Category: Food & Beverage

SodaStream Reports Record First Quarter Results

First Quarter Revenues Increased to $87.9 Million
First Quarter Net Income Increased to $10.1 Million
First Quarter Diluted Earnings Per Share Increased to $0.48
First Quarter Adjusted Diluted Earnings Per Share Increased to $0.55

SodaStream International Ltd. (SODA), a leading manufacturer of home beverage carbonation systems announced today its results for the three month period ended March 31, 2012.

Beginning with the first quarter ended March 31, 2012, the Company changed its reporting currency to the U.S. dollar (USD).  Previously, the Company presented its annual and quarterly consolidated balance sheets and related consolidated statements of operations and cash flows in Euro (EUR). 

In accordance with IFRS, the financial statements for comparative periods were translated into the new reporting currency using the EUR to USD exchange rate at January 1, 2012 of EUR 1.00 = USD 1.2973.

 

For the first quarter ended March 31, 2012:

  • Total revenues increased 50.2% to $87.9 million from $58.5 million in the first quarter of 2011. 
  • Net income increased 84.3% to $10.1 million compared to $5.5 million a year ago, and Adjusted net income was $11.5 million compared to $6.9 million last year.
  • Diluted earnings per share increased 71.4% to $0.48, compared to $0.28 in the first quarter of 2011 and Adjusted diluted earnings per share were $0.55 compared to $0.35 a year ago.

"We delivered a very strong start to the fiscal year," said Daniel Birnbaum, Chief Executive Officer of SodaStream.  "First quarter results validate our strategies to profitably expand our business on a global scale.  Going forward we'll increase our investment in brand building initiatives, new product development and capacity to support growing demand.  We are committed to maintaining financial discipline to generate greater earnings power and return increased value to our shareholders over the longer term."

First Quarter 2012 Financial Review

Geographical Revenue Breakdown

 

Three Months Ended

$ Increase

% Increase

Revenues (in millions)

March 31, 2012

March 31, 2011

 (Decrease)

(Decrease)

Western Europe

$45.7

$30.5

$15.2

50%

The Americas

25.6

13.3

12.3

93%

Central & Eastern Europe, Middle East, Africa

6.7

10.0

(3.3)

(33%)

Asia-Pacific

9.9

4.7

5.2

110%

Total

$87.9

$58.5

$29.4

50%

Product Segment Revenue Breakdown

 

Three Months Ended

   

Revenues (in millions)

March 31, 2012

March 31, 2011

$ Increase

% Increase

Soda Maker Starter Kits

$33.5

$24.4

$9.1

37%

Consumables

52.4

32.6

19.8

61%

Other

2.0

1.5

0.5

30%

Total

$87.9

$58.5

$29.4

50%

Product Segment Unit Breakdown

 

Three Months Ended

   

Unit Sales (in thousands)

March 31, 2012

March 31, 2011

Unit Increase

% Increase

Soda Maker Starter Kits*

683

592

91

15%

CO2 Refills

3,668

2,852

816

29%

Flavors

5,790

3,808

1,982

52%

*As discussed on the Company's fourth quarter 2011 earnings call, the Czech Republic distributor purchased a disproportionate amount of soda makers during the first quarter of 2011.  Excluding sales to the Czech Republic from the first quarter of 2011 and 2012, soda maker starter kit unit sales increased 54% year over year. 

Gross margin for the first quarter of 2012 was 55.0%, compared to 53.5% for the same period in 2011.  This increase was primarily due to the addition of higher margin revenues in the Nordics following the shift to self-distribution in this territory.

Sales and marketing expenses for the first quarter of 2012 totaled $27.3 million, or 31.0% of revenues compared to $17.1 million, or 29.3% of revenues for the comparable period last year. The increase is primarily due to an increase in selling expense associated with higher revenues, the Nordics expenses, as well as some incremental A&P in select markets. 

General and administrative expenses for the first quarter of 2012 were $9.6 million, or 11.0% of revenues, compared to $7.5 million, or 12.8% of revenues in the comparable period of last year. This includes the additional expenses associated with the acquisition of CEM Industries in the fourth quarter of 2011 and the acquisition of the distribution activity in the Nordics in the first quarter of 2012.

Operating income increased to $11.5 million, or 13.1% of revenues as compared to $6.7 million, or 11.4% of revenues in the first quarter of 2011.

Balance Sheet Review

  • Cash and cash equivalents and bank deposits at March 31, 2012 were $52.0 million compared to $74.3 million on December 31, 2011. The decrease is primarily attributable to the acquisition of the Nordics distribution activity.
  • Loans and borrowings at March 31, 2012 totaled $3.2 million compared to $4.0 million on December 31, 2011.
  • Working capital at March 31, 2012 increased 16.9% to $91.5 million compared to $78.3 million on December 31, 2011.
  • Inventory at March 31, 2012 increased 18.6% to $90.9 million compared to $76.6 million on December 31, 2011, primarily reflecting the additional inventory associated with the acquisition of the Nordics distribution activity. 

Guidance

Based on first quarter results and current projections for the remainder of the year, the Company is raising its outlook.

  • The Company now expects 2012 revenues to increase approximately 33% over 2011 revenues of $289.0 million, up from its previous guidance of 28%.
  • The Company now expects 2012 net income to increase approximately 50% over 2011 net income of $27.5 million, up from its previous guidance of 42%. This guidance includes a share-based expense of approximately $5.5 million.

Conference Call and Management Commentary

Detailed CFO commentary and a supplemental slide presentation have been filed as part of today's 6-K and will be posted on the Company's website, http://sodastream.investorroom.com.

The Company has scheduled a conference call for 8:30 AM Eastern Daylight Time (U.S. time) today (Wednesday, May 9, 2012) to review the Company's financial results.  The conference call will be broadcast over the Internet as a "live" listen only Webcast.  To listen, please go to: http://sodastream.investorroom.com.  Listeners are urged to login approximately 20 minutes before the conference call is scheduled to begin in order to register, as well as download and install any necessary audio software.  An archive of the Webcast will be available for 30 days after the call.

About SodaStream International

SodaStream manufactures beverage carbonation systems which enable consumers to easily transform ordinary tap water instantly into carbonated soft drinks and sparkling water. Soda makers offer a highly differentiated and innovative solution to consumers of bottled and canned carbonated soft drinks and sparkling water. Our products are environmentally friendly, cost effective, promote health and wellness, and are customizable and fun to use. In addition, our products offer convenience by eliminating the need to carry bottles home from the supermarket, to store bottles at home or to regularly dispose of empty bottles. Our products are available at more than 50,000 retail stores in 42 countries around the world.  For more information on SodaStream, please visit the Company's website: www.sodastream.com.

Non-IFRS Financial Measures

This press release contains certain non-IFRS measures, including Adjusted net income ("Adjusted net income"), Adjusted Earnings Before Interest, Income Tax, Depreciation and Amortization ("Adjusted EBITDA"), and Adjusted diluted earnings per share ("Adjusted diluted EPS").

Adjusted net income represents net income calculated in accordance with IFRS as adjusted for the impact of the Share-Based Compensation Expense. Adjusted EBITDA represents earnings before interest, income tax, depreciation and amortization, and further eliminates the effect of the Share-Based Compensation Expense. Adjusted diluted EPS represents earnings per share calculated in accordance with IFRS as adjusted for the impact of the Share-Based Compensation Expense.

The Company believes that the Adjusted net income, Adjusted EBITDA and Adjusted diluted EPS, which excludes the Share-Based Compensation Expense, should be considered in evaluating the Company's operations since they provide a clearer indication of the Company's operating results going forward.

These measures should be considered in addition to results prepared in accordance with IFRS, but should not be considered a substitute for the IFRS results. The non-IFRS measures included in this press release have been reconciled to the IFRS results in the tables below.

Forward Looking Statements

This release contains forward-looking statements, which express the current beliefs and expectations of management. Such statements are based on management's current beliefs and expectations and involve a number of known and unknown risks and uncertainties that could cause our future results, performance or achievements to differ significantly from the results, performance or achievements expressed or implied by such forward-looking statements. Important factors that could cause or contribute to such differences include risks relating to: our ability to expand into our target markets, including the United States; our ability to continue to develop or maintain our presence in retail networks; our ability to develop and implement production and operating infrastructure to effectively support our growth; the success of our marketing campaigns and media spending in terms of increased sales or increased product and brand name awareness; our ability to maintain our customer base in markets where we have an established presence; the risks associated with our reliance on exclusive arrangements for the distribution of our beverage carbonation systems and consumables in each of the markets in which we use third-party distributors; our ability to compete effectively with other companies which currently offer, or may offer in the future, competing products; potential product liability claims if any component of our beverage carbonation systems is misused; our ability to protect our intellectual property rights; our being found to have a dominant position in certain markets which may place limits on our ability operate; risks associated with our being a multinational corporation, including fluctuations in currency exchange rates; our potential exposure to greater than anticipated tax liabilities; our products being subject to extensive governmental regulation in the markets in which we operate; adverse conditions in the global economy which could negatively impact our customers' demand for our products; and other factors detailed in documents we file from time to time with the United States Securities and Exchange Commission.  Forward-looking statements in this release are made pursuant to the safe harbor provisions contained in the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995.

Company Contact:
Yonah Lloyd
Executive Director, Corporate Development and Communication
SodaStream International Ltd.
Phone: +972-3-976-2462
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Investor Contacts (US):
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Consolidated Statements of Operations
In thousands (net income per share amounts in units)

     
 

For the three

For the three

 

months ended

months ended

 

Mar-31

Mar-31

 

2011

2012

 

(Unaudited)

(Unaudited)

     

Revenues

$58,506

$87,868

Cost of revenues

27,215

39,505

     

Gross profit

31,291

48,363

     

Operating expenses

   

Sales and marketing

17,139

27,268

General and administrative

7,513

9,641

Other income, net

(42)

(39)

     

Total operating expenses

24,610

36,870

     

Operating income

6,681

11,493

     

Interest income, net

(182)

(122)

Other financial expense, net

364

129

     

Total financial expense, net

182

7

     

Income before income taxes

6,499

11,486

     

Income taxes

1,012

1,375

     

Net income for the period

$5,487

$10,111

     
     
     

Net income per share

   

Basic

$0.30

$0.50

Diluted

$0.28

$0.48

     

Weighted average  number of shares

   

Basic

18,457

20,144

Diluted

19,579

20,955

 

Consolidated Balance Sheets as of
In thousands

     
 

Dec-31

Mar-31

 

2011

2012

 

(Audited)

(Unaudited)

Assets

   

Cash and cash equivalents

$34,769

$11,090

Bank deposits

39,485

40,878

Inventories

76,625

90,897

Trade receivables(*)

58,452

63,637

Other receivables(*)

20,064

21,297

Derivative financial instruments

322

696

Assets classified as available-for-sale

837

858

Total current assets

230,554

229,353

     

Property, plant and equipment

46,434

56,606

Intangible assets

25,358

37,846

Deferred tax assets

1,168

1,486

Other receivables

224

230

Total non-current assets

73,184

96,168

     

Total assets

303,738

325,521

     

Liabilities

   

Loans and borrowings

4,006

3,186

Derivative financial instruments

-

1,858

Trade payables

47,383

47,778

Income tax payable

9,171

10,246

Provisions

397

604

Other current liabilities

21,071

25,382

Total current liabilities

82,028

89,054

     

Employee benefits

1,497

1,536

Provisions

514

520

Deferred tax liabilities

717

1,046

Total non-current liabilities

2,728

3,102

     

Total liabilities

84,756

92,156

     

Shareholders' equity

   

Share capital

3,238

3,251

Share premium

168,601

170,587

Translation reserve

1,471

3,744

Retained earnings

45,672

55,783

Total shareholders' equity

218,982

233,365

     

Total liabilities and shareholders' equity

$303,738

$325,521

     

(*) presented in comparative periods under one line item "trade and other receivables"

 

Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows
In thousands

       
   

For the three

For the three

   

months ended

months ended

   

Mar-31

Mar-31

   

2011

2012

   

(Unaudited)

(Unaudited)

 

Cash flows from operating  activities

   
 

Net income for the period

$5,487

$10,111

 

Adjustments:

   
 

Amortization of intangible assets

48

343

 

Change in fair value of  derivative financial instruments

426

1,278

 

Exchange rate differences on bank deposits

-

(1,094)

 

Depreciation of property, plant  and equipment

1,066

1,651

 

Share based payment

1,371

1,411

 

Interest income, net

(182)

(122)

 

Income tax expense

1,012

1,375

   

9,228

14,953

 

Increase in inventories

(4,739)

(9,902)

 

Decrease (increase) in trade and other receivables

3,446

(17,163)

 

Increase (decrease) in trade payables

(6,671)

543

 

Increase (decrease) in employee benefits

(9)

20

 

Increase (decrease) in provisions and other current liabilities

(3,197)

1,791

   

(1,942)

(9,758)

 

Interest paid

(112)

(115)

 

Income tax received

-

1,343

 

Income tax paid

(621)

(1,193)

 

Net cash used in operating activities

(2,675)

(9,723)

       
 

Cash flows from investing  activities

   
 

Interest received

293

130

 

Proceeds from derivative financial  instruments, net

47

206

 

Acquisition of subsidiary, net of cash acquired

-

(9,758)

 

Acquisition of property, plant  and equipment

(2,517)

(4,127)

 

Acquisition of intangible assets

(158)

(240)

 

Net cash used in investing  activities

(2,335)

(13,789)

       
 

Cash flows from financing activities

   
 

Proceeds from exercise of employee share options

36

588

 

Change in short-term debt

(8,379)

(922)

 

Net cash used in financing activities

(8,343)

(334)

       
 

Net decrease in cash and cash equivalents

(13,353)

(23,846)

 

Cash and cash equivalents at the beginning of the period

68,627

34,769

 

Effect of exchange rates fluctuations on cash and cash equivalents

(102)

167

       
 

Cash and cash equivalents at the end of the period

$55,172

$11,090

 

Information about revenues in reportable segments
In thousands

           
   

Central and

     
   

Eastern Europe,

     
   

Middle East and

     
 

Western Europe

Africa

The Americas

Asia-Pacific

Total

Three months ended

         

March 31, 2012 (Unaudited)

$45,651

6,643

25,633

9,941

$87,868

March 31, 2011 (Unaudited)

$30,513

9,993

13,258

4,742

$58,506

 

 

Reported (IFRS) to Adjusted (non-IFRS) Reconciliation of Consolidated Statements of Operations
In thousands (net income per share amounts in units)

             

Three months ended March 31

           
             
   

2011

   

2012

 
 

Reported

Share based

 

Reported

Share based

 
 

(Unadjusted)

payment

Adjusted

(Unadjusted)

payment

Adjusted

 

(Unaudited)

(Unaudited)

(Unaudited)

(Unaudited)

(Unaudited)

(Unaudited)

             

Revenues

$58,506

$

$58,506

$87,868

$

$87,868

Cost of revenues

27,215

 

27,215

39,505

 

39,505

             

Gross profit

31,291

 

31,291

48,363

 

48,363

             

Operating expenses

           

Sales and marketing

17,139

 

17,139

27,268

 

27,268

General and administrative

7,513

(1,371)

6,142

9,641

(1,411)

8,230

Other income, net

(42)

 

(42)

(39)

 

(39)

             

Total operating expenses

24,610

(1,371)

23,239

36,870

(1,411)

35,459

             

Operating income

6,681

1,371

8,052

11,493

1,411

12,904

             

Interest income, net

(182)

 

(182)

(122)

 

(122)

Other financial expense, net

364

 

364

129

 

129

             

Total financial expense, net

182

 

182

7

 

7

             

Income before income taxes

6,499

1,371

7,870

11,486

1,411

12,897

             

Income taxes

1,012

 

1,012

1,375

 

1,375

             

Net income for the period

$5,487

$1,371

$6,858

$10,111

$1,411

$11,522

             
             

Net income per share

           

Basic

$0.30

 

$0.37

$0.50

 

$0.57

Diluted

$0.28

 

$0.35

$0.48

 

$0.55

             

Weighted average  number of shares

           

Basic

18,457

 

18,457

20,144

 

20,144

Diluted

19,579

 

19,579

20,955

 

20,955

 

 

EBITDA and Adjusted EBITDA
In thousands

   
 

Three month ended

 

Mar-31

 

2011

2012

 

(Unaudited)

(Unaudited)

     

Reconciliation of Net Income to EBITDA and

Adjusted EBITDA

   

Net income

$5,487

$10,111

Interest income, net

(182)

(122)

Income taxes

1,012

1,375

Depreciation and amortization

1,114

1,994

EBITDA

7,431

13,358

     

Share based payment

1,371

1,411

Adjusted EBITDA

$8,802

$14,769

     

 

The following tables present the Company's revenues, by product type for the periods presented, as well as such revenues by product type as a percentage of total revenues  (*):

 

 

Three month ended

 

Mar-31

 

2011

2012

 

(Unaudited)

(Unaudited)

 

Revenues

 

(in thousands)

     

Soda maker starter kits (including exchange cylinders)

$24,361

$33,484

Consumables

32,630

52,419

Other

1,515

1,965

Total

$58,506

$87,868

 

 

Three months ended

 

Mar-31

 

2011

2012

 

(Unaudited)

(Unaudited)

   
 

As a percentage of revenues

     

Soda maker starter kits (including exchange cylinders)

41.6%

38.1%

Consumables

55.8%

59.7%

Other

2.6%

2.2%

Total

100.0%

100.0%

 

(*)The Company reclassified prior periods' data such that revenues from spare cylinders, formerly presented under the "soda maker starter kits" category, are presented under the "consumables" category, as the purchase of a spare cylinder more closely resembles the purchase of other consumables than it does the initial purchase of a soda maker. The effect was an increase in revenues from consumables by $ 3,247 thousand for three month ended March 31, 2011 (increase in 560 basis points of total revenues of this period), and the same decrease in revenues from soda maker starter kits for the respective period (and the same decrease in basis points of total revenues of this period)