PHIBRO ANIMAL HEALTH CORP
For the period ended Sep 30, 2024. Filed Nov 6, 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 months ended September 30, 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, 2024 (the “Annual Report”), filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on August 28, 2024 (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, 2024, 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 September 30, 2024, there have been no material changes to any of the significant accounting policies contained therein.
Net Income (Loss) per Share and Weighted Average Shares
Basic net income (loss) per share is calculated by dividing net income (loss) by the weighted average number of common shares outstanding during the reporting period.
Diluted net income (loss) per share is calculated by dividing net income (loss) 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 months ended September 30, 2024.
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| · · Three Months · · | ||||||||
| For the Periods Ended September 30 · 2024 · 2023 | ||||||||
| Net income (loss) | | $6,975 | | $(8,015) | | | ||
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| Weighted average number of shares – basic | | 40,504 | | 40,504 | | | ||
| Dilutive effect of restricted stock units | | | 78 | | | — | | |
| Weighted average number of shares - diluted | | | 40,582 | | | 40,504 | | |
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| Net income (loss) per share | | | | | | | | |
| basic | | $0.17 | | $(0.20) | | | ||
| diluted | | $0.17 | | $(0.20) | | | ||
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 areevaluating the impact to our segment disclosures.
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 (loss) 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 areevaluating 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 reportable 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 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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| · · Three Months · | |||||
| For the Periods Ended September 30 · 2024 · 2023 | |||||
| Animal Health · · · | |||||
| MFAs and other | | $107,844 | | $94,104 | |
| Nutritional specialties | | 42,649 | | 40,210 | |
| Vaccines | | 32,030 | | 26,216 | |
| Total Animal Health | | $182,523 | | $160,530 | |
| Mineral Nutrition | | 59,062 | | 56,026 | |
| Performance Products | | 18,847 | | 14,793 | |
| Total | | $260,432 | | $231,349 | |
Net Sales by Region
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| · · Three Months · | |||||
| For the Periods Ended September 30 · 2024 · 2023 | |||||
| United States | | $143,549 | | $131,287 | |
| Latin America and Canada | | 71,151 | | 58,703 | |
| Europe, Middle East and Africa | | 31,125 | | 26,879 | |
| Asia Pacific | | 14,607 | | 14,480 | |
| Total | | $260,432 | | $231,349 | |
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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| For the Periods Ended September 30 · 2024 · 2023 · | ||||||||
| Interest expense, net | | | | | | | | |
| Credit Facilities | | $6,200 | | $5,101 | | | ||
| 2022 Term Loan | | | 12 | | | 216 | | |
| Amortization of debt issuance costs | | 367 | | 260 | | | ||
| Refinancing expense | | | 1,960 | | | — | | |
| Other | | 226 | | 68 | | | ||
| Interest expense | | 8,765 | | 5,645 | | | ||
| Interest income | | (1,124) | | (1,081) | | | ||
| | | $7,641 | | $4,564 | | | ||
For the three months ended September 30, 2024, refinancing expense included $1,446 of new creditor and third-party financing costs and $514 in debt extinguishment costs resulting from the the writeoff of unamortized deferred financing costs on previously outstanding debt.
Depreciation and Amortization
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| · · Three Months | ||||
| For the Periods Ended September 30 · 2024 · 2023 | ||||
| Depreciation and amortization · · · | ||||
| Depreciation of property, plant and equipment | | $6,742 | | $6,431 |
| Amortization of intangible assets | | 2,262 | | 2,440 |
| | | $9,004 | | $8,871 |
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. During the three months ended September 30, 2023, we recognized a partial settlement of the pension plan and recorded $10,425 in selling, general and administrative expenses in our consolidated statement of operations, resulting from the recognition of net pension losses previously included in Accumulated other comprehensive loss.
- Balance Sheets—Additional Information
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| · · September 30, · · June 30, | ||||||
| As of · 2024 · 2024 | ||||||
| Inventories · · · · · | ||||||
| Raw materials | | $76,795 | | $72,799 | ||
| Work-in-process | | | 25,040 | | | 23,550 |
| Finished goods | | | 170,721 | | | 169,562 |
| | | $272,556 | | $265,911 | ||
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| · September 30, · · June 30, | ||||||
| As of | 2024 | 2024 | ||||
| Other assets | | | | | | |
| ROU operating lease assets | | $37,559 | $37,604 | |||
| Deferred income taxes | | 25,526 | | 19,371 | ||
| Deposits | | 623 | | 1,646 | ||
| Insurance investments | | 6,395 | | 6,305 | ||
| Equity method investments | | 5,453 | | 5,183 | ||
| Debt issuance costs | | 8,844 | | 911 | ||
| Other | | | 7,284 | | | 7,277 |
| | | $91,684 | $78,297 | |||
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| · September 30, · June 30, | ||||||
| As of · 2024 · 2024 | ||||||
| Accrued expenses and other current liabilities · · | ||||||
| Employee related | | $29,979 | | $37,612 | ||
| Current operating lease liabilities | | 7,897 | | 7,460 | ||
| Commissions and rebates | | | 4,617 | | | 7,875 |
| Professional fees | | 11,911 | | 8,918 | ||
| Income and other taxes | | | 5,543 | | | 2,931 |
| Insurance-related | | 1,484 | | 1,265 | ||
| Insurance premium financing | | | 3,241 | | | 5,185 |
| Other | | 18,194 | | 17,540 | ||
| | | $82,866 | | $88,786 | ||
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| · September 30, · June 30, | ||||||
| As of | 2024 | 2024 | ||||
| Other liabilities | | | | | | |
| Long-term operating lease liabilities | | $29,819 | | $29,915 | ||
| Long-term and deferred income taxes | | 15,036 | | | 14,218 | |
| Supplemental retirement benefits, deferred compensation and other | | | 6,749 | | | 6,678 |
| U.S. pension plan, net | | 2,210 | | 2,237 | ||
| International retirement plans | | 3,240 | | 3,212 | ||
| Derivative instruments | | | 653 | | | — |
| Other long-term liabilities | | 6,493 | | 6,846 | ||
| | | $64,200 | | $63,106 | ||
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| · · September 30, · June 30, | ||||
| As of | 2024 | 2024 | ||
| Accumulated other comprehensive loss | | | | |
| Derivative instruments | | $8,256 | | $13,104 |
| Foreign currency translation adjustment | | (120,836) | | (124,004) |
| Unrecognized net pension losses | | (12,934) | | (13,012) |
| Income tax benefit | | 1,579 | | 385 |
| | | $(123,935) | | $(123,527) |
- Debt
Term Loans and Revolving Credit Facilities
2024 Credit Agreement
In July 2024, we entered into a Credit Agreement, (the “2024 Credit Agreement”) with a group of lenders. Initial borrowings were used to refinance all our outstanding debt, to pay fees and expenses of the transaction and for ongoing working capital requirements and general corporate purposes. Borrowings under the Delayed Draw Term A-1 Loans (as defined below) and Delayed Draw Term A-2 Loans (as defined below) were drawn on October 31, 2024 and used to finance the purchase price of the Acquisition discussed in “Note 12 — Subsequent Events.”
Under the 2024 Credit Agreement, there are (i) Initial Term A-1 Loans in an initial aggregate principal amount of $162,000 (the “Initial Term A-1 Loans”), (ii) Delayed Draw Term A-1 Loans in an initial aggregate principal amount of $189,000 (the “Delayed Draw Term A-1 Loans” and, together with the Initial Term A-1 Loans, the “Term A-1 Loans”), (iii) Initial Term A-2 Loans in an initial aggregate principal amount of$138,000 (the “Initial Term A-2 Loans”), (iv) Delayed Draw Term A-2 Loans in an initial aggregate principal amount of $161,000 (the “Delayed Draw Term A-2 Loans” and, together with the Initial Term A-2 Loans, the “Term A-2 Loans”), and (v) Revolving Credit Commitments in an initial aggregate principal amount of $310,000 (the “Revolving Credit Commitments” and, together with the Term A-1 Loans and Term A-2 Loans, the “2024 Credit Facilities”). The 2024 Credit Facilities mature in July 2029 in the case of the Term A-1 Loans and the Revolving Credit Commitments and in July 2031 in the case of the Term A-2 Loans.
Borrowings under the 2024 Credit Facilities bear interest at rates based on the ratio of the Company and its subsidiaries’ net consolidated indebtedness to the Company and its subsidiaries’ consolidated EBITDA (the “Net Leverage Ratio”). The interest rates per annum for loans under the 2024 Credit Facilities are based on a fluctuating rate of interest as selected by the Company plus an applicable rate as set forth in the table below:
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| · · Revolving Credit and Term A-1 Loans · · Term A-2 Loans | ||||||
| Net Leverage Ratio | | Base rate | SOFR | | Base rate | SOFR |
| ≥ 4.00:1.00 | 1.75% | 2.75% | 2.25% | 3.25% | ||
| ≥ 3.50:1.00 and < 4.00:1.00 | | 1.50% | 2.50% | | 2.00% | 3.00% |
| ≥ 2.25:1.00 and < 3.50:1.00 | | 1.25% | 2.25% | | 1.75% | 2.75% |
| < 2.25:1.00 | | 1.00% | 2.00% | | 1.50% | 2.50% |
The Company may receive patronage from the lenders providing the Term A-2 Loans, to the extent eligible under such lender’s patronage program, as determined by such lender in its sole discretion.
Pursuant to the terms of the 2024 Credit Agreement, the 2024 Credit Facilities are subject to various covenants that, among other things and subject to the permitted exceptions described therein, restrict us and our subsidiaries with respect to: (i) incurring additional debt; (ii) making certain restricted payments or making optional redemptions of other indebtedness; (iii) making investments or acquiring assets; (iv) disposing of assets (other than in the ordinary course of business); (v) creating any liens on our assets; (vi) entering into transactions with affiliates; (vii) entering into merger or consolidation transactions; and (viii) creating guarantee obligations; provided, however, that we are permitted to pay distributions to stockholders out of available cash subject to certain annual limitations and a quarterly maximum Net Leverage Ratio of 4.0 x and so long as no default or event of default under the 2024 Credit Facilities shall have occurred and be continuing at the time such distribution is declared. Indebtedness under the 2024 Credit Facilities is collateralized by a first priority lien on substantially all assets of Phibro and certain of our domestic subsidiaries. The 2024 Credit Agreement contains an acceleration clause should an event of default (as defined) occur.
The 2024 Credit Agreement requires, among other things, compliance with financial covenants that permit: (i) a maximum Net Leverage Ratio and (ii) a minimum interest coverage ratio, each calculated on a trailing four-quarter basis, as follows:
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| Period | maximum Net Leverage Ratio | | minimum interest coverage ratio |
| Prior to October 31, 2024 | 4.00:1.00 | | 3.00:1.00 |
| First fiscal quarter ending after October 31, 2024 through April 30, 2026 | 4.75:1.00 | | 2.50:1.00 |
| After April 30, 2026 to April 30, 2027 | 4.50:1.00 | | 2.75:1.00 |
| After April 30, 2027 to April 30, 2028 | 4.25:1.00 | | 3.00:1.00 |
| After April 30, 2028 | 4.00:1.00 | | 3.00:1.00 |
As of September 30, 2024, we were in compliance with the financial covenants of the 2024 Credit Agreement.
For the three months ended September 30, 2024, we paid $10,377 in lender and other fees related to the 2024 Credit Facilities, which are being amortized to interest expense through the maturity dates of the 2024 Credit Facilities. The payment of these debt issuance costs is reflected within the financing activities section of the consolidated statements of cash flows. For the three months ended September 30, 2024, we also incurred $1,960 in certain costs and charges resulting from the refinancing, which included $1,446 of new creditor and third-party financing costs and $514 in debt extinguishment costs resulting from the writeoff of unamortized deferred financing costs on previously outstanding debt.
As of September 30, 2024, we had $179,000 in borrowings drawn under the 2024 Revolver and had outstanding letters of credit of $2,294, leaving $128,706 available for further borrowings and letters of credit under the 2024 Revolver, subject to restrictions in our 2024 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.
2021 Credit Agreement and Other Long-Term Debt
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 Revolver contains a letter of credit facility. The interest rate per annum applicable to the 2021 Revolver and the 2021 Term A Loan was 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 was 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 were based on the First Lien Net Leverage Ratio (as defined in the 2021 Credit Agreement, as amended). The 2021 Credit Facilities were scheduled to mature in April 2026. However, the remaining principal balances outstanding under the 2021 Credit Facilities of $301,875 were settled in full with proceeds from the 2024 Credit Facilities on July 3, 2024.
In September 2022, we entered into a credit agreement (the “2022 Term Loan”) in the amount of $12,000, collateralized by certain facilities. The interest rate per annum applicable to the 2022 Term Loan was 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 2.0%, or (ii) a base rate determined by reference to the greater of (a) the prime rate and (b) the Federal Funds Effective Rate plus 0.5%. The 2022 Term Loan was repayable
inmonthly installments of $35, with the balance payable at maturity and was scheduled to mature in September 2027. However, the remaining outstanding principal balance of $11,265 was settled in full with proceeds from the 2024 Credit Facilities on July 3, 2024.
Debt Balances and Interest Rate Information
Long-Term Debt Balances
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| · September 30, · · June 30, | ||||||
| As of · · 2024 · · 2024 | ||||||
| Initial Term A-1 Loan due July 2029 | | $160,988 | | $— | ||
| Initial Term A-2 Loan due July 2031 | | | 137,137 | | | — |
| 2021 Term A Loan due April 2026 | | | — | | | 256,875 |
| 2023 Incremental Term Loan due April 2026 | | | — | | | 45,000 |
| 2022 Term Loan due September 2027 | | | — | | | 11,265 |
| Gross term loan balances | | 298,125 | | 313,140 | ||
| Unamortized debt issuance costs | | (2,957) | | (1,056) | ||
| Term loan balances, net of unamortized debt issuance costs | | 295,168 | | 312,084 | ||
| Less: current maturities of long-term debt | | (7,500) | | (29,795) | ||
| Long-term debt | | $287,668 | | $282,289 | ||
Interest Rates
Interest rates as of the balance sheet dates and the weighted-average rates for the periods presented were:
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| · · September 30, · June 30, · · Ended September 30 | ||||||
| · · 2024 · 2024 · · 2024 · · 2023 · | ||||||
| Revolving Credit Facility | 5.90% | 6.00% | 7.24% | 6.19% | ||
| Initial Term A-1 Loan due July 2029 | | 3.01% | —% | | 3.01% | —% |
| Initial Term A-2 Loan due July 2031 | | 3.51% | —% | | 3.51% | —% |
| 2021 Term A Loan | | —% | 2.36% | | —% | 2.36% |
| 2023 Incremental Term Loan | | —% | 7.68% | | —% | 7.57% |
| 2022 Term Loan | | —% | 7.43% | | —% | 7.43% |
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.
In September 2024, we entered into an interest rate swap agreement on $150,000 of notional principal that effectively converts the floating SOFR portion of our interest obligation on that amount of debt issued under the 2024 Credit Facilities to a fixed rate of 3.18% through September 2029. In addition, we are party to an interest rate swap of 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 0.51% through June 2025 and remains in effect as a hedge against our existing variable rate debt issued under the 2024 Credit Facilities. We designated the interest rate swaps as highly effective cash flow hedges. For additional details, see “Note 9 — Derivatives.”
- 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 $781 and $438 during the three months ended September 30, 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
In fiscal 2024, our Board of Directors approved grants of 600,000 restricted stock units (“RSUs”) to certain officers of the Company, pursuant to the Company’s 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 date and on thefifth anniversary of the February 2024 grant date, subject to the 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 September 30, 2024.
We used a Monte Carlo simulation model to determine the grant date fair value of the performance-based RSUs. Assumptions used by the model 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 closing share price of the underlying common stock.
The fair value of the time-based RSUs is equal to the closing market price of the underlying common stock on the grant date, less the present value of expected dividends over the vesting period.
The weighted average grant date fair value of the RSUs granted in fiscal 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 related to the RSUs was $179 and $81 for the three months ended September 30, 2024 and 2023, respectively. At September 30, 2024, there was $2,609 of unrecognized compensation expense related to the RSUs, which will be recognized over a weighted average period of 3.8 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 and the public (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 generally 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 time 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”) oversees remediation of 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 entered into a settlement agreement and court-approved consent decree (the “Consent Decree”) with a group of companies, including Phibro-Tech and certain other subsidiaries of PAHC due to alleged groundwater contamination from Phibro-Tech’s Santa Fe Springs facility that has allegedly commingled with contaminated groundwater from the Omega Chemical Site.
In February 2023, Phibro-Tech signed a definitive settlement agreement that provided for a “cash-out” settlement, with contribution protection, for Phibro-Tech and its affiliates releasing Phibro-Tech and its affiliates from liability for contamination of the groundwater plume affected by the Omega Chemical Site (with certain exceptions). The settlement agreement does not constitute an admission of liability on the part of Phibro-Tech or its affiliates. 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 EPA, the Department of Justice and the district court have approved the definitive settlement agreement and the Consent Decree. As of June 30, 2024, Phibro-Tech and one of its affiliates have made settlement payments totaling $5,019, which represented all cash payments required by the definitive settlement agreement. The deadline to appeal the district court’s order expired on September 10, 2024; no appeals were filed and the full settlement amount was released from escrow for payment.
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 to be approximately $4,273 and $4,282 at September 30, 2024 and June 30, 2024, 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 loss.
We routinely assess whether the derivatives used to hedge transactions are effective. If we determine 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.”
In September 2024, we entered into an interest rate swap agreement on $150,000 of notional principal that effectively converts the floating SOFR portion of our interest obligation on that amount of debt issued under the 2024 Credit Facilities to a fixed rate of 3.18% through September 2029. 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 to a fixed rate 0.51% through June 2025. We have designated the interest rate swaps as highly effective cash flow hedges.
We are a party to foreign currency option contracts used to hedge cash flows related to monthly inventory purchases. The individual option contracts mature monthly through June 2025. The forecasted inventory purchases are probable of occurring and the individual option contracts were designated as highly effective cash flow hedges.
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 swaps 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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| · · September 30, · · June 30, | ||||||
| As of · 2024 · 2024 | ||||||
| Other current assets · · | ||||||
| Foreign currency option contracts, net | | $90 | | $39 | ||
| Interest rate swap | | 8,819 | | 13,151 | ||
| Accrued expense and other current liabilities | | | | | ||
| Foreign currency option contracts, net | | — | | (41) | ||
| Other liabilities | | | | | | |
| Interest rate swap | | | (653) | | | — |
| Total Fair Value | | | | | ||
| Foreign currency option contracts, net | | 90 | | (2) | ||
| Interest rate swap | | 8,166 | | 13,151 | ||
Notional amounts of the derivatives as of the balance sheet date were:
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| · · September 30, | |||
| As of | 2024 | ||
| Interest rate swap | | $450,000 | |
| Brazil Real-USD call options | | R$ | 54,000 |
| Brazil Real-USD put options | | R$ | (54,000) |
The consolidated statements of operations and statements of comprehensive income (loss) for the periods ended September 30, 2024 and 2023 included the effects of derivatives as follows:
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| For the Periods Ended September 30 · · 2024 · 2023 · | ||||||
| Foreign currency option contracts, net · · · · | ||||||
| (Income) recorded in consolidated statements of operations | | $(510) | | $(181) | | |
| Consolidated statement of operations - total cost of goods sold | | $176,937 | | $163,623 | | |
| Consolidated statement of operations - total selling, general and administrative expenses | | $65,796 | | $68,452 | | |
| (Income) recorded in comprehensive income | | $(137) | | $333 | | |
| Interest rate swap | | | | | | |
| (Income) recorded in consolidated statements of operations | | $(3,900) | | $(3,570) | | |
| Consolidated statement of operations - total interest expense, net | | $7,641 | | $4,564 | | |
| (Income) expense recorded in comprehensive income | | $4,985 | | $1,558 | | |
We recognize gains and losses related to foreign currency derivatives as a component of cost of goods sold at the time the hedged item is sold. Inventory as of September 30, 2024, included realized net gains of $652 related to matured contracts. We anticipate the net gains included in inventory will be recognized in cost of goods sold within the next twelve to eighteen months.
- Fair Value Measurements
Cash Equivalents
Our cash equivalents consist of time deposits with an original maturity of less than three months held at financial institutions. We consider the carrying amounts of these current assets to be recorded at their fair value because of the current nature of these items.
Short-term Investments
Our short-term investments consist of time deposits with original maturity of greater than three months, but no greater than twelve months, held at financial institutions. We consider the carrying amounts of these current assets to be recorded at their fair value because of the current nature of these items.
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 · · September 30, 2024 · · June 30, 2024 | |||||||||||||||||
| · Level 1 · Level 2 · Level 3 · Level 1 · Level 2 · Level 3 | |||||||||||||||||
| Cash equivalents | | $7,000 | | | — | | | — | | | 35,000 | | | — | | | — |
| Short-term investments | | $38,000 | | $— | | $— | | $44,000 | | $— | | $— | |||||
| Foreign currency derivatives | | $— | | $90 | | $— | | $— | | $(2) | | $— | |||||
| Interest rate swap | | $— | | $8,166 | | $— | | $— | | $13,151 | | $— | |||||
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 a segment or segments, and we refer to these items as Corporate. We do not allocate Corporate costs or assets to the other segments because they are not used to evaluate the segments’ operating results or financial position. Corporate costs include certain costs related to executive management, information 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 (loss) 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 | ||||||
| For the Periods Ended September 30 · 2024 · 2023 | |||||||
| Net sales | |||||||
| Animal Health | | $182,523 | | $160,530 | | ||
| Mineral Nutrition | | 59,062 | | 56,026 | | ||
| Performance Products | | 18,847 | | 14,793 | | ||
| Total segments | | $260,432 | | $231,349 | | ||
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| Depreciation and amortization | | | | | | | |
| Animal Health | | $7,663 | | $7,349 | | ||
| Mineral Nutrition | | 516 | | 646 | | ||
| Performance Products | | 333 | | 426 | | ||
| Total segments | | $8,512 | | $8,421 | | ||
| Adjusted EBITDA | | | | | | | |
| Animal Health | | $40,385 | | $28,494 | | ||
| Mineral Nutrition | | 3,762 | | 2,881 | | ||
| Performance Products | | 2,288 | | 1,409 | | ||
| Total segments | | $46,435 | | $32,784 | | ||
| Reconciliation of income before income taxes to Adjusted EBITDA | | | | | | | |
| Income (loss) before income taxes | | $9,620 | | $(11,979) | | ||
| Interest expense, net | | 7,641 | | 4,564 | | ||
| Depreciation and amortization – Total segments | | 8,512 | | 8,421 | | ||
| Depreciation and amortization – Corporate | | 492 | | 450 | | ||
| Corporate costs | | | 15,779 | | | 14,133 | |
| Acquisition-related transaction costs | | | 3,424 | | | — | |
| Pension settlement cost | | | — | | | 10,425 | |
| Stock-based compensation | | | 179 | | | 81 | |
| Phibro Forward income growth initiatives | | | 350 | | | — | |
| Foreign currency losses, net | | 438 | | 6,689 | | ||
| Adjusted EBITDA – Total segments | | $46,435 | | $32,784 | | ||
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| · · September 30, · June 30, | ||||
| As of · 2024 · 2024 | ||||
| Identifiable assets · · | ||||
| Animal Health | | $688,232 | | $684,407 |
| Mineral Nutrition | | 66,462 | | 67,088 |
| Performance Products | | 48,629 | | 50,862 |
| Total segments | | 803,323 | | 802,357 |
| Corporate | | 162,966 | | 179,827 |
| Total | | $966,289 | | $982,184 |
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.
- Subsequent Events
In April 2024, the Company entered into a Purchase and Sale Agreement (the “Purchase Agreement”) with Zoetis Inc., a Delaware corporation (“Zoetis”) to acquire Zoetis’s MFA portfolio, certain water-soluble products and related assets (the “Acquisition”). On October 31, 2024, the Company completed the Acquisition at a purchase price of $350,000 in cash, subject to certain adjustments set forth in the Purchase Agreement. The Acquisition was funded by Delayed Draw Term A-1 Loans and Delayed Draw Term A-2 Loans drawn on the 2024 Credit Facilities.
Due to the timing of Acquisition, the initial accounting for the Acquisition, including the valuation of assets and liabilities acquired, is in process but has not yet been completed. As such, the Company is unable to disclose certain information, including the preliminary fair value of assets acquired and liabilities assumed, at this time.
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