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Sally Beauty Holdings, Inc. (NYSE:SBH) Q2 2024 Earnings Conference Call May 9, 2024 8:30 AM ET Company Participants Jeff Harkins - Vice President, Investor Relations and Treasurer Denise Paulonis - President and Chief Executive Officer Marlo Cormier - Chief Financial Officer Conference Call Participants Oliver Chen - Cowen Olivia Tong - Raymond James Ashley Helgans - Jefferies Simeon Gutman - Morgan Stanley Operator Good morning, everyone and welcome to the Sally Beauty Holdings Conference Call to discuss t ...

☐ TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 Commission File No. 1-33145 SALLY BEAUTY HOLDINGS, INC. 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: MARCH 31, 2024 or (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) Delaware 36-2257936 (State or other jurisdiction of incorporation or organization) (I.R. ...

Financial Performance - Consolidated net sales for Q2 2024 were $908 million, a decrease of 1.1% compared to the prior year[5]. - Consolidated comparable sales declined by 1.5%, primarily due to soft traffic and consumer purchasing trends at Sally Beauty[7]. - GAAP net earnings were $29.2 million, or $0.27 per diluted share, compared to $40.9 million, or $0.37 per diluted share in the prior year[11]. - Operating earnings decreased by 16.6% to $59,574 for the three months ended March 31, 2024, compared to $71,408 in the same period of 2023[37]. - For the three months ended March 31, 2024, net earnings were $29,244,000, a decrease of 28.4% compared to $40,861,000 for the same period in 2023[43]. - Adjusted EBITDA for the three months ended March 31, 2024, was $99,500,000, a decrease of 5.4% from $105,220,000 in the same period of 2023[47]. - For the six months ended March 31, 2024, net earnings were $67,634,000, down 25.8% from $91,198,000 in the same period of 2023[47]. Margins and Expenses - GAAP gross margin was 51.0%, unchanged from the prior year, while adjusted gross margin increased by 30 basis points to 51.0%[8]. - GAAP operating earnings were $60 million with an operating margin of 6.6%, down from $71.4 million and 7.8% in the prior year[10]. - Selling, general and administrative (SG&A) expenses for the three months ended March 31, 2024, were $403,435,000, representing 44.4% of sales, compared to 42.4% in the same period last year[43]. - SG&A expenses as a percentage of sales for the six months ended March 31, 2024, were 43.6%, compared to 41.6% in the same period last year[45]. Cash Flow and Debt - Cash flow from operations was $37 million, with capital expenditures totaling $14.1 million[14]. - The company refinanced a $680 million senior unsecured note due 2025, extending the maturity to 2032[3]. - The updated full-year guidance includes an expected operating cash flow of approximately $240 million and capital expenditures of about $100 million[21]. - The company reported a net debt leverage ratio of 2.2x as of March 31, 2024[12]. - Interest expense increased to $20,523,000 for the three months ended March 31, 2024, compared to $16,685,000 in the prior year, marking a 23.0% increase[47]. - The company incurred a loss on debt extinguishment related to the repayment of its 5.625% Senior Notes due 2025, which included a write-off of $2,000,000 in unamortized deferred financing costs[43]. Inventory and Assets - Total current assets increased to $1,280,323 as of March 31, 2024, compared to $1,227,997 as of September 30, 2023[39]. - Inventory rose to $1,039,752 as of March 31, 2024, from $975,218 as of September 30, 2023[39]. - Total liabilities decreased slightly to $2,195,692 as of March 31, 2024, from $2,216,502 as of September 30, 2023[39]. Store Performance - As of March 31, 2024, the total number of consolidated stores decreased to 4,468 from 4,484 in 2023, a decline of 16 stores[49]. - The total number of SBS stores decreased to 3,134 in 2024 from 3,143 in 2023, a decline of 9 stores[49]. - The total number of company-operated BSG stores decreased to 1,202 in 2024 from 1,209 in 2023, a decline of 7 stores[49]. - The total number of franchise stores remained unchanged at 132 for both 2024 and 2023[49]. Comparable Sales - Comparable sales for SBS declined by 4.0% in Q1 2024, compared to a growth of 9.1% in Q1 2023, representing a change of 1,310 basis points[50]. - BSG's comparable sales grew by 2.0% in Q1 2024, an increase from 1.3% in Q1 2023, reflecting a change of 70 basis points[50]. - Consolidated comparable sales declined by 1.5% in Q1 2024, compared to a growth of 5.7% in Q1 2023, a change of 720 basis points[50]. - BSG's comparable sales for the six months ended March 31, 2024, increased by 1.3%, compared to a decline of 0.2% in the same period of 2023, reflecting a change of 150 basis points[50]. - The overall comparable sales for the six months ended March 31, 2024, declined by 1.1%, compared to a growth of 3.3% in the same period of 2023, a change of 440 basis points[50].

Sally Beauty Holdings, Inc. (NYSE:SBH) Q1 2024 Earnings Conference Call February 1, 2024 8:30 AM ET Company Participants Jeff Harkins - Vice President, Investor Relations and Treasurer Denise Paulonis - President and Chief Executive Officer Marlo Cormier - Chief Financial Officer Conference Call Participants Korinne Wolfmeyer - Piper Sandler Ashley Helgans - Jefferies Simeon Gutman - Morgan Stanley Olivia Tong - Raymond James Oliver Chen - TD Cowen Linda Bolton-Weiser - DA Davidson Operator Good morning, ev ...

Financial Performance - Consolidated net sales for the three months ended December 31, 2023, decreased by $25.8 million, or 2.7%, to $931.3 million compared to the same period in 2022[60] - Consolidated comparable sales decreased by 0.8% for the three months ended December 31, 2023[60] - Consolidated gross profit for the three months ended December 31, 2023, decreased by $21.4 million, or 4.4%, to $467.2 million, with a gross margin decline of 80 basis points to 50.2%[60] - Consolidated operating earnings decreased by $17.5 million, or 20.2%, to $69.1 million for the three months ended December 31, 2023, with an operating margin decrease of 160 basis points to 7.4%[60] - Consolidated net earnings decreased by $11.9 million, or 23.7%, to $38.4 million for the three months ended December 31, 2023[60] Cash Flow and Liquidity - Cash provided by operations was $51.0 million for the three months ended December 31, 2023, compared to $55.0 million for the same period in 2022[60] - At December 31, 2023, the company had $603.6 million in liquidity, including $482.6 million available for borrowing under its ABL facility[74] Store Operations - The number of stores at the end of the period decreased by 23, or 0.5%, to 4,475 stores[61] - SBS's net sales decreased by $26.2 million, or 4.8%, primarily due to store closures and fewer transactions[61] - BSG's net sales increased slightly by $0.5 million, or 0.1%, driven by comparable sales growth and improved salon demand trends[61] Asset and Liability Management - As of December 31, 2023, total assets for the Issuers and Guarantors amounted to $2,055,835, a decrease from $2,076,413 as of September 30, 2023, reflecting a decline of approximately 1.0%[84] - Current liabilities decreased from $468,202 as of September 30, 2023, to $459,005 as of December 31, 2023, indicating improved financial management[84] - Total liabilities also saw a reduction from $2,011,075 to $1,982,179 during the same period, reflecting a decrease of approximately 1.4%[84] Shareholder Actions - During the three months ended December 31, 2023, the company repurchased 1.9 million shares of common stock for $20.0 million, marking a strategic move to enhance shareholder value[85] Financial Reporting and Risks - The company had no off-balance sheet financing arrangements other than outstanding letters of credit related to inventory purchases as of December 31, 2023[87] - There have been no material changes to critical accounting estimates or assumptions since September 30, 2023, ensuring consistency in financial reporting[88] - The company remains subject to market risks including foreign currency fluctuations and interest rates, with no material changes reported since September 30, 2023[90] - There have been no material changes to contractual obligations outside the ordinary course of business since September 30, 2023, indicating stable operational commitments[86]

Financial Performance - Consolidated net sales for fiscal year 2023 decreased by $87.4 million, or 2.3%, to $3,728.1 million, impacted by foreign currency exchange rates by $9.2 million [177]. - Consolidated comparable sales for fiscal year 2023 increased by 1.4% compared to the prior fiscal year [177]. - Consolidated gross profit decreased by $21.0 million, or 1.1%, to $1,898.2 million, while gross margin increased by 60 basis points to 50.9% [177]. - Consolidated operating earnings for fiscal year 2023 decreased by $12.6 million, or 3.7%, to $325.0 million, with an operating margin decrease of 10 basis points to 8.7% [177]. - Net earnings for fiscal year 2023 decreased by $1.0 million, or 0.6%, to $184.6 million, with diluted earnings per share at $1.69 compared to $1.66 for the prior fiscal year [177]. Store Operations - The company completed the majority of its Distribution Center Consolidation and Store Optimization Plan, closing 330 SBS stores and 35 BSG stores [173]. - SBS's net sales decreased by $53.8 million, or 2.5%, primarily due to store closures, while BSG's net sales decreased by $33.6 million, or 2.1% [181]. - SBS's gross margin increased to 59.2%, while BSG's gross margin remained unchanged at 39.8% [181]. Expenses and Charges - Selling, General and Administrative (SG&A) expenses for SBS decreased by $15.8 million, or 1.7%, while BSG's SG&A expenses decreased by $0.7 million, or 0.1% [189][190]. - Restructuring charges for fiscal year 2023 amounted to $17.2 million, primarily from lease termination costs, compared to $27.6 million in fiscal year 2022 [193]. Liquidity and Capital Structure - As of September 30, 2023, the company had $605.6 million in liquidity, consisting of $482.6 million available for borrowings and $123.0 million in cash and cash equivalents [197]. - Working capital increased by $184.2 million to $648.7 million at September 30, 2023, compared to $464.5 million at the same date in 2022, driven by higher inventory balances and increased cash [198]. - The company repurchased approximately 1.5 million shares at a cost of $15.0 million in fiscal year 2023, with $580.8 million remaining under the share repurchase authorization [199]. - Outstanding debt as of September 30, 2023, was $1,078.0 million, including $680.0 million in 2025 Senior Notes and $398.0 million remaining on the term loan [205]. - The company had a current assets to current liabilities ratio of 2.12 to 1.00 at September 30, 2023, compared to 1.70 to 1.00 at September 30, 2022 [198]. Cash Flow and Investments - Net cash provided by operating activities for fiscal year 2023 was $249.3 million, an increase of $92.8 million compared to $156.5 million in fiscal year 2022 [200]. - Total capital expenditures for fiscal year 2023 were approximately $97.8 million, primarily for technology investments and store improvements [202]. - The net increase in cash and cash equivalents for fiscal year 2023 was $52.4 million, a significant improvement from a decrease of $330.4 million in fiscal year 2022 [200]. - The company entered into a seven-year term loan facility agreement for $400.0 million during fiscal year 2023, which was used to repay an existing term loan [204]. Goodwill and Impairment - As of September 30, 2023, goodwill allocated to the BSG reporting unit was $457.8 million, with an estimated fair value approximately 18% more than its carrying value [231]. - Goodwill allocated to the SBS reporting unit was $75.3 million as of September 30, 2023, with no impairment recorded for fiscal years 2023, 2022, or 2021 [232]. - For fiscal year 2022, an impairment loss of $24.8 million was recognized in connection with restructuring [227]. Foreign Exchange and Interest Rate Exposure - A 10% increase or decrease in exchange rates for the U.S. dollar versus foreign currencies would have impacted consolidated net sales by approximately 1.8% in fiscal year 2023 [237]. - A 1.0 percentage point interest rate increase would negatively impact annual interest expense and cash flows by $2.2 million [239]. - The company uses foreign exchange forward contracts to mitigate exposure to changes in foreign currency exchange rates [238]. Accounting and Risk Management - The company believes its allowance for doubtful accounts is sufficient to cover customer credit risks as of September 30, 2023 [241]. - No recent accounting pronouncements have been issued that will have a material impact on the business [234].

Financial Data and Key Metrics Changes - Fourth quarter consolidated net sales declined 4% to $921 million, impacted by 308 fewer stores, with consolidated comparable sales down 2% due to macro factors and consumer spending patterns [10][100] - Adjusted operating margin for the full year was 9.1%, with adjusted EBITDA of $459 million and strong free cash flow of $159 million [2][36] - Adjusted gross margin at Sally expanded 90 basis points to 59.2%, reflecting strong product margins and higher owned brand penetration [36][82] Business Line Data and Key Metrics Changes - In the Global Sally Beauty segment, Color sales were down 3% and Care was flat, while at Sally US and Canada, both Color and Care decreased by 6% [12][110] - BSG segment saw a 2% increase in the Color category, while Care declined 8% on a total sales basis [13] - Own brand penetration reached 34% of sales in fiscal 2023, with expectations to grow by approximately 200 basis points in fiscal 2024 [7][101] Market Data and Key Metrics Changes - Global Ecommerce sales were down 4% on a constant currency basis to $87 million, representing 9% of total net sales [10] - The company maintained a healthy gross margin profile above 50% and captured $50 million of expense savings under the DC and store optimization program [2][11] - Market data indicates that the company held its market share in the Color category while Care remained stable [84] Company Strategy and Development Direction - The company is focused on three core strategic initiatives: enhancing customer centricity, growing high-margin owned brands, and increasing operational efficiency [27][31] - Plans to scale to over 100 studio locations, with a significant portion being relocations or conversions, are in place [4] - The company aims to drive low to mid-single-digit top line growth and low double-digit operating margins in the long term [8][33] Management's Comments on Operating Environment and Future Outlook - Management noted that consumer spending remains pressured, with customers becoming more frugal and seeking value [21][91] - The first quarter is expected to be the softest period of the year, reflecting the impact of store closures from the previous year [17][89] - The company anticipates that strategic initiatives will drive comparable sales growth of 200 to 300 basis points in fiscal 2024 [20][80] Other Important Information - The company completed a strategic asset acquisition of Goldwell of New York, adding five store locations and high-profile brands to its portfolio [3][39] - The balance sheet was strengthened with $123 million in cash and cash equivalents and no outstanding balance under the ABL [38][75] - The company plans to maintain capital expenditures at about $100 million for the year [41] Q&A Session All Questions and Answers Question: What is underpinning the flat to down guidance for the next quarter? - Management indicated that the guidance reflects macro-driven pressure on consumer spending and the impact of store closures from the previous year [90][116] Question: Do you think consumers are trading down in any categories? - Management observed that customers are searching for value and gravitating towards promotional offerings, but not necessarily trading down [48][97] Question: What are the expectations for the promotional landscape moving into the next fiscal year? - Management expects value to remain important in 2024, with continued promotional activity to attract customers [62][97] Question: How much cushion is there for the 9% margin guidance if comps are negative? - Management stated that the guidance considers the positive impact of strategic initiatives offset by macro factors affecting consumer spending [98][116] Question: Can you elaborate on the Walmart partnership? - The partnership involves launching the company's own brands on Walmart's marketplace to access new customer bases and expand digital sales [103][134]

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: JUNE 30, 2023 -OR- ☐ TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 Commission File No. 1-33145 SALLY BEAUTY HOLDINGS, INC. (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) (State or other jurisdiction of incorporation or organization) (I.R.S. Employer Identif ...