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The Simply Good Foods pany(SMPL) - 2020 Q4 - Earnings Call Transcript
2020-10-26 18:54
Financial Data and Key Metrics Changes - Adjusted EBITDA for Q4 increased by 53.5%, reflecting the inclusion of Quest and strong cost controls, despite a $3 million impairment charge related to the Simply Protein brand [17][26][51] - Total net sales for Q4 increased by 59.7%, driven primarily by the Quest acquisition, while legacy Atkins net sales declined by 8% [25][52] - Full year net sales increased by 56% to $816.1 million, with adjusted EBITDA rising by 55.9% to $153.9 million [52][53] Business Line Data and Key Metrics Changes - Legacy Atkins sales declined by 8% in Q4, with brick-and-mortar volume down 9.2%, while e-commerce sales surged by 55% [46][28] - Quest net sales for Q4 exceeded forecasts, increasing by mid-single digits, driven by strong retail takeaway and e-commerce performance [26][33] - Atkins confections saw retail takeaway up 17.3% in Q4, while bars and shakes faced pressure with declines of 11.1% and 8.3% respectively [27][28] Market Data and Key Metrics Changes - Total Simply Good Foods retail takeaway in Q4 increased by 3.9% in U.S. measured channels, outperforming the category which declined by about 3% [18][20] - The active nutrition segment, including Quest, plateaued with low single-digit growth since July, while the weight management segment, including Atkins, declined in the upper single digits [21][22] - E-commerce sales for the full year increased by 77%, representing nearly 9% of legacy Atkins total U.S. gross sales [28] Company Strategy and Development Direction - The company aims to increase market share in nutritional snacking and diversify its portfolio, achieving integration milestones and synergy targets from the Quest acquisition [11][40] - The focus remains on health and wellness snacking, with a strong innovation pipeline and marketing strategies aligned with consumer trends [39][42] - The company anticipates that as the economy reopens, consumer shopping behaviors will normalize, benefiting brands focused on active nutrition and weight management [70][138] Management's Comments on Operating Environment and Future Outlook - Management noted the uncertainty of the pandemic's duration and its impact on consumer behavior, making it difficult to provide a full-year outlook for fiscal 2021 [66][70] - The company expects first half net sales to be in the range of $425 million to $435 million, with adjusted EBITDA between $77 million and $82 million [67][68] - Management expressed confidence in long-term growth prospects, citing low household penetration in the health and wellness category as a significant opportunity [138] Other Important Information - The company recorded a $3 million impairment charge related to the Simply Protein brand and expects modest inflation in input costs for fiscal 2021 [50][91] - The integration of Quest is largely complete, with synergies expected to be recognized starting in January [40][125] - The company paid down $50 million of its term loan, with a year-end cash balance of $95.8 million [60][61] Q&A Session Summary Question: Strategy in current environment - Management indicated a focus on both Quest and Atkins brands, with increased marketing investments based on effective data from Q4 [76][77] Question: First half guidance and inventory - No significant shift in promotional timing is expected, and inventory levels are normal [80][82] Question: Input cost inflation - Modest inflation is anticipated, with good coverage for the first half of fiscal 2021 [89][91] Question: Future M&A opportunities - The company is open to exploring new deals as the balance sheet improves post-Quest integration [90][95] Question: Growth expectations for chocolate and salty snacks - High expectations for new product categories, with a focus on consumer use occasions and innovation [100][102] Question: Long-term health of the category - Management believes that consumer behavior will return to pre-pandemic patterns, supporting growth in the health and wellness category [138]
The Simply Good Foods pany(SMPL) - 2020 Q4 - Earnings Call Presentation
2020-10-26 16:12
Fourth Quarter and Fiscal Year 2020 Earnings Conference Call & Webcast Presentation October 26, 2020 0 Disclaimer Forward Looking Statements Certain statements made herein are not historical facts but are forward-looking statements for purposes of the safe harbor provisions under The Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Forward-looking statements generally are accompanied by or include words such as "will", "expect", "intends" or other similar words, phrases or expressions. These forward-lookin ...
The Simply Good Foods pany(SMPL) - 2020 Q3 - Quarterly Report
2020-07-09 16:52
UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 _______________________________________________________ FORM 10-Q _______________________________________________________ (Mark One) ý QUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 For the quarterly period ended May 30, 2020 OR o TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 For the transition period from ________ to ________ Commission File Number: 001 ...
The Simply Good Foods pany(SMPL) - 2020 Q3 - Earnings Call Presentation
2020-07-08 15:15
Third Quarter Quarter Fiscal Year 2020 Earnings Conference Call & Webcast Presentation July 8, 2020 0 Disclaimer Forward Looking Statements Certain statements made herein are not historical facts but are forward-looking statements for purposes of the safe harbor provisions under The Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Forward-looking statements generally are accompanied by or include words such as "will", "expect", "intends" or other similar words, phrases or expressions. These forward-looking ...
The Simply Good Foods pany(SMPL) - 2020 Q3 - Earnings Call Transcript
2020-07-08 15:09
The Simply Good Foods Company (NASDAQ:SMPL) Q3 2020 Earnings Conference Call July 8, 2020 8:30 AM ET Company Participants Mark Pogharian - VP, IR Joe Scalzo - President, CEO Todd Cunfer - CFO Conference Call Participants Chris Growe - Stifel Nicolaus Faiza Alwy - Deutsche Bank Brian Holland - D.A. Davidson Jason English - Goldman Sachs Alexia Howard - Bernstein Rob Dickerson - Jefferies Jon Anderson - William Blair John Baumgartner - Wells Fargo Ryan Bell - Consumer Edge Operator Greetings. Welcome to the S ...
The Simply Good Foods pany(SMPL) - 2020 Q2 - Quarterly Report
2020-04-06 21:28
UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 _______________________________________________________ FORM 10-Q _______________________________________________________ (Mark One) ý QUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 For the quarterly period ended February 29, 2020 OR o TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 For the transition period from ________ to ________ Commission File Number ...
The Simply Good Foods pany(SMPL) - 2020 Q2 - Earnings Call Transcript
2020-04-06 16:33
Simply Good Foods Company (NASDAQ:SMPL) Q2 2020 Earnings Conference Call April 6, 2020 8:30 AM ET Company Participants Joe Scalzo - President, Chief Executive Officer Todd Cunfer - Chief Financial Officer Mark Pogharian - Vice President, Investor Relations Conference Call Participants Chris Growe - Stifel Rob Dickerson - Jefferies Alexia Howard - Bernstein Jason English - Goldman Sachs John Baumgartner - Wells Fargo Faiza Alwy - Deutsche Bank Presentation Operator Greetings and welcome to t ...
The Simply Good Foods pany(SMPL) - 2020 Q1 - Quarterly Report
2020-01-09 21:14
UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 _______________________________________________________ FORM 10-Q _______________________________________________________ (Mark One) ý QUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 For the quarterly period ended November 30, 2019 OR o TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 For the transition period from ________ to ________ Commission File Number ...
The Simply Good Foods pany(SMPL) - 2019 Q4 - Annual Report
2019-10-30 20:03
UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 _______________________________________________________ FORM 10-K _______________________________________________________ (Mark One) ý ANNUAL REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 For the fiscal year ended August 31, 2019 OR o TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 For the transition period from to Commission File Number: 001-38115 ________________ ...
The Simply Good Foods pany(SMPL) - 2019 Q3 - Quarterly Report
2019-07-02 17:13
UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 _______________________________________________________ FORM 10-Q _______________________________________________________ (Mark One) ý QUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 For the quarterly period ended May 25, 2019 OR o TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 For the transition period from ________ to ________ Indicate by check mark whet ...