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Better Choice Company Inc. Announces Positive Third Quarter 2024 Results

Sequential Revenue Growth of 33% Quarter-Over-Quarter

Adjusted EBITDA Growth of 255% to $0.2 million1 Year-Over-Year, at 2% Margin1

Net Income Growth of 194% to $1.5 million Year-Over-Year

EPS Growth of 132% to $0.73 Year-Over-Year

TAMPA, Fla., Nov. 12, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Better Choice Company Inc. (NYSE American: BTTR) (the “Company” or “Better Choice”), a pet health and wellness company, today announced its results for the third quarter ended September 30, 2024 ("Q3 2024").

THIRD QUARTER 2024 FINANCIAL HIGHLIGHTS

  • Revenue increased 33% to $11.4 million from the second quarter 2024
  • Gross margin increased 591 basis points year-over-year (“YOY”) to 40%
  • Operating margin improved 1,003 basis points YOY to (10)%
  • Net income increased 194% YOY to $1.5 million
  • Earnings per share (“EPS”) improved 132% YOY to $0.73
  • $2.6 million gain on extinguishment of debt
  • Adjusted EBITDA increased 255% YOY to $0.2 million1

“For the third quarter of 2024, we exceeded our internal projections across all key financial metrics," commented Chief Executive Officer, Kent Cunningham. "The most encouraging for me was the double-digit year-over-year growth we saw across our primary Digital customers. We can see our marketing shifts are paying off as we have grown our new-to-brand consumer base, and we know our product performance is delivering as we've generated more repeat consumers. In our International channel, we generated 9% year-over-year growth with particularly strong performance across the Asia-Pacific region. We’re excited about the once-in-a-generation demographic shift occurring in Asia, where the pet food market is experiencing rapid growth. "

Nina Martinez, Chief Financial Officer, also commented, "Our ability to achieve 255% growth in adjusted EBITDA1 to a nearly 2% adjusted EBITDA margin1 on the quarter marks the Company's first profitable quarter in over four years. In addition to the gross margin accretion realized, we generated a $2.7 million gain through the paydown of short-term obligations as we significantly shifted to a healthy working capital position of $9.5 million. The company’s positive financial results with a third consecutive quarter of improved gross margin, as well as second consecutive quarter of net income and EPS growth, gives us confidence that we can deliver significant growth upside as we head into 2025."

1 Adjusted EBITDA and Adjusted EBITDA margin are non-GAAP measures. Reconciliation of Adjusted EBITDA to net income (loss), the most directly comparable GAAP financial measure, is set forth in the reconciliation table accompanying this release.


About Better Choice Company Inc.

Better Choice Company Inc. is a pet health and wellness company focused on providing pet products and services that help dogs and cats live healthier, happier and longer lives. We offer a broad portfolio of pet health and wellness products for dogs and cats sold under our Halo brand across multiple forms, including foods, treats, toppers, dental products, chews, and supplements. We have a demonstrated, multi-decade track record of success and are well positioned to benefit from the mainstream trends of growing pet humanization and consumer focus on health and wellness. Our products consist of kibble and canned dog and cat food, freeze-dried raw dog food and treats, vegan dog food and treats, oral care products and supplements. Halo’s core products are made with high-quality, thoughtfully sourced ingredients for natural, science-based nutrition. Each innovative recipe is formulated with leading veterinary and nutrition experts to deliver optimal health. For more information, please visit https://www.betterchoicecompany.com.

Forward Looking Statements

This press release contains forward-looking statements within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. The words “believe,” “may,” “estimate,” “continue,” “anticipate,” “intend,” “should,” “plan,” “could,” “target,” “potential,” “is likely,” “will,” “expect” and similar expressions, as they relate to us, are intended to identify forward-looking statements. The Company has based these forward-looking statements largely on our current expectations and projections about future events and financial trends that we believe may affect our financial condition, results of operations, business strategy and financial needs. Some or all of the results anticipated by these forward-looking statements may not be achieved. Further information on the Company’s risk factors is contained in our filings with the SEC. Any forward-looking statement made by us herein speaks only as of the date on which it is made. Factors or events that could cause our actual results to differ may emerge from time to time, and it is not possible for us to predict all of them. The Company undertakes no obligation to publicly update any forward-looking statement, whether as a result of new information, future developments or otherwise, except as may be required by law.

Company Contact:
Better Choice Company Inc.
Kent Cunningham, CEO

Investor Contact:
KCSA Strategic Communications
Valter Pinto, Managing Director
T: 212-896-1254
[email protected]


 
Better Choice Company Inc.
Unaudited Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations
(Dollars in thousands)
 
 Three Months Ended
September 30,
 Nine Months Ended
September 30,
  2024   2023   2024   2023 
Net sales$11,372  $13,117  $27,817  $32,890 
Cost of goods sold 6,854   8,681   17,432   21,625 
Gross profit 4,518   4,436   10,385   11,265 
Operating expenses:       
Selling, general and administrative 5,645   7,052   14,703   19,721 
Total operating expenses 5,645   7,052   14,703   19,721 
Loss from operations (1,127)  (2,616)  (4,318)  (8,456)
Other income (expense):       
Interest income (expense), net 6   (344)  (536)  (952)
Change in fair value of warrant liabilities    1,339      1,339 
Gain on extinguishment of debt and accounts payable 2,645      6,206    
Total other income, net 2,651   995   5,670   387 
Income (loss) before income taxes 1,524   (1,621)  1,352   (8,069)
Income tax (benefit) expense (2)     3    
Net income (loss)$1,526  $(1,621) $1,349  $(8,069)
Weighted average number of shares outstanding, basic 2,085,715   703,990   1,257,006   697,271 
Weighted average number of shares outstanding, diluted 2,085,715   703,990   1,257,006   697,271 
Net income (loss) per share, basic$0.73  $(2.30) $1.07  $(11.57)
Net income (loss) per share, diluted$0.73  $(2.30) $1.07  $(11.57)


 
Better Choice Company Inc.
Unaudited Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets
(Dollars in thousands, except share amounts)
 
 September 30, 2024 December 31, 2023
Assets   
Cash and cash equivalents$4,743  $4,455 
Accounts receivable, net 5,726   4,354 
Note receivable 1,450    
Inventories, net 3,930   6,611 
Prepaid expenses and other current assets 477   812 
Total Current Assets 16,326   16,232 
Fixed assets, net 158   230 
Right-of-use assets, operating leases 78   120 
Goodwill 405    
Other assets 205   155 
Total Assets$17,172  $16,737 
Liabilities & Stockholders’ Equity   
Current Liabilities   
Accounts payable$3,217  $6,928 
Accrued and other liabilities 1,631   2,085 
Credit facility, net 1,944   1,741 
Term loan, net    2,881 
Operating lease liability 60   57 
Total Current Liabilities 6,852   13,692 
Non-current Liabilities   
Operating lease liability 21   67 
Total Non-current Liabilities 21   67 
Total Liabilities 6,873   13,759 
Stockholders’ Equity   
Common Stock, $0.001 par value, 200,000,000 shares authorized, 1,755,139 & 729,026 shares issued and outstanding as of September 30, 2024, and December 31, 2023, respectively 2   1 
Additional paid-in capital 330,290   324,319 
Accumulated deficit (319,993)  (321,342)
Total Stockholders’ Equity 10,299   2,978 
Total Liabilities and Stockholders’ Equity$17,172  $16,737 


Better Choice Company Inc.
Non-GAAP Measures

Adjusted EBITDA and Adjusted EBITDA Margin

We define Adjusted EBITDA and Adjusted EBITDA margin to supplement the financial measures prepared in accordance with GAAP. Adjusted EBITDA and Adjusted EBITDA margin adjusts EBITDA to eliminate the impact of certain items that we do not consider indicative of our core operations. Adjusted EBITDA is determined by adding the following items to net (loss) income: interest expense, tax expense, depreciation and amortization, share-based compensation, gain on extinguishment of debt, loss on disposal of assets, transaction-related expenses, and other non-recurring expenses. Adjusted EBITDA margin is determined by dividing Adjusted EBITDA by Net sales.

We present Adjusted EBITDA and Adjusted EBITDA margin as it is a key measure used by our management and board of directors to evaluate our operating performance, generate future operating plans and make strategic decisions regarding the allocation of capital. We believe that the disclosure of Adjusted EBITDA and Adjusted EBITDA margin is useful to investors as this non-GAAP measure forms the basis of how our management team reviews and considers our operating results. By disclosing this non-GAAP measure, we believe that we create for investors a greater understanding of and an enhanced level of transparency into the means by which our management team operates our company. We also believe this measure can assist investors in comparing our performance to that of other companies on a consistent basis without regard to certain items that do not directly affect our ongoing operating performance or cash flows.

Adjusted EBITDA does not represent cash flows from operations as defined by GAAP. Adjusted EBITDA has limitations as a financial measure and you should not consider it in isolation, or as a substitute for, or superior to, financial measures calculated in accordance with GAAP. Because of these limitations, you should consider Adjusted EBITDA alongside other financial performance measures, including various cash flow metrics, net (loss) income, gross margin, and our other GAAP results.
The following table presents a reconciliation of net income (loss), the closest GAAP financial measure, to EBITDA and Adjusted EBITDA for each of the periods indicated (in thousands):

Reconciliation of Net Income (Loss) to EBITDA and Adjusted EBITDA
 
 Three Months Ended
September 30,
 Nine Months Ended
September 30,
  2024   2023   2024   2023 
Net income (loss)$1,526  $(1,621) $1,349  $(8,069)
Interest expense, net (6)  344   536   952 
Income tax expense (2)     3    
Depreciation and amortization 31   416   99   1,262 
EBITDA 1,549   (861)  1,987   (5,855)
Share-based compensation 84   473   762   1,618 
Gain on extinguishment of debt (2,645)    (6,206)  
Loss on disposal of assets          11 
Transaction-related expenses (a) 418      907    
Strategic branding initiatives (b) 33   41   102   73 
Co-manufacturing partner transition (c)         6 
Other single occurrence expenses (d) 776   208   1,232   397 
Adjusted EBITDA$215  $(139) $(1,216) $(3,750)
(a) Legal fees, professional fees, and other expenses for transaction-related business matters.
(b) One-time costs related to marketing agency and design, strategic re-branding initiatives, Elevate® launch, product innovation and reformulations
(c) One-time costs related to marketing agency and design, strategic re-branding initiatives, Elevate® launch, product innovation and reformulations
(d) One-time costs related to employee severance, executive recruitment, and other non-recurring professional fees

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