Lifetime Brands, Inc. Reports Second Quarter 2024 Financial Results

Declares Regular Quarterly Dividend

Reiterates Full Year 2024 Outlook

GARDEN CITY, N.Y., Aug. 08, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Lifetime Brands, Inc. (NasdaqGS: LCUT), a leading global designer, developer and marketer of a broad range of branded consumer products used in the home, today reported its financial results for the quarter ended June 30, 2024.

Rob Kay, Lifetime’s Chief Executive Officer, commented, “Our results for the second quarter were in line with our expectations even though macroeconomic pressures led to weakened demand across end markets. Despite these challenges, we were able to grow share across the majority of our categories, deliver growth in our e-commerce channel in our core U.S. market and expand our gross margins, a testament to the success of our operating strategy and we remain well positioned for resilient long-term growth.”

Mr. Kay continued, “Looking ahead to the remainder of the year, we remain on track to drive consistent growth in line with expectations and driven by strategic initiatives. To that end, we are reiterating our guidance for 2024 across every metric except net loss, which has been adjusted to reflect a non-cash loss related to the write down on our Grupo Vasconia investment which the Company made in 2007. With a strong balance sheet and robust cash flow generation, we have a solid foundation in place as we invest in our future growth and execute on the significant strategic opportunities already in our pipeline. We are confident we remain well-positioned to deliver meaningful value as we continue to expand our leading portfolio of brands, accelerate innovation and capture incremental growth opportunities.”

Second Quarter Financial Highlights:

Consolidated net sales for the three months ended June 30, 2024 were $141.7 million, representing a decrease of $4.7 million, or 3.2%, as compared to net sales of $146.4 million for the corresponding period in 2023. In constant currency, a non-GAAP financial measure, which excludes the impact of foreign exchange fluctuations and was determined by applying 2024 average rates to 2023 local currency amounts, consolidated net sales decreased by $4.8 million, or 3.3%, as compared to consolidated net sales in the corresponding period in 2023. A table reconciling this non-GAAP financial measure to consolidated net sales, as reported, is included below.

Gross margin for the three months ended June 30, 2024 was $54.6 million, or 38.5%, as compared to $56.0 million, or 38.2%, for the corresponding period in 2023.

Selling, general and administrative expenses for the three months ended June 30, 2024 were $38.3 million, an increase of $2.4 million, or 6.7%, as compared to $35.9 million for the corresponding period in 2023.

Income from operations was $1.2 million, as compared to $4.4 million for the corresponding period in 2023.

Adjusted income from operations⁽¹⁾ was $5.6 million, as compared to $8.4 million for the corresponding period in 2023.

Net loss was $(18.2) million, or $(0.85) per diluted share, as compared to net loss of $(6.5) million, or $(0.31) per diluted share, in the corresponding period in 2023. Net loss for the current period includes a non-cash charge of $14.2 million due to the Company's loss of significant influence in its equity investment in Grupo Vasconia. Net loss for the prior period included a non-cash impairment charge of $4.4 million related to the Company’s equity investment in Grupo Vasconia.

Adjusted net loss⁽¹⁾ was $(0.6) million, or $(0.03) per diluted share, as compared to adjusted net loss⁽¹⁾ of $(0.3) million, or $(0.02) per diluted share, in the corresponding period in 2023.

Six Months Financial Highlights:

Consolidated net sales for the six months ended June 30, 2024 were $283.9 million, a decrease of $8.0 million, or 2.7%, as compared to net sales of $291.9 million for the corresponding period in 2023 In constant currency, a non-GAAP financial measure, which excludes the impact of foreign exchange fluctuations and was determined by applying 2024 average rates to 2023 local currency amounts, consolidated net sales decreased by $8.4 million, or 2.9%, as compared to consolidated net sales in the corresponding period in 2023. A table reconciling this non-GAAP financial measure to consolidated net sales, as reported, is included below.

Gross margin for the six months ended June 30, 2024 was $112.1 million, or 39.5%, as compared to $109.8 million, or 37.6%, for the corresponding period in 2023.

Selling, general and administrative expenses for the six months ended June 30, 2024 were $77.9 million, an increase of $4.1 million, or 5.6%, as compared to $73.8 million for the corresponding period in 2023.

Income from operations was $3.0 million, as compared to $2.6 million for the corresponding period in 2023.

Adjusted income from operations⁽¹⁾ was $11.3 million, as compared to $11.8 million for the corresponding period in 2023.

Net loss was $(24.4) million, or $(1.14) per diluted share, as compared to net loss of $(15.3) million, or $(0.72) per diluted share, in the corresponding period in 2023. Net loss for the current period includes a non-cash charge of $14.2 million due to the Company's loss of significant influence in its equity investment in Grupo Vasconia. Net loss for the prior period included a non-cash impairment charge of $6.5 million related to the Company's equity investment in Grupo Vasconia.

Adjusted net loss⁽¹⁾ was $(3.8) million, or $(0.18) per diluted share, as compared to adjusted net loss⁽¹⁾ of $(3.0) million, or $(0.14) per diluted share, in the corresponding period in 2023.

Adjusted EBITDA⁽¹⁾ was $56.6 million for the trailing twelve months ended June 30, 2024.

Liquidity as of June 30, 2024 was $119.3 million, consisting of $3.4 million of cash and cash equivalents, $97.2 million of availability under the ABL Agreement, limited by the Term Loan financial covenant, and $18.7 million of available funding under the Receivables Purchase Agreement.

^{(1) A table reconciling this non-GAAP financial measure to its most comparable GAAP financial measure, as reported, is included below.}

Full Year 2024 Guidance

For the full year ending December 31, 2024, the Company is reiterating its guidance for net sales, income from operations, adjusted income from operations, adjusted net income, and adjusted EBITDA. Financial guidance for net loss has been revised as per the table below primarily as a result of the non-cash loss of $14.2 million on the Company's Grupo Vasconia investment.

(in millions - except per share data):

^{(1) Diluted loss per common share is calculated based on diluted weighted-average shares outstanding of 21.4 million.}

Tables reconciling non-GAAP financial measures to GAAP financial measures, as reported, are included below.

Dividend

On August 6, 2024, the Board of Directors declared a quarterly dividend of $0.0425 per share payable on November 15, 2024 to stockholders of record on November 1, 2024.

Conference Call

The Company has scheduled a conference call for Thursday, August 8, 2024 at 11:00 a.m. (Eastern Time). The dial-in number for the conference call is (800) 715-9871 (U.S.) or +1 (646) 307-1963 (International). The conference ID is 4033645.

A live webcast of the conference call will be accessible through:

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For those who cannot listen to the live broadcast, an audio replay of the webcast will be available until February 4, 2025.

Non-GAAP Financial Measures

This earnings release contains non-GAAP financial measures, including constant currency net sales, adjusted income from operations, adjusted net loss, adjusted net income, adjusted diluted loss per common share, adjusted diluted income per common share, adjusted EBITDA, adjusted EBITDA, before limitation, pro forma adjusted EBITDA, before limitation, and pro forma adjusted EBITDA. A non-GAAP financial measure is a numerical measure of a company’s historical or future financial performance, financial position or cash flows that excludes amounts, or is subject to adjustments that have the effect of excluding amounts, that are included in the most directly comparable measure calculated and presented in accordance with GAAP in the statements of income, balance sheets, or statements of cash flows of a company; or, includes amounts, or is subject to adjustments that have the effect of including amounts, that are excluded from the most directly comparable measure so calculated and presented. These non-GAAP financial measures are provided because the Company's management uses these financial measures in evaluating the Company’s on-going financial results and trends, and management believes that exclusion of certain items allows for more accurate period-to-period comparison of the Company’s operating performance by investors and analysts. Management uses these non-GAAP financial measures as indicators of business performance. These non-GAAP financial measures should be viewed as a supplement to, and not a substitute for, GAAP financial measures of performance. As required by SEC rules, the Company has provided reconciliations of the non-GAAP financial measures to the most directly comparable GAAP financial measures.

Forward-Looking Statements

In this press release, the use of the words “advance,” “believe,” “continue,” “could,” “deliver,” “drive,” “enable,” “expect,” “gain,” “goal,” “grow,” “intend,” “maintain,” “manage,” “may,” “outlook,” “plan,” “positioned,” “project,” “projected,” “should,” “take,” “target,” “unlock,” “will,” “would”, or similar expressions is intended to identify forward-looking statements. Such statements include all statements regarding the growth of the Company, the Company’s financial guidance, the Company’s ability to navigate the current environment and advance the Company’s strategy, the Company’s commitment to increasing investments in future growth initiatives, the Company’s initiatives to create value, the Company’s efforts to mitigate geopolitical factors and tariffs, the Company’s current and projected financial and operating performance, results, and profitability and all guidance related thereto, including forecasted exchange rates and effective tax rates, as well as the Company’s continued growth and success, future plans and intentions regarding the Company and its consolidated subsidiaries. Such statements represent the Company’s current judgments, estimates, and assumptions about possible future events. The Company believes these judgments, estimates, and assumptions are reasonable, but these statements are not guarantees of any events or financial or operational results, and actual results may differ materially due to a variety of important factors. Such factors might include, among others, the Company’s ability to comply with the requirements of its credit agreements; the availability of funding under such credit agreements; the Company’s ability to maintain adequate liquidity and financing sources and an appropriate level of debt, as well as to deleverage its balance sheet; the possibility of impairments to the Company’s goodwill; the possibility of impairments to the Company’s intangible assets; the highly seasonal nature of the Company’s business; the Company’s ability to drive future growth and profitability from its European operations; changes in U.S. or foreign trade or tax law and policy; changes in general economic conditions that could impact the Company’s customers and affect customer purchasing practices or consumer spending; customer ordering behavior; the performance of the Company’s newer products; expenses and other challenges relating to the integration of any future acquisitions; changes in demand for the Company’s products; changes in the Company’s management team; the significant influence of the Company’s largest stockholder; fluctuations in foreign exchange rates; changes in U.S. trade policy or the trade policies of nations in which the Company or the Company’s suppliers do business; shortages of and price volatility for certain commodities; global health epidemics, such as the COVID-19 pandemic; social unrest, including related protests and disturbances; the emergence, continuation and consequences of geopolitical conditions, including political instability in the U.S. and abroad, unrest, war, conflict, including those related to the conflicts in Ukraine, Israel and surrounding areas; macro-economic challenges, including inflationary impacts and disruptions to the global supply chain; increase in supply chain costs; the imposition of tariffs and other trade policies and/or economic sanctions implemented by the U.S. and other governments; the Company’s ability to successfully integrate acquired businesses; the Company’s expectations regarding customer purchasing practices and the future level of demand for the Company’s products; the Company’s ability to execute on the goals and strategies set forth in the Company’s five-year plan; and significant changes in the competitive environment and the effect of competition on the Company’s markets, including on the Company’s pricing policies, financing sources and ability to maintain an appropriate level of debt. The Company undertakes no obligation to update these forward-looking statements other than as required by law.

Lifetime Brands, Inc.

Lifetime Brands is a leading global designer, developer and marketer of a broad range of branded consumer products used in the home. The Company markets its products under well-known kitchenware brands, including Farberware®, KitchenAid®, Sabatier®, Amco Houseworks®, Chef’n® Chicago™ Metallic, Copco®, Fred® & Friends, Houdini™, KitchenCraft®, Kamenstein®, La Cafetière®, MasterClass®, Misto®, Swing-A-Way®, Taylor® Kitchen, Rabbit®, and Dolly® ; respected tableware and giftware brands, including Mikasa®, Pfaltzgraff®, Fitz and Floyd®, Empire Silver™, Gorham®, International® Silver, Towle® Silversmiths, Wallace®, Wilton Armetale®, V&A®, Royal Botanic Gardens Kew®, Year & Day®, and Dolly®; and valued home solutions brands, including BUILT NY®, S’well®, Taylor® Bath, Taylor® Kitchen, Taylor® Weather, Planet Box®, and Dolly®. The Company also provides exclusive private label products to leading retailers worldwide.

The Company’s corporate website is 

Contacts:

Lifetime Brands, Inc.

Laurence Winoker, Chief Financial Officer

516-203-3590

or

Joele Frank, Wilkinson Brimmer Katcher

Ed Trissel / T.J. O'Sullivan / Carly King

212-355-4449

⁽¹⁾ For the twelve months ended June 30, 2024, the warehouse redesign expenses were related to the U.S. segment.

⁽²⁾ Adjusted EBITDA is a non-GAAP financial measure that is defined in the Company’s debt agreements. Adjusted EBITDA is defined as net income (loss), adjusted to exclude loss on equity securities, equity in losses, income tax provision (benefit), interest expense, depreciation and amortization, mark to market loss on interest rate derivatives, stock compensation expense, loss on extinguishments of debt, and other items detailed in the table above that are consistent with exclusions permitted by our debt agreements.

⁽¹⁾ For the three and six months ended June 30, 2024 and 2023, warehouse redesign expenses were related to the U.S. segment.

⁽²⁾ Adjusted net loss and adjusted diluted loss per common share in the three and six months ended June 30, 2024 excludes acquisition intangible amortization expense, acquisition related expenses, warehouse redesign expenses, mark to market loss on interest rate derivatives, and loss on equity securities. The income tax effect on adjustments reflects the statutory tax rates applied on the adjustments.

Adjusted net loss and adjusted diluted loss per common share in the three and six months ended June 30, 2023 excludes acquisition intangible amortization expense, contingent consideration fair value adjustments, gain on early retirement of debt, acquisition related expenses, restructuring expenses, warehouse redesign expenses, impairment of Grupo Vasconia investment, and mark to market (gain) loss on interest rate derivatives. The income tax effect on adjustments reflects the statutory tax rates applied on the adjustments.

⁽³⁾Adjusted diluted loss per common share is calculated based on diluted weighted-average shares outstanding of 21,421 and 21,123 for the three month period ended June 30, 2024 and 2023, respectively. Adjusted diluted loss per common share is calculated based on diluted weighted-average shares outstanding of 21,399 and 21,174 for the six month period ended June 30, 2024 and 2023, respectively. The diluted weighted-average shares outstanding for the three and six months ended June 30, 2024 and 2023 do not include the effect of dilutive securities.

⁽¹⁾ For the three and six months ended June 30, 2024 and 2023, warehouse redesign expenses were related to the U.S. segment.

⁽²⁾ Adjusted income from operations for the three and six months ended June 30, 2024 and June 30, 2023, excludes acquisition intangible amortization expense, contingent consideration fair value adjustments, acquisition related expenses, restructuring expenses, and warehouse redesign expenses.

⁽¹⁾ “Constant Currency” is determined by applying the 2024 average exchange rates to the prior year local currency sales amounts, with the difference between the change in “As Reported” net sales and “Constant Currency” net sales, reported in the table as “Currency Impact.” Constant currency sales growth is intended to exclude the impact of fluctuations in foreign currency exchange rates.

⁽¹⁾ Includes estimate for interest expense and mark to market loss on interest rate derivatives.