding notes.
(6)
Adjusted net income and adjusted earnings
per share (fully diluted) for all periods presented exclude merger
and restructuring expenses, net, asset impairments (if any), legal
matter monetization, and exclude the tax effect of the charges or
credits not indicative of core operations.
(7)
Charges and credits, pretax for all
periods presented include merger and restructuring expenses, net,
asset impairments (if any), and legal matter monetization.
THE ODP CORPORATION
GAAP to Non-GAAP
Reconciliations
(Unaudited)
13 Weeks Ended
52 Weeks Ended
December 28,
December 30,
December 28,
December 30,
Free cash flow
2024
2023
2024
2023
Net cash provided by operating activities
of continuing operations
$
34
$
71
$
159
$
360
Capital expenditures
(25
)
(25
)
(98
)
(81
)
Change in restricted cash impacting
working capital
—
—
(1
)
(2
)
Free cash flow
9
46
60
277
Adjustments for certain cash charges:
Maximize B2B Restructuring Plan
1
2
7
9
Previously planned separation of consumer
business and re-alignment
—
—
—
2
Project Core
3
—
36
—
Legal matter monetization
(70
)
—
(70
)
—
Adjusted free cash flow
$
(57
)
$
48
$
33
$
288
Amounts may not foot due to rounding. The
sum of the quarterly amounts may not equal the reported amounts for
the year due to rounding.
THE ODP CORPORATION
Store Statistics
(Unaudited)
Q4
Q4
Full Year
2023
2024
2024
Office Depot Division:
Stores closed
22
16
47
Total retail stores (U.S.)
916
869
—
Total square footage (in millions)
20.3
19.2
—
Average square footage per store (in
thousands)
22.2
22.1
—
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