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    SEC Form 10-Q filed by National Beverage Corp.

    9/5/24 4:22:43 PM ET
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    UNITED STATES

    SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

    Washington, D.C. 20549

     

    FORM 10-Q

     

    ☑ Quarterly Report Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934

    For the Quarterly Period Ended July 27, 2024

    or

    ☐ Transition Report Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934

     

    Commission file number 1-14170

     

    NATIONAL BEVERAGE CORP.

    (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

     

     Delaware59-2605822 
     (State of incorporation)(I.R.S. Employer Identification No.) 

     

    8100 SW Tenth Street, Suite 4000, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33324

    (Address of principal executive offices including zip code)

     

    (954) 581-0922

    (Registrant’s telephone number including area code)

    Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act:

     

    Title of each classTrading Symbol(s)Name of each exchange on which registered
    Common Stock, par value $.01 per shareFIZZThe NASDAQ Global Select Market

     

     

    Indicate by check mark whether the registrant (1) has filed all reports required to be filed by Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to file such reports), and (2) has been subject to such filing requirements for the past 90 days. Yes ☑ No ☐

     

    Indicate by check mark whether the registrant has submitted electronically every Interactive Data File required to be submitted pursuant to Rule 405 of Regulation S-T (§232.405 of this chapter) during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to submit and post such files).   Yes ☑ No ☐

     

    Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a large accelerated filer, an accelerated filer, a non-accelerated filer, a smaller reporting company, or an emerging growth company. See the definitions of “large accelerated filer”, “accelerated filer”, “smaller reporting company”, and “emerging growth company” in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act. Large accelerated filer ☑ Accelerated filer ☐ Non-accelerated filer ☐ Smaller reporting company ☐ Emerging growth company ☐

     

    If an emerging growth company, indicate by check mark if the registrant has elected not to use the extended transition period for complying with any new or revised financial accounting standards provided pursuant to Section 13(a) of the Exchange Act. ☐

     

    Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a shell company (as defined in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act). Yes ☐ No ☑

     

    The number of shares of registrant’s common stock outstanding as of September 3, 2024 was 93,611,846.

     

     

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    NATIONAL BEVERAGE CORP.

    QUARTERLY REPORT ON FORM 10-Q

    INDEX

     

     

    PART I - FINANCIAL INFORMATION
       
    Item 1. Financial Statements (Unaudited) Page
       
    Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets as of July 27, 2024 and April 27, 2024 3
       
    Condensed Consolidated Statements of Income for the Three Months Ended July 27, 2024 and July 29, 2023 4
       
    Condensed Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income for the Three Months Ended July 27, 2024 and July 29, 2023 5
       
    Condensed Consolidated Statements of Shareholders’ Equity for the Three Months Ended July 27, 2024 and July 29, 2023 6
       
    Condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows for the Three Months Ended July 27, 2024 and July 29, 2023 7
       
    Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements 8
       
    Item 2. Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations 12
       
    Item 3. Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures about Market Risk 14
       
    Item 4. Controls and Procedures 14
       
    PART II - OTHER INFORMATION
       
    Item 1A. Risk Factors 16
       
    Item 6. Exhibits 16
       
    Signature 17

     

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    PART I - FINANCIAL INFORMATION

     

    ITEM 1.   FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

    NATIONAL BEVERAGE CORP. AND SUBSIDIARIES

    CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS (UNAUDITED)

    (In thousands, except share data)

     

      

    July 27,

      

    April 27,

     
      

    2024

      

    2024

     

    Assets

            

    Current assets:

            

    Cash and cash equivalents

     $77,040  $327,047 

    Trade receivables, net

      116,029   102,837 

    Inventories

      90,629   84,603 

    Prepaid and other assets

      9,516   22,385 

    Total current assets

      293,214   536,872 

    Property, plant and equipment, net

      158,446   159,730 

    Operating lease right-of-use assets

      50,627   53,498 

    Goodwill

      13,145   13,145 

    Intangible assets

      1,615   1,615 

    Other assets

      5,525   5,293 

    Total assets

     $522,572  $770,153 
             

    Liabilities and Shareholders' Equity

            

    Current liabilities:

            

    Accounts payable

     $73,894  $78,283 

    Accrued liabilities

      49,767   46,565 

    Operating lease liabilities

      12,821   13,079 

    Income taxes payable

      11,000   - 

    Total current liabilities

      147,482   137,927 

    Deferred income taxes, net

      21,059   23,247 

    Operating lease liabilities

      39,110   41,688 

    Other liabilities

      8,325   7,779 

    Total liabilities

      215,976   210,641 

    Commitments and contingencies

              

    Shareholders' equity:

            

    Preferred stock, $1 par value - 1,000,000 shares authorized Series C - 150,000 shares issued

      150   150 

    Common stock, $.01 par value - 200,000,000 shares authorized; 101,985,358 and 101,942,658 shares issued, respectively

      1,020   1,019 

    Additional paid-in capital

      43,092   42,588 

    Retained earnings

      287,709   535,077 

    Accumulated other comprehensive (loss) income

      (1,142)  4,911 

    Treasury stock - at cost:

            

    Series C preferred stock - 150,000 shares

      (5,100)  (5,100)

    Common stock - 8,374,112 shares

      (19,133)  (19,133)

    Total shareholders' equity

      306,596   559,512 

    Total liabilities and shareholders' equity

     $522,572  $770,153 

     

    See accompanying Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements. 

     

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    NATIONAL BEVERAGE CORP. AND SUBSIDIARIES

    CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF INCOME (UNAUDITED)

    (In thousands, except per share amounts)

     

      

    Three Months Ended

     
      

    July 27,

      

    July 29,

     
      

    2024

      

    2023

     
             

    Net sales

     $329,473  $324,240 
             

    Cost of sales

      207,041   209,759 
             

    Gross profit

      122,432   114,481 
             

    Selling, general and administrative expenses

      52,917   51,377 
             

    Operating income

      69,515   63,104 
             

    Other income, net

      4,347   2,063 
             

    Income before income taxes

      73,862   65,167 
             

    Provision for income taxes

      17,082   15,536 
             

    Net income

     $56,780  $49,631 
             

    Earnings per common share:

            

    Basic

     $.61  $.53 

    Diluted

     $.61  $.53 
             

    Weighted average common shares outstanding:

            

    Basic

      93,569   93,354 

    Diluted

      93,667   93,610 

     

    See accompanying Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements.

     

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    NATIONAL BEVERAGE CORP. AND SUBSIDIARIES

    CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME (UNAUDITED)

    (In thousands)

     

      

    Three Months Ended

     
      

    July 27,

      

    July 29,

     
      

    2024

      

    2023

     
             

    Net income

     $56,780  $49,631 
             

    Other comprehensive loss, net of tax:

            
    Cash flow hedges  (6,053)  (211)
             

    Comprehensive income

     $50,727  $49,420 

     

    See accompanying Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements.

     

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    NATIONAL BEVERAGE CORP. AND SUBSIDIARIES

    CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY (UNAUDITED)

    (In thousands)

     

      

    Three Months Ended

     
      

    July 27, 2024

      

    July 29, 2023

     
      

    Shares

      

    Amount

      

    Shares

      

    Amount

     

    Series C Preferred Stock

                    

    Beginning and end of period

      150  $150   150  $150 
                     

    Common Stock

                    

    Beginning and end of period

      101,942   1,019   101,727   1,017 

    Stock options exercised

      43   1   -   - 

    End of Period

      101,985   1,020   101,727   1,017 
                     

    Additional Paid-In Capital

                    

    Beginning of period

          42,588       40,393 

    Stock options exercised

          344       - 

    Stock-based compensation expense

          160       168 

    End of period

          43,092       40,561 
                     

    Retained Earnings

                    

    Beginning of period

          535,077       358,345 

    Net income

          56,780       49,631 

    Common stock cash dividend

          (304,148)      - 

    End of period

          287,709       407,976 
                     

    Accumulated Other Comprehensive (Loss) Income

                    

    Beginning of period

          4,911       (3,185)

    Cash flow hedges

          (6,053)      (211)

    End of period

          (1,142)      (3,396)
                     

    Treasury Stock - Series C Preferred

                    

    Beginning and end of period

      150   (5,100)  150   (5,100)
                     

    Treasury Stock - Common

                    

    Beginning and end of period

      8,374   (19,133)  8,374   (19,133)
                     

    Total Shareholders' Equity

         $306,596      $422,075 

     

    See accompanying Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements.

     

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    NATIONAL BEVERAGE CORP. AND SUBSIDIARIES

    CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS (UNAUDITED)

    (In thousands)

     

      

    Three Months Ended

     
      

    July 27,

      

    July 29,

     
      

    2024

      

    2023

     

    Operating Activities:

            

    Net income

     $56,780  $49,631 

    Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by operating activities:

            

    Depreciation and amortization

      5,393   4,956 

    Deferred income taxes

      (312)  4,284 

    Loss on disposal of property, plant and equipment, net

      2   3 

    Stock-based compensation expense

      160   171 

    Non-cash operating lease expense

      3,556   3,329 

    Changes in assets and liabilities:

            

    Trade receivables

      (13,192)  (2,762)

    Inventories

      (6,026)  579 

    Prepaid and other assets

      6,872   1,559 

    Accounts payable

      (4,389)  2,217 

    Accrued and other liabilities

      12,175   9,478 

    Operating lease liabilities

      (3,520)  (3,302)

    Net cash provided by operating activities

      57,499   70,143 
             

    Investing Activities:

            

    Purchases of property, plant and equipment

      (3,704)  (5,474)

    Proceeds from sale of property, plant and equipment

      1   26 

    Net cash used in investing activities

      (3,703)  (5,448)
             

    Financing Activities:

            

    Dividends paid on common stock

      (304,148)  - 

    Proceeds from stock options exercised

      345   - 

    Net cash used in financing activities

      (303,803)  - 
             

    Net (Decrease) Increase in Cash and Cash Equivalents

      (250,007)  64,695 
             

    Cash and Cash Equivalents - Beginning of Period

      327,047   158,074 
             

    Cash and Cash Equivalents - End of Period

     $77,040  $222,769 
             

    Supplemental Cash Flow Information:

            

    Interest paid

     $25  $112 

    Income taxes paid

     $223  $1 
             
             

    Non-Cash Activities:

            

    Right-of-use assets obtained in exchange for lease liabilities

     $684  $3,589 

     

    See accompanying Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements.

     

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    NATIONAL BEVERAGE CORP. AND SUBSIDIARIES

    NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (UNAUDITED)

     

    National Beverage Corp. develops, produces, markets and sells a distinctive portfolio of sparkling waters, juices, energy drinks and carbonated soft drinks primarily in the United States and Canada. Incorporated in Delaware in 1985, National Beverage Corp. is a holding company for various operating subsidiaries. When used in this report, the terms “we,” “us,” “our,” “Company” and “National Beverage” mean National Beverage Corp. and its subsidiaries.

     

     

    1. SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES

     

    Basis of Presentation

    The condensed consolidated financial statements include the accounts of National Beverage Corp. and its subsidiaries. All significant intercompany transactions and accounts have been eliminated.

     

    The accompanying interim unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements have been prepared in accordance with United States Generally Accepted Accounting Principles and rules and regulations of the Securities and Exchange Commission for interim financial reporting. Accordingly, they do not include all information and notes presented in the annual consolidated financial statements. The condensed consolidated financial statements should be read in conjunction with the annual consolidated financial statements and accompanying notes included in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended April 27, 2024. The accounting policies used in these interim unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements are consistent with those used in the annual consolidated financial statements.

     

    Use of Estimates

    The preparation of financial statements requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the amounts reported in the interim unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements and accompanying notes. Actual results could differ from those estimates. In our opinion, all adjustments (consisting of normal recurring adjustments) considered necessary for a fair presentation have been included. Results for the interim periods presented are not necessarily indicative of results which might be expected for the entire fiscal year.

     

    Fair Value of Financial Instruments

    The carrying values of the Company’s financial instruments, including cash and cash equivalents, trade receivables, accounts payable and accrued liabilities, approximate fair value due to the relatively short maturity of the respective instruments. Derivative financial instruments which are used to partially mitigate our exposure to changes in certain raw material costs are recorded at fair value. Derivative financial instruments are not used for trading or speculative purposes. Credit risk related to derivative financial instruments is managed by requiring high credit standards for counterparties and frequent cash settlements. The estimated fair values of derivative financial instruments are calculated based on market rates to settle the instruments. See Note 6-Derivative Financial Instruments.

     

    Inventories

    Inventories are stated at the lower of first-in, first-out cost or net realizable value. Adjustments, if required, to reduce the cost of the inventory to net realizable value are made for estimated excess, obsolete or impaired balances. Inventories at July 27, 2024 were comprised of finished goods of $49.0 million and raw materials of $41.6 million. Inventories at April 27, 2024 were comprised of finished goods of $50.3 million and raw materials of $34.3 million.

     

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    Shipping and Handling Costs

    Shipping and handling costs are reported in selling, general and administrative expenses in the accompanying condensed consolidated statements of income. Such costs were $19.5 million and $20.9 million for the three months ended July 27, 2024 and July 29, 2023, respectively. Although our classification is consistent with many beverage companies, our gross margin may not be comparable to companies that include shipping and handling costs in cost of sales.

     

    Marketing Costs

    The Company utilizes a variety of marketing programs, including cooperative advertising programs with customers, to advertise and promote its beverages to consumers. Marketing costs are expensed when incurred, except for prepaid advertising and production costs, which are expensed when the advertising takes place. Marketing costs, which are included in selling, general and administrative expenses, were $11.5 million and $10.8 million for the three months ended July 27, 2024 and July 29, 2023, respectively.

     

    Earnings Per Common Share

    Basic earnings per common share is computed by dividing earnings available to common shareholders by the weighted average number of common shares outstanding during the period. Diluted earnings per common share is calculated in a similar manner, but includes the dilutive effect of stock options amounting to 98,000 and 256,000 shares in the three months ended July 27, 2024 and July 29, 2023, respectively.

      

     

     

    2. PROPERTY, PLANT AND EQUIPMENT, NET

     

    Property, plant and equipment, net consist of the following:

      

    (In thousands)

     
      

    July 27,

    2024

      

    April 27,

    2024

     

    Land

     $9,835  $9,835 

    Buildings and improvements

      71,757   71,754 

    Machinery and equipment

      317,646   314,079 

    Total

      399,238   395,668 

    Less: accumulated depreciation

      (240,792)  (235,938)

    Property, plant and equipment, net

     $158,446  $159,730 

     

    Depreciation expense was $5.0 million and $4.6 million for the three months ended July 27, 2024 and July 29, 2023, respectively.

      

     

     

    3. LEASES

     

    The Company has entered into various non-cancelable operating lease agreements for certain offices, buildings and machinery and equipment which expire at various dates through May 2036. The Company does not assume renewals in the determination of the lease term unless the renewals are deemed to be reasonably assured at lease commencement. Lease agreements generally do not contain material residual value guarantees or material restrictive covenants. Operating lease costs were $4.1 million and $3.7 million for the three months ended July 27, 2024 and July 29, 2023, respectively. As of July 27, 2024, the weighted-average remaining lease term and weighted average discount rate of operating leases was 4.69 years and 4.34%, respectively. As of April 27, 2024, the weighted-average remaining lease term and weighted average discount rate of operating leases was 4.80 years and 4.30%, respectively. Cash payments were $4.1 million and $3.7 million for operating leases for the three months ended July 27, 2024 and July 29, 2023, respectively.

     

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    The following is a summary of future minimum lease payments and related liabilities for all non-cancelable operating leases as of July 27, 2024:

     

      

    (In thousands)

     

    Fiscal 2025 – Remaining 3 quarters

     $11,254 

    Fiscal 2026

      13,465 

    Fiscal 2027

      11,916 

    Fiscal 2028

      7,016 

    Fiscal 2029

      5,829 

    Thereafter

      8,423 

    Total minimum lease payments including interest

      57,903 

    Less: Amounts representing interest

      (5,972)

    Present value of minimum lease payments

      51,931 

    Less: Current portion of lease obligations

      (12,821)

    Non-current portion of lease obligations

     $39,110 

      

     

     

    4. DEBT

     

    At July 27, 2024, a subsidiary of the Company maintained unsecured revolving credit facilities with banks aggregating $100 million (the “Credit Facilities”). The Credit Facilities expire from October 28, 2024 to May 30, 2025 and any borrowings would currently bear interest at 1.05% above the Secured Overnight Financing Rate (SOFR). There were no borrowings outstanding under the Credit Facilities at July 27, 2024 or April 27, 2024. At July 27, 2024, $2.2 million of the Credit Facilities was reserved for standby letters of credit and $97.8 million was available for borrowings.

     

    On December 21, 2021, a subsidiary of the Company entered into an unsecured revolving term loan facility with a national bank aggregating $50 million (the “Loan Facility”). There were no borrowings outstanding under the Loan Facility at July 27, 2024 or April 27, 2024. The Loan Facility expires December 31, 2025 and any borrowings would bear interest at 1.05% above the adjusted daily SOFR.

     

    The Credit Facilities and Loan Facility require the subsidiary to maintain certain financial ratios, including debt to net worth and debt to EBITDA (as defined in the credit agreements), and contain other restrictions, none of which are expected to have a material effect on operations or financial position. At July 27, 2024, the subsidiary was in compliance with all loan covenants.

     

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    5. STOCK OPTIONS

     

    During the three months ended July 27, 2024, no options were granted, options to purchase 42,700 shares were exercised and options to purchase 4,200 shares were cancelled at weighted average exercise prices of $8.07 and $15.71, respectively. At July 27, 2024, options to purchase 253,000 shares at a weighted average exercise price of $28.54 per share were outstanding and stock-based awards to purchase 5,397,605 shares of common stock were available for grant.

      

     

     

    6. DERIVATIVE FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS

     

    From time to time, we enter into aluminum swap contracts to partially mitigate our exposure to changes in the cost of aluminum containers. Such financial instruments are designated and accounted for as cash flow hedges. Accordingly, gains or losses attributable to the effective portion of the cash flow hedge are reported in accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) (“AOCI”) and reclassified into cost of sales in the period in which the hedged transaction affects earnings. The ineffective portion of the change in fair value of our cash flow hedge was immaterial. The following summarizes the gains (losses) recognized in the Condensed Consolidated Statements of Income and AOCI:

     

      

    Three Months Ended

     
      

    July 27, 2024

      

    July 29, 2023

     

    Recognized in AOCI:

            

    Loss before income taxes

     $(7,198) $(4,040)

    Less: income tax benefit

      (1,704)  (966)

    Net

      (5,494)  (3,074)

    Reclassified from AOCI to cost of sales:

            

    Gain (loss) before income taxes

      732   (3,763)

    Less: income tax provision (benefit)

      173   (900)

    Net

      559   (2,863)

    Net change to AOCI

     $(6,053) $(211)

     

    As of July 27, 2024, the notional amount of our outstanding aluminum swap contracts was $102.0 million and, assuming no change in commodity prices, $1.7 million of unrealized loss before tax will be reclassified from AOCI and recognized in earnings over the next 12 months.  The maximum length of time for which the Company hedges its exposure to the variability of future cash flows is less than three years.

     

    As of July 27, 2024, the fair value of the short-term derivative liability was $1.9 million, which was included in accrued liabilities, the fair value of the long-term derivative liability was $0.7 million, which was included in other liabilities, and the fair value of the derivative asset was $0.4 million, of which $0.2 million was included in prepaids and other assets and $0.2 million in other assets. As of April 27, 2024, the fair value of the derivative asset, which was included in prepaid and other assets, was $5.7 million. Such valuation does not entail a significant amount of judgment and the inputs that are significant to the fair value measurement are Level 2 as defined by the fair value hierarchy as they are observable market based inputs or unobservable inputs that are corroborated by market data.

     

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    7. CASH DIVIDEND

     

    On June 12, 2024, the Company's board of directors declared a special cash dividend of $3.25 per share payable to shareholders of record on June 24, 2024. The special cash dividend of $304.1 million was paid on July 24, 2024.

      

     

    ITEM 2. MANAGEMENT’S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS

     

    OVERVIEW

     

    National Beverage Corp. innovatively refreshes America with a distinctive portfolio of sparkling waters, juices, energy drinks (Power+ Brands) and, to a lesser extent, carbonated soft drinks. We believe our creative product designs, innovative packaging and imaginative flavors, along with our corporate culture and philosophy, make National Beverage unique as a stand-alone entity in the beverage industry.

     

    The majority of our brands are geared to the active and health-conscious consumer including sparkling waters, energy drinks and juices. Our portfolio of Power+ Brands includes LaCroix®, LaCroix Cúrate®, and LaCroix NiCola® sparkling water beverages; Clear Fruit® non-carbonated water beverages enhanced with fruit flavor; Rip It® energy drinks and shots; and Everfresh®, Everfresh Premier Varietals™ and Mr. Pure® 100% juice and juice-based beverages. Additionally, we produce and distribute carbonated soft drinks including Shasta® and Faygo®, iconic brands whose consumer loyalty spans more than 135 years.

     

    Our strategy seeks the profitable growth of our products by (i) developing healthier beverages in response to the global shift in consumer buying habits and tailoring our beverage portfolio to the preferences of a diverse mix of ‘crossover consumers’ – a growing group desiring a healthier alternative to artificially sweetened and high-caloric beverages; (ii) emphasizing unique flavor development and variety throughout our brands that appeal to multiple demographic groups; (iii) maintaining points of difference through innovative marketing, packaging and consumer engagement and (iv) responding faster and more creatively to changing consumer trends than larger competitors who are burdened by legacy production and distribution complexity and costs.

     

    Presently, our primary market focus is the United States and Canada. Certain of our beverages are also distributed on a limited basis in other countries and options to expand distribution to other regions are being pursued. To service a diverse customer base that includes numerous national retailers, as well as thousands of smaller “up-and-down-the-street” accounts, we utilize a hybrid distribution system consisting of warehouse and direct-store delivery. The warehouse delivery system allows our retail partners to further maximize their assets by utilizing their ability to pick up beverages at our warehouses, further lowering their/our costs.

     

    Our operating results are affected by numerous factors, including fluctuations in the costs of raw materials, supply chain disruptions, holiday and seasonal programming, and weather conditions. Beverage sales are seasonal with higher sales volume realized during the summer months when outdoor activities are more prevalent.

     

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    RESULTS OF OPERATIONS

     

    Three Months Ended July 27, 2024 (first quarter of fiscal 2025) compared to

    Three Months Ended July 29, 2023 (first quarter of fiscal 2024)

     

    Net sales for the first quarter of fiscal 2025 increased 1.6% to $329.5 million compared to $324.2 million for the first quarter of fiscal 2024. The increase in sales resulted primarily from a 0.7% increase in case volume and a 0.7% increase in average selling price per case. The increase in case volume primarily impacted carbonated soft drink brands, partially offset by a slight decrease in Power+ Brands.

     

    Gross profit for the first quarter of fiscal 2025 increased to $122.4 million compared to $114.5 million for the first quarter of fiscal 2024. The increase in gross profit was primarily due to a decline in packaging costs, the increase in average selling price per case and the increase in case volume. The cost of sales per case decreased 1.9% and gross margin increased to 37.2% compared to 35.3% for the first quarter of fiscal 2024.

     

    Selling, general and administrative expenses for the first quarter of fiscal 2025 increased $1.5 million to $52.9 million from $51.4 million for the first quarter of fiscal 2024. The increase was primarily due to an increase in administrative and marketing costs, partially offset by a decrease in shipping costs. As a percentage of net sales, selling, general and administrative expenses increased to 16.1% for the first quarter of fiscal 2025 compared to 15.8% for the first quarter of fiscal 2024.

     

    Other income, net includes interest income of $4.3 million for the first quarter of fiscal 2025 and $1.8 million for the first quarter of fiscal 2024. The increase in interest income is due primarily to increased average invested balances.

     

    The Company’s effective income tax rate, based upon estimated annual income tax rates, was 23.1% for the first quarter of fiscal 2025 and 23.8% for the first quarter of fiscal 2024. The difference between the effective rate and the federal statutory rate of 21% was primarily due to the effects of state income taxes, partially offset by excess tax benefits realized from stock options exercised.

     

     

    LIQUIDITY AND FINANCIAL CONDITION

     

    Liquidity and Capital Resources

    Our principal sources of liquidity are our existing cash and cash-equivalents, cash generated from operations and borrowing capacity.  At July 27, 2024, we maintained unsecured revolving Credit Facilities and Loan Facility totaling $150 million, under which no borrowings were outstanding and $2.2 million was reserved for standby letters of credit. We believe existing capital resources will be sufficient to meet our liquidity and capital requirements for the next twelve months.

     

    Cash Flows

    The Company’s cash position decreased $250.0 million for the first quarter of fiscal 2025 compared to an increase of $64.7 million for the first quarter of fiscal 2024 primarily due to the special cash dividend of $304.1 million paid on July 24, 2024.

     

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    Net cash provided by operating activities for the first quarter of fiscal 2025 was $57.5 million compared to $70.1 million for the first quarter of fiscal 2024. For the first quarter of fiscal 2025, cash flow provided by operating activities decreased primarily due to increases in working capital excluding cash, partially offset by an increase in operating income and interest income.

     

    Net cash used in investing activities for the first quarter of fiscal 2025 reflects capital expenditures of $3.7 million, compared to capital expenditures of $5.5 million for the first quarter of fiscal 2024. Certain production capacity and efficiency improvement projects are in progress and we anticipate fiscal 2025 capital expenditures will be in the range of $25 to $30 million.

     

    Net cash used in financing activities for the first quarter of fiscal 2025 reflects the payments of a special dividend of $304.1 million.

     

    Financial Position

    At July 27, 2024, working capital decreased to $145.7 million from $398.9 million at April 27, 2024. The current ratio was 2.0 to 1 at July 27, 2024 compared to 3.9 to 1 at April 27, 2024. The decrease in working capital and current ratio was due primarily to the payment of the $304.1 million cash dividend. Trade receivables increased $13.2 million and days sales outstanding increased to 32.0 from 31.5 days. Inventories increased $6.0 million and inventory turns declined to 8.3 times from 8.6 times.

     

    ITEM 3. QUANTITATIVE AND QUALITATIVE DISCLOSURES ABOUT MARKET RISK

     

    There have been no material changes in market risks from those reported in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended April 27, 2024.

     

    ITEM 4. CONTROLS AND PROCEDURES

     

    As of the end of the period covered by this report, we carried out an evaluation, under the supervision and with the participation of the Company’s management, including our Chief Executive Officer and Principal Financial Officer, of the effectiveness of the design and operation of our “disclosure controls and procedures” (as defined in Rule 13a-15(e) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934).

     

    As previously disclosed in the Form 10-K for the year ended April 27, 2024, management identified a material weakness in our internal financial reporting controls over the review of the Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows at January 27, 2024 and previous periods, including operating lease disclosures and presentation. The controls did not operate at a level precise enough to detect errors in certain calculations within the Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows and the presentation of right-of-use assets obtained in exchange for lease liabilities as supplemental non-cash items. As a result, we implemented additional review procedures in the fourth quarter of fiscal 2024 that included the hiring of additional financial professionals to review the calculations underlying the cash flow presentation, enhanced procedures for assuring that right-of-use assets are reported on a timely basis by subsidiary personnel and additional quarter-end reviews of operating lease liabilities.

     

    During the first quarter of our current fiscal year, we completed our testing of the effectiveness of internal controls impacted by these remediation measures and concluded that the material weakness has been remediated.

     

    Based upon these evaluations, the Chief Executive Officer and Principal Financial Officer concluded that our disclosure controls and procedures were effective to ensure information required to be disclosed by us in reports we file or submit under the Exchange Act is (1) recorded, processed, summarized and reported within the time periods specified in SEC rules and forms and (2) accumulated and communicated to our management, including our Chief Executive Officer and Principal Financial Officer, to allow timely decisions regarding required disclosure.

     

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    There were no changes in our internal control over financial reporting during our most recent fiscal quarter that have materially affected, or are reasonably likely to materially affect, our internal control over financial reporting, except for those improvements in internal controls described above.

     

    FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS

     

    National Beverage Corp. and its representatives may make written or oral statements relating to future events or results relative to our financial, operational and business performance, achievements, objectives and strategies. These statements are “forward-looking” within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995 and include statements contained in this report and other filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission and in reports to our stockholders. Certain statements including, without limitation, statements containing the words “believes,” “anticipates,” “intends,” “plans,” “expects,” “estimates”, ”may,” “will,” “should,” “could,” and similar expressions constitute “forward-looking statements” and involve known and unknown risk, uncertainties and other factors that may cause the actual results, performance or achievements of our Company to be materially different from any future results, performance or achievements expressed or implied by such forward-looking statements. Such factors include, but are not limited to, the following: general economic and business conditions, pricing of competitive beverages, success of new product and flavor introductions, fluctuations in the costs and availability of raw materials and packaging supplies, ability to pass along cost increases to our customers, labor strikes or work stoppages or other interruptions in the employment of labor, continued retailer support for our beverages, changes in brand image, consumer demand and preferences and our success in creating beverages geared toward consumers’ tastes, success in implementing business strategies, changes in business strategy or development plans, technology failures or cyberattacks on our technology systems or our effective response to technology failures or cyberattacks on our customers’, suppliers’ or other third parties’ technology systems, government regulations, taxes or fees imposed on the sale of our beverages, unfavorable weather conditions, changing weather patterns and natural disasters, climate change or legislative or regulatory responses to such change and other factors referenced in this report, filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission and other reports to our stockholders. We disclaim any obligation to update any such factors or to publicly announce the results of any revisions to any forward-looking statements contained herein to reflect future events or developments.

     

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    PART II - OTHER INFORMATION

     

     

    ITEM 1A. RISK FACTORS

     

    There have been no material changes in risk factors from those reported in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended April 27, 2024.

     

    ITEM 6. EXHIBITS

     

    Exhibit No.

    Description

       

     31.1

    Certification of Chief Executive Officer pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002

       

     31.2

    Certification of Principal Financial Officer pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002

       

     32.1

    Certification of Chief Executive Officer pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002

       

     32.2

    Certification of Principal Financial Officer pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002

       

     101

    The following financial information from National Beverage Corp. Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarterly period ended July 27, 2024, formatted in iXBRL (Inline eXtensible Business Reporting Language): (i) Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets (Unaudited); (ii) Condensed Consolidated Statements of Income (Unaudited); (iii) Condensed Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income (Unaudited); (iv) Condensed Consolidated Statements of Shareholders’ Equity (Unaudited); (v) Condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows (Unaudited); and (vi) the Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements (Unaudited). 

       

     104

    Cover Page Interactive Data File (formatted as Inline XBRL and contained in Exhibit 101)

     

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    SIGNATURE

     

    Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the Registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned thereunto duly authorized.

     

    Date: September 5, 2024

     

     

    National Beverage Corp.

    (Registrant)

     

     

     

     

     

     

    By:

    /s/ George R. Bracken

     

     

     

    George R. Bracken

     

     

     

    Executive Vice President – Finance

     

        (Principal Financial Officer)  

     

     

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