Financial Data and Key Metrics Changes - Adjusted net sales for Q1 2022 were flat year-over-year, better than the guidance of a low- to mid-single-digit decline [7][25] - Adjusted EBITDA decreased by 14% year-over-year to $47 million, slightly better than the guidance of a mid to high-teens decline [28][39] - Adjusted gross margin saw a slight reduction due to industry-wide distribution and warehousing cost pressures, despite an overall gross margin increase of more than 300 basis points in September [26][27] Business Line Data and Key Metrics Changes - North America adjusted net sales decreased by 1% year-over-year, with a reported net sales decrease of 5% due to the lapping of elevated at-home food consumption and strong hand sanitizer sales in the prior year [8][30] - International adjusted net sales increased by 2% year-over-year, with a 14% increase compared to fiscal 2020, driven by strong performance in baby food and refrigerated soup brands [11][33] - Growth brands, which make up about 70% of North American sales, grew 1% year-over-year and 10% compared to two years ago, with strong double-digit consumption growth [9][13] Market Data and Key Metrics Changes - North American sales increased by 8% compared to Q1 2020 after adjusting for foreign exchange movements and divestitures [30] - International sales decreased by 13% on a reported basis but were up 2% when adjusted for currency movement and divestitures [33] - The turbocharged category in North America delivered close to 9% growth versus the prior year, driven by strong performance in the snacks business [31] Company Strategy and Development Direction - The company is focused on its Hain 3.0 strategy, aiming for consistent near double-digit growth in its growth brands [12][22] - Pricing actions have been implemented across virtually every brand in North America, with an average increase of about 6% to 10% [20][76] - The company plans to achieve close to $50 million in productivity savings this fiscal year through numerous active projects [21] Management Comments on Operating Environment and Future Outlook - Management expects to see accelerating sales momentum this fiscal year, supported by significant distribution gains and merchandising events [22][39] - The company anticipates additional inflation costs of $20 million to $25 million this year, with plans to take further pricing actions to offset these costs [15][39] - Management expressed confidence in the company's ability to deliver adjusted top-line and EBITDA growth despite macro challenges [39][40] Other Important Information - The company repurchased 4.5 million shares during the quarter, totaling $175.6 million, with $207 million remaining under the repurchase authorization [37] - Operating cash flow for Q1 was $38 million, a decrease of 8% year-over-year, but an improvement relative to the adjusted EBITDA decrease [35][36] Q&A Session Summary Question: Can you provide clarity on the EBIT margin in international for the second quarter? - Management expects gross margin improvement for international in Q2, but not to the same level as Q1 due to rising ingredient inflation [45][46] Question: How are you managing pricing and volume in light of inflation? - The company is successfully passing on pricing to retailers, with low elasticities observed, but additional inflation has been more than anticipated [54][76] Question: What is the current situation regarding freight costs? - Freight costs are a significant issue, with both inflation and ancillary costs impacting the business, but the company is making progress in filling trucks to reduce costs [66][70] Question: How is the company handling new product launches amid current challenges? - The company is successfully launching new products in North America, although Europe faces more challenges due to labor shortages and Brexit-related issues [78][79] Question: What percentage of sales is coming from new products in Q1? - New products accounted for about 6.5% of sales in Q1, up from 1% in FY'20 and 3.5% in FY'21 [82] Question: How is the labor situation evolving? - The company has filled about two-thirds of open positions and has made significant progress in staffing distribution and manufacturing facilities [86][87]

Financial Performance - Net sales for the three months ended September 30, 2021 were $454.9 million, a decrease of $43.7 million, or 8.8%, compared to $498.6 million in the same period of 2020[143] - Gross profit for the three months ended September 30, 2021 was $105.4 million, a decrease of $13.7 million, or 11.5%, with a gross profit margin of 23.2% compared to 23.9% in the prior year[144] - Operating income for the three months ended September 30, 2021 was $25.5 million, significantly up from $3.3 million in the prior year quarter, reflecting improved operational efficiency[149] - The company reported net income from continuing operations of $19.4 million, compared to a net loss of $10.8 million in the prior year, marking a significant turnaround[142] - Net income from continuing operations for the three months ended September 30, 2021 was $19.4 million, or $0.20 per diluted share, compared to a net loss of $10.8 million, or $0.11 per diluted share, for the same period in 2020[157] - The company reported a net income of $19.4 million for the three months ended September 30, 2021, compared to a net income of $0.5 million in the same period of 2020[185] Expenses and Costs - Selling, general and administrative expenses decreased to $74.0 million, down $5.5 million, or 7.0%, from $79.5 million in the prior year quarter[145] - Productivity and transformation costs increased to $4.0 million, up $2.6 million from $1.4 million in the prior year quarter, primarily due to consulting fees for supply chain optimization[147] - Adjusted EBITDA for the three months ended September 30, 2021 was $47.3 million, a decrease of $7.6 million, or 13.8%, from $54.9 million in the prior year[142] - Adjusted EBITDA decreased to $47.3 million for the three months ended September 30, 2021, down from $54.9 million in the prior year[161] - Operating Free Cash Flow from continuing operations for the three months ended September 30, 2021, was $19.8 million, compared to $28.5 million for the same period in 2020[188] Sales Performance by Region - Net sales in North America for the three months ended September 30, 2021 were $265.5 million, a decrease of $15.1 million, or 5.4%, from $280.7 million in the prior year[163] - International net sales decreased to $189.4 million, down $28.6 million, or 13.1%, from $218.0 million in the prior year, but increased 1.6% on a constant currency basis[164] - The net sales decline in North America was 5.4%, while the decline in international markets was 13.1% for the three months ended September 30, 2021[181] - The impact of foreign currency exchange on net sales was a negative 2.0% for the three months ended September 30, 2021[181] Cash Flow and Investments - Cash flows provided by operating activities from continuing operations were $37.6 million, a decrease of $3.1 million from $40.7 million in the prior year[171] - Cash used in investing activities increased to $18.1 million, up $10.3 million from $7.7 million in the prior year due to increased capital expenditures[172] - Cash used in financing activities was $63.5 million, an increase of $27.6 million compared to $36.0 million in the prior year, primarily due to share repurchases[173] - The company repurchased 4.525 million shares for a total of $175.6 million at an average price of $38.80 per share during the three months ended September 30, 2021[175] Strategic Initiatives - The company is focused on simplifying its brand portfolio and identifying declining brands for potential divestiture as part of its Hain 3.0 strategy[138] - The company plans to actively seek acquisitions to strengthen its position in targeted categories, supported by its borrowing capacity[138] Miscellaneous - The COVID-19 pandemic initially increased demand for the company's products, but net sales have since normalized, impacting overall performance[139] - The impact of divestitures and discontinued brands on net sales was a positive contribution of 10.7% for the three months ended September 30, 2021[181] - The company did not have any off-balance sheet arrangements that could materially affect its consolidated financial statements as of September 30, 2021[189] - There were no changes in internal controls over financial reporting that materially affected the company during the three months ended September 30, 2021[196] - The company believes that capital spending is essential for maintaining operational capabilities, impacting the evaluation of cash available for discretionary investments[186]

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