Swiss Water Reports First Quarter 2025 Results

Core Viewpoint - Swiss Water Decaffeinated Coffee Inc. reported strong financial results for Q1 2025, with significant revenue growth driven by volume increases and higher coffee commodity prices, despite facing challenges from market volatility and hedge losses [3][12]. Financial Performance - Revenue for Q1 2025 was C$62.3 million, a 61% increase from C$38.7 million in Q1 2024 [5][12]. - Gross profit rose to C$7.3 million, up 42% from C$5.1 million in the same period last year, with a gross margin percentage of 12% [5][12]. - Net income for Q1 2025 was C$0.5 million, compared to a net loss of C$0.9 million in Q1 2024, reflecting improved operational efficiency and cost control [9][12]. - Adjusted EBITDA decreased by 28% to C$2.0 million from C$2.8 million in Q1 2024, impacted by timing-related losses from hedge positions [7][12]. Operational Highlights - Processed volumes increased by 6% compared to Q1 2024, supported by strong customer demand and a stable order flow [8]. - The company has consolidated production in Delta, operating both decaffeination lines continuously, which has improved sales distribution [8]. - The NY'C' coffee futures price for Arabica coffee averaged US$3.73/lb in Q1 2025, a 97% increase from US$1.90/lb in Q1 2024, indicating significant market volatility [7][12]. Market Context - The US administration's announcement of a 10% tariff on imports from various countries, effective April 5, 2025, may introduce additional cost pressures for Swiss Water's US-bound shipments [13][14]. - Swiss Water's decaffeination process is classified as "non-transformational," allowing it to retain original country-of-origin status for tariff purposes, thus avoiding tariffs on exports to the US during Q1 2025 [8][13].