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(Nasdaq: VITL) • August 2025 Corporate Presentation Vital Farms, Inc. Reporting Disclaimer This presentation contains, in addition to historical information, certain "forward-looking statements" (within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended), that are based on our current assumptions, expectations and projections about future performance and events and relate to, among other matters, our future financial perfo ...

Core Viewpoint - The article discusses a new detection framework called Butter, designed to improve target detection in autonomous driving scenarios by addressing the challenges of multi-scale semantic information modeling and enhancing detection robustness and deployment efficiency [3][11]. Group 1: Framework Innovations - Butter introduces two core innovations in the Neck layer: the Frequency Consistency Enhancement Module (FAFCE) and the Progressive Hierarchical Feature Fusion Network (PHFFNet) [3][15]. - FAFCE enhances boundary resolution by integrating high-frequency detail enhancement with low-frequency noise suppression, while PHFFNet progressively fuses semantic information to strengthen multi-scale feature representation [3][15]. Group 2: Performance Metrics - Butter outperforms existing state-of-the-art (SOTA) methods in detection accuracy with significantly lower parameter counts, achieving a mean Average Precision (mAP@50) of 94.4% on the KITTI dataset, surpassing the previous best by 1.2 percentage points while using only about one-third of the computational load [32][34]. - On the BDD100K and Cityscapes datasets, Butter achieved mAP@50 scores of 53.7% and 53.2%, respectively, demonstrating superior performance compared to other lightweight models, particularly with a 1.6 percentage point improvement on Cityscapes [32][34]. Group 3: Structural Challenges - Existing Neck structures often face issues such as frequency aliasing and rigid fusion processes, which compromise feature expression and detection accuracy, particularly for small targets in complex environments [9][10]. - Butter's design addresses these structural bottlenecks by decoupling frequency modeling and multi-scale fusion, achieving a balance between accuracy and efficiency [11][12]. Group 4: Methodology Overview - The Butter framework begins with a 640×640 monocular image, extracting initial features through a lightweight Backbone module, followed by refinement through various lightweight blocks before entering the Neck module [16][17]. - The model employs a four-output head in the Head layer to generate final detection results, including class labels, confidence scores, and bounding boxes [16][17]. Group 5: Feature Fusion Techniques - FAFCE enhances feature fusion accuracy and robustness by employing high-frequency amplification and low-frequency damping mechanisms, which improve the consistency and precision of multi-scale feature integration [20][27]. - PHFFNet implements a hierarchical fusion strategy that alleviates semantic discrepancies between non-adjacent layers, significantly enhancing detection accuracy and alignment in scenarios requiring precise boundary detection [29][30].

Core Insights - Vital Farms has surpassed 500 family farms in its network, increasing from 300 at the end of 2023, marking a significant milestone for the company [1][5] Company Developments - To meet the growing demand for its eggs, Vital Farms is enhancing its standards for attracting and retaining family farmers, focusing on fair compensation and incentives to mitigate rising construction costs [2][3] - The company is making substantial investments in its supply chain, including new production equipment at its Egg Central Station in Springfield, Missouri, which will increase capacity by approximately 30% when operational in Q4 2025 [3] - A second egg washing and packing facility is planned in Seymour, Indiana, expected to be operational by early 2027, projected to generate over $350 million in additional revenue capacity [3] Market Position - Vital Farms is recognized as the leading U.S. brand of pasture-raised eggs by retail dollar sales, emphasizing its commitment to ethical food production and sustainable farming practices [5]

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Core Insights - Vital Farms has announced a sponsorship collaboration with Disney and FX's The Bear, which premiered on June 25, 2025, on Hulu [1] - The sponsorship includes a custom ad featuring Emmy® winner Liza Colón-Zayas, promoting Vital Farms' "Good Eggs. No Shortcuts." campaign [1][2] Company Overview - Vital Farms is a Certified B Corporation that offers ethically produced foods across the United States, focusing on humane treatment of farm animals and sustainable farming practices [6] - The company started in 2007 on a single farm in Austin, Texas, and has grown to work with over 450 family farms, becoming the leading U.S. brand of pasture-raised eggs by retail dollar sales [6] - Vital Farms' products, including shell eggs, butter, hard-boiled eggs, and liquid whole eggs, are available in approximately 26,000 stores nationwide and on menus at various foodservice operators [6] Marketing Strategy - The custom ad spot celebrates high-quality ingredients and the joy of cooking, aligning with the themes of The Bear [2][3] - Kathryn McKeon, Chief Marketing Officer of Vital Farms, emphasized the desire to honor the spirit of the show through this collaboration [3] - The partnership is seen as a strategic extension of the show's cultural impact, creating a brand experience that resonates with fans [3]

Financial Data and Key Metrics Changes - Net revenue for the first quarter was $162 million, up 10% from last year, marking the twentieth consecutive quarter of year-over-year growth since the IPO in 2020 [8][20] - Gross profit for the first quarter rose to $62.5 million, or 38.5% of net revenue, compared to 39.8% of net revenue last year [21] - Net income decreased 11.2% to $16.9 million, or $0.37 per diluted share, compared to $19 million, or $0.43 per diluted share for the same period last year [23] - Adjusted EBITDA for the first quarter was $27.5 million, or 16.9% of net revenue, down from 19.7% in the prior year [23] Business Line Data and Key Metrics Changes - The Butter business saw robust growth, with first-quarter net revenue up 41% year-over-year [9] - Volume-related growth for egg products was below trend due to supply constraints, but demand remains strong [10][18] - The company added approximately 25 new family farms to its network in the first quarter, increasing the total to over 450 farms [14] Market Data and Key Metrics Changes - Brand awareness reached 31% by the end of the first quarter, a five-point increase since the beginning of the year [10] - The company is currently in only 11.3% of U.S. households, indicating significant growth potential [12] Company Strategy and Development Direction - The company aims to achieve $1 billion in net revenue by 2027, with a gross margin target of about 35% and an adjusted EBITDA margin of 12% to 14% [14][30] - Investments are being made in supply chain infrastructure and new facilities to increase capacity and support innovation [15][30] - The company plans to implement a modest low double-digit price increase for shell egg products to offset anticipated cost impacts from tariffs [17] Management's Comments on Operating Environment and Future Outlook - Management expects volume growth to improve beginning in the second quarter as new farms ramp up production [18] - The company remains confident in its ability to deliver on financial targets despite macroeconomic uncertainties and tariff impacts [27][28] - Management believes that consumer loyalty and brand strength will insulate the company from potential negative impacts of tariffs [28][87] Other Important Information - The company is on track to remediate a material weakness in internal controls related to revenue recognition, with no revenue inconsistencies found [26] - Capital expenditures for fiscal year 2025 are projected to be in the range of $50 million to $60 million, primarily for new facilities and digital transformation projects [28][29] Q&A Session Summary Question: Impact of price increase on retailer pricing - Management indicated that pricing is primarily focused on protecting gross margins and ensuring strong relationships with retail partners [39][40] Question: Current egg supply and retailer orders - Management noted that the category is still not fully servicing demand, with elevated orders from retailers [41][42] Question: Volume growth expectations for the year - Management expects volume growth to accelerate as new farms come online, with Q2 serving as a transition point [48] Question: Impact of tariffs on costs - Management confirmed that while there will be some cost pressures due to tariffs, the price increase is expected to cover these impacts [60][63] Question: Retail distribution increase - The increase in reported distribution from 24,000 to 26,000 stores is attributed to a change in data providers rather than a significant increase in new retailers [67][68] Question: Consumer behavior amidst macro uncertainty - Management observed that brand loyalty remains strong, with consumers less willing to trade down even in challenging economic conditions [76][87] Question: Dynamics of the butter business supply chain - Management discussed the transition in the butter supply chain and the expectation of consistent growth without bottlenecks [79]