Flowers Foods(FLO)2025-05-16 11:18Financial Performance - Net sales decreased 1.4% to $1.554 billion, with pricing/mix down 0.3% and volume down 2.7%, while the Simple Mills acquisition contributed 1.6%[6] - Net income decreased 27.4% to $53.0 million, representing 3.4% of sales, and diluted EPS decreased $0.09 to $0.25[6] - Adjusted EBITDA increased 1.6% to $162.0 million, representing 10.4% of net sales, a 30-basis point increase[6] - Net sales for the 16-week period ended April 19, 2025, were $1,554,230, a decrease of 1.4% compared to $1,576,818 for the same period in 2024[26] - Branded Retail sales decreased by 0.4% to $1,011,273 from $1,015,130 year-over-year[30] - Adjusted net income per diluted common share for the 16-week period ended April 19, 2025, was $0.35, down from $0.38 in the prior year[34] - EBITDA for the 16-week period ended April 19, 2025, was $134,518, compared to $149,941 in the prior year, reflecting a decline in profitability[39] - Adjusted net income for the 16-week period ended April 19, 2025, was $73,706, down from $80,261 in the prior year[43] - The gross margin for the 16-week period ended April 19, 2025, was $748,400, slightly lower than $753,279 in the prior year[36] Future Guidance - The company expects net sales for Fiscal 2025 to be between $5.297 billion and $5.395 billion, representing 3.8% to 5.7% growth compared to the prior year[7] - Adjusted diluted EPS is projected to be approximately $1.05 to $1.15, compared to prior guidance of $1.11 to $1.24[7] - The company provided full-year fiscal 2025 guidance for net income per diluted common share in the range of $0.95 to $1.05[43] Acquisitions and Strategic Moves - The acquisition of Simple Mills contributed $24.3 million in net sales but resulted in a net loss of $4.2 million[6] - The acquisition of Simple Mills was highlighted as a strategic move to enhance market presence and product offerings[20] - The company experienced a 2.4% increase in net sales due to acquisitions, contributing positively to overall sales performance[36] Expenses and Costs - Selling, distribution, and administrative expenses were 40.8% of net sales, a 110-basis point increase due to higher workforce-related costs[11] - Selling, distribution, and administrative expenses (SD&A) were $633,513 for the 16-week period ended April 19, 2025, compared to $625,251 in the prior year[37] - The company incurred restructuring charges of $573 and plant closure costs of $7,397 during the 16-week period[26] Cash Flow and Assets - Cash flow from operating activities increased by $30.5 million to $135.6 million in the first quarter[10] - The company reported a net cash provided by operating activities of $135,634, an increase from $105,149 in the prior year[28] - Cash and cash equivalents at the end of the period were $7,340, up from $5,005 at the beginning of the period[28] - Total assets increased to $4,326,946 as of April 19, 2025, compared to $3,400,447 at the end of the previous fiscal year[23] - Long-term debt rose significantly to $1,790,379 from $1,021,644, indicating increased leverage[23] Capital Expenditures - Capital expenditures are expected to be approximately $140 million to $150 million, with $4 million to $6 million related to an enterprise resource planning system upgrade[7]