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EX-99.1 2 ex_266908.htm EXHIBIT 99.1 ex_266908.htm

Exhibit 99.1

 

IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Ken Plunk
FOR:   Senior Vice President
    Chief Financial Officer
    (615) 587-4374

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6000 Central Highway

Pennsauken, NJ 08109

 

 

J & J SNACK FOODS

REPORTS THIRD QUARTER SALES

AND EARNINGS

 

Pennsauken, NJ, July 26th, 2021 - J & J Snack Foods Corp. (NASDAQ-JJSF) today announced sales and earnings for the third quarter ended June 26th, 2021.

 

Sales increased 51% to $324.3 million from $214.6 million in last year’s third quarter. Net earnings were $28.9 million in the current quarter compared to a $12.6 million loss last year.  Earnings per diluted share was $1.51 for the third quarter, a significant increase compared to the $0.67 loss per diluted share last year. Operating income increased to $38.1 million in the current quarter versus a $19.4 million loss last year.

 

For the nine months ended June 26, 2021, sales were $821.5 million, a 7% increase from the same period last year when sales were $769.5 million. Net earnings were $36.7 million for the nine months compared to $11.7 million last year. Earnings per diluted share was $1.92 for the nine-month period compared to $0.62 last year. Operating income increased 246% to $46.0 million this year from $13.3 million last year. Operating income was impacted by $2.1 million of Covid-19 related costs during this nine-month period.

 

The overall sales environment improved significantly this quarter benefiting our business across all three segments. Food service venues are approaching pre-Covid capacity levels and more confident consumers are getting out of the house and spending more as the market normalizes. Our Food Service segment rebounded with 68% growth versus last year and exceeded fiscal 2019 sales by 1% led by strength in soft pretzels, churros, handhelds and bakery. Even as our food service business rebounds, we continue to see strength in our Retail segment where sales were just 6% below last year despite lapping a 38% growth in the prior year. Benchmarked against a pre-Covid fiscal 2019, retail sales grew 29% even as consumer trends shift out of the home. The Frozen Beverages business was 83% above prior year for the quarter which was a significant improvement when compared to Q2 of this year where sales were still 32% below the prior year. This growth was led by the amusement, c-store and mass merchandise channels. While theater attendance continues to lag 2019 levels, traffic and average ticket are improving and should further benefit our business down the road. Improved sales volume, product mix and a strong focus on cost efficiencies helped drive improved gross margins and profitability.

 

Dan Fachner, J&J’s President, commented, “I am so proud of our employees across the business for helping deliver a strong quarter. Our business performance is starting to benefit from an economy that is moving much closer to pre-Covid activities. The strength of our product and brand portfolio enables us to quickly leverage consumer traffic across multiple food service and retail customers. Consumers are embracing the opportunities they missed over the last year whether that is enjoying a SUPERPRETZEL at the game or sipping on an ICEE at the beach with their family. I remain extremely confident in our business and future growth opportunities.”

 

 

 

J&J Snack Foods Corp. (NASDAQ: JJSF) is a leader and innovator in the snack food industry, providing innovative, niche and affordable branded snack foods and beverages to foodservice and retail supermarket outlets. Manufactured and distributed nationwide, our principal products include SUPERPRETZEL, the #1 soft pretzel brand in the world, as well as internationally known ICEE and SLUSH PUPPIE frozen beverages, LUIGI’S Real Italian Ice, MINUTE MAID* frozen ices, WHOLE FRUIT sorbet and frozen fruit bars, SOUR PATCH KIDS** Flavored Ice Pops, Tio Pepe’s & CALIFORNIA CHURROS, and THE FUNNEL CAKE FACTORY funnel cakes and several bakery brands within DADDY RAY’S, COUNTRY HOME BAKERS and HILL & VALLEY. J&J Snack Foods Corp. has approximately twenty manufacturing facilities and generates more than $1 billion in annual revenue. The Company has a history of strong sales growth and financial performance and remains focused on opportunities to expand its unique niche market product offering while bringing smiles to families worldwide. For more information, please visit http://www.jjsnack.com.

 

 

*MINUTE MAID is a registered trademark of The Coca-Cola Company **SOUR PATCH KIDS is a registered trademark of Mondelēz International group, used under license.

 

 

 

J & J SNACK FOODS CORP. AND SUBSIDIARIES

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF EARNINGS

(Unaudited)

(in thousands, except per share amounts)

 

   

Three months ended

   

Nine months ended

 
   

June 26,

   

June 27,

   

June 26,

   

June 27,

 
   

2021

   

2020

   

2021

   

2020

 
                                 

Net Sales

  $ 324,344     $ 214,563     $ 821,519     $ 769,502  
                                 

Cost of goods sold

    228,170       177,367       614,324       585,002  

Gross Profit

    96,174       37,196       207,195       184,500  
                                 

Operating expenses

                               

Marketing

    20,502       21,952       56,995       68,532  

Distribution

    27,311       21,272       75,643       69,648  

Administrative

    10,348       8,374       29,004       28,166  

Plant shutdown impairment costs

    -       5,072       -       5,072  

Other general (income) expense

    (131 )     (54 )     (399 )     (183 )

Total Operating Expenses

    58,030       56,616       161,243       171,235  
                                 

Operating Income (loss)

    38,144       (19,420 )     45,952       13,265  
                                 

Other (expense)income

                               

Investment income (loss)

    470       1,300       2,419       2,673  

Interest (expense) & other

    (8 )     (7 )     (19 )     (60 )
                                 

Earnings (loss) before income taxes

    38,606       (18,127 )     48,352       15,878  
                                 

Income taxes (benefit)

    9,713       (5,480 )     11,620       4,157  
                                 

NET EARNINGS (LOSS)

  $ 28,893     $ (12,647 )   $ 36,732     $ 11,721  
                                 

Earnings (loss) per diluted share

  $ 1.51     $ (0.67 )   $ 1.92     $ 0.62  
                                 

Weighted average number of diluted shares

    19,185       18,888       19,116       19,036  
                                 

Earnings (loss) per basic share

    1.52     $ (0.67 )   $ 1.93     $ 0.62  
                                 

Weighted average number of basic shares

    19,045       18,888       18,996       18,902  

 

 

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these statements.

 

 

 

 J & J SNACK FOODS CORP. AND SUBSIDIARIES

 CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS

 (in thousands, except share amounts)

 

   

June 26,

         
   

2021

   

September 26,

 
   

(unaudited)

   

2020

 

Assets

               

Current assets

               

Cash and cash equivalents

  $ 276,268     $ 195,809  

Marketable securities held to maturity

    9,902       51,151  

Accounts receivable, net

    154,845       126,587  

Inventories

    114,822       108,923  

Prepaid expenses and other

    11,547       17,087  

Total current assets

    567,384       499,557  
                 

Property, plant and equipment, at cost

               

Land

    2,494       2,494  

Buildings

    26,582       26,582  

Plant machinery and equipment

    340,693       330,168  

Marketing equipment

    253,199       250,914  

Transportation equipment

    10,232       9,966  

Office equipment

    34,291       33,878  

Improvements

    45,349       43,264  

Construction in progress

    28,134       19,995  

Total Property, plant and equipment, at cost

    740,974       717,261  

Less accumulated depreciation and amortization

    482,056       455,645  

Property, plant and equipment, net

    258,918       261,616  
                 

Other assets

               

Goodwill

    121,833       121,833  

Other intangible assets, net

    79,676       81,622  

Marketable securities held to maturity

    7,568       16,927  

Marketable securities available for sale

    11,273       13,976  

Operating lease right-of-use assets

    51,811       58,110  

Other

    3,083       2,912  

Total other assets

    275,244       295,380  

Total Assets

  $ 1,101,546     $ 1,056,553  
                 

Liabilities and Stockholders' Equity

               

Current Liabilities

               

Current finance lease liabilities

  $ 252     $ 349  

Accounts payable

    97,117       73,135  

Accrued insurance liability

    15,764       13,039  

Accrued liabilities

    6,890       7,420  

Current operating lease liabilities

    12,780       13,173  

Accrued compensation expense

    15,000       16,134  

Dividends payable

    12,064       10,876  

Total current liabilities

    159,867       134,126  
                 

Noncurrent finance lease liabilities

    417       368  

Noncurrent operating lease liabilities

    41,573       47,688  

Deferred income taxes

    64,284       64,413  

Other long-term liabilities

    375       460  
                 

Stockholders' Equity

               

Preferred stock, $1 par value; authorized 10,000,000 shares; none issued

    -       -  

Common stock, no par value; authorized, 50,000,000 shares; issued and outstanding 19,061,000 and 18,915,000 respectively

    69,572       49,268  

Accumulated other comprehensive loss

    (13,182 )     (15,587 )

Retained Earnings

    778,640       775,817  

Total stockholders' equity

    835,030       809,498  

Total Liabilities and Stockholders' Equity

  $ 1,101,546     $ 1,056,553  

 

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these statements.

 

 

 

 J & J SNACK FOODS CORP. AND SUBSIDIARIES

 CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS

 (Unaudited)     (in thousands)

 

   

Nine Months Ended

 
   

June 26,

   

June 27,

 
   

2021

   

2020

 

Operating activities:

               

Net earnings

  $ 36,732     $ 11,721  

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

               

Depreciation of fixed assets

    36,278       37,353  

Amortization of intangibles and deferred costs

    2,096       2,516  

Share-based compensation

    3,252       3,421  

Deferred income taxes

    (188 )     (426 )

(Gain) loss on marketable securities

    (926 )     1,746  

Plant shutdown impairment costs

    -       5,072  

Other

    (305 )     (309 )

Changes in assets and liabilities net of effects from purchase of companies

               

(Increase) decrease in accounts receivable

    (27,940 )     24,634  

Increase in inventories

    (5,964 )     (3,751 )

(Increase) decrease in prepaid expenses

    5,710       (7,879 )

Increase (decrease) in accounts payable and accrued liabilities

    24,823       (7,478 )

Net cash provided by operating activities

    73,568       66,620  

Investing activities:

               

Payments for purchases of companies, net of cash acquired

    -       (57,197 )

Purchases of property, plant and equipment

    (34,456 )     (47,637 )

Purchases of marketable securities

    -       (6,103 )

Proceeds from redemption and sales of marketable securities

    54,191       54,125  

Proceeds from disposal of property and equipment

    2,079       2,852  

Other

    42       (72 )

Net cash provided by (used in) investing activities

    21,856       (54,032 )

Financing activities:

               

Payments to repurchase common stock

    -       (8,972 )

Proceeds from issuance of stock

    17,178       6,300  

Payments on capitalized lease obligations

    (48 )     (272 )

Payment of cash dividend

    (32,719 )     (31,193 )

Net cash used in financing activities

    (15,589 )     (34,137 )

Effect of exchange rate on cash and cash equivalents

    624       (885 )

Net increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents

    80,459       (22,434 )

Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period

    195,809       192,395  

Cash and cash equivalents at end of period

  $ 276,268     $ 169,961  

 

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these statements.

 

 

 

   

Three months ended

   

Nine months ended

 
   

June 26,

   

June 27,

   

June 26,

   

June 27,

 
   

2021

   

2020

   

2021

   

2020

 
                                 
                                 

Sales to External Customers:

                               

Food Service

                               

Soft pretzels

  $ 50,895     $ 21,384     $ 120,359     $ 116,985  

Frozen juices and ices

    13,927       8,688       30,812       25,222  

Churros

    20,096       7,321       46,358       38,466  

Handhelds

    18,971       7,448       56,574       22,084  

Bakery

    85,706       69,237       257,580       255,016  

Other

    6,884       2,543       14,546       13,628  

Total Food Service

  $ 196,478     $ 116,621     $ 526,226     $ 471,401  
                                 

Retail Supermarket

                               

Soft pretzels

  $ 11,193     $ 12,716     $ 40,871     $ 34,874  

Frozen juices and ices

    36,898       33,322       71,600       59,279  

Biscuits

    4,562       8,151       18,717       21,759  

Handhelds

    1,191       3,257       6,215       9,135  

Coupon redemption

    (513 )     (807 )     (2,196 )     (2,216 )

Other

    526       863       1,652       1,668  

Total Retail Supermarket

  $ 53,857     $ 57,502     $ 136,859     $ 124,499  
                                 

Frozen Beverages

                               

Beverages

  $ 42,279     $ 16,456     $ 76,663     $ 83,606  

Repair and maintenance service

    22,789       17,259       59,903       61,524  

Machines revenue

    8,404       6,363       20,556       27,254  

Other

    536       362       1,312       1,218  

Total Frozen Beverages

  $ 74,009     $ 40,440     $ 158,434     $ 173,602  
                                 

Consolidated Sales

  $ 324,344     $ 214,563     $ 821,519     $ 769,502  
                                 

Depreciation and Amortization:

                               

Food Service

  $ 6,817     $ 7,050     $ 20,334     $ 21,208  

Retail Supermarket

    378       468       1,147       1,156  

Frozen Beverages

    5,469       5,864       16,893       17,505  

Total Depreciation and Amortization

  $ 12,664     $ 13,382     $ 38,374     $ 39,869  
                                 

Operating Income :

                               

Food Service

  $ 17,644     $ (18,242 )   $ 29,879     $ 7,743  

Retail Supermarket

    9,080       7,910       20,167       14,464  

Frozen Beverages

    11,420       (9,088 )     (4,094 )     (8,942 )

Total Operating Income (Loss)

  $ 38,144     $ (19,420 )   $ 45,952     $ 13,265  
                                 

Capital Expenditures:

                               

Food Service

  $ 10,383     $ 7,865     $ 25,915     $ 26,599  

Retail Supermarket

    93       390       194       1,625  

Frozen Beverages

    5,151       2,397       8,347       19,413  

Total Capital Expenditures

  $ 15,627     $ 10,652     $ 34,456     $ 47,637  
                                 

Assets:

                               

Food Service

  $ 779,730     $ 729,331     $ 779,730     $ 729,331  

Retail Supermarket

    33,405       33,766       33,405       33,766  

Frozen Beverages

    288,411       294,189       288,411       294,189  

Total Assets

  $ 1,101,546     $ 1,057,286     $ 1,101,546     $ 1,057,286  

 

 

 

RESULTS OF OPERATIONS

 

Consolidated J&J Snack Foods net sales increased $109.8 million or 51% to $324.3 million for the three months ended June 26th, 2021.

 

FOOD SERVICE

 

Sales to food service customers increased $79.9 million or 68% in the third quarter to $196.5 million. Food service venues are approaching pre-COVID capacity levels and more confident consumers are leaving their homes and spending more as the market normalizes. Sales accelerated throughout our key channels led by schools, amusement/recreation, restaurants, c-stores and theaters. Soft pretzel sales to food service increased 138% to $50.9 million. Frozen juices and ices sales increased 60% to $13.9 million and Churro sales increased 174% in the quarter to $20.1 million.

 

Sales of bakery products increased 24% to $85.7 million in the third quarter. Sales of handhelds increased 155% to $19.0 million in the quarter led by the continued success of a new product developed for one of our larger wholesale club customers.

 

Sales of new products in the first twelve months since their introduction were approximately $11.8 million in the quarter led by the previously noted handheld item. Price increases had a marginal impact on results in the quarter as traffic and volume drove almost all the sales increase compared to last year.

 

Operating income in our Food Service segment was $17.6 million in the third quarter compared with an operating loss of $18.2 million in the prior year quarter. The increase in operating income was primarily due to the increase in sales which improved margin efficiencies and expense leverage.

 

RETAIL SUPERMARKETS

 

Sales of products to retail supermarkets decreased $3.6 million or 6% to $53.9 million in the third quarter.  The decrease in sales in the current quarter was primarily attributable to the stronger customer demand in the prior year third quarter resulting from the initial responses to the COVID-19 pandemic. During the prior year third quarter, a surge in demand and sales was experienced related to the effects of the rapid changes in consumer purchasing habits.

 

Sales of soft pretzels decreased 12% to $11.2 million in the third quarter. Sales of frozen juices and ices increased 11% to $36.9 million in the third quarter. Sales of biscuits decreased 44% to $4.6 million and Handheld sales to retail supermarket customers decreased 63% to $1.2 million in the third quarter.

 

Price increases and sales of new products had a minimum impact on revenue in the quarter as sales were driven primarily by consumer traffic and volume trends in retail outlets.

 

Operating income in our Retail Supermarkets segment increased $1.2 million or 15% to $9.1 million in this year’s third quarter driven by improving operating income margins which were approximately 300 basis points better than prior year.

 

 

 

FROZEN BEVERAGES

 

Frozen beverage and related product sales increased $33.6 million or 83% to $74.0 million in the third quarter. Beverage related sales increased 157% to $42.3 million, with the majority of the increase attributable to the increase in gallon sales. The increase was led by the amusement channel that experienced sales above pre-COVID 19 levels and continued traffic increases in the mass merchandise, QSR and theater channels. The theater channel continued to show improvement this quarter, and while current quarter theater channel sales still lagged 2019 sales by over 50%, it represented a significant improvement over the prior year quarter.

 

Service revenue increased 32% to $22.8 million in the third quarter as customers accelerated equipment maintenance in the quarter to support the post COVID-19 recovery. Machine revenue (primarily sales of frozen beverage machines) increased 32% to $8.4 million in the third quarter. Retailers are beginning to re-invest again which helped to accelerate machine revenues in the quarter.

 

Our Frozen Beverage segment generated operating income of $11.4 million in the third quarter compared with an operating loss of $9.1 million in the prior year third quarter. The comparative performance was impacted due to the challenging sales environment in the prior year quarter due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

 

 

CONSOLIDATED

 

Gross profit as a percentage of sales was 29.7% in the three-month period this year and 17.3% last year with the increase largely attributable to the benefit of increased sales, favorable product mix and corresponding margin efficiencies.

 

Total operating expenses increased $1.4 million in the third quarter, however, as a percentage of sales, total operating expenses decreased to 17.9% from 26.4% in the prior year quarter. Marketing expenses decreased to 6.3% of sales in this year’s quarter from 10.2% last year. Distribution expenses were 8.4% of sales in this year’s quarter compared to 9.9% of sales last year. Administrative expenses were 3.2% of sales this quarter compared to 3.9% last year. Operating expenses in the prior year quarter were also impacted by $5.1 million of plant shutdown impairment costs.

 

Operating income was $38.1 million in the third quarter compared with an operating loss of $19.4 million in the prior year quarter, largely the result of the aforementioned items.

 

Our investments generated before tax income of $0.5 million this quarter, a decrease of $0.8 million compared to prior year quarter. The decrease was primarily attributable to the decrease in investments held between periods.

 

Net earnings in the third quarter were $28.9 million compared with a net loss of $12.6 million in the prior year quarter. Our effective tax rate was 25% in this year’s quarter.    

 

There are many factors which can impact our net earnings from year to year and in the long run, among which are the supply and cost of raw materials and labor, insurance costs, factors impacting sales as noted above, the continuing consolidation of our customers, our ability to manage our manufacturing, marketing and distribution activities, our ability to make and integrate acquisitions and changes in tax laws and interest rates.

 

 

 

The forward-looking statements contained herein are subject to certain risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ materially from those projected in the forward-looking statements. Readers are cautioned not to place undue reliance on these forward-looking statements, which reflect management’s analysis only as of the date hereof. The Company undertakes no obligation to publicly revise or update these forward-looking statements to reflect events or circumstances that arise after the date hereof.