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Biglari (BH_A) - 2024 Q1 - Quarterly Report
BH_ABiglari (BH_A)2024-05-10 20:16

Revenue and Sales - Net sales and other revenue rose to 80,788inQ12024from80,788 in Q1 2024 from 77,952 in Q1 2023[24]. - Franchise royalties and fees fell to 3,477inQ12024from3,477 in Q1 2024 from 4,258 in Q1 2023, attributed to the closure of traditional franchise stores, reducing units from 143 to 125[22]. Expenses - General and administrative expenses increased to 11,730,or18.911,730, or 18.9% of total revenue, in Q1 2024, compared to 10,463, or 17.1% in Q1 2023, primarily due to higher salaries and wages[23]. - Cost of food increased to 23,170,representing28.723,170, representing 28.7% of net sales in Q1 2024, up from 20,871, or 26.8%, in Q1 2023[24]. - Labor costs remained stable at 21,765,accountingfor26.921,765, accounting for 26.9% of net sales in both Q1 2024 and Q1 2023[24]. Cash Flow and Investments - Cash increase in Q1 2024 was 6,470 compared to 2,146inQ12023,mainlyduetoreducedcashusedininvestingandfinancingactivities[37].Investmentpartnershippretaxgainswere2,146 in Q1 2023, mainly due to reduced cash used in investing and financing activities[37]. - Investment partnership pretax gains were 21,985 in Q1 2024, down from 72,588inQ12023,leadingtoadecreaseinincometaxexpensefrom72,588 in Q1 2023, leading to a decrease in income tax expense from 19,738 to 6,816[35].Theavailablelineofcreditis6,816[35]. - The available line of credit is 30,000, maturing on September 12, 2024, with no balance as of March 31, 2024[38]. Franchise Operations - Franchise partner fees decreased to 17,758inQ12024from17,758 in Q1 2024 from 17,912 in Q1 2023, with food and labor expenses up by 1.8 percentage points[21]. - Estimated ultimate liabilities for prior accident years were reduced by 3,319inQ12024,representing21.93,319 in Q1 2024, representing 21.9% of net liabilities, compared to 1,651 or 9.8% in Q1 2023[73].