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Berry Global Group (BERY) Investor Presentation - Slideshow
2020-08-09 17:34
Investor Presentation Always Advancing to Protect What's Important August 2020 Safe Harbor Statements Forward-Looking Statements Statements in this presentation that are not historical, including statements relating to the expected future performance of the Company, are considered "forward looking" and are presented pursuant to the safe harbor provisions of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. You can identify forward-looking statements because they contain words such as "believes," "expect ...
Berry (BERY) - 2020 Q3 - Quarterly Report
2020-07-31 20:06
[Part I. Financial Information](index=5&type=section&id=Part%20I.%20Financial%20Information) [Financial Statements](index=5&type=section&id=Item%201.%20Financial%20Statements) This section presents the unaudited Consolidated Financial Statements for the quarterly and three-quarterly periods ended June 27, 2020, highlighting significant increases in net sales and net income driven by the RPC Group Plc acquisition Consolidated Statements of Income Highlights (Quarterly) | Metric | Q3 2020 (ended June 27) ($ million) | Q3 2019 (ended June 29) ($ million) | Change (%) | | :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- | | Net Sales | $2,910 million | $1,937 million | +50.2% | | Operating Income | $347 million | $215 million | +61.4% | | Net Income | $191 million | $13 million | +1369.2% | | Diluted EPS | $1.42 | $0.10 | +1320.0% | Consolidated Statements of Income Highlights (Three Quarters) | Metric | YTD 2020 (ended June 27) ($ million) | YTD 2019 (ended June 29) ($ million) | Change (%) | | :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- | | Net Sales | $8,701 million | $5,859 million | +48.5% | | Operating Income | $830 million | $576 million | +44.1% | | Net Income | $364 million | $175 million | +108.0% | | Diluted EPS | $2.71 | $1.31 | +106.9% | Consolidated Balance Sheet Highlights | Metric | June 27, 2020 ($ million) | Sept 28, 2019 ($ million) | | :--- | :--- | :--- | | Total Assets | $16,731 million | $16,469 million | | Total Liabilities | $14,862 million | $14,851 million | | Long-term Debt | $10,690 million | $11,261 million | | Total Stockholders' Equity | $1,869 million | $1,618 million | Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows Highlights (Three Quarters) | Metric | YTD 2020 (ended June 27) ($ million) | YTD 2019 (ended June 29) ($ million) | | :--- | :--- | :--- | | Net cash from operating activities | $979 million | $571 million | | Net cash from investing activities | ($152) million | ($269) million | | Net cash from financing activities | ($667) million | ($430) million | [Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements](index=9&type=section&id=Notes%20to%20Consolidated%20Financial%20Statements) The notes detail accounting policies and financial data, including lease accounting, the **significant financial impact** of the RPC Group Plc acquisition, debt refinancing, and segment performance - The company adopted the new lease accounting standard (ASU 2016-02) effective September 29, 2019, resulting in the recognition of right-of-use assets of **$563 million** and operating lease liabilities of **$579 million** on the balance sheet as of June 27, 2020[15](index=15&type=chunk)[35](index=35&type=chunk) - The acquisition of RPC Group Plc in July 2019 for **$6.1 billion** is a **major driver** of financial results, contributing **$3,346 million** in net sales and **$245 million** in operating income for the three quarters ended June 27, 2020[22](index=22&type=chunk)[23](index=23&type=chunk) - In January 2020, the company issued **€1.075 billion** in new senior secured notes and refinanced a **$4.25 billion** term loan, resulting in a **50 basis point** **interest rate reduction** and **debt extinguishment costs** of **$18 million**[40](index=40&type=chunk) Net Sales by Segment (Three Quarters Ended) | Segment | June 27, 2020 ($ million) | June 29, 2019 ($ million) | | :--- | :--- | :--- | | Consumer Packaging International | $3,125 million | $153 million | | Consumer Packaging North America | $2,104 million | $1,892 million | | Engineered Materials | $1,747 million | $1,910 million | | Health, Hygiene & Specialties | $1,725 million | $1,904 million | | **Total Net Sales** | **$8,701 million** | **$5,859 million** | [Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations (MD&A)](index=18&type=section&id=Item%202.%20Management%27s%20Discussion%20and%20Analysis%20of%20Financial%20Condition%20and%20Results%20of%20Operations) Management discusses the company's performance, highlighting the **significant impact** of the RPC acquisition on sales and income growth, the **mixed impact** of the COVID-19 pandemic, and a positive outlook for fiscal 2020 [Executive Summary and Outlook](index=18&type=section&id=Executive%20Summary%20and%20Outlook) The company's performance was **modestly impacted** by COVID-19, with **strong demand** in healthcare and hygiene offsetting **lower demand** in food service and industrials, while the RPC acquisition remains a **key growth driver** with projected annual cost synergies - The COVID-19 pandemic has had a **mixed impact**, with **lower demand** in food service and industrial sectors being offset by **higher consumer demand** in healthcare, hygiene, and food product categories[66](index=66&type=chunk) - The company expects to realize annual cost synergies of **$150 million** from the RPC acquisition, with an estimated **$85 million** to be realized in fiscal 2020[69](index=69&type=chunk) Fiscal 2020 Financial Outlook | Metric | Projected Amount ($ million) | | :--- | :--- | | Cash Flow from Operations | $1,450 million | | Free Cash Flow | $830 million | | Capital Spending | $620 million | [Results of Operations](index=19&type=section&id=Results%20of%20Operations) The analysis details a **significant year-over-year increase** in net sales and operating income for both the quarter and the nine-month period, primarily driven by the RPC acquisition, with varied segment performance due to market conditions Quarterly Net Sales Change Drivers (vs. Prior Quarter) | Driver | Impact on Net Sales ($ million) | | :--- | :--- | | Acquisition Net Sales (RPC) | +$1,092 million | | Base Volume Increase | +2% | | Lower Selling Prices | -$99 million | | Unfavorable FX | -$19 million | Year-to-Date Net Sales Change Drivers (vs. Prior YTD) | Driver | Impact on Net Sales ($ million) | | :--- | :--- | | Acquisition Net Sales (RPC) | +$3,346 million | | Base Volume Increase | +1% | | Lower Selling Prices | -$429 million | | Unfavorable FX | -$32 million | - The Health, Hygiene & Specialties segment reported a **14% base volume growth** in the quarter, driving a **40% increase in operating income** despite lower selling prices and unfavorable currency changes[82](index=82&type=chunk)[83](index=83&type=chunk) - The Engineered Materials segment's net sales decreased by **10%** in the quarter, primarily due to an **8% base volume decline** reflecting the impact of COVID-19 on industrial markets[80](index=80&type=chunk) [Liquidity and Capital Resources](index=23&type=section&id=Liquidity%20and%20Capital%20Resources) The company's **strong liquidity position** is evidenced by a **cash balance of $906 million** and **no outstanding balance** on its **$850 million** revolving credit facility, with **net cash from operating activities increased significantly** to **$979 million** for the nine-month period - As of June 27, 2020, the company had a cash balance of **$906 million** and **no outstanding borrowings** on its **$850 million** revolving line of credit[98](index=98&type=chunk)[104](index=104&type=chunk) Free Cash Flow (Three Quarters Ended June 27, 2020) | Metric | Amount ($ million) | | :--- | :--- | | Cash flow from operating activities | $979 million | | Additions to property, plant and equipment, net | ($419) million | | **Free cash flow** | **$560 million** | - **No shares were repurchased** during the quarter, with **$393 million** **remaining available** under the authorized share repurchase program[100](index=100&type=chunk) [Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures about Market Risk](index=25&type=section&id=Item%203.%20Quantitative%20and%20Qualitative%20Disclosures%20about%20Market%20Risk) The company manages market risks from interest rate and foreign currency exchange rate changes through interest rate swaps and cross-currency swaps, and by designating foreign-denominated debt as net investment hedges - A hypothetical **0.25%** change in LIBOR would increase the company's annual interest expense by **$8 million** on its variable rate term loans[110](index=110&type=chunk) - The company utilizes interest rate swaps to manage interest rate volatility, **effectively fixing the rate** on over **$3.2 billion** of its variable-rate term loan debt[111](index=111&type=chunk) - A hypothetical **10%** decline in foreign currency exchange rates would have had a **$20 million** **unfavorable impact** on Net Income for the three quarterly periods ended June 27, 2020[112](index=112&type=chunk) - To **hedge foreign currency risk**, the company uses cross-currency swaps with notional amounts of **€1.875 billion** and **£700 million**, and has **designated €785 million** of long-term debt as a hedge of its net investment in euro-denominated subsidiaries[113](index=113&type=chunk) [Controls and Procedures](index=26&type=section&id=Item%204.%20Controls%20and%20Procedures) Management concluded the company's disclosure controls and procedures were **effective**, despite COVID-19 related restrictions negatively impacting the integration and implementation of standardized internal controls at the RPC business - The Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer concluded that the company's disclosure controls and procedures were **effective at a reasonable assurance level** as of June 27, 2020[116](index=116&type=chunk) - COVID-19 related travel and safety restrictions have **negatively impacted** the integration of the RPC business, specifically the implementation of standardized internal control procedures over financial reporting[117](index=117&type=chunk) [Part II. Other Information](index=27&type=section&id=Part%20II.%20Other%20Information) [Legal Proceedings](index=27&type=section&id=Item%201.%20Legal%20Proceedings) The company reports **no material changes** in its legal proceedings from the disclosures made in its most recent Form 10-K - There have been **no material changes** in legal proceedings since the company's last Form 10-K filing[120](index=120&type=chunk) [Risk Factors](index=27&type=section&id=Item%201A.%20Risk%20Factors) This section emphasizes the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic as a **key risk factor** that could have a **material adverse impact** on the business, financial condition, and operations, alongside other **key operational risks** like **substantial indebtedness** and raw material price volatility - The ongoing COVID-19 pandemic is identified as a **key risk factor** that could have a **material adverse impact** on the company's business, financial condition, liquidity, and results of operations[122](index=122&type=chunk)[123](index=123&type=chunk) - **Key operational risks** highlighted include **substantial indebtedness**, **changes in resin prices**, risks related to acquisition integration (specifically RPC), and **foreign currency exchange rate risk**[124](index=124&type=chunk) [Unregistered Sales of Equity Securities and Use of Proceeds](index=29&type=section&id=Item%202.%20Unregistered%20Sales%20of%20Equity%20Securities%20and%20Use%20of%20Proceeds) The company **did not repurchase any of its equity securities** during the quarter ended June 27, 2020, with **$393 million** **remaining available** under the authorized share repurchase program - **No shares were repurchased** by the company during the quarter[127](index=127&type=chunk) - As of June 27, 2020, **$393 million** **remaining available** for purchase under the company's share repurchase program[127](index=127&type=chunk) [Exhibits](index=30&type=section&id=Item%206.%20Exhibits) This section lists the exhibits filed with the Form 10-Q, including certifications from the Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer, and Inline XBRL financial data files
Berry (BERY) - 2020 Q3 - Earnings Call Transcript
2020-07-31 19:56
Berry Global Group, Inc. (NYSE:BERY) Q3 2020 Earnings Conference Call July 31, 2020 10:00 AM ET Company Participants Dustin Stilwell - Head, IR Thomas Salmon - CEO & Chairman Mark Miles - CFO & Treasurer Conference Call Participants Bryan Burgmeier - Citigroup Philip Ng - Jefferies Ghansham Panjabi - Robert W. Baird & Co. Arun Viswanathan - RBC Capital Markets Brian Maguire - Goldman Sachs Group George Staphos - Bank of America Merrill Lynch Anojja Shah - BMO Capital Markets Neel Kumar - Morgan Stanley Kyle ...
Berry (BERY) - 2020 Q3 - Earnings Call Presentation
2020-07-31 19:16
Always Advancing to Protect What's Important Fiscal 2020 - Third Quarter Friday, July 31, 2020 Berry Earnings Conference Call Supplement (Unaudited Results) Chairman and CEO CFO Thomas E. Salmon – Mark W. Miles – Safe Harbor Statements and Important Information Forward-Looking Statements Statements in this presentation that are not historical, including statements relating to the expected future performance of the Company, are considered "forward looking" within the meaning of the federal securities laws an ...
Berry (BERY) - 2020 Q2 - Quarterly Report
2020-05-01 20:06
Part I. [Financial Information](index=4&type=section&id=Part%20I.%20Financial%20Information) [Item 1. Financial Statements](index=4&type=section&id=Item%201.%20Financial%20Statements) Presents Berry Global Group's unaudited consolidated financial statements and detailed notes on key financial areas [Consolidated Statements of Income and Comprehensive Income](index=4&type=section&id=Consolidated%20Statements%20of%20Income%20and%20Comprehensive%20Income) Consolidated Statements of Income (Quarterly & YTD, in millions of dollars, except per share amounts) | Metric | Quarterly Ended Mar 28, 2020 | Quarterly Ended Mar 30, 2019 | Two Quarterly Periods Ended Mar 28, 2020 | Two Quarterly Periods Ended Mar 30, 2019 | | :-------------------------------- | :--------------------------- | :--------------------------- | :--------------------------------------- | :--------------------------------------- | | Net sales | $2,975 | $1,950 | $5,791 | $3,922 | | Operating income | $284 | $185 | $483 | $361 | | Net income | $126 | $74 | $173 | $162 | | Basic Net income per share | $0.95 | $0.57 | $1.31 | $1.24 | | Diluted Net income per share | $0.94 | $0.55 | $1.29 | $1.21 | Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income (Quarterly & YTD, in millions of dollars) | Metric | Quarterly Ended Mar 28, 2020 | Quarterly Ended Mar 30, 2019 | Two Quarterly Periods Ended Mar 28, 2020 | Two Quarterly Periods Ended Mar 30, 2019 | | :--------------------------------------- | :--------------------------- | :--------------------------- | :--------------------------------------- | :--------------------------------------- | | Net income | $126 | $74 | $173 | $162 | | Other comprehensive income (loss) | $(267) | $(9) | $(162) | $(30) | | Comprehensive income (loss) | $(141) | $65 | $11 | $132 | [Consolidated Balance Sheets](index=5&type=section&id=Consolidated%20Balance%20Sheets) Consolidated Balance Sheets (in millions of dollars) | Metric | March 28, 2020 | September 28, 2019 | | :----------------------------------- | :------------- | :----------------- | | Cash and cash equivalents | $953 | $750 | | Total current assets | $4,053 | $3,757 | | Total assets | $16,949 | $16,469 | | Total current liabilities | $2,202 | $2,039 | | Long-term debt, less current portion | $11,043 | $11,261 | | Total liabilities | $15,298 | $14,851 | | Total stockholders' equity | $1,651 | $1,618 | [Consolidated Statements of Changes in Stockholders' Equity](index=6&type=section&id=Consolidated%20Statements%20of%20Changes%20in%20Stockholders'%20Equity) Changes in Stockholders' Equity (Quarterly Period Ended March 28, 2020, in millions of dollars) | Item | Common Stock | Additional Paid-in Capital | Accumulated Other Comprehensive Loss | Retained Earnings | Total | | :-------------------------------- | :----------- | :------------------------- | :----------------------------------- | :---------------- | :---- | | Balance at December 28, 2019 | $1 | $970 | $(281) | $1,096 | $1,786 | | Net income | — | — | — | $126 | $126 | | Other comprehensive loss | — | — | $(267) | — | $(267) | | Share-based compensation | — | $5 | — | — | $5 | | Proceeds from issuance of common stock | — | $1 | — | — | $1 | | Balance at March 28, 2020 | $1 | $976 | $(548) | $1,222 | $1,651 | - Total stockholders' equity decreased from **$1,786 million** at December 28, 2019, to **$1,651 million** at March 28, 2020, primarily due to a significant other comprehensive loss of **$(267) million**, partially offset by net income of **$126 million**[11](index=11&type=chunk) [Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows](index=7&type=section&id=Consolidated%20Statements%20of%20Cash%20Flows) Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows (Two Quarterly Periods Ended, in millions of dollars) | Activity | March 28, 2020 | March 30, 2019 | | :----------------------------------- | :------------- | :------------- | | Net cash from operating activities | $533 | $331 | | Net cash from investing activities | $(27) | $(167) | | Net cash from financing activities | $(296) | $(192) | | Net change in cash | $203 | $(28) | | Cash and cash equivalents at end of period | $953 | $353 | - Net cash from operating activities increased by **$202 million** YoY, while net cash used in investing activities decreased by **$140 million** YoY. Net cash used in financing activities increased by **$104 million** YoY[13](index=13&type=chunk) [Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements](index=8&type=section&id=Notes%20to%20Consolidated%20Financial%20Statements) [1. Basis of Presentation](index=8&type=section&id=1.%20Basis%20of%20Presentation) - The unaudited Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements are prepared in accordance with GAAP for interim reporting, relying on management's estimates and assumptions[15](index=15&type=chunk) - Certain prior period amounts have been recast to conform to current reporting[15](index=15&type=chunk) [2. Recent Accounting Pronouncements](index=8&type=section&id=2.%20Recent%20Accounting%20Pronouncements) - Adopted ASU 2016-02, Leases (Topic 842), effective September 29, 2019, requiring recognition of right-of-use assets and lease liabilities for operating leases[17](index=17&type=chunk) - Evaluating the impact of ASU 2016-13 (Credit Losses, effective fiscal 2021), ASU 2018-14 (Defined Benefit Plans, effective fiscal 2022), ASU 2019-12 (Income Taxes, effective fiscal 2022), and ASU 2020-04 (Reference Rate Reform, effective upon issuance)[18](index=18&type=chunk)[19](index=19&type=chunk)[20](index=20&type=chunk)[21](index=21&type=chunk) [3. Revenue and Accounts Receivable](index=9&type=section&id=3.%20Revenue%20and%20Accounts%20Receivable) - Revenues are primarily derived from the sale of plastic packaging products, with customer rebates as a main source of variable consideration[22](index=22&type=chunk) Customer Rebates Accrual (in millions of dollars) | Date | Amount | | :---------------- | :----- | | March 28, 2020 | $121 | | September 28, 2019 | $114 | - The Company sells certain receivables to third-party financial institutions through factoring agreements, with net sales available under U.S. programs of **$236 million** for the quarterly period and **$458 million** for the two quarterly periods ended March 28, 2020[23](index=23&type=chunk) [4. Acquisitions and Dispositions](index=10&type=section&id=4.%20Acquisitions%20and%20Dispositions) - Completed the acquisition of RPC Group Plc in July 2019 for **$6.1 billion**, a leading plastic product design and engineering company[24](index=24&type=chunk) RPC Group Plc Contribution to Consolidated Statements of Income (in millions of dollars) | Period | Net Sales | Operating Income | | :--------------------------------------- | :-------- | :--------------- | | Quarterly Period Ended March 28, 2020 | $1,174 | $81 | | Two Quarterly Periods Ended March 28, 2020 | $2,256 | $135 | - The preliminary purchase price allocation for RPC was updated, resulting in a **$211 million** decrease in property, plant and equipment, a **$47 million** decrease in intangible assets, a **$19 million** increase in inventory, and an **$89 million** decrease in deferred tax liabilities, with corresponding increases to goodwill[27](index=27&type=chunk) - Completed the sale of the Seal For Life business in July 2019 for net proceeds of **$325 million**[31](index=31&type=chunk) [5. Restructuring and Transaction Activities](index=11&type=section&id=5.%20Restructuring%20and%20Transaction%20Activities) Consolidated Restructuring and Transaction Activities (in millions of dollars) | Period | March 28, 2020 | March 30, 2019 | | :--------------------------------------- | :------------- | :------------- | | Quarterly Period Ended | $19 | $5 | | Two Quarterly Periods Ended | $36 | $16 | Restructuring and Transaction Activities Accrual (in millions of dollars) | Item | Employee Severance and Benefits | Exit Facility Costs | Non-cash Impairment Charges | Transaction Activities | Total | | :------------------------- | :------------------------------ | :------------------ | :-------------------------- | :--------------------- | :---- | | Balance as of Sep 28, 2019 | $2 | $5 | $0 | $0 | $7 | | Charges | $17 | $0 | $0 | $17 | $36 | | Cash payments | $(12) | $(1) | $0 | $(17) | $(30) | | Balance as of Mar 28, 2020 | $7 | $4 | $0 | $0 | $11 | [6. Leases](index=12&type=section&id=6.%20Leases) - The Company adopted ASU 2016-02, Leases (Topic 842), recognizing right-of-use assets and lease liabilities for leases over one year[34](index=34&type=chunk)[35](index=35&type=chunk) Supplemental Lease Information (March 28, 2020, in millions of dollars) | Item | Amount | | :--------------------------------------- | :----- | | Operating lease right-of-use assets | $574 | | Operating lease liabilities (non-current) | $479 | | Total lease cost (Two Quarterly Periods Ended) | $75 | | Weighted-average remaining lease term - operating leases | 8 years | | Weighted-average discount rate - operating leases | 4.5% | [7. Long-Term Debt](index=13&type=section&id=7.%20Long-Term%20Debt) Long-Term Debt (in millions of dollars) | Item | March 28, 2020 | September 28, 2019 | | :----------------------------------- | :------------- | :----------------- | | Total long-term debt | $11,115 | $11,365 | | Long-term debt, less current portion | $11,043 | $11,261 | - In January 2020, the Company issued **€700 million** and **€375 million** aggregate principal amount of first priority senior secured notes and refinanced its existing **$4.25 billion** Term loan, resulting in a **50 basis point** interest rate reduction[39](index=39&type=chunk) - Debt extinguishment costs of **$18 million** were recorded in Other expense, net, due to the prepayment of the euro Term loan[39](index=39&type=chunk) - The Company was in compliance with all debt covenants for all periods presented[40](index=40&type=chunk) [8. Financial Instruments and Fair Value Measurements](index=14&type=section&id=8.%20Financial%20Instruments%20and%20Fair%20Value%20Measurements) - The Company uses cross-currency swaps to hedge foreign currency risk and interest rate swaps to manage interest expense variability on variable rate term loan debt[41](index=41&type=chunk)[42](index=42&type=chunk)[44](index=44&type=chunk) - In March 2020, the Company cash settled existing cross-currency swaps, receiving **$246 million**, and subsequently entered into new matching swaps[42](index=42&type=chunk) Effect of Derivative Instruments on Consolidated Statements of Income (Two Quarterly Periods Ended March 28, 2020, in millions of dollars) | Derivative Instrument | Statements of Income Location | Amount | | :-------------------- | :---------------------------- | :----- | | Cross-currency swaps | Interest expense, net | $(3) | | Foreign exchange forward contracts | Other expense, net | $0 | | Interest rate swaps | Interest expense, net | $34 | - Goodwill and other indefinite-lived assets were not impaired in fiscal 2019, but the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic creates market volatility that could necessitate future impairment tests[48](index=48&type=chunk) [9. Income Taxes](index=16&type=section&id=9.%20Income%20Taxes) - The effective tax rate for the quarter and year-to-date period was negatively impacted by **2%** from uncertain tax positions and **2%** from global intangible low-taxed income provisions[52](index=52&type=chunk) [10. Segment and Geographic Data](index=16&type=section&id=10.%20Segment%20and%20Geographic%20Data) Net Sales by Reportable Segment (Quarterly Period Ended March 28, 2020, in millions of dollars) | Segment | Net Sales | | :-------------------------------- | :-------- | | Consumer Packaging International | $1,095 | | Consumer Packaging North America | $706 | | Engineered Materials | $598 | | Health, Hygiene & Specialties | $576 | | Total net sales | $2,975 | Operating Income by Reportable Segment (Quarterly Period Ended March 28, 2020, in millions of dollars) | Segment | Operating Income | | :-------------------------------- | :--------------- | | Consumer Packaging International | $61 | | Consumer Packaging North America | $83 | | Engineered Materials | $88 | | Health, Hygiene & Specialties | $52 | | Total operating income | $284 | Net Sales by Geographical Region (Quarterly Period Ended March 28, 2020, in millions of dollars) | Region | Net Sales | | :--------------------------- | :-------- | | United States and Canada | $1,705 | | Europe | $981 | | Rest of world | $289 | | Total net sales | $2,975 | [11. Contingencies and Commitments](index=17&type=section&id=11.%20Contingencies%20and%20Commitments) - The Company is party to routine legal proceedings, with no ultimate liability expected to be material to financial statements[57](index=57&type=chunk) - Various purchase commitments for raw materials, supplies, and property and equipment exist in the ordinary course of business[57](index=57&type=chunk) [12. Share Repurchase Program](index=17&type=section&id=12.%20Share%20Repurchase%20Program) - No shares were repurchased during the two quarterly periods ended March 28, 2020[58](index=58&type=chunk) - Authorized share repurchases of **$393 million** remain available to the Company[58](index=58&type=chunk) [13. Basic and Diluted Net Income Per Share](index=17&type=section&id=13.%20Basic%20and%20Diluted%20Net%20Income%20Per%20Share) Basic and Diluted Net Income Per Share (in millions, except per share amounts) | Metric | Quarterly Ended Mar 28, 2020 | Quarterly Ended Mar 30, 2019 | Two Quarterly Periods Ended Mar 28, 2020 | Two Quarterly Periods Ended Mar 30, 2019 | | :----------------------------------------------------------------- | :--------------------------- | :--------------------------- | :--------------------------------------- | :--------------------------------------- | | Consolidated net income | $126 | $74 | $173 | $162 | | Weighted average common shares outstanding - basic | 132.4 | 130.5 | 132.4 | 130.8 | | Weighted average common and common equivalent shares outstanding - diluted | 134.1 | 133.8 | 134.2 | 133.9 | | Basic per common share income | $0.95 | $0.57 | $1.31 | $1.24 | | Diluted per common share income | $0.94 | $0.55 | $1.29 | $1.21 | - **7.1 million** shares were excluded from the diluted net income per share calculation for both the three and six months ended March 28, 2020, as their effect would be anti-dilutive[59](index=59&type=chunk) [14. Accumulated Other Comprehensive Loss](index=18&type=section&id=14.%20Accumulated%20Other%20Comprehensive%20Loss) Accumulated Other Comprehensive Loss (Quarterly Period Ended March 28, 2020, in millions of dollars) | Component | Balance at Dec 28, 2019 | Other comprehensive loss before reclassifications | Net amount reclassified from AOCI | Provision for income taxes | Balance at Mar 28, 2020 | | :--------------------------------------- | :---------------------- | :------------------------------------------------ | :-------------------------------- | :------------------------- | :---------------------- | | Currency Translation | $(187) | $(109) | — | — | $(344) | | Defined Benefit and Retiree Benefit Plans | $(56) | $(1) | — | — | $(57) | | Derivative Instruments | $(38) | $(181) | $35 | $37 | $(147) | | Accumulated Other Comprehensive Loss | $(281) | $(291) | $35 | $37 | $(548) | - Accumulated other comprehensive loss increased significantly from **$(281) million** at December 28, 2019, to **$(548) million** at March 28, 2020, primarily driven by currency translation and derivative instruments[62](index=62&type=chunk) [Item 2. Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations](index=19&type=section&id=Item%202.%20Management's%20Discussion%20and%20Analysis%20of%20Financial%20Condition%20and%20Results%20of%20Operations) Management discusses financial condition, operations, COVID-19 impact, segments, acquisitions, and liquidity [Executive Summary](index=19&type=section&id=Executive%20Summary) - The COVID-19 pandemic has resulted in lower customer demand in food service and industrials, partially offset by higher consumer demand in healthcare, hygiene, and food product categories[64](index=64&type=chunk) - The Company's operations are organized into four reporting segments: Consumer Packaging International, Consumer Packaging North America, Engineered Materials, and Health, Hygiene & Specialties[65](index=65&type=chunk) - The RPC Group Plc acquisition, completed in July 2019 for **$6.1 billion**, is expected to realize annual cost synergies of **$150 million**, with an estimated **$75 million** in fiscal 2020[67](index=67&type=chunk) - For fiscal 2020, the Company projects cash flow from operations of at least **$1,400 million** and free cash flow of at least **$800 million**[71](index=71&type=chunk) [Results of Operations](index=20&type=section&id=Results%20of%20Operations) Consolidated Overview (Quarterly Period Ended March 28, 2020 vs March 30, 2019, in millions of dollars) | Metric | Mar 28, 2020 | Mar 30, 2019 | Change | % Change | | :-------------------------------- | :----------- | :----------- | :----- | :------- | | Net sales | $2,975 | $1,950 | $1,025 | 53% | | Operating income | $284 | $185 | $99 | 54% | - Quarterly net sales growth was primarily driven by **$1,174 million** from acquisitions and a **2%** base volume increase, partially offset by **$148 million** lower selling prices due to resin costs[73](index=73&type=chunk) - Quarterly operating income increase was primarily due to **$81 million** from acquisitions, **$11 million** decrease in business integration costs, and **$9 million** decrease in SG&A, partially offset by a **$9 million** negative impact from price-cost spread[74](index=74&type=chunk) Consolidated Overview (Two Quarterly Periods Ended March 28, 2020 vs March 30, 2019, in millions of dollars) | Metric | Mar 28, 2020 | Mar 30, 2019 | Change | % Change | | :-------------------------------- | :----------- | :----------- | :----- | :------- | | Net sales | $5,791 | $3,922 | $1,869 | 48% | | Operating income | $483 | $361 | $122 | 34% | - YTD net sales growth was primarily attributed to **$2,256 million** from acquisitions, partially offset by **$330 million** lower selling prices due to resin costs and **$52 million** from divestiture sales[85](index=85&type=chunk) - YTD operating income increase was primarily due to **$135 million** from acquisitions, **$17 million** decrease in business integration costs, and **$16 million** decrease in depreciation and amortization, partially offset by a **$29 million** negative impact from price-cost spread[86](index=86&type=chunk) [Liquidity and Capital Resources](index=24&type=section&id=Liquidity%20and%20Capital%20Resources) - Net cash from operating activities increased **$202 million** from the Prior YTD, primarily due to improved net income prior to non-cash activities related to the RPC acquisition[99](index=99&type=chunk) - Net cash used in investing activities decreased **$140 million** from the Prior YTD, primarily due to proceeds from the settlement of cross-currency derivatives, partially offset by increased capital expenditures[99](index=99&type=chunk) Free Cash Flow (Two Quarterly Periods Ended March 28, 2020, in millions of dollars) | Metric | Amount | | :------------------------------------------ | :----- | | Cash flow from operating activities | $533 | | Additions to property, plant and equipment, net | $(263) | | Free cash flow | $270 | - At March 28, 2020, the cash balance was **$953 million**, with approximately **65%** located outside the U.S. The Company expects to refinance long-term debt obligations prior to maturity[102](index=102&type=chunk) [Summarized Guarantor Financial Information](index=25&type=section&id=Summarized%20Guarantor%20Financial%20Information) - Berry Global, Inc.'s outstanding notes are fully, jointly, severally, and unconditionally guaranteed by its parent, Berry Global Group, Inc., and substantially all of its domestic subsidiaries[104](index=104&type=chunk) Summarized Guarantor Financial Information (Two Quarterly Periods Ended March 28, 2020, in millions of dollars) | Metric | Amount | | :-------------------------------- | :----- | | Net sales | $2,848 | | Gross profit | $626 | | Net income | $92 | Summarized Guarantor Balance Sheet (in millions of dollars) | Metric | March 28, 2020 | September 28, 2019 | | :------------------- | :------------- | :----------------- | | Current assets | $1,671 | $856 | | Noncurrent assets | $5,353 | $5,469 | | Current liabilities | $953 | $436 | | Noncurrent liabilities | $12,502 | $12,341 | [Item 3. Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures about Market Risk](index=26&type=section&id=Item%203.%20Quantitative%20and%20Qualitative%20Disclosures%20about%20Market%20Risk) Details market risk exposure from interest rates and foreign currency, and derivative use for risk management - The Company is exposed to interest rate risk through **$6.2 billion** in term loans and an **$850 million** revolving credit facility; a **0.25%** change in LIBOR would increase annual interest expense by **$8 million**[109](index=109&type=chunk) - Interest rate swaps are used to manage interest rate volatility, effectively fixing LIBOR rates on various term loans[110](index=110&type=chunk) - Foreign currency risk arises from fluctuations against the U.S. dollar, primarily with the euro, British pound sterling, Brazilian real, Chinese renminbi, Canadian dollar, and Mexican peso[111](index=111&type=chunk) - Cross-currency swaps and designated foreign currency denominated long-term debt are used to hedge foreign currency risk[112](index=112&type=chunk) [Item 4. Controls and Procedures](index=26&type=section&id=Item%204.%20Controls%20and%20Procedures) Management affirmed disclosure controls effectiveness; COVID-19 impacted RPC internal control integration - The Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer concluded that the design and operation of disclosure controls and procedures were effective at the reasonable assurance level as of March 28, 2020[115](index=115&type=chunk) - The COVID-19 pandemic has negatively impacted integration activities for implementing standardized internal control procedures over financial reporting within the recently acquired RPC business[116](index=116&type=chunk) Part II. [Other Information](index=27&type=section&id=Part%20II.%20Other%20Information) [Item 1. Legal Proceedings](index=27&type=section&id=Item%201.%20Legal%20Proceedings) No material changes in legal proceedings reported since the most recent Form 10-K filing - No material changes in legal proceedings have occurred since the items disclosed in the Company's most recent Form 10-K[118](index=118&type=chunk) [Item 1A. Risk Factors](index=27&type=section&id=Item%201A.%20Risk%20Factors) Advises on Form 10-K risks and highlights COVID-19's potential adverse impact on business and liquidity - The ongoing COVID-19 pandemic could continue to have a material adverse impact on the Company's business, financial condition, liquidity, and results of operations due to its uncertain duration, severity, governmental actions, and global economic recovery[120](index=120&type=chunk)[121](index=121&type=chunk) - Other significant risks include substantial indebtedness, changes in raw material prices, risks related to acquisitions and divestitures, international business risks (including foreign currency exchange rates), and the phase-out of LIBOR[122](index=122&type=chunk) [Item 2. Unregistered Sales of Equity Securities and Use of Proceeds](index=29&type=section&id=Item%202.%20Unregistered%20Sales%20of%20Equity%20Securities%20and%20Use%20of%20Proceeds) Reports no equity repurchases this quarter and details remaining authorized repurchase amount - No shares were repurchased by the Company during the quarter ended March 28, 2020[125](index=125&type=chunk) - **$393 million** of authorized shares remained available for purchase under the program as of March 28, 2020[125](index=125&type=chunk) [Item 6. Exhibits](index=30&type=section&id=Item%206.%20Exhibits) Lists all Form 10-Q exhibits, including governance, debt instruments, and executive certifications - Exhibits include Amended and Restated Bylaws, Indenture for Senior Secured Notes, Rule 13a-14(a)/15d-14(a) and Section 1350 Certifications of the Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer, and various Inline XBRL documents[127](index=127&type=chunk) [Signature](index=31&type=section&id=Signature) Provides the formal signature block, confirming due authorization and signing for Berry Global Group, Inc - The report was signed by Mark W. Miles, Chief Financial Officer of Berry Global Group, Inc., on May 1, 2020[129](index=129&type=chunk)
Berry (BERY) - 2020 Q2 - Earnings Call Transcript
2020-05-01 19:46
Berry Global Group, Inc. (NYSE:BERY) Q2 2020 Earnings Conference Call May 1, 2020 10:00 AM ET Corporate Participants Dustin Stilwell - Director & Head IR Tom Salmon - Chief Executive Officer Mark Miles - Chief Financial Officer Conference Call participants George Staphos - Bank of America Anthony Pettinari - Citi Anojja Shah - BMO Capital Markets Ghansham Panjabi - Baird Tyler Langton - JPMorgan Neel Kumar - Morgan Stanley Arun Viswanathan - RBC Capital Markets Brian Maguire - Goldman Sachs Kyle White - Deu ...
Berry (BERY) - 2020 Q2 - Earnings Call Presentation
2020-05-01 16:47
Always Advancing to Protect What's Important Fiscal 2020 Second Quarter Thomas E. Salmon – Chairman and CEO Mark W. Miles – CFO | --- | --- | |-----------------------------------------------------------------------------|-------| | | | | Friday, May 1, 2020 Earnings Conference Call Supplement (Unaudited Results) | | | | | Safe Harbor Statements and Important Information Forward-Looking Statements Statements in this release that are not historical, including statements relating to the expected future perform ...
Berry (BERY) - 2020 Q1 - Earnings Call Transcript
2020-01-31 22:03
Berry Global Group, Inc. (NYSE:BERY) Q1 2020 Earnings Conference Call January 31, 2020 10:00 AM ET Company Participants Dustin Stilwell - Director & Head IR Tom Salmon - Chief Executive Officer and Director Mark Miles - Chief Financial Officer Conference Call Participants Neel Kumar - Morgan Stanley George Staphos - BofA Merrill Lynch Anthony Pettinari - Citigroup Ghansham Panjabi - Robert W Baird Tyler Langton - JPMorgan Brian Maguire - Goldman Sachs Mike Leithead - Barclays Anojja Shah - BMO Capital Marke ...
Berry (BERY) - 2020 Q1 - Quarterly Report
2020-01-31 21:14
UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM 10-Q ☒ QUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 For the quarterly period ended December 28, 2019 OR ☐ TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 For the transition period from __________ to __________ Commission File Number 001-35672 BERRY GLOBAL GROUP, INC. A Delaware corporation 101 Oakley Street, Evansville, Indiana, 47710 (812) 424-2904 IRS ...
Berry (BERY) - 2020 Q1 - Earnings Call Presentation
2020-01-31 13:56
Always Advancing to Protect What's Important Fiscal 2020 First Quarter Friday, January 31, 2020 Earnings Conference Call Supplement (Unaudited Results) Chairman and CEO CFO Thomas E. Salmon – Mark W. Miles – Safe Harbor Statements Forward-Looking Statements Statements in this presentation that are not historical, including statements relating to the expected future performance of the Company, are considered "forward looking" and are presented pursuant to the safe harbor provisions of the Private Securities ...