PHOENIX, April 22 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- The Inventure
Group, Inc. (Nasdaq: SNAK), a leading specialty food manufacturer,
today reported record financial results for the first quarter
ending March 27, 2010, highlighted by
a 9th consecutive quarter of year over year earnings growth, EPS
increase of 40%, EBITDA gain of 32% and net revenue growth of
6%.
Q1 2010 Results Overview
Consolidated net revenue for the first quarter ending
March 27, 2010 was $31.4 million, an increase of 5.6% versus last
year's quarter.
Rader Farms delivered an exceptionally strong quarter with net
revenue of $12.0 million, an increase
of 12.5% versus last year despite a double digit price decrease
implemented in the fourth quarter of 2009. Total Rader pounds were
up 39%, partially attributable to new distribution and organic
growth as a result of the price decrease.
Snack division net revenue was $19.3
million, up 1.8% from the prior year. Key growth drivers
included a 36.0% net revenue increase for Boulder Canyon™ Natural
Foods, and ongoing robust demand for premium private label products
which delivered an 11.1% revenue increase. Snack division revenue
gains were partially offset by declines in T.G.I. Friday's® of 7.5% and BURGER KING™ of
14.0%. These declines reflect softness in Convenience Store and
Vending channels, both of which have been negatively impacted by
the weak economy.
Consolidated net income rose 40.5% for the quarter to
$1.2 million or $0.07 per share versus $0.9 million or $0.05 per share last year.
Consolidated EBITDA rose 31.9% to $3.2
million or 10.2% of net revenue for the quarter,
attributable to the sales increase as well as the impact of lower
cost berries in the Rader Division.
Other key financial highlights include:
- Gross profit of $6.8 million, or
21.6% of net revenue, up 11.5% and 1.1 percentage points versus
last year.
- SG&A of $4.5 million and
14.4% of Net Revenue, virtually flat versus last year in dollars
but down 0.7 percentage points.
- Operating income of $2.3 million,
a 41.2% increase versus 2009.
Management Commentary & Future Outlook
"As anticipated, 2010 is off to an excellent start for the
Company," said Terry McDaniel, Chief
Executive Officer of The Inventure Group. "On the heels of a record
year in 2009, we have now proudly delivered our 9th consecutive
quarter of year over year earnings growth and continue to enhance
EBITDA, gross profits and operating margins. Our diversification
into the healthy/natural segment continues to pay dividends as we
achieved impressive results in both our Boulder Canyon and Rader
Farms divisions. Growth in Boulder Canyon is directly attributable
to continued investments in our people, products and promotion
spending as well as strong growth in our Rice and Bean product. Our
success with Rader Farms is attributable to increased velocity with
current customers as well as new distribution gains. Also, in
line with our strategic growth plans, our premium private label
products have been an important revenue contributor and continue to
experience strong demand."
McDaniel continued: "Recognizing that T.G.I. Friday's® and BURGER KING™ did not
deliver revenue growth in line with recent historical levels,
we remain fully committed to growing these brands and are
confident that new product development and growing distribution
channels will offset any negative trends in specific channels."
McDaniel concluded: "Looking ahead, in addition to driving our
base business, we have a strong line up of new products scheduled
to be launched this summer. We are also rolling out our new line of
Jamba™ make at home smoothie kits in strategic West Coast markets.
We have exceeded internal projections for customer acceptance and
will support this launch with strong trade and consumer programs.
We are confident in our teams' ability to continue to drive strong
revenue and profit growth for the balance of this year."
Conference Call
The Inventure Group's executive management team will host a
conference call today at 4 p.m. ET to
discuss the Company's first quarter 2010 results and comment on its
future outlook. To participate in the conference call, please
call toll-free (877)280-7280 or (707)287-9365 for international
callers.
A live webcast of the call will also be available by accessing
www.inventuregroup.net and will be archived for one year following
the event.
About The Inventure Group, Inc.
With manufacturing facilities in Arizona, Indiana and Washington, The Inventure Group is a marketer
and manufacturer of specialty brands in better-for-you and
Indulgent categories under a variety of Company owned and licensed
brand names, including Boulder Canyon Natural Foods™, Rader Farms®,
T.G.I. Friday's®, BURGER KING™,
Jamba™, Poore Brothers®, Tato Skins® and Bob's Texas Style®. For
further information about The Inventure Group, visit
www.inventuregroup.net.
Statements contained in this press release that are not
historical facts are forward-looking statements as that term is
defined in the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995.
Because such statements include risks and uncertainties, actual
results may differ materially from those expressed or implied by
such forward-looking statements. Factors that may cause actual
results to differ from the forward-looking statements contained in
this press release and that may affect the Company's prospects in
general include, but are not limited to, the potential need for
additional financing, acquisition-related risks, significant
competition, customer acceptance of new products, dependence upon
major customers, dependence upon existing and future license
agreements, general risks related to the food products industry,
deteriorating economic conditions, and such other factors as are
described in the Company's filings with the Securities and Exchange
Commission.
THE INVENTURE GROUP, INC. AND
SUBSIDIARIES
CONDENSED
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF INCOME
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Quarter Ended
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March 27,
2010
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March 28,
2009
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(unaudited)
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(unaudited)
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Net revenue
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$
31,396,190
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$
29,718,835
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Cost of
revenue
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24,602,947
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23,624,489
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Gross
profit
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6,793,243
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6,094,346
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Selling, general
& administrative expenses
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4,507,335
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4,475,701
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Operating income
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2,285,908
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1,618,645
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Interest expense,
net
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216,383
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178,054
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Income before income taxes
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2,069,525
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1,440,591
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Income tax
provision
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823,128
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553,416
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Net
income
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$
1,246,397
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$
887,175
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Earnings per common
share:
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Basic
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$
0.07
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$
0.05
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Diluted
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$
0.07
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$
0.05
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Weighted average
number of common shares:
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Basic
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17,887,643
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18,164,223
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Diluted
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18,119,638
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18,164,223
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THE INVENTURE
GROUP, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
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CONDENSED
CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS
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March 27,
2010
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March 28,
2009
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(unaudited)
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(unaudited)
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Current
assets
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$
29,355,741
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$
26,271,500
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Property and
equipment, net
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23,944,600
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24,464,303
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Other assets,
net
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15,024,840
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14,830,747
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Total
assets
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$
68,325,181
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$
65,566,550
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Current
liabilities
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$
14,103,298
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$
14,219,832
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Long-term
debt
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9,735,290
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10,941,285
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Line of
credit
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6,254,008
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7,307,690
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Other long-term
liabilities
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4,040,854
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3,520,203
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Total
liabilities
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34,133,450
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35,989,010
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Shareholders'
equity
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34,662,926
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30,048,735
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Treasury stock, at
cost
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(471,195)
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(471,195)
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Total
liabilities and shareholders'
equity
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$
68,325,181
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$
65,566,550
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THE INVENTURE GROUP, INC. AND
SUBSIDIARIES
CONDENSED
CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
RECONCILIATION
(unaudited)
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Quarter Ended
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March 27,
2010
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March 28,
2009
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Reconciliation –
EBITDA (1):
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Reported net
income
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$
1,246,397
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$
887,175
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Add back: Interest,
net
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216,383
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178,054
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Add back: Income tax
expense
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823,128
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553,416
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Add back:
Depreciation
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916,223
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805,703
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Add back:
Amortization of
intangible
assets
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15,610
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15,610
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EBITDA
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$
3,217,741
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$
2,439,958
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(1) EBITDA is
presented as a supplemental performance measure and is not intended
as an alternative to net income or any other measure calculated in
accordance with generally accepted accounting principles. Further,
EBITDA may not be comparable to similarly titled measures used by
other companies.
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SOURCE The Inventure Group, Inc.