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Lifeway Foods, Inc. – ‘10-K’ for 12/31/20 – ‘EX-99.1’

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‘EX-99.1’   —   Lifeway Foods, Inc. Announces Fourth Quarter and Full Year Ended December 31, 2020


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Exhibit 99.1

 

 

Lifeway Foods, Inc. Announces Fourth Quarter and Full Year Ended December 31, 2020

 

Net Sales increase 8.9% Year-over-Year to $102 million

 

Morton Grove, IL — March 25, 2021— Lifeway Foods, Inc. (Nasdaq: LWAY) (“Lifeway” or the Company), the leading U.S. supplier of kefir and fermented probiotic products to support the microbiome, today reported financial results for the fourth quarter and full year ended December 31, 2020.

 

“I am very pleased to report another exciting and strong year of growth here at Lifeway, particularly in light of this difficult year defined by the COVID-19 pandemic,” commented Julie Smolyansky, CEO and President of Lifeway. “Of note, our net sales grew 8.9% to $102.0 million compared to 2019, and our net income increased from $0.5 million in 2019 to $3.2 million in 2020. The food retail environment has been majorly reshaped this year, and our decision to focus on digital engagement has paid dividends in continuing to attract more and more consumers to our multi-serve, immune supporting products. I am very encouraged by the ongoing market trends towards healthy products like Lifeway’s, and I believe this momentum will carry on far past just 2021. Our current retail partnerships are seeing gains, illustrated by our strong results, as we continue to enhance category growth, and we plan on both expanding the current and identifying new profitable relationships in the year ahead. Finally, this year we will continue to invest in customer acquisition strategies because we want more and more people to hear the Lifeway story. We are looking forward to an outstanding 2021.”

 

Full Year 2020 Results

 

Net sales were $102.0 million for the year ended December 31, 2020, an increase of $8.4 million or 8.9% versus prior year. The net sales increase was primarily driven by higher volumes of our branded drinkable kefir, partially offset by lower cream revenues associated with a decline in the market price of butter fat.

 

Gross profit as a percentage of net sales increased to 26.4% for the year ended December 31, 2020 from 23.6% during the same period in 2019. The increase versus the prior year was primarily due to the impact of favorable milk pricing, and to a lesser extent favorable freight costs.

 

Selling expenses decreased $0.9 million, or 7.8%, to $10.2 million for the year ended December 31, 2020 from $11.1 million in 2019. Selling expenses as a percentage of net sales were 10.0% in 2020 compared to 11.8% in 2019.

 

General and administrative expenses decreased $1.2 million, or 9.1%, to $11.7 million for the year ended December 31, 2020 from $12.8 million during the same period in 2019. The decrease is primarily a result of lower compensation expense due to organizational changes made in 2019 and lower incentive compensation, partially offset by increased professional fee expense.

 

 

 

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Income tax expense was $1.6 million for the year ended December 31, 2020, compared to $0.8 million during the same period in 2019. Our effective income tax rate (ETR) for the year ended December 31, 2020 was 33.1% compared to an ETR of 63.3% in the same period last year.

 

The Company reported net income of $3.2 million or $0.21 per basic and diluted common share for the year ended December 31, 2020 compared to a net income of $0.5 million or $0.03 per basic and diluted common share in 2019.

 

About Lifeway Foods, Inc.

 

Lifeway Foods, Inc., which has been recognized as one of Forbes’ Best Small Companies, is America’s leading supplier of the probiotic, fermented beverage known as kefir. In addition to its line of drinkable kefir, the company also produces frozen kefir, specialty cheeses, and a ProBugs line for kids. Lifeway’s tart and tangy fermented dairy products are now sold across the United States, Mexico, Ireland and the United Kingdom, with limited distribution in additional countries. Learn how Lifeway is good for more than just you at www.lifewaykefir.com.

 

Forward-Looking Statements

 

This release (and oral statements made regarding the subjects of this release) contains “forward-looking statements” as defined in the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995 regarding, among other things, future operating and financial performance, product development, market position, business strategy and objectives. These statements use words, and variations of words, such as “continue,” “build,” “future,” “increase,” “drive,” “believe,” “look,” “ahead,” “confident,” “deliver,” “outlook,” “expect,” and “predict.” Other examples of forward looking statements may include, but are not limited to, (i) statements of Company plans and objectives, including the introduction of new products, or estimates or predictions of actions by customers or suppliers, (ii) statements of future economic performance, and (III) statements of assumptions underlying other statements and statements about Lifeway or its business. You are cautioned not to rely on these forward-looking statements. These statements are based on current expectations of future events and thus are inherently subject to uncertainty. If underlying assumptions prove inaccurate or known or unknown risks or uncertainties materialize, actual results could vary materially from Lifeway’s expectations and projections. These risks, uncertainties, and other factors include: price competition; the decisions of customers or consumers; the actions of competitors; changes in the pricing of commodities; the effects of government regulation; possible delays in the introduction of new products; and customer acceptance of products and services. A further list and description of these risks, uncertainties, and other factors can be found in Lifeway’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2020, and the Company’s subsequent filings with the SEC. Copies of these filings are available online at https://www.sec.gov, http://lifewaykefir.com/investor-relations/, or on request from Lifeway. Information in this release is as of the dates and time periods indicated herein, and Lifeway does not undertake to update any of the information contained in these materials, except as required by law. Accordingly, YOU SHOULD NOT RELY ON THE ACCURACY OF ANY OF THE STATEMENTS OR OTHER INFORMATION CONTAINED IN ANY ARCHIVED PRESS RELEASE.

 

Contact:

 

Lifeway Foods, Inc.

Phone: 847-967-1010

Email: info@lifeway.net

 

 

 

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LIFEWAY FOODS, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES

Consolidated Balance Sheets

December 31, 2020 and 2019

(In thousands)

 

   December 31, 
   2020   2019 
Current assets          
Cash and cash equivalents  $7,926   $3,836 
Accounts receivable, net of allowance for doubtful accounts and discounts & allowances of $1,350 and $1,100 at December 31, 2020 and 2019, respectively   8,002    6,692 
Inventories, net   6,930    6,392 
Prepaid expenses and other current assets   1,163    1,598 
Refundable income taxes   31    681 
Total current assets   24,052    19,199 
           
Property, plant and equipment, net   21,048    22,274 
Operating lease right-of use asset   345    738 
           
Intangible assets          
Goodwill and indefinite-lived intangibles   12,824    12,824 
Other intangible assets, net       152 
Total intangible assets   12,824    12,976 
           
Other Assets   1,800    1,800 
Total assets  $60,069   $56,987 
           
Current liabilities          
Accounts payable  $5,592   $5,282 
Accrued expenses   2,196    4,087 
Accrued income taxes   653    154 
Total current liabilities   8,441    9,523 
Line of credit   2,768    2,745 
Operating lease liabilities   165    488 
Deferred income taxes, net   1,764    922 
Other long-term liabilities   77    58 
Total liabilities   13,215    13,736 
           
Stockholders’ equity          
Preferred stock, no par value; 2,500 shares authorized; no shares issued or outstanding at 2020 and 2019        
Common stock, no par value; 40,000 shares authorized; 17,274 shares issued; 15,604 and 15,710 shares outstanding at 2020 and 2019   6,509    6,509 
Paid-in capital   2,600    2,380 
Treasury stock, at cost   (12,450)   (12,601)
Retained earnings   50,195    46,963 
Total stockholders’ equity   46,854    43,251 
           
Total liabilities and stockholders’ equity  $60,069   $56,987 

 

 

 

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LIFEWAY FOODS, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES

Consolidated Statements of Operations

For the three months and twelve months ended December 31, 2020 and 2019

(In thousands, except per share data)

 

   

Three Months Ended

December 31,

   

Twelve months Ended

December 31,

 
    2020     2019     2020     2019  
                         
Net sales   $ 25,585     $  23,165     $ 102,026     $ 93,662  
                                 
Cost of goods sold     18,393       17,144       72,006       68,367  
Depreciation expense     761       911       3,087       3,146  
Total cost of goods sold     19,154       18,055       75,093       71,513  
                                 
Gross profit     6,431       5,110       26,933       22,149  
                                 
Selling expenses     2,786       2,553       10,197       11,062  
General and administrative     2,980       3,728       11,661       12,828  
Amortization expense     35       40       152       192  
Total operating expenses     5,801       6,321       22,010       24,082  
                                 
Income (loss) income from operations     630       (1,211)       4,923       (1,933
                                 
Other income (expense):                                
Interest expense     (22 )     (47 )     (118 )     (249 )
Fair value gain on investments           1,731             1,731  
Realized gain on investments, net           1,413       4       1,413  
Loss (gain) on sale of property and equipment           6       (28     189  
Other income     45       2       47       84  
Total other (expense) income     23       3,105       (95 )     3,168  
                                 
Income before provision for income taxes     653       1,894       4,828       1,235  
                                 
Provision for income taxes     373       840       1,596       782  
                                 
Net income   $ 280     $ 1,054     $ 3,232     $ 453  
                                 
Earnings per common share:                                
Basic   $ 0.02     $ 0.07     $ 0.21     $ 0.03  
Diluted   $ 0.02     $ 0.07     $ 0.21     $ 0.03  
                                 
Weighted average common shares:                                
Basic     15,604       15,709       15,597       15,748  
Diluted     15,797       15,821       15,766       15,804  

 

 

 

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LIFEWAY FOODS, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES

Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows

For the Years Ended December 31, 2020 and 2019

(In thousands)

 

    2020     2019  
             
Cash flows from operating activities:                
Net income   $ 3,232     $ 453  
Adjustments to reconcile net income to operating cash flow:                
Depreciation and amortization     3,239       3,338  
Non-cash interest expense     23       23  
Non-cash rent expense     (37 )     (17 )
Bad debt expense     (6 )     7  
Deferred Revenue     (91 )     (97 )
Reserve for inventory obsolescence           (52 )
Stock-based compensation     393       838  
Deferred income taxes     841       533  
Fair value gain on investment           (1,731 )
Net gain on sale of investment           (1,413 )
(Loss) gain on sale of property and equipment     28       (189 )
(Increase) decrease in operating assets:                
Accounts receivable     (1,304 )     (423 )
Inventories     (538 )     (523 )
Refundable income taxes     649       2,067  
Prepaid expenses and other current assets     423       (526 )
Increase (decrease) in operating liabilities:                
Accounts payable     311       710  
Accrued expenses     (1,278 )     783  
Operating lease asset amortization/liability           (17 )
Accrued income taxes     500       47  
Net cash provided by operating activities     6,385       3,811  
                 
Cash flows from investing activities:                
Purchases of investments           (15 )
Proceeds from sale of investments           1,509  
Purchases of property and equipment     (1,895 )     (1,178 )
Proceeds from sale of property and equipment     5       522  
Net cash (used in) provided by investing activities     (1,890 )     838  
                 
Cash flows from financing activities:                
Purchase of treasury stock     (405 )     (538 )
Repayment of line of credit           (3,273 )
Net cash used in financing activities     (405 )     (3,811 )
                 
Net increase in cash and cash equivalents     4,090       838  
Cash and cash equivalents at the beginning of the period     3,836       2,998  
Cash and cash equivalents at the end of the period   $ 7,926     $ 3,836  
                 
Supplemental cash flow information:                
Cash paid for income taxes, net of (refunds)   $ (426 )   $ (1,865 )
Cash paid for interest     99       259  
Non-cash investing activities                
Right-of-use assets recognized at ASU 2016-02 transition           944  
Operating lease liability recognized at ASU 2016-02 transition           997  
Increase (decrease) in right-of-use assets and operating lease obligations recognized after ASU 2016-02 transition     (44 )     305  
Non-cash financing activities                
Issuance of common stock under equity incentive plans     522        

 

 

 

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