Zevia PBC (ZVIA) Q1 2025 Earnings Call May 07, 2025 04:30 PM ET Company Participants Jean Fontana - Senior MDAmy Taylor - President, CEO & DirectorGirish Satya - CFO & Principal Accounting OfficerBonnie Herzog - Managing Director Eric Serotta - Executive DirectorSarang Vora - Equity Research Conference Call Participants Jim Salera - Research AnalystAndrew Strelzik - Equity Research AnalystEric Des Lauriers - Senior Research Analyst Operator Greetings, and welcome to the ZBF PBC First Quarter twenty twenty f ...

Zevia PBC (ZVIA) Q1 2025 Earnings Call May 07, 2025 04:30 PM ET Speaker0 Greetings, and welcome to the ZBF PBC First Quarter twenty twenty five Earnings Call. At this time, all participants are in a listen only mode. A brief question and answer session will follow the formal presentation. As a reminder, this conference is being recorded. It is now my pleasure to introduce your host, Jean Fontana, Senior Managing Director with ADDO Investor Relations. Thank you. You may begin. Speaker1 Thank you, and welcome ...

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Financial Data and Key Metrics Changes - Total revenues increased by 4% to $219.6 million compared to $211.2 million in Q1 2024 [7][14] - Income from operations was $16.8 million, including $2.5 million of nonrecurring severance expense, compared to $17 million in Q1 2024 [7][14] - Adjusted EBITDA rose by 5% to $26.6 million, which included $1.1 million of nonrecurring cash severance expense, compared to $25.3 million in Q1 2024 [8][16] - Net income was $15.3 million or $0.15 per diluted share, down from $21.2 million or $0.21 per diluted share in Q1 2024 [15][16] Business Line Data and Key Metrics Changes - Health and wellness centers operated on 199 ships, with an average ship count of 193 for the quarter, compared to 193 ships and an average of 188 ships in Q1 2024 [8][14] - Revenue per passenger per day, weekly revenue, and revenue per staff per day showed growth, driven by staff retention and enhanced sales training [11] Market Data and Key Metrics Changes - Prebooking revenue as a percentage of total revenues remained strong at 23% [12] - Increased prebooking revenues contributed $2.3 million to overall revenue growth [14] Company Strategy and Development Direction - The company aims to invest in cruise line and destination resort partnerships, innovate guest experiences, and enhance productivity [5][7] - New health and wellness centers were introduced on Norwegian Cruise Line's first PRIMA plus class ship, with plans for additional centers on eight new ships [9] - A new $75 million share repurchase program was approved, extending a previous $50 million program, reflecting a commitment to enhance shareholder value [12][17] Management's Comments on Operating Environment and Future Outlook - Management expressed confidence in navigating the dynamic economic environment and reaffirmed annual guidance [6][7] - Strong bookings and onboard spending from cruise line partners were noted, with consumers prioritizing experiences [7][20] - The company expects high single-digit revenue and adjusted EBITDA growth rates for fiscal 2025 compared to fiscal 2024 [20] Other Important Information - The company reported a strong balance sheet with total cash of $23.8 million after share repurchases and dividend payments [17] - The majority of operations are not impacted by tariffs, as products for cruise ships are held in a free trade zone [19] Q&A Session Summary Question: Understanding spend patterns on board - Management noted that there has been no significant increase in discounting and that spending continues to increase, with high demand for high-end services [25][26] Question: Full year guidance sensitivity - The low end of the guidance range assumes a moderation in spending on board, but there are no indicators suggesting a significant deterioration in spending [28][30] Question: Prebooking trends and cruise lines' willingness to invest - Prebooking remains stable at 23%, with no significant pullback from cruise lines in investing to reduce friction in prebooking engines [35][36] Question: MediSpa performance and potential slowdown - Demand for MediSpa services remains strong, with no early signs of deterioration even in high-end services [45][46] Question: Buyback sensitivity to business softening - The decision to buy back shares is based on stock value rather than business performance, indicating continued buybacks even if business softens [54][55] Question: Impact of tariffs on spending behavior - No changes in spending activity were observed immediately after tariffs were announced, as consumers continued to spend while on vacation [58][60]

Financial Data and Key Metrics Changes - Total fourth quarter revenue was $10.8 million, roughly unchanged from $10.9 million in the same quarter last year [11] - Gross profit margin for the fourth quarter was 74.2%, slightly down from 74.5% year-over-year, primarily due to higher freight costs [12] - Net income for the fourth quarter was $176,000 or $0.02 per diluted share, compared to $358,000 or $0.03 per diluted share in the fourth quarter of 2023 [13] Business Line Data and Key Metrics Changes - Revenue in the primary market of Greater China increased by 7% compared to the fourth quarter of 2023, while performance in Taiwan and North America negatively impacted overall results [5][11] - Active member base remained at 30,870 as of December 31, consistent with September 30, but showed a 5% decline since December 2023 [11] Market Data and Key Metrics Changes - The Greater China market showed a 9% increase in net sales compared to the preceding third quarter of 2024, indicating a positive trend despite sluggish consumer sentiment [5] - The company introduced new products in Hong Kong and conducted a six-city roadshow in China to promote these products [6] Company Strategy and Development Direction - The company is focusing on safeguarding margins and reinforcing market discipline through strategic price adjustments and reduced product promotions [5] - New product launches and training initiatives are aimed at empowering members and enhancing recruitment and retention [8][9] Management's Comments on Operating Environment and Future Outlook - Management acknowledged the challenging consumer sentiment and macroeconomic conditions in Greater China but expressed confidence in the company's direction and the commitment of key leaders and members [15] - The company remains committed to innovating and enhancing support for its members to ensure continued success [15] Other Important Information - The company paid out $9.2 million in dividends for the full year 2024, emphasizing the priority of returning capital to stockholders [14] - A quarterly cash dividend of $0.2 per share was declared, payable on February 28 to stockholders of record as of February 18 [15] Q&A Session Summary - No specific questions or answers were provided in the content regarding the Q&A session.