PHIBRO ANIMAL HEALTH CORP
For the period ended Mar 31, 2024. Filed May 8, 2024.
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Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements
(in thousands, except per share amounts)
(unaudited)
- Description of Business
Phibro Animal Health Corporation (“Phibro” or “PAHC”) and its subsidiaries (together, the “Company”) is a diversified global developer, manufacturer and marketer of a broad range of animal health and mineral nutrition products for food and companion animals including poultry, swine, beef and dairy cattle, aquaculture and dogs. The Company is also a manufacturer and marketer of performance products for use in the personal care, industrial chemical and chemical catalyst industries. Unless otherwise indicated or the context requires otherwise, references in this report to “we,” “our,” “us,” and similar expressions refer to Phibro and its subsidiaries.
The unaudited consolidated financial information for the three and nine months ended March 31, 2024 and 2023, is presented on the same basis as the financial statements included in the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended June 30, 2023 (the “Annual Report”), filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on August 30, 2023 (File no. 001-36410). In the opinion of management, these financial statements include all adjustments necessary for a fair statement of the financial position, results of operations and cash flows of the Company for the interim periods, and the adjustments are of a normal and recurring nature. The financial results for any interim period are not necessarily indicative of the results for the full year. The consolidated balance sheet information as of June 30, 2023, was derived from the audited consolidated financial statements, but does not include all disclosures required by accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America (“GAAP”). The unaudited consolidated financial information should be read in conjunction with the consolidated financial statements and notes thereto included in the Annual Report.
The consolidated financial statements include the accounts of Phibro and its consolidated subsidiaries. Intercompany balances and transactions have been eliminated from the consolidated financial statements. The decision to consolidate an entity requires consideration of majority voting interests, as well as effective control over the entity.
- Summary of Significant Accounting Policies and New Accounting Standards
Our significant accounting policies are described in the notes to the consolidated financial statements included in our Annual Report. As of March 31, 2024, there have been no material changes to any of the significant accounting policies contained therein.
Net Income per Share and Weighted Average Shares
Basic net income per share is calculated by dividing net income by the weighted average number of common shares outstanding during the reporting period.
Diluted net income per share is calculated by dividing net income by the weighted average number of common shares outstanding during the reporting period after giving effect to dilutive common share equivalents, resulting from the assumed vesting of restricted stock units, unless the effect would be antidilutive. Common share equivalents were included in the calculation of diluted net income per share for the three and nine months ended March 31, 2024.
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| For the Periods Ended March 31 · 2024 · 2023 · 2024 · 2023 | |||||||||||||
| Net income | | $8,405 | | $10,042 | | $1,664 | | $21,108 | | ||||
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| Weighted average number of shares – basic | | 40,504 | | 40,504 | | 40,504 | | 40,504 | | ||||
| Dilutive effect of restricted stock units | | | 16 | | | — | | | 5 | | | — | |
| Weighted average number of shares - diluted | | | 40,520 | | | 40,504 | | | 40,509 | | | 40,504 | |
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| Net income per share | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| basic | | $0.21 | | $0.25 | | $0.04 | | $0.52 | | ||||
| diluted | | $0.21 | | $0.25 | | $0.04 | | $0.52 | | ||||
New Accounting Standards
Financial Accounting Standards Board (“FASB”) Accounting Standards Update (“ASU”) 2023-07,Segment Reporting (Topic 280): Improvements to Reportable Segment Disclosures, requires the disclosure of significant segment expenses that are included in segment profit or loss and how the segment measures are used for decision-making. The ASU will be effective for Phibro’s fiscal year ending June 30, 2025, including retrospective disclosure for all prior periods presented, and interim periods subsequent to June 30, 2025. We are evaluating both the impact to our segment disclosures and the possibility of early adoption of the ASU.
ASU 2023-09,*Income Taxes (Topic 740): Improvements to Income Tax Disclosures,*enhances income tax disclosures primarily related to the rate reconciliation and income taxes paid information. The ASU outlines specific categories to be provided in the rate reconciliation and requires additional information for those reconciling items that meet a quantitative threshold. The ASU requires disaggregated disclosure of federal, state and foreign income taxes paid, including disaggregation by individual jurisdictions in which income taxes paid (net of refunds received) is equal to or greater than five percent of total income taxes paid (net of refunds received). The ASU also requires disaggregated disclosure of federal, state and foreign income from continuing operations before income taxes. The enhanced disclosures will be applied on a prospective basis and are required for Phibro’s fiscal year ending June 30, 2026. We are evaluating the impact of the additional income tax-related disclosures.
- Statements of Operations—Additional Information
Disaggregated revenue, deferred revenue and customer payment terms
We develop, manufacture and market a broad range of products for food and companion animals including poultry, swine, beef and dairy cattle, aquaculture, and dogs. The products help prevent, control and treat diseases and enhance nutrition to help improve animal health and well-being. We sell animal health and mineral nutrition products directly to integrated poultry, cattle and swine customers and through commercial animal feed manufacturers, distributors and veterinarians. The animal health industry and demand for many of the animal health products in a particular region are affected by changing disease pressures and by weather conditions, as product usage follows varying weather patterns and seasons. Our operations are primarily focused on regions where the majority of livestock production is consolidated in large commercial farms.
We have a diversified portfolio of products that are classified within ourthree business segments—Animal Health, Mineral Nutrition and Performance Products. Each segment has its own dedicated management and sales team.
Animal Health
The Animal Health business develops, manufactures and markets products in three main categories:
| ● | MFAs and other: MFAs and other products primarily consist of concentrated medicated products administered through animal feeds, commonly referred to as Medicated Feed Additives (“MFAs”). Specific product classifications include |
antibacterials, which inhibit the growth of pathogenic bacteria that cause bacterial infections in animals; anticoccidials, which inhibit the growth of coccidia (parasites) that damage the intestinal tract of animals; and other related products. The MFAs and other category also includes antibacterials and other processing aids used in the ethanol fermentation industry.
| ● | Nutritional specialties: Nutritional specialty products enhance nutrition to help improve health and performance in areas such as immune system function and digestive health. We are also a developer, manufacturer and marketer of microbial products and bioproducts for a variety of applications serving animal health and nutrition, environmental, industrial and agricultural customers. |
| ● | Vaccines: Vaccine products are primarily focused on preventing diseases in poultry, swine, beef and dairy cattle and aquaculture. They protect animals from either viral or bacterial disease challenges. We develop, manufacture and market conventionally licensed and autogenous vaccine products, as well as adjuvants for animal vaccine manufacturers. We have developed and market an innovative and proprietary delivery platform for vaccines. |
Mineral Nutrition
The Mineral Nutrition business is comprised of formulations and concentrations of trace minerals such as zinc, manganese, copper, iron and other compounds, with a focus on customers in North America. Our customers use these products to fortify the daily feed requirements of their livestock’s diets and maintain an optimal balance of trace elements in each animal. We manufacture and market a broad range of mineral nutrition products for food animals including poultry, swine, and beef and dairy cattle.
Performance Products
The Performance Products business manufactures and markets specialty ingredients for use in the personal care, industrial chemical and chemical catalyst industries.
The following tables present our revenues disaggregated by major product category and geographic region:
Net Sales by Product Type
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| For the Periods Ended March 31 · 2024 · 2023 · 2024 · 2023 | ||||||||
| Animal Health · · · · · | ||||||||
| MFAs and other | | $108,216 | | $93,217 | | $304,261 | | $283,186 |
| Nutritional specialties | | 40,194 | | 45,016 | | 121,840 | | 127,926 |
| Vaccines | | 32,923 | | 26,201 | | 88,866 | | 71,984 |
| Total Animal Health | | $181,333 | | $164,434 | | $514,967 | | $483,096 |
| Mineral Nutrition | | 64,228 | | 62,922 | | 181,601 | | 184,212 |
| Performance Products | | 17,662 | | 18,317 | | 47,947 | | 55,532 |
| Total | | $263,223 | | $245,673 | | $744,515 | | $722,840 |
Net Sales by Region
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| For the Periods Ended March 31 · 2024 · 2023 · 2024 · 2023 | ||||||||
| United States | | $159,314 | | $148,529 | | $431,083 | | $433,716 |
| Latin America and Canada | | 53,653 | | 53,881 | | 177,539 | | 159,946 |
| Europe, Middle East and Africa | | 33,175 | | 28,174 | | 89,572 | | 85,518 |
| Asia Pacific | | 17,081 | | 15,089 | | 46,321 | | 43,660 |
| Total | | $263,223 | | $245,673 | | $744,515 | | $722,840 |
Net sales by region are based on country of destination.
Our customer payment terms generally range from 30 to 120 days globally and do not include any significant financing components. Payment terms vary based on industry and business practices within the regions in which we operate. Our average worldwide collection period for accounts receivable is approximately 60 days after the revenue is recognized.
Interest Expense, Net
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| Interest expense, net | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| 2021 Credit Facilities | | $5,127 | | $4,517 | | $15,421 | | $12,316 | | ||||
| 2022 Term Loan | | | 215 | | | 191 | | | 648 | | | 379 | |
| Amortization of debt issuance costs | | 260 | | 188 | | 780 | | 514 | | ||||
| Other | | 43 | | 10 | | 164 | | 20 | | ||||
| Interest expense | | 5,645 | | 4,906 | | 17,013 | | 13,229 | | ||||
| Interest income | | (1,070) | | (1,035) | | (3,215) | | (2,407) | | ||||
| | | $4,575 | | $3,871 | | $13,798 | | $10,822 | | ||||
Depreciation and Amortization
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| For the Periods Ended March 31 · 2024 · 2023 · 2024 · 2023 | ||||||||
| Depreciation and amortization · · · · · · | ||||||||
| Depreciation of property, plant and equipment | | $6,770 | | $6,067 | | $19,638 | | $18,177 |
| Amortization of intangible assets | | 2,426 | | 2,422 | | 7,339 | | 7,261 |
| | | $9,196 | | $8,489 | | $26,977 | | $25,438 |
Pension Settlement
In July 2023, we entered into an annuity purchase agreement to irrevocably transfer a portion of our pension benefit obligation to a third-party insurance company. The annuity purchase price was $26,381 and was approximately equal to the benefit obligation transferred. The annuity purchase was funded from pension assets. We recognized a partial settlement of the pension plan, resulting from the recognition of net pension losses previously included in Accumulated other comprehensive loss. We recorded $10,674 of expense in selling, general and administrative expenses in our consolidated statement of operations during the nine months ended March 31, 2024.
- Balance Sheets—Additional Information
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| As of · 2024 · 2023 | ||||||
| Inventories · · · · · | ||||||
| Raw materials | | $75,638 | | $84,328 | ||
| Work-in-process | | | 26,110 | | | 22,350 |
| Finished goods | | | 180,541 | | | 170,892 |
| | | $282,289 | | $277,570 | ||
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| As of | 2024 | 2023 | ||||
| Other assets | | | | | | |
| ROU operating lease assets | | $37,100 | $35,759 | |||
| Deferred income taxes | | 14,506 | | 8,711 | ||
| Deposits | | 2,338 | | 6,617 | ||
| Insurance investments | | 6,171 | | 6,067 | ||
| Equity method investments | | 5,081 | | 5,027 | ||
| Derivative instruments | | | 2,733 | | | 10,225 |
| Debt issuance costs | | 1,035 | | 1,408 | ||
| Other | | | 7,947 | | | 8,031 |
| | | $76,911 | $81,845 | |||
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| As of · 2024 · 2023 | ||||||
| Accrued expenses and other current liabilities · · | ||||||
| Employee related | | $30,908 | | $29,359 | ||
| Current operating lease liabilities | | 7,107 | | 6,053 | ||
| Commissions and rebates | | | 5,953 | | | 5,833 |
| Professional fees | | 7,581 | | 5,032 | ||
| Income and other taxes | | | 5,294 | | | 8,663 |
| Insurance-related | | 1,397 | | 1,284 | ||
| Insurance premium financing | | | 661 | | | 4,769 |
| Other | | 17,747 | | 18,859 | ||
| | | $76,648 | | $79,852 | ||
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| As of | 2024 | 2023 | ||||
| Other liabilities | | | | | | |
| Long-term operating lease liabilities | | $30,062 | | $29,077 | ||
| Long-term and deferred income taxes | | 15,106 | | | 12,146 | |
| Supplemental retirement benefits, deferred compensation and other | | | 6,768 | | | 6,552 |
| U.S. pension plan, net | | 1,644 | | 2,286 | ||
| International retirement plans | | 3,282 | | 4,210 | ||
| Other long-term liabilities | | 6,999 | | 6,076 | ||
| | | $63,861 | | $60,347 | ||
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| As of | 2024 | 2023 | ||
| Accumulated other comprehensive loss | | | | |
| Derivative instruments | | $16,182 | | $24,589 |
| Foreign currency translation adjustment | | (117,249) | | (115,062) |
| Unrecognized net pension losses | | (12,485) | | (23,996) |
| Income tax (provision) benefit | | (452) | | 259 |
| | | $(114,004) | | $(114,210) |
- Debt
Term Loans and Revolving Credit Facilities
In April 2021, we entered into an amended and restated credit agreement (the “2021 Credit Agreement”) under which we had a term A loan in an aggregate initial principal amount of $300,000 (the “2021 Term A Loan”) and a revolving credit facility under
which we could borrow up to an aggregate amount of $250,000, subject to the terms of the 2021 Credit Agreement (the “2021 Revolver”). In November 2022, we amended the 2021 Credit Facilities to increase the revolving commitments under the 2021 Revolver to an aggregate amount of $310,000 and to adopt Secured Overnight Financing Rate (“SOFR”) as the reference for the fluctuating rate of interest on the 2021 Credit Facilities, replacing the London Interbank Offered Rate (“LIBOR”) reference rate. In June 2023, we obtained an additional incremental term loan (the “2023 Incremental Term Loan”) in the amount of $50,000 (the 2021 Revolver, the 2021 Term A Loan and the 2023 Incremental Term Loan are collectively referred to as the “2021 Credit Facilities”).
The 2021 Term A Loan and the 2023 Incremental Term Loan are repayable in quarterly installments, with the balances payable at maturity. The 2021 Revolver contains a letter of credit facility. The interest rate per annum applicable to the 2021 Revolver and the 2021 Term A Loan is based on a fluctuating rate of interest plus an applicable rate equal to 1.50%,1.75%,2.00% or 2.25%, in the case of adjusted SOFR rate loans and 0.50%,0.75%,1.00% or 1.25%, in the case of base rate loans. The interest rate per annum applicable to the 2023 Incremental Term Loan is based on a fluctuating rate of interest plus an applicable rate equal to 2.00%,2.25%,2.50% or 2.75%, in the case of adjusted SOFR rate loans and 1.00%,1.25%,1.50% or 1.75%, in the case of base rate loans. The applicable rates are based on the First Lien Net Leverage Ratio (as defined in the 2021 Credit Agreement). The 2021 Credit Facilities mature in April 2026.
The 2021 Credit Agreement requires, among other things, compliance with financial covenants that permit: (i) a maximum First Lien Net Leverage Ratio of 4.00:1.00 (or, specifically with respect to the test periods ended March 31, 2024, and ending June 30, 2024, a maximum of 4.25:1.00); and (ii) a minimum interest coverage ratio of 3.00:1.00, each calculated on a trailing four-quarter basis. The 2021 Credit Agreement contains an acceleration clause should an event of default (as defined in the 2021 Credit Agreement) occur. As of March 31, 2024, we were in compliance with the financial covenants.
As of March 31, 2024, we had $165,000 in borrowings drawn under the 2021 Revolver and had outstanding letters of credit of $2,294, leaving $142,706 available for further borrowings and letters of credit under the 2021 Revolver, subject to restrictions in our 2021 Credit Facilities. We obtain letters of credit in connection with certain regulatory and insurance obligations, inventory purchases and other contractual obligations. The terms of these letters of credit are all less thanone year.
Other Long-Term Debt
In September 2022, we entered into a credit agreement (the “2022 Term Loan”) in the amount of $12,000, collateralized by certain facilities. The 2022 Term Loan matures in September 2027. The interest rate per annum applicable to the 2022 Term Loan is based on a fluctuating rate of interest, at the Company’s election from time to time, equal to either (i) one-month adjusted SOFR plus 2.00%, or (ii) a base rate determined by reference to the greater of (a) the prime rate and (b) the Federal Funds Effective Rate plus 0.50%. The 2022 Term Loan is repayable inmonthly installments of $35, with the balance payable at maturity.
Interest Rates
Interest rates as of the balance sheet dates and the weighted-average rates for the periods presented were:
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| 2021 Revolver | 6.09% | 6.09% | 6.17% | 5.07% | |||
| 2021 Term A Loan | | 2.36% | 2.36% | | 2.36% | 2.37% | |
| 2023 Incremental Term Loan | | 7.69% | 7.44% | | 7.63% | — | |
| 2022 Term Loan | | 7.43% | 7.25% | | 7.41% | 6.07% | |
Interest rates as of the balance sheet dates are based on rates in effect as of those dates, including SOFR fluctuating rates of interest, applicable rates and the interest rate swap agreement.
We are a party to an interest rate swap agreement on $300,000 of notional principal that effectively converts the floating SOFR portion of our interest obligation on that amount of debt to a fixed rate of 0.61% through June 2025. We designated the interest rate swap as a highly effective cash flow hedge. For additional details, see “Note 9 — Derivatives.”
Debt Maturities
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| As of · · 2024 · · 2023 | ||||||
| 2021 Term A Loan due April 2026 | | $262,500 | | $273,750 | ||
| 2023 Incremental Term Loan due April 2026 | | | 46,250 | | | 50,000 |
| 2022 Term Loan due September 2027 | | | 11,370 | | | 11,685 |
| Other | | 1,891 | | — | ||
| | | 322,011 | | 335,435 | ||
| Unamortized debt issuance costs | | (1,192) | | (1,599) | ||
| | | 320,819 | | 333,836 | ||
| Less: current maturities of long-term debt and other | | (29,811) | | (22,295) | ||
| Long-term debt | | $291,008 | | $311,541 | ||
- Related Party Transactions
Certain relatives of Jack C. Bendheim, our Chairman, President and Chief Executive Officer, provided services to the Company as employees or consultants and received aggregate compensation and benefits of approximately $392 and $385 during the three months ended March 31, 2024 and 2023, and $1,209 and $1,561 during the nine months ended March 31, 2024 and 2023, respectively. Mr. Bendheim has sole authority to vote shares of our stock owned by BFI Co., LLC, an investment vehicle of the Bendheim family.
7. Stock Incentive Plan
Restricted Stock Units
Our Board of Directors has approved grants of 600,000 restricted stock units (“RSUs”) to certain officers of the Company, pursuant to the Company's 2008 Incentive Plan and the RSU award agreements. Each RSU represents the right to receive a share of our common stock upon vesting. Certain RSUs are subject to time-based vesting, and certain RSUs are subject to performance-based vesting. The time-based RSUs vest infive equal annual amounts on each anniversary of the February 2024 grant date. The performance-based RSUs vest on thefourth anniversary of the July 2023 grant and on thefifth anniversary of the February 2024 grant, subject to continuation of employment on such dates, in increments of 10% (but no less than 20%) (with linear interpolation between increments) based upon the arithmetic average of the Company’s closing stock price per share for each trading day in the 90-calendar day period ending on the vesting date (the “90-Day Average”). None of the RSUs will vest if the 90-Day Average is below $20, and 100% of the RSUs will vest if the 90-Day Average is $60 or above. In the event of a change in control of the Company, following which either (i)100% of the shares of stock cease to be traded on a nationally recognized stock exchange and the Company is no longer listed on any such exchange or (ii) a Qualifying Termination occurs within 12 months, all unvested RSUs will immediately vest in full. All RSUs were unvested as of March 31, 2024.
We used Monte Carlo simulation models to determine the grant date fair values of the performance-based RSUs. Assumptions used by the models were based on information as of the grant date and included a risk-free rate of return, expected volatility and an expected dividend yield. The risk-free rate of return is based on U.S. treasury yields for bonds with similar maturities. Expected volatility is based on the historical volatility of the Company’s common stock. The expected dividend yield considers estimated annual dividends and the grant date share price of the underlying common stock.
The weighted-average grant date fair value of the RSUs granted in 2024 was $5.44 per share. We recognize stock-based compensation expense for the RSUs on a straight-line basis over the vesting periods. Stock-based compensation expense for the three and nine months ended March 31, 2024, was $135 and $296, respectively. At March 31, 2024, there was $2,967 of unrecognized compensation expense related to the RSUs, which will be recognized over a weighted-average period of 4.1 years.
- Commitments and Contingencies
Environmental
Our operations and properties are subject to extensive federal, state, local and foreign laws and regulations, including those governing pollution; protection of the environment; the use, management, and release of hazardous materials, substances and wastes; air emissions; greenhouse gas emissions; water use, supply and discharges; the investigation and remediation of contamination; the manufacture, distribution, and sale of regulated materials, including pesticides; the importing, exporting and transportation of products; and the health and safety of our employees (collectively, “Environmental Laws”). As such, the nature of our current and former operations exposes us to the risk of claims with respect to such matters, including fines, penalties, and remediation obligations that may be imposed by regulatory authorities. Under certain circumstances, we might be required to curtail operations until a particular problem is remedied. Known costs and expenses under Environmental Laws incidental to ongoing operations, including the cost of litigation proceedings relating to environmental matters, are included within operating results. Potential costs and expenses may also be incurred in connection with the repair or upgrade of facilities to meet existing or new requirements under Environmental Laws or to investigate or remediate potential or actual contamination, and from time to time we establish reserves for such contemplated investigation and remediation costs. In many instances, the ultimate costs under Environmental Laws and the period during which such costs are likely to be incurred are difficult to predict.
While we believe that our operations are currently in material compliance with Environmental Laws, we have, from time to time, received notices of violation from governmental authorities and have been involved in civil or criminal action for such violations. Additionally, at various sites, our subsidiaries are engaged in continuing investigation, remediation and/or monitoring efforts to address contamination associated with historic operations of the sites. We devote considerable resources to complying with Environmental Laws and managing environmental liabilities. We have developed programs to identify requirements under, and maintain compliance with Environmental Laws; however, we cannot predict with certainty the effect of increased and more stringent regulation on our operations, future capital expenditure requirements, or the cost of compliance.
The nature of our current and former operations exposes us to the risk of claims with respect to environmental matters and we cannot assure we will not incur material costs and liabilities in connection with such claims. Based on our experience, we believe that the future cost of compliance with existing Environmental Laws, and liabilities for known environmental claims pursuant to such Environmental Laws, will not have a material adverse effect on our financial position, results of operations, cash flows or liquidity.
The United States Environmental Protection Agency (the “EPA”) is investigating and planning for the remediation of offsite contaminated groundwater that has migrated from the Omega Chemical Corporation Superfund Site (“Omega Chemical Site”), which is upgradient of the Santa Fe Springs, California facility of our subsidiary, Phibro-Tech, Inc. (“Phibro-Tech”). The EPA has entered into a settlement agreement with a group of companies that sent chemicals to the Omega Chemical Site for processing and recycling (“OPOG”) to remediate the contaminated groundwater that has migrated from the Omega Chemical Site in accordance with a general remedy selected by the EPA. The EPA has named Phibro-Tech and certain other subsidiaries of PAHC as potentially responsible parties (“PRPs”) due to groundwater contamination from Phibro-Tech’s Santa Fe Springs facility that has allegedly commingled with contaminated groundwater from the Omega Chemical Site. In September 2012, the EPA notified approximately 140 PRPs, including Phibro-Tech and the other subsidiaries, that they have been identified as potentially responsible for remedial action for the groundwater plume affected by the Omega Chemical Site and for EPA oversight and response costs. Phibro-Tech contends that any groundwater contamination at its site is localized and due to historical operations that pre-date Phibro-Tech and/or contaminated groundwater that has migrated from upgradient properties. In addition, a successor to a prior owner of the Phibro-Tech site has asserted that PAHC and Phibro-Tech are obligated to provide indemnification for its potential liability and defense costs relating to the groundwater plume affected by the Omega Chemical Site. PAHC and Phibro-Tech have vigorously contested this position and have asserted that the successor to the prior owner is required to indemnify Phibro-Tech for its potential liability and defense costs. In 2014, several members of OPOG filed a complaint under the Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and Liability Act
(“CERCLA”) and the Resource Conservation and Recovery Act in the United States District Court for the Central District of California against many of the PRPs allegedly associated with the groundwater plume affected by the Omega Chemical Site (including Phibro-Tech) for contribution toward past and future costs associated with the investigation and remediation of the groundwater plume affected by the Omega Chemical Site. In August 2022, the United States Department of Justice (the “DOJ”), on behalf of the EPA, sent Phibro-Tech and certain other PRPs a pre-litigation notice letter regarding potential CERCLA Sec. 107 cost recovery claims seeking unrecovered past costs related to the groundwater plume affected by the Omega Chemical Site, along with a declaration allocating liability for future costs.
In February 2023, the plaintiffs in the OPOG lawsuit and certain defendants in the OPOG lawsuit, including Phibro-Tech, signed a definitive settlement agreement that provides for a “cash-out” settlement, with contribution protection, for Phibro-Tech and its affiliates (as well as certain other defendants) releasing Phibro-Tech and its affiliates from liability for contamination of the groundwater plume affected by the Omega Chemical Site (with certain exceptions), including past and future EPA response costs that were the subject of the August 2022 pre-litigation notice letter sent by the DOJ on behalf of the EPA. As part of the settlement, Phibro-Tech also resolved all claims for indemnification and contribution between Phibro-Tech and the successor to the prior owner of the Phibro-Tech site. The definitive settlement agreement contemplates cash payments by Phibro-Tech and one of its affiliates. All cash payments have been made as of March 31, 2024. The definitive settlement agreement is subject to formal approval by the EPA, the DOJ and the district court.
Based upon information available, to the extent such costs can be estimated with reasonable certainty, we estimated the cost for further investigation and remediation of identified soil and groundwater problems at operating sites, closed sites and third-party sites, and closure costs for closed sites, including the remaining liability for the OPOG lawsuit described in the preceding paragraph, to be approximately $4,270 and $8,505 at March 31, 2024 and June 30, 2023, respectively, which is included in current and long-term liabilities on the consolidated balance sheets. However, future events, such as new information, changes in existing Environmental Laws or their interpretation, and more vigorous enforcement policies of regulatory agencies, may give rise to additional expenditures or liabilities that could be material. For all purposes of the discussion under this caption and elsewhere in this report, it should be noted that we take and have taken the position that neither PAHC nor any of our subsidiaries are liable for environmental or other claims made against one or more of our other subsidiaries or for which any of such other subsidiaries may ultimately be responsible.
Claims and Litigation
PAHC and its subsidiaries are party to various claims and lawsuits arising out of the normal course of business including product liabilities, payment disputes and governmental regulation. Certain of these actions seek damages in various amounts. In many cases, such claims are covered by insurance. We believe that none of the claims or pending lawsuits, either individually or in the aggregate, will have a material adverse effect on our financial position, results of operations, cash flows or liquidity.
- Derivatives
We monitor our exposure to foreign currency exchange rates and interest rates and from time-to-time use derivatives to manage certain of these risks. We designate derivatives as a hedge of a forecasted transaction or of the variability of the cash flows to be received or paid in the future related to a recognized asset or liability (cash flow hedge). All changes in the fair value of a highly effective cash flow hedge are recorded in Accumulated other comprehensive income (loss).
We routinely assess whether the derivatives used to hedge transactions are effective. If we determine that a derivative ceases to be an effective hedge, we discontinue hedge accounting in the period of the assessment for that derivative, and immediately recognize any unrealized gains or losses related to the fair value of that derivative in the consolidated statements of operations.
We record derivatives at fair value in the consolidated balance sheets. For additional details regarding fair value, see “Note 10 — Fair Value Measurements.”
We are a party to an interest rate swap agreement on $300,000 of notional principal that effectively converts the floating SOFR portion of our interest obligation on that amount of debt to a fixed rate of 0.61% through June 2025. We designated the interest rate swap as a highly effective cash flow hedge.
The consolidated balance sheet includes the net fair values of our outstanding foreign currency option contracts within the respective line items, based on the net financial position and maturity date of the individual contracts. The consolidated balance sheet includes the net fair values of our outstanding interest rate swap within the respective balance sheet line items, based on the expected timing of the cash flows. The consolidated balance sheet includes assets and liabilities for the fair values of outstanding derivatives that are designated and effective as cash flow hedges as follows:
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| · · March 31, · · June 30, | ||||||
| As of · 2024 · 2023 | ||||||
| Other current assets · · | ||||||
| Foreign currency option contracts, net | | $467 | | $333 | ||
| Interest rate swap | | 13,080 | | 14,031 | ||
| Other assets | | | | | | |
| Interest rate swap | | | 2,733 | | | 10,225 |
| Total Fair Value | | | | | ||
| Foreign currency option contracts, net | | 467 | | 333 | ||
| Interest rate swap | | 15,813 | | 24,256 | ||
Notional amounts of the derivatives as of the balance sheet date were:
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| · · March 31, | |||
| As of | 2024 | ||
| Interest rate swap | | $300,000 | |
| Brazil Real-USD call options | | R$ | 18,000 |
| Brazil Real-USD put options | | R$ | (18,000) |
| USD-Israel shekel call options | | $(10,872) | |
| USD-Israel shekel put options | | $10,872 | |
The consolidated statements of operations and statements of comprehensive income for the periods ended March 31, 2024 and 2023 included the effects of derivatives as follows:
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| · Three Months · Nine Months · | |||||||||
| For the Periods Ended March 31 · · 2024 · 2023 · 2024 · 2023 · | |||||||||
| Foreign currency option contracts, net · · · · · · | |||||||||
| (Income) expense recorded in consolidated statements of operations | | $(183) | | $368 | | $(754) | | $1,161 | |
| Consolidated statement of operations - total cost of goods sold | | $183,623 | | $170,133 | | $518,573 | | $501,269 | |
| Consolidated statement of operations - total selling, general and administrative expenses | | $59,676 | | $56,987 | | $191,043 | | $173,490 | |
| (Income) expense recorded in comprehensive income | | $875 | | $(83) | | $(35) | | $67 | |
| Interest rate swap | | | | | | | | | |
| (Income) recorded in consolidated statements of operations | | $(3,646) | | $(2,994) | | $(10,859) | | $(6,502) | |
| Consolidated statement of operations - total interest expense, net | | $4,575 | | $3,871 | | $13,798 | | $10,822 | |
| (Income) expense recorded in comprehensive income | | $918 | | $3,848 | | $8,442 | | $(1,871) | |
We recognize gains and losses related to certain foreign currency derivatives as a component of cost of goods sold at the time the hedged item is sold. Inventory as of March 31, 2024, included realized net gains of $1,426 related to matured contracts. We anticipate the net gains included in inventory will be recognized in cost of goods sold within the next 18 months.
- Fair Value Measurements
Short-term Investments
Our short-term investments consist of cash deposits held at financial institutions. We consider the carrying amounts of these short-term investments to be representative of their fair value.
Current Assets and Liabilities
We consider the carrying amounts of current assets and current liabilities to be representative of their fair value because of the current nature of these items.
Debt
We record debt, including term loans and revolver balances, at amortized cost in our consolidated financial statements. We believe the carrying value of the debt is approximately equal to its fair value, due to the variable nature of the instruments and our evaluation of estimated market prices.
Derivatives
We determine the fair value of derivative instruments based upon pricing models using observable market inputs for these types of financial instruments, such as spot and forward currency exchange rates.
Non-financial Assets
Our non-financial assets, which primarily consist of goodwill, other intangible assets, property and equipment, and lease-related right-of-use (“ROU”) assets, are not required to be measured at fair value on a recurring basis, and instead are reported at carrying value in the consolidated balance sheet. Assets and liabilities may be required to be measured at fair value on a non-recurring basis, either upon initial recognition or for subsequent accounting or reporting, including the initial recognition of net assets acquired in a business combination. These fair value measurements involve unobservable inputs that reflect estimates and assumptions that represent Level 3 inputs.
Fair Value of Assets (Liabilities)
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| As of · · March 31, 2024 · · June 30, 2023 | ||||||||||||
| · Level 1 · Level 2 · Level 3 · Level 1 · Level 2 · Level 3 | ||||||||||||
| Short-term investments | | $48,523 | | $— | | $— | | $40,000 | | $— | | $— |
| Foreign currency derivatives | | $— | | $467 | | $— | | $— | | $333 | | $— |
| Interest rate swap | | $— | | $15,813 | | $— | | $— | | $24,256 | | $— |
There wereno transfers between levels during the periods presented.
- Business Segments
We evaluate performance and allocate resources, based on the Animal Health, Mineral Nutrition and Performance Products segments. Certain of our costs and assets are not directly attributable to these segments and we refer to these items as Corporate. We do not allocate Corporate costs or assets to the segments because they are not used to evaluate the segments’ operating results or financial position. Corporate costs include certain costs related to executive management, business technology, legal, finance, human resources and business development. The accounting policies of our segments are the same as those described in the summary of significant accounting policies included herein.
We evaluate performance of our segments based on Adjusted EBITDA. We calculate Adjusted EBITDA as net income plus (a) interest expense, net, (b) provision for income taxes or less benefit for income taxes, (c) depreciation and amortization, (d) other expense or less other income as separately reported on our consolidated statements of operations, including foreign currency (gains) losses, net and (e) certain items that we consider to be unusual, non-operational or non-recurring.
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| · Three Months · Nine Months | ||||||||||||
| For the Periods Ended March 31 · 2024 · 2023 · 2024 · 2023 | ||||||||||||
| Net sales | ||||||||||||
| Animal Health | | $181,333 | | $164,434 | | $514,967 | | $483,096 | ||||
| Mineral Nutrition | | 64,228 | | 62,922 | | 181,601 | | 184,212 | ||||
| Performance Products | | 17,662 | | 18,317 | | 47,947 | | 55,532 | ||||
| Total segments | | $263,223 | | $245,673 | | $744,515 | | $722,840 | ||||
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| Depreciation and amortization | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| Animal Health | | $7,695 | | $6,888 | | $22,392 | | $20,733 | ||||
| Mineral Nutrition | | 601 | | 671 | | 1,907 | | 1,985 | ||||
| Performance Products | | 432 | | 453 | | 1,291 | | 1,348 | ||||
| Total segments | | $8,728 | | $8,012 | | $25,590 | | $24,066 | ||||
| Adjusted EBITDA | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| Animal Health | | $36,524 | | $34,217 | | $104,317 | | $98,240 | ||||
| Mineral Nutrition | | 4,665 | | 3,859 | | 11,053 | | 13,555 | ||||
| Performance Products | | 2,371 | | 2,413 | | 4,597 | | 7,069 | ||||
| Total segments | | $43,560 | | $40,489 | | $119,967 | | $118,864 | ||||
| Reconciliation of income before income taxes to Adjusted EBITDA | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| Income before income taxes | | $12,922 | | $15,104 | | $4,508 | | $32,630 | ||||
| Interest expense, net | | 4,575 | | 3,871 | | 13,798 | | 10,822 | ||||
| Depreciation and amortization – Total segments | | 8,728 | | 8,012 | | 25,590 | | 24,066 | ||||
| Depreciation and amortization – Corporate | | 468 | | 477 | | 1,387 | | 1,372 | ||||
| Corporate costs | | | 13,856 | | | 13,122 | | | 42,160 | | | 38,451 |
| Acquisition-related cost of goods sold | | | 211 | | | — | | | 521 | | | — |
| Acquisition-related other | | | 512 | | | — | | | 512 | | | — |
| Pension settlement cost | | | — | | | — | | | 10,674 | | | — |
| Brazil employment taxes | | | — | | | — | | | 4,202 | | | — |
| Insurance proceeds | | | (274) | | | — | | | (274) | | | — |
| Stock-based compensation | | | 135 | | | — | | | 296 | | | — |
| Environmental remediation costs | | | — | | | 325 | | | — | | | 6,894 |
| Foreign currency losses (gains), net | | 2,427 | | (422) | | 16,593 | | 4,629 | ||||
| Adjusted EBITDA – Total segments | | $43,560 | | $40,489 | | $119,967 | | $118,864 | ||||
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| · · March 31, · June 30, | ||||
| As of · 2024 · 2023 | ||||
| Identifiable assets · · | ||||
| Animal Health | | $701,252 | | $698,522 |
| Mineral Nutrition | | 69,846 | | 75,814 |
| Performance Products | | 49,275 | | 49,678 |
| Total segments | | 820,373 | | 824,014 |
| Corporate | | 158,662 | | 147,383 |
| Total | | $979,035 | | $971,397 |
The Animal Health segment includes all goodwill of the Company. Corporate assets include cash and cash equivalents, short-term investments, debt issuance costs, income tax-related assets and certain other assets.
12. Subsequent Event – Agreement to Acquire an MFA product portfolio and related assets
In April 2024, we entered into a Purchase and Sale Agreement (the “Purchase Agreement”) with Zoetis Inc. to acquire Zoetis’ medicated feed additive (MFA) product portfolio, certain water soluble products and related assets. The purchase price is $350,000 subject to certain adjustments set forth in the Purchase Agreement, payable in cash at closing. The closing of the transaction is subject to certain customary conditions.
We plan to finance the transaction with approximately $325,000 of new debt and, to the extent necessary, balance sheet cash. In connection with the Purchase Agreement, we entered into a debt commitment letter pursuant to which certain financial institutions have committed to provide a senior secured incremental first lien term loan facility in an aggregate principal amount of $325,000. The funding of the incremental first lien term loan facility is contingent on the satisfaction of certain customary conditions.
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