Improved Adj. EBITDA Loss by 35.0% Year-over-Year
Retail Dollar Sales Growth of 21.0% Year-over-Year in Measured Channels1
46.8% Year-over-Year Reduction in YTD Operating Expenses Shows Transformation Progress
The Company’s products in the aggregate continue to outperform the category in measured channels. The most recent 24-week SPINS data reflects meaningful year-over-year improvement in measured channels with retail dollar sales increasing 21.0%, total distribution points expanding 9.9%, and equivalized price-mix improving 16.4%1. These metrics are derived from check-out register scan data and management believes they are indicative that the Company’s strategy is resonating with consumers and retailers alike.
Further, as I have consistently stated, total points of distribution will be a key metric of progress and a leading indicator for growth. I am pleased to share that our distribution points are growing at 13.4% in the most recent 12-week data2. In addition, in the coming weeks we expect to announce several new customer wins as well as expansions with existing customers all of which would be incremental growth in distribution,” Boever remarked.
Boever continued, “We have rebuilt the entire organization in a short period of time, streamlining and prioritizing the value drivers. We are positioned, better than ever, to capitalize on the consumer benefits of our brands. Our points of difference are on-trend and as we reach scale, combined with the significantly improved operating model and cost structure, we will deliver a profitable business in the near future.”
Third Quarter 2023 Highlights
- Net sales of
$4.2 million , compared to$6.2 million in the year-ago quarter, down 32.3%. Net sales declined primarily due to the Company’s discontinuation of non-profitable accounts, rationalization of low-quality revenue, which included the discontinuation of slow-moving and margin losing items. Further, last year’s third quarter period was benefited by a non-normal increase in shipments as the business caught up from network-wide out-of-stocks attributable to the execution challenges the Company encountered during the second quarter of 2022. This catch-up dynamic did not exist in the third quarter of 2023. - Gross profit of
$0.6 million , or 13.3% of net sales, compared to gross profit of$1.4 million in the 2022 third quarter. The decline is primarily attributable to lower volumes leading to under absorption of costs in the Company’s manufacturing facilities. Also contributing to the decline is the liquidation sales of rationalized, obsolete, and slow-moving inventory in the quarter. - Operating loss of
($3.7) million , compared to operating loss of($4.8) million in the 2022 third quarter. - Announced a 1-for-15 reverse stock split of the Company’s issues and outstanding Class A and Class V common stock that was effective
July 14, 2023 . - Interest expense of
$1.1 million for the 2023 third quarter includes approximately$0.5 million of non-cash interest expense related to the accounting treatment of the warrants connected to the promissory notes issued onApril 19, 2023 . - Net loss of
($4.8) million , or ($2.14 ) per share, compared to a net loss of($5.0) million , or ($2.40 ) per share, in the 2022 third quarter. - Adjusted loss per share3 of (
$1.66 ) for the third quarter of 2023, which compares favorably to adjusted loss per share of ($2.21 ) for the year-ago period. - Adjusted EBITDA loss3 of
($2.5) million for the 2023 third quarter, compared to($3.9) million in the prior year quarter.
First Nine Months 2023 Highlights
- Net sales of
$14.8 million , compared to$24.5 million in the year-ago comparable period. Net sales declined primarily due to the Company’s discontinuation of non-profitable accounts, rationalization of low-quality revenue, which included the discontinuation of slow-moving and lower margin items. - Gross profit of
$2.6 million , or 17.3% of net sales, compared to negative gross profit of($1.9) million in the 2022 period. - Operating loss of
($11.3) million , compared to operating loss of($27.9) million in the 2022 period. - Interest expense of
$2.5 million for the 2023 first nine months includes approximately$0.9 million of non-cash interest expense related to the accounting treatment of the warrants connected to the promissory notes issued onApril 19, 2023 . - Net loss of
($13.7) million , or ($6.41 ) per share, compared to a net loss of($28.6) million , or ($14.05 ) per share, in the 2022 nine-month period. - Adjusted loss per share3 of (
$5.44 ) for the nine months of 2023, which compares favorably to adjusted loss per share of ($11.60 ) for the prior year period. - Adjusted EBITDA loss3 of
($8.4) million for the 2023 nine months, compared to($21.6) million in the prior year period.
1 Source: SPINS data for the 24-week period ending
2 Source: SPINS data for the 12-week period ending
3 Adjusted EBITDA and adjusted loss per share are a non-GAAP financial measure as defined and reconciled to GAAP below.
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About
Stryve is a premium air-dried meat snack company that is conquering the intersection of high protein, great taste, and health under the brands of Braaitime, Kalahari, Stryve, and Vacadillos. Stryve sells highly differentiated healthy snacking and food products in order to disrupt traditional snacking and CPG categories. Stryve’s mission is “to help Americans eat better and live happier, better lives.” Stryve offers convenient products that are lower in sugar and carbohydrates and higher in protein than other snacks and foods. Stryve’s current product portfolio consists primarily of air-dried meat snack products marketed under the Stryve®, Kalahari®, Braaitime®, and Vacadillos® brand names. Unlike beef jerky, Stryve’s all-natural air-dried meat snack products are made of beef and spices, are never cooked, contain zero grams of sugar*, and are free of monosodium glutamate (MSG), gluten, nitrates, nitrites, and preservatives. As a result, Stryve’s products are Keto and Paleo diet friendly. Further, based on protein density and sugar content, Stryve believes that its air-dried meat snack products are some of the healthiest shelf-stable snacks available today. Stryve also markets and sells human-grade pet treats under the brand Two Tails, made with simple, all-natural ingredients and 100% real beef with no fillers, preservatives, or by-products.
Stryve distributes its products in major retail channels, primarily in
* All Stryve Biltong and Vacadillos products contain zero grams of added sugar, with the exception of the Chipotle Honey flavor of Vacadillos, which contains one gram of sugar per serving.
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-Financial Statements Follow-
Condensed Consolidated Statement of Operations | ||||||||||||||||
(In thousands, except share and per share data) | ||||||||||||||||
For The Three Months Ended | For The Nine Months Ended | |||||||||||||||
2023 | 2022 | 2023 | 2022 | |||||||||||||
(unaudited) | (unaudited) | |||||||||||||||
SALES, net | $ | 4,180 | $ | 6,170 | $ | 14,823 | $ | 24,537 | ||||||||
COST OF GOODS SOLD (exclusive of depreciation shown separately below) | 3,624 | 4,786 | 12,253 | 26,454 | ||||||||||||
GROSS PROFIT (LOSS) | 556 | 1,384 | 2,570 | (1,917 | ) | |||||||||||
OPERATING EXPENSES | ||||||||||||||||
Selling expenses | 1,771 | 2,641 | 5,518 | 12,873 | ||||||||||||
Operations expense | 326 | 1,085 | 1,465 | 3,664 | ||||||||||||
Salaries and wages | 1,572 | 1,940 | 5,205 | 8,035 | ||||||||||||
Depreciation and amortization expense | 552 | 518 | 1,656 | 1,466 | ||||||||||||
Gain on disposal of fixed assets | (11 | ) | (50 | ) | (11 | ) | (74 | ) | ||||||||
Total operating expenses | 4,210 | 6,134 | 13,833 | 25,964 | ||||||||||||
OPERATING LOSS | (3,654 | ) | (4,750 | ) | (11,263 | ) | (27,881 | ) | ||||||||
OTHER (EXPENSE) INCOME | ||||||||||||||||
Interest expense | (1,121 | ) | (190 | ) | (2,484 | ) | (559 | ) | ||||||||
Change in fair value of Private Warrants | 1 | 15 | 20 | 100 | ||||||||||||
Other expense | 2 | (43 | ) | (5 | ) | (259 | ) | |||||||||
Total other (expense) income | (1,118 | ) | (218 | ) | (2,469 | ) | (718 | ) | ||||||||
NET LOSS BEFORE INCOME TAXES | (4,772 | ) | (4,968 | ) | (13,732 | ) | (28,599 | ) | ||||||||
Income tax expense (benefit) | 7 | 1 | (2 | ) | 37 | |||||||||||
NET LOSS | $ | (4,779 | ) | $ | (4,969 | ) | $ | (13,730 | ) | $ | (28,636 | ) | ||||
Loss per common share: | ||||||||||||||||
Basic and diluted | $ | (2.14 | ) | $ | (2.40 | ) | $ | (6.41 | ) | $ | (14.05 | ) | ||||
Weighted average shares outstanding: | ||||||||||||||||
Basic and diluted | 2,237,211 | 2,066,130 | 2,143,336 | 2,037,895 | ||||||||||||
Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets | ||||||||
(in thousands) | ||||||||
2023 | 2022 | |||||||
(Unaudited) | (audited) | |||||||
ASSETS | ||||||||
CURRENT ASSETS | ||||||||
Cash and cash equivalent | $ | 226 | $ | 623 | ||||
Accounts receivable, net | 3,046 | 2,488 | ||||||
Inventory, net | 6,273 | 8,259 | ||||||
Prepaid expenses and other current assets | 1,018 | 1,551 | ||||||
Total current assets | 10,563 | 12,921 | ||||||
Property and equipment, net | 7,491 | 8,817 | ||||||
Right of use asset, net | 4,713 | 5,010 | ||||||
8,450 | 8,450 | |||||||
Intangible asset, net | 4,180 | 4,362 | ||||||
TOTAL ASSETS | $ | 35,397 | $ | 39,560 | ||||
LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY | ||||||||
CURRENT LIABILITIES | ||||||||
Accounts payable | $ | 3,971 | $ | 3,010 | ||||
Accrued expenses | 2,407 | 1,727 | ||||||
Current portion of lease liability | 350 | 328 | ||||||
Line of credit, net of debt issuance costs | 2,754 | 1,046 | ||||||
Promissory notes payable, net of debt discount and debt issuance costs | 2,580 | - | ||||||
Promissory notes payable due to related parties, net of debt discount and debt issuance costs | 1,015 | - | ||||||
Current portion of long-term debt and other short-term borrowings | 736 | 969 | ||||||
Total current liabilities | 12,813 | 7,080 | ||||||
Long-term debt, net of current portion, net of debt issuance costs | 3,520 | 3,697 | ||||||
Lease liability, net of current portion | 4,468 | 4,734 | ||||||
Financing obligation - related party operating lease | 7,500 | 7,500 | ||||||
Deferred tax liability, net | 2 | 2 | ||||||
Deferred stock compensation liability | 358 | 90 | ||||||
Warrant liability | 1 | 21 | ||||||
TOTAL LIABILITIES | 29,662 | 23,124 | ||||||
COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES (Note 12) | ||||||||
STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY | ||||||||
Preferred stock - | - | - | ||||||
Class A common stock - | - | - | ||||||
Class V common stock - | - | - | ||||||
Additional paid-in-capital | 136,717 | 133,688 | ||||||
Accumulated deficit | (130,982 | ) | (117,252 | ) | ||||
TOTAL STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY | 5,735 | 16,436 | ||||||
TOTAL LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY | $ | 35,397 | $ | 39,560 | ||||
Condensed Consolidated Statement of Cash Flows | ||||||||
(In thousands) | ||||||||
For The Nine Months | ||||||||
Ended | ||||||||
2023 | 2022 | |||||||
(unaudited) | ||||||||
CASH FLOWS FROM OPERATING ACTIVITIES | ||||||||
Net loss | $ | (13,731 | ) | $ | (28,636 | ) | ||
Adjustments to reconcile net loss to net cash used in operating activities: | ||||||||
Depreciation expense | 1,474 | 1,284 | ||||||
Amortization of intangible assets | 182 | 182 | ||||||
Amortization of debt issuance costs | 223 | - | ||||||
Amortization of debt discount | 881 | - | ||||||
Amortization of right-of-use asset | 297 | 149 | ||||||
Gain on disposal of fixed assets | (10 | ) | (74 | ) | ||||
Prepaid media reserve | - | 1,489 | ||||||
Bad debt expense | 199 | 323 | ||||||
Stock based compensation expense | 948 | 810 | ||||||
Change in fair value of Private Warrants | (20 | ) | (100 | ) | ||||
Changes in operating assets and liabilities: | ||||||||
Accounts receivable | (756 | ) | 434 | |||||
Inventory | 1,985 | (1,711 | ) | |||||
Vendor deposits | - | 4 | ||||||
Prepaid media spend | - | 46 | ||||||
Prepaid expenses and other current assets | 533 | (64 | ) | |||||
Accounts payable | 961 | (554 | ) | |||||
Accrued liabilities | 680 | 1,000 | ||||||
Operating lease obligations | (244 | ) | (116 | ) | ||||
Net cash used in operating activities | $ | (6,398 | ) | $ | (25,534 | ) | ||
CASH FLOWS FROM INVESTING ACTIVITIES | ||||||||
Cash paid for purchase of equipment | (150 | ) | (2,322 | ) | ||||
Cash received for sale of equipment | 11 | 41 | ||||||
Net cash used in investing activities | $ | (139 | ) | $ | (2,281 | ) | ||
CASH FLOWS FROM FINANCING ACTIVITIES | ||||||||
PIPE capital raise | - | 32,311 | ||||||
Exercise of Prefunded Warrants | - | 1 | ||||||
Post closing adjustment of Business Combination Agreement | - | (238 | ) | |||||
Proceeds from the issuance of common stock, net | 1,016 | - | ||||||
Borrowings on long-term debt | - | 3,940 | ||||||
Repayments on long-term debt | (121 | ) | (4,989 | ) | ||||
Borrowings on related party debt | 1,175 | - | ||||||
Borrowings on short-term debt | 16,556 | 1,136 | ||||||
Repayments on short-term debt | (12,269 | ) | (2,000 | ) | ||||
Debt issuance costs | (176 | ) | (209 | ) | ||||
Deferred offering costs | (39 | ) | - | |||||
Payments in lieu of fractional shares in connection with the reverse stock split | (2 | ) | - | |||||
Net cash provided by financing activities | $ | 6,140 | $ | 29,952 | ||||
Net change in cash and cash equivalents | (397 | ) | 2,137 | |||||
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period | 623 | 2,217 | ||||||
Cash and cash equivalents at end of period | $ | 226 | $ | 4,354 | ||||
SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION: | ||||||||
Cash paid for interest | $ | 1,160 | $ | 402 | ||||
NON-CASH INVESTING AND FINANCING ACTIVITY: | ||||||||
Non-cash commercial premium finance borrowing | $ | 843 | $ | 1,013 | ||||
Issuance of warrants in connection with debt instrument | $ | 1,375 | $ | - |
Reconciliation of GAAP to Non-GAAP Information
Stryve uses non-GAAP financial information and believes it is useful to investors as it provides additional information to facilitate comparisons of historical operating results, identify trends in operating results, and provide additional insight on how the management team evaluates the business. Stryve’s management team uses EBITDA, Adjusted EBITDA, and Adjusted Earnings Per Share to make operating and strategic decisions, evaluate performance and comply with indebtedness related reporting requirements. Below are details on this non-GAAP measure and the non-GAAP adjustments that the management team makes in the definition of EBITDA, Adjusted EBITDA and Adjusted Earnings Per Share. Stryve believes this non-GAAP measure should be considered along with net income (loss), the most closely related GAAP financial measure. A reconciliation between EBITDA and net income (loss) is below:
For The Three Months Ended | For The Nine Months Ended | |||||||||||||||
2023 | 2022 | 2023 | 2022 | |||||||||||||
(In thousands) | (unaudited) | (unaudited) | ||||||||||||||
Net loss before income taxes | $ | (4,772 | ) | $ | (4,967 | ) | $ | (13,733 | ) | $ | (28,599 | ) | ||||
Interest expense | 1,121 | 190 | 2,484 | 559 | ||||||||||||
Depreciation and amortization expense | 552 | 518 | 1,656 | 1,466 | ||||||||||||
EBITDA | $ | (3,099 | ) | $ | (4,259 | ) | $ | (9,593 | ) | $ | (26,574 | ) | ||||
Additional Adjustments: | ||||||||||||||||
Severances and One-Time Employee Related Costs | — | 285 | — | 1,631 | ||||||||||||
One-Time Reserves and Write Downs | — | — | — | 2,562 | ||||||||||||
Stock Based Compensation Expense | 330 | 98 | 948 | 810 | ||||||||||||
ATM Facility Setup Fees/Expenses | 93 | — | 93 | — | ||||||||||||
Legacy Product - Maui Relief Donations & Liquidation Sales | 157 | — | 157 | — | ||||||||||||
Adjusted EBITDA | $ | (2,519 | ) | $ | (3,876 | ) | $ | (8,395 | ) | $ | (21,571 | ) | ||||
For The Three Months Ended | For The Nine Months Ended | |||||||||||||||
(In thousands except share and per share information) | 2023 | 2022 | 2023 | 2022 | ||||||||||||
Net loss | $ | (4,779 | ) | $ | (4,968 | ) | $ | (13,731 | ) | $ | (28,636 | ) | ||||
Weighted average shares outstanding | 2,237,211 | 2,066,130 | 2,143,336 | 2,037,895 | ||||||||||||
Basic & Diluted Net Loss per Share | $ | (2.14 | ) | $ | (2.40 | ) | $ | (6.41 | ) | $ | (14.05 | ) | ||||
Additional Adjustments: | ||||||||||||||||
Severances and One-Time Employee Related Costs | — | 0.14 | — | 0.80 | ||||||||||||
One-Time Reserves and Write Downs | — | — | — | 1.26 | ||||||||||||
Stock Based Compensation Expense | 0.15 | 0.05 | 0.44 | 0.39 | ||||||||||||
Non-Cash Interest Attributable to Warrants Issued in Connection with Notes | 0.22 | — | 0.41 | — | ||||||||||||
ATM Facility Setup Fees/Expenses | 0.04 | — | 0.04 | — | ||||||||||||
Legacy Product - Maui Relief Donations & Liquidation Sales | 0.07 | — | 0.07 | — | ||||||||||||
Adjusted Earnings per Share | $ | (1.66 | ) | $ | (2.21 | ) | $ | (5.44 | ) | $ | (11.60 | ) | ||||
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