Zig Zag gross sales stay robust.
Turning Level Manufacturers, Inc. (NYSE: TPB) reported that web gross sales fell 1.8% to $103.4 million within the fourth quarter ending December 31, 2022. Web revenue decreased $27.8 million to $($16.3) million which the corporate attributed to $34.8 million non-cash asset impairments.
The corporate additionally reported a diluted EPS of $(0.93) and Adjusted Diluted EPS of $0.69 in comparison with $0.57 and $0.66 in the identical interval one yr in the past, respectively
For the fiscal yr 2022, complete consolidated web gross sales decreased 6.8% to $415.0 million. For the complete yr Turning Level reported web revenue decreased $40.4 million to $11.6 million due partly to $41.1 million non-cash asset impairments. The diluted EPS of $0.64 and Adjusted Diluted EPS of $2.83 as in comparison with $2.52 and $3.03 in the identical interval one yr in the past, respectively
Outlook Lowered
Turning level mentioned it now expects full-year 2023 adjusted EBITDA to be $88 to $94 million. This can be a drop from 2022’s adjusted EBITDA which decreased 9.7% to $97.6 million
“The fourth quarter working outcomes completed in-line with our expectations with stable execution throughout our segments,” mentioned Graham Purdy, President and CEO. “The Zig-Zag phase grew through the quarter regardless of the impression of a beforehand disclosed pull-forward within the prior quarter, benefiting from continued market share positive factors and the contribution from a full quarter of CLIPPER lighters. We’re happy with the continuing roll-out and robust channel receptivity to the world’s #1 reusable lighter.”
He continued saying, “Stoker’s MST skilled robust share positive factors as shopper trade-downs to worth accelerated, in line with the present inflationary and financial backdrop. The difficult regulatory setting continues to negatively have an effect on the NewGen phase which was down materially vs. 2021, however with declines moderating within the again half of the yr. Along with returning capital to our shareholders by way of share repurchases, we opportunistically bought $10 million notional of our convertible notes through the fourth quarter whereas sustaining a powerful money stability.”
New Gen
NewGen Merchandise web gross sales decreased 11.1% to $24.9 million. The regulatory setting continues to negatively impression gross sales. Purdy mentioned, “”The regulatory setting for NewGen stays dynamic given the uncertainty over the end result of the PMTA course of and the potential for extra state and federal laws.”
Zig-Zag Wins
For the fourth quarter, Zig-Zag Merchandise web gross sales elevated 0.9% to $46.4 million. Each of TPB’s Canadian and different smoking equipment companies noticed robust development through the quarter. The corporate mentioned in an announcement that this was partially offset by anticipated declines within the U.S. rolling papers and wraps companies which had been impacted by the beforehand disclosed pull-forward of gross sales into the prior quarter as a result of timing of promotional packages. Zig Zag accounts for 46% of the corporate’s gross sales.
Turning Level mentioned that for the complete yr, web gross sales of Zig-Zag Merchandise elevated 7.9% to $190.4 million with double-digit advances within the U.S. rolling papers and e-commerce, different smoking equipment, and Canadian companies partially offset by a double-digit decline within the wraps enterprise.
Steadiness Sheet
Bills remained comparatively flat. Whole gross debt as of December 31, 2022 was $412.5 million. The corporate’s web debt (complete gross debt much less money) at December 31, 2022 was $306.1 million. Turning Level mentioned it ended the quarter with complete liquidity of $127.8 million, comprised of $106.4 million in money and $21.4 million of revolving credit score facility capability.Additionally through the quarter, the corporate mentioned it spent $2.2 million to repurchase 101,959 shares at a mean worth of $21.50 per share. In the course of the quarter, the corporate additionally spent $9.0 million to buy $10.0 million in combination principal quantity of its 2.50% Convertible Senior Notes due July 2024.
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