Item 2. Management’s Discussion and Analysis
Item 2. Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations.
You should read the following discussion and analysis of our financial condition and results of operations together with our consolidated financial statements and related notes included elsewhere in this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q,
as well as our audited consolidated financial statements and related notes as disclosed in our prospectus, dated October 20, 2021, filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”) in accordance with Rule 424(b)(4) of the Securities Act on October 22, 2021 (the “Prospectus”) in connection with our initial public offering (“IPO”). This discussion contains forward-looking statements based upon current plans, expectations and beliefs involving risks and uncertainties. Our actual results may differ materially from those anticipated in these forward-looking statements as a result of various factors, including those set forth in Item II, Part 1A, “Risk Factors” and other factors set forth in other parts of this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q.
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Overview
The Vita Coco Company is a leading fast-growing, plant-based functional hydration platform, which pioneered packaged coconut water in 2004, and recently began extending into other healthy hydration categories including non-plant
based offerings. Our brand portfolio is led by Vita Coco, which is the leader in the global coconut water category with additional coconut oil and coconut milk offerings, and includes Runa, a leading plant-based energy drink inspired from the Guayusa plant native to Ecuador, Ever & Ever, a sustainably packaged water, and the recently launched PWR LIFT, a flavored protein-infused water. We also offer private label products in Coconut Water and Coconut Oil for select retailers, and some coconut and Guayusa commodities.
Our products are primarily distributed across the U.S., Canada, and the United Kingdom, with emerging presences in China and additional European markets. We serve retailers and consumers through a combination of Distributors, Broadliners, Direct to Retailer Warehouse and E-commerce
channels. We support this distribution with our own sales force and marketing activities such as sampling, digital media and social channels and traditional promotional and sampling activities.
In addition to being focused on the benefits we deliver to our consumers through our products, we also believe that we have a responsibility to grow our business with our environmental and social impact in mind. We use a responsibly designed, asset-lite supply chain which we believe has a positive impact our communities and mitigates our impact on the planet. As part of our coconut water production process, we provide our production partners the partnership, investments and training that they need to not only reduce waste and environmental impact, but also to turn their coconut water into a shelf- stable product with commercial viability benefiting their economics and their community.
In 2014, we created the Vita Coco Project to support and empower our coconut farming communities through innovative farming practices, improving education resources, and scaling our business to promote economic prosperity—through all of which we hope to positively impact the lives of over one million people. Additionally, we seek to partner with other third-party organizations that share and advance our ideals including fair trade, accessible nutrition and wellness, and environmental responsibility. In April 2021, we became a Delaware Public Benefit Corporation, with the public benefit purpose identified as harnessing, while protecting, nature’s resources for the betterment of the world and its habitants by creating ethical, sustainable, better-for-you
beverages and consumer products that not only uplift our communities, but that do right by our planet.
When managing our business and executing our growth strategies, we aim to exercise strong financial discipline to maximize long term value for all of our stakeholders, including investors, consumers, customers, and employees, with a long-term horizon.
Key Factors Affecting Our Performance
We believe that our performance and future success depend on a number of factors that present significant opportunities for us. There have been no material changes to such factors from those described in the Prospectus under the heading “Key Factors Affecting our Performance” other than the changes noted below in Impact of COVID-19.
Those factors also pose risks and challenges, including those discussed in Part II, Item 1A. “Risk Factors” of this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q
for the quarter ended September 30, 2021.
Impact of COVID-19
The COVID-19
pandemic has caused general business disruption worldwide beginning in January 2020. The full extent to which the COVID-19
pandemic will directly or indirectly impact our cash flow, business, financial condition, results of operations and prospects will depend on future developments that are uncertain. From the beginning of this pandemic, our top priority has been the health, safety and well-being of our employees. Early in March 2020, we implemented global travel restrictions and work-from-home policies for employees who are able to work remotely. For those employees who are unable to work remotely, safety precautions have been instituted, which were developed and adopted in line with guidance from public health authorities and professional consultants. Currently, certain of our offices have been partially reopened, our quality lab continues to operate under strict protocols, and generally, our field sales teams are working with our distributors and retailers subject to local safety protocols. During the COVID-19
pandemic, we have taken a number of steps to support our employees, including increasing employee communications, including topics such as mental health and family welfare; creating wellness hotlines and enhancing employee assistance programs; and conducting employee surveys to evaluate employee morale. We are incredibly proud of the teamwork exhibited by our employees, co-packers
and distributors around the world who are ensuring the integrity of our supply chain.
Associated with COVID-19
changes in consumer spending and employment economics, we have seen significant changes to global ocean shipping capacity and availability and pricing of containers, lengthening transit times, increased domestic transportation costs and some payroll inflationary effects among other impacts. Since COVID-19
emerged we have experienced negative impacts on our inventory availability and delivery capacity which have affected, at times, our ability to fully service our customers’ demand. We have also experienced limited temporary partner facility shutdowns and delayed pickup of orders by certain customers. We have taken measures to bolster key aspects of our supply chain and we continue to work with our supply chain partners to try to ensure our ability to service our customers and their demand.
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Late last year, we started to experience cost inflation to global shipping costs and some inflationary pressures on other cost elements, and the size of these cost increases has increased sequentially throughout the year. Starting in the second quarter 2021, we took pricing actions such as delaying promotions, reducing discounting and sharing cost increases with private label customers as we were able, which collectively partially covered the cost pressures we have experienced. We have experienced significant cost inflation with our cost of goods rate per case equivalents (“CE”) increasing 8% for the nine months ended September 30, 2021 and 10% for the three months ended September 30, 2021 versus the comparable periods in the prior year, primarily relating to cost increases across ocean freight, fulfillment, and shipping expenses as a result of global supply chain disruptions caused by the COVID-19
pandemic, which was only partially offset by pricing actions to date. We expect to see ongoing cost pressures, potentially sequentially worse than prior quarters, and will evaluate appropriate mitigation measures to protect our business including taking pricing actions and cost reduction measures. We do not believe these costs year to date are fully representative of our costs of goods sold in a normal supply chain environment.
Initial Public Offering
On October 25, 2021, we completed our initial public offering (“IPO”) by issuing 2,500,000 shares of our common stock at a price to the public of $15 per share, resulting in net proceeds to us of approximately $30 million, after deducting the underwriting discount and commissions of approximately $2 million and offering expenses of approximately $5 million. Additionally, certain selling stockholders sold an aggregate of 9,000,000 shares. Post the IPO, we had approximately 55 million shares outstanding.
Components of Our Results of Operations
Net Sales
We generate revenue through the sale of our Vita Coco branded coconut water, Private Label and Other products in the Americas and International segments. Our sales are predominantly made to distributors or to retailers for final sale to consumers through retail channels, which includes sales to traditional brick and mortar retailers, who may also resell our products through their own online platforms. Our revenue is recognized net of allowances for returns, discounts, credits and any taxes collected from consumers.
Cost of Goods Sold
Cost of goods sold includes the costs of the products sold to customers, inbound and outbound shipping and handling costs, freight and duties, shipping and packaging supplies, and warehouse fulfillment costs incurred in operating and staffing warehouses.
Gross Profit and Gross Margin
Gross profit is net sales less cost of goods sold, and gross margin is gross profit as a percentage of net sales. Gross profit has been, and will continue to be, affected by various factors, including the mix of products we sell, the channel through which we sell our products, the promotional environment in the marketplace, manufacturing costs, commodity prices and transportation rates. We expect that our gross margin will fluctuate from period to period depending on the interplay of these variables.
Gross margin is a ratio calculated by dividing gross profit by net sales. Management believes gross margin provides investors with useful information related to the profitability of our business prior to considering all of the operating costs incurred. Management uses gross profit and gross margin as key measures in making financial, operating and planning decisions and in evaluating our performance.
Operating Expenses
Selling, General and Administrative Expenses
Selling, general and administrative expenses include marketing expenses, sales promotion expenses, and general and administrative expenses. Marketing and sales promotion expenses consist primarily of costs incurred promoting and marketing our products and are primarily driven by investments to grow our business and retain customers. We expect selling and marketing expenses to increase in absolute dollars and to vary from period to period as a percentage of net sales for the foreseeable future. General and administrative expense include payroll, employee benefits, stock-based compensation, broker commissions and other headcount-related expenses associated with supply chain & operations, finance, information technology, human resources and other administrative-related personnel, as well as general overhead costs of the business, including research and development for new innovations, rent and related facilities and maintenance costs, depreciation and amortization, and legal, accounting, and professional fees. We expense all selling, general and administrative expense as incurred. We expect selling, general and administrative expenses to increase in absolute dollars to support business growth and as a result of operating as a public company.
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Change in Fair Value of Contingent Consideration
In connection with our acquisition of Runa, we agreed to pay contingent payments to Runa’s former shareholders only if a certain revenue growth rate is achieved. Assuming the revenue growth is achieved, the former shareholders could elect for payment to be calculated based on quarterly data available between December 2021 and December 2022, as follows: 49% of the product of (a) the net revenue for the trailing 12 calendar months and (b) a specified multiple, which is contingent on the revenue growth achieved since December 31, 2017. The contingent consideration payout cannot exceed $51.5 million. If a certain revenue growth rate is not achieved, the Company is not required to pay any contingent payment. The contingent consideration payable to Runa’s former shareholders was re-measured
at fair value, which reflects estimates, assumptions, and expectations on Runa’s revenue and revenue growth as of the valuation date. A key factor in the contingent consideration calculation is whether the growth levels specified in the contract can be met within the four year time period immediately following the acquisition. The design of the payout is to reward for high growth in the initial years following the acquisition. Therefore, the contingent payment reduction, by itself, was not considered a triggering event as it measures against growth targets that must be achieved during a limited period, whereas projections used for intangible and goodwill impairment testing consider a longer period of time. Additionally, the Runa brand has been integrated into the Americas operations, and therefore the goodwill was assigned and tested at the Americas reporting unit level. As such, since the goodwill is tested at this higher reporting unit level, changes in the individual Runa brand projections are not indicative of a triggering event for goodwill since Runa sales are an insignificant portion of the overall financial results of the Americas reporting unit. In 2020, we did elect to perform the quantitative assessment. At the Americas reporting unit level, there was significant cushion between the fair value of the reporting unit and the carrying value, and therefore, no goodwill impairment was recorded. As of September 30, 2021, the contingent consideration was zero. The contingent consideration will continue to be remeasured until payout in December 2022.
Other Income (Expense), Net
Unrealized Gain/(Loss) on Derivative Instruments
We are subject to foreign currency risks as a result of its inventory purchases and intercompany transactions. In order to mitigate the foreign currency risks, we and our subsidiaries enter into foreign currency exchange contracts which are recorded at fair value. Unrealized gain on derivative instruments consists of gains or losses on such foreign currency exchange contracts which are unsettled as of period end. See Part I, Item 3. “Qualitative and Quantitative Disclosures About Market Risk—Foreign Currency Exchange Risk” in this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q
for further information.
Foreign Currency Gain/(Loss)
Our reporting currency is the U.S. dollar. We maintain the financial statements of each entity within the group in its local currency, which is also the entity’s functional currency. Foreign currency gain/(loss) represents the transaction gains and losses that arise from exchange rate fluctuations on transactions denominated in a currency other than the functional currency. See Part I, Item 3. “Qualitative and Quantitative Disclosures About Market Risk—Foreign Currency Exchange Risk” in this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q
for further information.
Interest Income
Interest income consists of interest income earned on our cash and cash equivalents, and money market funds, as well as interest received as part of an interest rate swap which was terminated in May 2020.
Interest Expense
Interest expense consists of interests on our credit facilities and term loans.
Income Tax Expense
We are subject to federal and state income taxes in the United States and taxes in foreign jurisdictions in which we operate. We recognize deferred tax assets and liabilities based on temporary differences between the financial reporting and income tax bases of assets and liabilities using statutory rates. We regularly assess the need to record a valuation allowance against net deferred tax assets if, based upon the available evidence, it is more likely than not that some or all of the deferred tax assets will not be realized.
Operating Segments
We operate in two reporting segments:
•
Americas
— The Americas segment is comprised of our operations in the Americas region, primarily in the United States and Canada.
•
International
—The International segment is comprised of our operations primarily in Europe, the Middle East and the Asia Pacific regions.
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Each segment derives its revenues from the following product categories:
•
Vita Coco Coconut Wate
r—This product category consists of all branded coconut water product offerings under the Vita Coco labels, where the majority ingredient is coconut water. For these products, control is transferred upon customer receipt, at which point the Company recognizes the transaction price for the product as revenue.
•
Private Label
—This product category consists of all private label product offerings, which includes coconut water and oil. The Company determined the production and distribution of private label products represents a distinct performance obligation. Since there is no alternative use for these products and the Company has the right to payment for performance completed to date, the Company recognizes the revenue for the production of these private label products over time as the production for open purchase orders occurs, which may be prior to any shipment.
•
Other
—This product category consists of all other products, which includes Runa, Ever & Ever and PWR LIFT product offerings, Vita Coco product extensions beyond coconut water, such as Vita Coco Sparkling, coconut milk products, and other revenue transactions (e.g., bulk product sales). For these products, control is transferred upon customer receipt, at which point the Company recognizes the transaction price for the product as revenue.
Results of Operations
Comparison of the Three and Nine Months Ended September 30, 2021 and 2020
The following table summarizes our results of operations for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2021 and 2020, respectively:
Three Months Ended
September 30,
Nine Months Ended
September 30,
(in thousands)
2021
2020
2021
2020
Net sales
$
115,669
$
87,321
$
292,929
$
241,127
Cost of goods sold
77,168
57,941
201,368
158,813
Gross profit
38,501
29,380
91,561
82,314
Operating expenses
Selling, general, and administrative
20,675
19,060
61,897
55,462
Income from operations
17,826
10,320
29,664
26,852
Other income (expense)
Unrealized gain/(loss) on derivative instrument
(1,964
)
167
1,250
(7,229
)
Foreign currency gain/(loss)
(483
)
756
(2,013
)
1,118
Interest income
31
61
104
244
Interest expense
(127
)
(24
)
(319
)
(776
)
Total other income (expense)
(2,543
)
960
(978
)
(6,643
)
Income before income taxes
15,283
11,280
28,686
20,209
Income tax expense
(2,296
)
(2,263
)
(6,277
)
(4,615
)
Net income
$
12,987
$
9,017
$
22,409
$
15,594
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Net Sales
The following table provides a comparative summary of net sales by operating segment and product category:
Three Months Ended
September 30,
Change
Nine Months Ended
September 30,
Change
(in thousands)
2021
2020
Amount
Percentage
2021
2020
Amount
Percentage
Americas segment
Vita Coco Coconut Water
$
71,825
$
50,891
$
20,934
41.1
%
$
176,229
$
130,953
$
45,276
34.6
%
Private Label
25,973
20,227
5,746
28.4
%
66,457
62,391
4,066
6.5
%
Other
3,135
3,404
(269
)
-7.9
%
8,246
11,277
(3,031
)
(26.9
%)
Subtotal
100,933
74,522
26,411
35.4
%
250,932
204,621
46,311
22.6
%
International segment
Vita Coco Coconut Water
$
10,093
$
8,024
$
2,069
25.8
%
$
26,445
$
21,387
$
5,058
23.6
%
Private Label
4,117
3,093
1,024
33.1
%
9,648
9,472
176
1.9
%
Other
526
$
1,682
(1,156
)
-68.7
%
5,904
5,647
257
4.6
%
Subtotal
$
14,736
$
12,799
$
1,937
15.1
%
$
41,997
$
36,506
$
5,491
15.0
%
Total net sales
$
115,669
$
87,321
$
28,348
32.5
%
$
292,929
$
241,127
$
51,802
21.5
%
For the three months and the nine months ended September 30, 2021, the primary driver of the consolidated net sales increase of 33% and 22%, respectively, was increased CE volume with some benefits from pricing actions including reduced promotional support.
Volume in Case Equivalent
The following table provides a comparative summary of our volume in case equivalents, by operating segment and product category:
Three Months Ended
September 30,
Change
Nine Months Ended
September 30,
Change
(in thousands)
2021
2020
Amount
Percentage
2021
2020
Amount
Percentage
Americas segment
Vita Coco Coconut Water
7,605
6,147
1,458
23.7
%
19,482
15,176
4,306
28.4
%
Private Label
2,934
2,391
543
22.7
%
7,643
7,000
643
9.2
%
Other
326
325
1
0.3
%
831
1,269
(438
)
(34.5
%)
Subtotal
10,865
8,863
2,002
22.6
%
27,956
23,445
4,511
19.2
%
International segment*
Vita Coco Coconut Water
1,463
1,242
221
17.8
%
3,890
3,278
612
18.7
%
Private Label
540
448
92
20.5
%
1,327
1,302
25
1.9
%
Other
7
119
(112
)
(94.1
%)
213
481
(268
)
(55.7
%)
Subtotal
2,010
1,809
201
11.1
%
5,430
5,061
369
7.3
%
Total volume (CE)
12,875
10,672
2,203
20.6
%
33,386
28,506
4,880
17.1
%
Note: A CE is a standard volume measure used by management which is defined as a case of 12 bottles of 330ml liquid beverages or the same liter volume of oil.
* International Other excludes minor volume that is treated as zero CE.
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Americas Segment
Americas net sales increased by $26.4 million, or 35.4%, to $100.9 million for the three months ended September 30, 2021 from $74.5 million for the three months ended September 30, 2020. Americas net sales increased by $46.3 million, or 22.6%, to $250.9 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2021 from $204.6 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2020. The increase in both periods is primarily driven by a CE volume increase and a reduction of branded promotional activities that was implemented in the second quarter and had a larger impact in the third quarter.
Vita Coco Coconut Water net sales increased by $20.9 million, or 41.1%, to $71.8 million for the three months ended September 30, 2021, from $50.9 million for the three months ended September 30, 2020. Vita Coco Coconut Water net sales increased by $45.3 million, or 34.6%, to $176.2 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2021, from $131.0 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2020. The increase in both periods was primarily driven by a combination of increased consumer demand, retail execution, and pricing actions to reduce price promotions, with sales being the strongest within our direct-store-delivery channel.
Private Label net sales increased $5.7 million, or 28.4%, to $26.0 million for the three months ended September 30, 2021, from $20.2 million for the three months ended September 30, 2020, mostly driven by better inventory availabilities and associated timing of revenue recognition. Private Label net sales increased $4.1 million, or 6.5%, to $66.5 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2021, from $62.4 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2020. For both periods, although the overall CE volume increased period over period, there was a mix shift from coconut oil towards coconut water, which has lower net sales per CE.
Net sales for Other products decreased by $0.3 million, or 7.9%, to $3.1 million for the three months ended September 30, 2021 from $3.4 million for the three months ended September 30, 2020. Net sales for Other products decreased by $3.0 million, or 26.9%, to $8.2 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2021 from $11.3 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2020 primarily driven by a decrease in bulk sales and Vita Coco oil.
International Segment
International net sales increased by $1.9 million, or 15.1%, to $14.7 million for the three months ended September 30, 2021, from $12.8 million for the three months ended September 30, 2020. International net sales increased by $5.5 million, or 15.0%, to $42.0 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2021, from $36.5 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2020. The increase in both periods is primarily driven by increased sales in our European region, which includes a favorable impact related to foreign currency translation. For the three and the nine months ended September 30, 2021 compared to the same periods ended September 30, 2020, the growth was driven by Vita Coco Coconut Water and Private Label, offset by lower sales from Other products.
Vita Coco Coconut Water net sales increased by $2.1 million, or 25.8%, to $10.1 million for the three months ended September 30, 2021, from $8.0 million for the three months ended September 30, 2020. Vita Coco Coconut Water net sales increased by $5.1 million, or 23.6%, to $26.4 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2021, from $21.4 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2020. The changes for both periods were driven by the movement in CE volume, primarily in the European region which also benefited from favorable impact related to foreign currency translation.
Increases in net sales from Private Label of $1.0 million, which were driven by increased CE volume across regions and favorable impact related to foreign currency translation in Europe, for the three months ended September 30, 2021 compared to September 30, 2020. For the nine months ended September 30, 2021, the net sales increases for Private Label and Other products in the International segment compared to the nine months ended September 30, 2020 were immaterial relative to the growth in Vita Coco Coconut Water.
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Gross Profit
Three Months Ended
September 30,
Change
Nine Months Ended
September 30,
Change
(in thousands)
2021
2020
Amount
Percentage
2021
2020
Amount
Percentage
Cost of goods sold
Americas segment
$
66,254
$
49,431
$
16,823
34.0
%
$
169,430
$
133,545
$
35,885
26.9
%
International segment
10,914
8,510
2,404
28.2
%
31,938
25,268
6,670
26.4
%
Total cost of goods sold
$
77,168
$
57,941
$
19,227
33.2
%
$
201,368
$
158,813
$
42,555
26.8
%
Gross profit
Americas segment
$
34,679
$
25,091
$
9,588
38.2
%
$
81,502
$
71,076
$
10,426
14.7
%
International segment
3,822
4,289
(467
)
(10.9
%)
10,059
11,238
(1,179
)
(10.5
%)
Total gross profit
$
38,501
$
29,380
$
9,121
31.0
%
$
91,561
$
82,314
$
9,247
11.2
%
On a consolidated basis, cost of goods sold increased $19.2 million, or 33.2%, to $77.2 million for the three months ended September 30, 2021, from $57.9 million for the three months ended September 30, 2020. Cost of goods sold increased $42.6 million, or 26.8%, to $201.4 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2021, from $158.8 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2020. On a consolidated and segment basis, the increases in both periods were primarily driven by CE volume and significant transportation costs inflation that built sequentially over the last nine months, specifically related to ocean freight costs due to shipping and port constraints related to the COVID-19
pandemic and other logistics cost inflation. On a consolidated basis, this resulted in cost of goods per CE rate increasing 8% and 10% respectively for the nine and three months ended September 30, 2021 as compared to prior periods.
On a consolidated basis, gross profit dollars increased $9.1 million, or 31.0%, to $38.5 million for the three months ended September 30, 2021, from $29.4 million for the three months ended September 30, 2020. On a consolidated basis, gross profit dollars increased $9.2 million, or 11.2%, to $91.6 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2021, from $82.3 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2020. Although we delivered strong top line growth driven by continued underlying strength of our Vita Coco brand, our gross profit was significantly impacted by ocean freight and other logistics costs escalation, only partially compensated by pricing actions, including reduced promotional activity. Gross margin was 33.3% for the three months ended September 30, 2021, as compared to 33.6% for the three months ended September 30, 2020. Gross margin was 31.3% for the nine months ended September 30, 2021, as compared to 34.1% for the nine months ended September 30, 2020. The approximate 40 basis points decline for the three month period and the 290 basis point decline for the nine month period was driven by the cost increases across ocean freight, fulfillment, and shipping expenses as a result of the COVID-19
pandemic, which was partly offset by the positive impact of higher CE volume in both segments.
Operating Expenses
Three Months Ended
September 30,
Change
Nine Months Ended
September 30,
Change
(in thousands)
2021
2020
Amount
Percentage
2021
2020
Amount
Percentage
Selling, general, and administrative
20,675
19,060
1,615
8.5%
61,897
55,462
6,435
11.6%
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Selling, General and Administrative Expenses
During the three and nine months ended September 30, 2021, Selling, general and administrative, or SG&A, expense increased by $1.6 million, or 8.5% and $6.4 million, or 11.6%, respectively, versus the prior year comparable period. The increases were primarily driven by our public company readiness preparation, with increased spending in professional fees and personnel related expenses for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2021 versus the prior year comparable period.
Other Income (Expense), Net
Three Months Ended
September 30,
Change
Nine Months Ended
September 30,
Change
(in thousands)
2021
2020
Amount
Percentage
2021
2020
Amount
Percentage
Unrealized gain/(loss) on derivative instruments
$
(1,964
)
$
167
$
(2,131
)
n/m
$
1,250
$
(7,229
)
$
8,479
n/m
Foreign currency gain/(loss)
(483
)
756
(1,239
)
n/m
(2,013
)
1,118
(3,131
)
n/m
Interest income
31
61
(30
)
(49.2
%)
104
244
(140
)
(57.4
%)
Interest expense
(127
)
(24
)
(103
)
429.2
%
(319
)
(776
)
457
(58.9
%)
$
(2,543
)
$
960
$
(3,503
)
(364.9
%)
$
(978
)
$
(6,643
)
$
5,665
(85.3
%)
n/m—represents percentage calculated not being meaningful
Unrealized Gain/(Loss) on Derivative Instruments
During the three months ended September 30, 2021 and 2020, we recorded losses of $2.0 million and gains of $0.2 million, respectively, on outstanding derivative instruments for forward foreign currency exchange contracts. During the nine months ended September 30, 2021 and 2020, we recorded gains of $1.3 million and losses of $7.2 million, respectively, on outstanding derivative instruments for forward foreign currency exchange contracts. All forward foreign currency exchange contracts were entered to hedge some of our exposures to the British pound, Canadian dollar, Brazilian real, Malaysian ringgit, and Thai baht.
Foreign Currency Gain/(Loss)
Foreign currency loss was $0.5 million for the three months ended September 30, 2021, as compared to $0.8 million gain for the three months ended September 30, 2020. Foreign currency loss was $2.0 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2021, as compared to $1.1 million gain for the nine months ended September 30, 2020. The change in both years was a result of movements in various foreign currency exchange rates related to transactions denominated in currencies other than the functional currency.
Interest Income
The decrease in interest income for the three months ended September 30, 2021 compared to the same period in the prior year was immaterial. Interest income decreased by $0.1 million, or 57.4%, to $0.1 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2021, from $0.2 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2020. The decrease was primarily driven by an amended interest rate from 1.78% to 0.58% on the loan to the co-CEO
described in Note 14, Related-Party Transactions
, to our notes condensed consolidated financial statements. On September 16, 2021, the co-CEO
of the Company, repaid the outstanding principal balance and accrued interest on the promissory note.
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Interest Expense
Interest expense increased an immaterial amount for the three months ended September 30, 2021 compared to the comparable period in the prior year. For the nine months ended September 30, 2021, the decrease of $0.5 million compared to the comparable period in the prior year was primarily driven by non-recurring
interest expense upon the settlement of an interest rate swap in May 2020 which impacted our interest expense by $0.5 million in the nine months ended September 30, 2020, which did not repeat in the nine months ended September 30, 2021.
Income Tax Expense
Three Months Ended
September 30,
Change
Nine Months Ended
September 30,
Change
(in thousands)
2021
2020
Amount
Percentage
2021
2020
Amount
Percentage
Income tax expense
$
(2,296
)
$
(2,263
)
$
(33
)
1.5
%
$
(6,277
)
$
(4,615
)
$
(1,662
)
36.0
%
Tax Rate
15.0
%
20.1
%
21.9
%
22.8
%
Our quarterly income tax provision is based on an estimated annual effective tax rate applied to our consolidated year-to-date
pre-tax
income or loss. The effective income tax rate is based upon the estimated income for the year, the composition of that income in different countries, and adjustments, if any, in the applicable quarterly periods for the potential tax consequences, benefits, resolutions of tax audits or other tax contingencies.
For the nine months ending September 30, 2020, and September 30, 2021, our effective tax rate was 22.8% and 21.9%, respectively. The effective tax rate for both periods is higher than the US statutory rate of 21% primarily as a result of state income taxes for the US company and other nondeductible expenses for tax purposes, and is partially offset by lower statutory tax rates in countries outside the US that the Company operates in. The change in effective tax rates between the periods is primarily driven by the jurisdictional mix of the Company’s pre-tax
profits and the relative impact of other non-deductible
expense in relation to the pre-tax
profits.
For the three months ending September 30, 2020, and September 30, 2021, our effective tax rate was 20.1% and 15.1%, respectively. The effective tax rate for both periods is lower than the US statutory rate of 21% due to changes to the Company’s estimated annual effective tax rate driven by changes in the expected jurisdictional mix of profits and the relative impacts of Company’s foreign operations in each period. The change in effective tax rates between the periods is primarily driven by the jurisdictional mix of the Company’s pre-tax
profits and the relative impact of other non-deductible
expense in relation to the pre-tax
profits.
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Non-GAAP
Financial Measures
EBITDA and Adjusted EBITDA are supplemental non-GAAP
financial measures that are used by management and external users of our financial statements, such as industry analysts, investors, and lenders. These non-GAAP
measures should not be considered as alternatives to net income as a measure of financial performance or cash flows from operations as a measure of liquidity, or any other performance measure derived in accordance with GAAP and should not be construed as an inference that our future results will be unaffected by unusual or non-recurring
items.
These non-GAAP
measures are a key metric used by management and our board of directors, to assess our financial performance. We present these non-GAAP
measures because we believe they assist investors in comparing our performance across reporting periods on a consistent basis by excluding items that we do not believe are indicative of our core operating performance and because we believe it is useful for investors to see the measures that management uses to evaluate the company.
We define EBITDA as net income before interest, taxes, depreciation, and amortization. Adjusted EBITDA is defined as EBITDA with adjustments to eliminate the impact of certain items, including certain non-cash
and other items, that we do not consider representative of our ongoing operating performance.
A reconciliation from net income to EBITDA and Adjusted EBITDA is set forth below:
Three Months Ended September 30,
Nine Months Ended September 30,
2021
2020
2021
2020
(in thousands)
(in thousands)
Net income
$
12,987
$
9,017
$
22,409
$
15,594
Depreciation and amortization
514
531
1,557
1,559
Interest income
(31
)
(61
)
(104
)
(244
)
Interest expense
127
24
319
776
Income tax expense
2,296
2,263
6,277
4,615
EBITDA
15,893
11,774
30,458
22,300
Stock-based compensation (a)
629
411
1,641
1,238
Unrealized (gain)/loss on derivative instruments (b)
1,964
(167
)
(1,250
)
7,229
Foreign currency (gain)/loss (b)
483
(756
)
2,013
(1,118
)
Other adjustments (c)
1,678
19
3,401
165
Adjusted EBITDA
$
20,647
$
11,281
$
36,263
$
29,814
(a)
Non-cash
charges related to stock-based compensation, which vary from period to period depending on volume and vesting timing of awards. We adjusted for these charges to facilitate comparison from period to period.
(b)
Unrealized gains or losses on derivative instruments and foreign currency gains or losses are not considered in our evaluation of our ongoing performance.
(c)
Reflects other charges inclusive of legal costs and other non-recurring
expenses mostly related to our public company readiness preparation.
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Liquidity and Capital Resources
Since our inception, we have financed our operations primarily through cash generated from our business operations and proceeds on borrowings through our credit facilities and term loans. We had $35.9 million and 72.2 million of cash and cash equivalents as of September 30, 2021 and December 31, 2020, respectively. We supplemented our liquidity needs with incremental borrowing capacity under the Term Facility and the Revolving Facility, which we amended in May 2021. On October 25, 2021, we completed our IPO by issuing 2,500,000 shares of our common stock at a price to the public of $15 per share, resulting in net proceeds to us of approximately $30 million, after deducting the underwriting discount and commissions of approximately $2 million and offering expenses of approximately $5 million.
Considering recent market conditions and the ongoing COVID-19
pandemic, we have reevaluated our operating cash flows and cash requirements and believe that current cash, cash equivalents, future cash flows from operating activities and cash available under our Revolving Facility, as well as the Term Facility will be sufficient to meet our anticipated cash needs, including working capital needs, capital expenditures, and contractual obligations for at least 12 months from the issuance date of the condensed consolidated financial statements included herein.
Our future capital requirements will depend on many factors, including our revenue growth rate, our working capital needs primarily for inventory build, our global footprint, the expansion of our marketing activities, the timing and extent of spending to support product development efforts, the introduction of new and enhanced products and the continued market consumption of our products, as well as any shareholder distribution either through equity buybacks or dividends. Our asset-lite operating model provides us with a low cost, nimble, and scalable supply chain, which allows us to quickly adapt to changes in the market or consumer preferences while also efficiently introducing new products across our platform. We may seek additional equity or debt financing in the future in order to acquire or invest in complementary businesses, products and/or new IT infrastructures. In the event that we require additional financing, we may not be able to raise such financing on terms acceptable to us or at all. If we are unable to raise additional capital or general cash flows necessary to expand our operations and invest in continued product innovation, we may not be able to compete successfully, which would harm our business, operations, and financial condition.
Cash Flows
The following tables summarize our sources and uses of cash:
Nine Months Ended September 30,
Change
2021
2020
Amount
Percentage
(in thousands)
Cash flows provided by (used in):
Operating activities
$
(16,351
)
$
31,587
$
(47,938
)
(151.8
%)
Investing activities
(127
)
(209
)
82
(39.2
%)
Financing activities
(19,676
)
(21,322
)
1,646
(7.7
%)
Effects of exchange rate changes on cash and cash equivalents
(117
)
(5
)
(112
)
n/m
Net (decrease)/increase in cash and cash equivalents
$
(36,271
)
$
10,051
$
(46,322
)
(460.9
%)
n/m—represents percentage calculated not being meaningful
Operating Activities
Our main source of operating cash is payments received from our customers. Our primary use of cash in operating activities are for cost of goods sold and SG&A expenses.
During the nine months ended September 30, 2021, net cash used in operating activities was $16.4 million, consisting of net income of $22.4 million, net unfavorable changes in our operating assets and liabilities of $40.8 million and non-cash
adjustments of $2.1 million. Non-cash
adjustments primarily consisted of unrealized gain on derivative instruments of $1.3 million, partially offset by depreciation and amortization of $1.6 million, and stock-based compensation of $1.6 million. During the nine months ended September 30, 2020, net cash provided by operating activities was $31.6 million, consisting of net income of $15.6 million and net favorable changes in our operating assets and liabilities of $5.8 million and non-cash
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adjustments of $10.2 million. Non-cash
adjustments primarily consisted of unrealized loss on derivative instruments of $7.2 million, depreciation and amortization of $1.6 million, and stock-based compensation of $1.2 million. The unfavorable changes in our operating assets and liabilities during the nine months ended September 30, 2021 as compared to the nine months ended September 30, 2020 were primarily a result of changes in working capital. Reflected in working capital changes for the nine months ended September 30, 2021 were increased inventories, which we rebuilt after finishing December 2020 with very low inventory levels, increased accounts receivable due to increased sales volume, increased accrued trade promotions due to increased sales volumes and related promotions, and increases in prepayments to suppliers to secure inventory due to increased demand. Reflected in working capital changes for the nine months ended September 30, 2020 were decreased inventories due to constrained supply during the COVID-19
pandemic, increased accrued trade promotions due to increased sales volumes and related promotions, increased accounts receivable driven by increased sales volume, increased other current assets due to the increase in contract assets for the recognition of private label revenue, and increased net advances to suppliers to secure inventory due to increased demand.
Investing Activities
During the nine months ended September 30, 2021 and 2020, cash used in investing activities was $0.1 million and $0.2 million, respectively, primarily driven by cash paid for property and equipment.
Financing Activities
During the nine months ended September 30, 2021, net cash used in financing activities was $19.7 million, resulting from $50.0 million paid to acquire 5,192,005 shares of treasury stock from RWVC S.a.r.l, a principal stockholder of ours, net $17.5 million cash paid from borrowings and repayments on the Revolving Facility, partially offset by cash proceeds of $30.0 million received under the 2021 Term Loan and $17.7 million cash received for the settlement of the loan to the co-CEO.
For further discussion of the stock repurchase and the settlement of the loan to the co-CEO,
see Note 10, Stockholder’s Equity, and Note 14, Related-Party Transactions, respectively, in the condensed consolidated financial statements elsewhere in this Form 10-Q.
During the nine months ended September 30, 2020, net cash used in financing activities was $21.3 million, resulting from $16.9 million relating to the repayment of outstanding indebtedness under our previous term loan facilities, or the Prior Term Facilities and $5.3 million paid to acquire treasury stock, partially offset by $0.8 million from the exercise of stock options and warrants
Debt
We had debt outstanding of $37.6 million as of September 30, 2021, compared to $25.1 million as of December 31, 2020. The outstanding balance as of September 30, 2021 related to borrowing under the Revolving Facility, the Term Loan Facility, and vehicle loans. The outstanding balance as of December 31, 2020 related to borrowings under the Revolving Facility and vehicle loans.
Revolving Facility
In May 2020, we entered into a five-year credit facility, or the Revolving Facility with Wells Fargo consisting of a revolving line of credit, which provided for committed borrowings of $50.0 million and a $10.0 million non-committed
accordion feature. On May 21, 2021, we, and certain of our subsidiaries, as guarantors, entered into an amendment, which provided for an additional $10.0 million of revolving commitments. We may repay outstanding balances under the Revolving Facility at any time without premium or penalty. Borrowings under the Revolving Facility bear interest at a rate per annum equal to, at our option, either (a) adjusted LIBOR (which shall not be less than 0.0%) plus the applicable rate or (b) base rate (determined by reference to the greatest of the prime rate published by Wells Fargo, the federal funds effective rate plus 1.5% and one-month
LIBOR plus 1.5%). The applicable rate for LIBOR borrowings under the Revolving Facility is subject to step-downs based on our total net leverage for the immediately preceding fiscal quarter. The effective interest rate as of December 31, 2020 was 1.15%. The outstanding balance on the Revolving Facility was $7.5 million and $25.0 million as of September 30, 2021 and December 31, 2020, respectively. As of September 30, 2021, we were compliant with all financial covenants.
Term Loan Facility
In May 2021, we entered into a Term Commitment Note, or the Term Facility with Wells Fargo pursuant to the terms of the Credit Agreement entered into in connection with the Credit Facility. The Term Facility provides us with term loans of up to $30.0 million, or the Term Loans. Borrowings under the Term Facility bear interest at the same rate as the Revolving Facility. We are required to repay the principal on the Term Loans in quarterly installments, commencing on October 1, 2021, through maturity date of May 21, 2026.
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Subsequent to September 30, 2021, the Company repaid the outstanding balance on the 2021 Term Loan as discussed in Note 1, Nature of Business and Basis of Presentation
, of the condensed consolidated financial statements included elsewhere in this Form 10-Q,
using net proceeds received on the closing of the initial public offering.
Vehicle Loans
We periodically enter into vehicle loans. Interest rate on these vehicle loans range from 4.56% to 5.68%. The outstanding balance on the vehicle loans as of September 30, 2021 was less than $0.1 million.
For additional information, see Note 6, Debt
, to our condensed consolidated financial statements included elsewhere in this Form 10-Q.
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Off-Balance
Sheet Arrangements
We did not have during the periods presented, and we do not currently have, any off-balance
sheet financing arrangements or any relationships with unconsolidated entities or financial partnerships, including entities sometimes referred to as structured finance or special purpose entities, that were established for the purpose of facilitating off-balance
sheet arrangements or other contractually narrow or limited purposes.
Contractual Obligations and Commitments
There have been no material changes to our contractual obligations from those described in the Prospectus.
Critical Accounting Policies and Significant Judgments and Estimates
Our consolidated financial statements are prepared in accordance with U.S. GAAP. The preparation of our consolidated financial statements and related disclosures requires us to make estimates and judgments that affect the reported amounts of assets, liabilities, costs and expenses, and the disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities in our consolidated financial statements. We base our estimates on historical experience, known trends and events and various other factors that we believe are reasonable under the circumstances, the results of which form the basis for making judgments about the carrying values of assets and liabilities that are not readily apparent from other sources. We evaluate our estimates and assumptions on an ongoing basis. Our actual results may differ from these estimates under different assumptions or conditions.
Our critical accounting policies are described under the heading “Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations—Critical Accounting Policies and Significant Judgments and Estimates” in the Prospectus and the notes to the unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements appearing elsewhere in this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q.
During the three months ended September 30, 2021, there were no material changes to our critical accounting policies from those discussed in our Prospectus.
Recent Accounting Pronouncements
A description of recently issued accounting pronouncements that may potentially impact our financial position and results of operations is disclosed in Note 2, Summary of Significant Accounting Policies
, to our condensed consolidated financial statements appearing elsewhere in this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q.
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