Freshpet Inc
For the period ended Mar 31, 2025. Filed May 5, 2025.
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Mar 31, 2025 · Filed May 5, 2025
What changed in Management’s Discussion and Analysis?
Read the current filingPrevious report: 10-Q
Period ended 2024-09-30; filed 2024-11-04.
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Item 2. Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of OperationsCurrent report: 10-Q
Period ended 2025-03-31; filed 2025-05-05.
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Item 2. Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of OperationsThe baseline is this issuer’s latest earlier reporting period of the same form that was filed before the current report. A previous 10-Q is a different quarter, not a year-over-year comparison. Amendments are excluded.
Compared 146 previous paragraphs and 129 current paragraphs.
63 unchanged; 38 reworded; 26 added; 39 removed; 6 previous and 2 current paragraphs rearranged.
Tables are not compared: 8 previous and 7 current tables excluded. Dates, whitespace, punctuation and numbering changes are ignored; changes to financial figures remain significant.
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Net Sales
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Gross Profit
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Selling, General and Administrative Expenses
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Share-based compensation. The Company recognizes share-based compensation based on the value of the portion of share-based payment awards that is ultimately expected to vest during the period. The Company estimates grant date fair value of its options using the Black-Scholes Merton option-pricing model. Service and performance based restricted stock units are measured based on the fair market value of the underlying stock on the dates of the grants whereas market based restricted stock units, such as total shareholder return awards, are measured using the Monte-Carlo simulation. Share awards are amortized under the straight-line method over the requisite service period of the entire award. The Company accounts for forfeitures as they occur.
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We will continue to monitor the realizability of our net deferred tax assets in the future and determine the necessity of changes to such valuation allowance based on future positive and negative evidence. Currently, we maintain a full valuation allowance against our deferred tax assets as the evidence supporting the maintenance of a full valuation allowance outweighs the evidence supporting any release.
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Net Sales
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Gross Profit
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Gross profit was $103.8 million for the three months ended March 31, 2025, compared to $88.2 million in the prior year period. Gross profit as a percentage of net sales remained consistent at 39.4% for both periods, as the benefit from lower input costs and reduced quality costs was fully offset by reduced leverage on plant expenses.
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Adjusted Gross Profit for the three months ended March 31, 2025, was $120.2 million, or 45.7% as a percentage of net sales, compared to $101.5 million, or 45.3% as a percentage of net sales, in the prior year period. -See “—Non-GAAP Financial Measures” below.
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Selling, General and Administrative Expenses
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(Loss) Income from Operations
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Net (Loss) Income
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(b)Represents a non-recurring loss as a result of an accounts receivable write-off in connection with the liquidation of one of our pet specialty distributors. Concurrent with its liquidation, we transitioned to a new distribution partner, who is a leading pet specialty distributor and who we anticipate will facilitate sales to pet specialty stores. Thus, despite the transitory impact during the first quarter of 2025, our ability to continue to generate sales is consistent with what we would expect to generate within the pet specialty channel.
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(c)Represents an accrual for legal obligations related to the ongoing litigation with Phillips.
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(d)Represents termination costs due to a business change in our international go-to-market strategy.
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(b)Represents a non-recurring loss as a result of an accounts receivable write-off in connection with the liquidation of one of our pet specialty distributors. Concurrent with its liquidation, we transitioned to a new distribution partner, who is a leading pet specialty distributor and who we anticipate will facilitate sales to pet specialty stores. Thus, despite the transitory impact during the first quarter of 2025, our ability to continue to generate sales is consistent with what we would expect to generate within the pet specialty channel.
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(c)Represents an accrual for legal obligations related to the ongoing litigation with Phillips.
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(d)Represents termination costs due to a business change in our international go-to-market strategy.
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Net cash provided by operating activities of $4.8 million for the three months ended March 31, 2025, was primarily attributed to:
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Net cash provided by operating activities of $5.4 million for the three months ended March 31, 2024, was primarily attributed to:
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Net cash used in investing activities of $26.5 million for the three months ended March 31, 2025, was primarily attributed to:
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Net cash used in investing activities of $46.5 million for the three months ended March 31, 2024, was primarily attributed to:
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Net Cash (Used in) Provided by Financing Activities
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Net cash used in financing activities of$3.2 millionfor the three months ended March 31, 2025, was primarily attributed to:
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Net cash provided by financing activities of $2.1 million for the three months ended March 31, 2024, was primarily attributed to:
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This was partially offset by:.
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Share-based compensation. We account for all share-based compensation payments issued to employees, directors and non-employees using a fair value method. Accordingly, share-based compensation expense is measured based on the estimated fair value of the awards on the grant date using the Black-Scholes Merton option-pricing model. We recognize compensation expense for the portion of the award that is ultimately expected to vest over the period during which the recipient renders the required services to us using the straight-line single option method.
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Gross profit was $102.2 million, or 40.4% as a percentage of net sales, for the three months ended September 30, 2024, compared to $66.3 million, or 33.0% as a percentage of net sales, in the prior year period. The increase in gross profit as a percentage of net sales was primarily due to lower input costs and reduced quality costs. For the three months ended September 30, 2024, Adjusted Gross Profit was $117.7 million, or 46.5% as a percentage of net sales, compared to $80.6 million, or 40.2% as a percentage of net sales, in the prior year period.
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See “—Non-GAAP Financial Measures” for how we define Adjusted Gross Profit, a reconciliation of Adjusted Gross Profit to gross profit, the closest comparable U.S. GAAP measure, certain limitations of Non-GAAP measures and why management has included such Non-GAAP measures.
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See “—Non-GAAP Financial Measures” for how we define Adjusted SG&A, a reconciliation of Adjusted SG&A to SG&A, the closest comparable U.S. GAAP measure, certain limitations of Non-GAAP measures and why management has included such Non-GAAP measures.
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Income (Loss) from Operations
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Net Income (Loss)
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See "—Non-GAAP Financial Measures" for how we define Adjusted EBITDA, a reconciliation of Adjusted EBITDA to net income (loss) the closest comparable U.S. GAAP measure, certain limitations of Non-GAAP measures and why management has included such Non-GAAP measures.
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Nine Months Ended September 30, 2024 Compared to Nine Months Ended September 30, 2023
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Gross profit was $284.4 million, or 39.9% as a percentage of net sales, for the nine months ended September 30, 2024, compared to $176.3 million, or 32.0% as a percentage of net sales, in the prior year period. The increase in gross profit as a percentage of net sales was primarily due to lower input costs and reduced quality costs. For the nine months ended September 30, 2024, Adjusted Gross Profit was $327.2 million, or 45.9% as a percentage of net sales, compared to $218.1 million, or 39.5% as a percentage of net sales, in the prior year period.
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Selling, general and administrative expenses ("SG&A") were $265.7 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2024, compared to $221.6 million in the prior year period. As a percentage of net sales, SG&A decreased to 37.3% for the nine months ended September 30, 2024, compared to 40.2% in the prior year period. The decrease of 290 basis points in SG&A as a percentage of net sales was mainly a result of reduced logistics costs and media as a percentage of net sales and the non-recurring charges in the prior year, offset by higher share-based compensation and increased variable compensation accrual.
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Adjusted SG&A for the nine months ended September 30, 2024, was $218.0 million, or 30.6% as a percentage of net sales, compared to $182.9 million, or 33.2% as a percentage of net sales, in the prior year period.
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Income (Loss) from Operations
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Interest and Other Income, net
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Interest Expense
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Interest expense decreased $1.9 million to $8.7 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2024 as compared to $10.6 million for the same period in the prior year. The decrease was primarily driven by the termination of our Credit Agreement in the prior year period resulting in the write-off of unamortized fees of $2.5 million, which were recorded to interest expense, and a $0.2 million decrease (net of capitalized interest) as a result of interest incurred on our Convertible Notes compared to interest incurred in the prior year period, partially offset by a $1.1 million increase related to the interest on our finance lease liability.
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Gain on Equity Investment
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The $9.9 million gain on equity investment for the nine months ended September 30, 2024, resulted from the change in fair value of the Company's equity interest in a privately held company, as discussed in Note 1 - Summary of Significant Accounting Policies of our (unaudited) condensed consolidated financial statements.
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Net Income (Loss)
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Net income increased $77.7 million to net income of $28.8 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2024, as compared to a net loss of $48.9 million for the same period in the prior year due to contribution from higher sales, improved gross margin, reduced logistics costs as a percentage of net sales, and gain on equity investment, partially offset by increased SG&A expenses.
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•Adjusted EBITDA
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(b)Represents costs associated with the implementation of an ERP system.
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(c)Represents fees associated with the Capped Call Transactions.
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(d)Represents advisory fees related to shareholder activism defense engagement.
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(e)Represents a true-up to transition costs related to the organization changes designed to support growth, including several changes in organizational structure designed to enhance capabilities and support long-term growth objectives.
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(b)Represents costs associated with the implementation of an ERP system.
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(c)Represents fees associated with the Capped Call Transactions.
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(d)Represents advisory fees related to shareholder activism defense engagement.
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(e)Represents a true-up to transition costs related to the organization changes designed to support growth, including several changes in organizational structure designed to enhance capabilities and support long-term growth objectives.
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Net cash provided by operating activities of $103.9 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2024, was primarily attributed to:
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Net cash provided by operating activities of $39.0 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2023, was primarily attributed to:
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Net cash used in investing activities of $128.8 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2024, was primarily attributed to:
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Net cash used in investing activities of $161.6 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2023, was primarily attributed to:
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•$113.4 million purchase of short-term investments.
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•$113.4 million proceeds from maturities of short-term investments.
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Net cash provided by financing activities of$2.6 millionfor the nine months ended September 30, 2024, was primarily attributed to:
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Net cash provided by financing activities of $328.0 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2023, was primarily attributed to:
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•$393.5 million net proceeds from Convertible Notes.
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•$66.2 million for the purchase of a capped call option.
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•$2.0 million for debt issuance costs.
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We started Freshpet with a single-minded mission to bring the power of real, fresh food to our dogs and cats. We were inspired by the rapidly growing view among pet owners that their dogs and cats are a part of their family, leading them to demand healthier pet food choices. Since Freshpet's inception in 2006, we have created a comprehensive business model to deliver wholesome pet food that pet parents can trust, and in the process we believe we have become one of the fastest growing pet food companies in North America. Our business model is difficult for others to replicate and we see significant opportunity for future growth by leveraging the unique elements of our business, including our brand, our product know-how, our Freshpet Kitchens, our refrigerated distribution, our Freshpet Fridges and our culture.
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Freshpet's mission is to elevate the way we feed our pets with fresh food that nourishes all. We were inspired by the rapidly growing view among pet owners that their dogs and cats are a part of their family, leading them to demand healthier pet food choices. Since Freshpet's inception in 2006, we have created a comprehensive business model to deliver wholesome pet food that pet parents can trust, and in the process, we believe we have become one of the fastest growing pet food companies in North America. Our business model is difficult for others to replicate and we see significant opportunity for future growth by leveraging the unique elements of our business, including our brand, our product know-how, our Freshpet Kitchens, our refrigerated distribution, our Freshpet Fridges and our culture.
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Our net sales are derived from the sale of pet food products that are sold to retailers through broker and distributor arrangements. Our products are sold to consumers through a fast-growing network of company-owned branded refrigerators, known as Freshpet Fridges, located in our customers’ stores. We continue to roll out Freshpet Fridges at leading retailers across North America and parts of Europe and have installed Freshpet Fridges in approximately 27,838 retail stores as of September 30, 2024. Our products are sold under the Freshpet brand name with ingredients, packaging and labeling customized by class of retail. Sales are recorded net of discounts, returns and promotional allowances.
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Our net sales are derived from the sale of fresh pet food products to retailers, through direct sales and distributor arrangements. Our products are sold to consumers through a fast-growing network of company-owned branded refrigerators, known as Freshpet Fridges, located in our customers’ stores. We continue to roll out Freshpet Fridges at leading retailers across North America and parts of Europe and have installed Freshpet Fridges in approximately 28,521 retail stores as of March 31, 2025. Our products are sold under the Freshpet brand name with ingredients, packaging and labeling customized by class of retail. Sales are recorded net of discounts, returns and promotional allowances.
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We had federal net operating loss (“NOL”) carry forwards of approximately $420.3 million as of December 31, 2023, of which approximately $175.4 million, generated in 2017 and prior, will expire between 2025 and 2037. The NOLs generated from 2018 through 2023, of approximately $244.9 million, will have an indefinite carryforward period but can generally only be used to offset 80% of taxable income in any particular year. We may be subject to certain limitations in our annual utilization of NOL carry forwards to off-set future taxable income pursuant to Section 382 of the Internal Revenue Code, which could result in NOLs expiring unused. At December 31, 2023, we had approximately $312.8 million of state NOLs, which expire between 2024 and 2043, and had $20.7 million of foreign NOLs in the United Kingdom which do not expire. At December 31, 2023, we had a full valuation allowance against our net deferred tax assets as the realization of such assets was not considered more likely than not.
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We had federal net operating loss (“NOL”) carry forwards of approximately $391.5 million as of December 31, 2024, of which, approximately $146.7 million, generated in 2017 and prior, will expire between 2028 and 2037. The NOLs generated from 2018 through 2023, of approximately $244.8 million, will have an indefinite carryforward period but, can generally only be used to offset 80% of taxable income in any particular year. We may be subject to certain limitations in our annual utilization of NOL carry forwards to off-set future taxable income pursuant to Section 382 of the Internal Revenue Code, which could result in NOLs expiring unused. At December 31, 2024, we had approximately $278.4 million of state NOLs, which expire between 2025 and 2046, and had $27.6 million of foreign NOLs in the United Kingdom which do not expire. At December 31, 2024, we had a full valuation allowance against our net deferred tax assets as the realization of such assets was not considered more likely than not.
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Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations and Comprehensive Income (Loss)
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Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations and Comprehensive (Loss) Income
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Net sales increased $52.7 million, or 26.3%, to $253.4 million for the three months ended September 30, 2024 as compared to $200.6 million in the same period in the prior year. The $52.7 million increase in net sales was driven by growth in the Grocery, Mass, International, and Digital channel of $41.1 million, with the remaining growth in the Pet Specialty and Club channel. The net sales increase was primarily driven by volume gains of 26.1%.
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Net sales increased $39.4 million, or 17.6%, to $263.2 million for the three months ended March 31, 2025 as compared to $223.8 million in the same period in the prior year. The $39.4 million increase in net sales was driven by growth in the Grocery, Mass, International, and Digital channel of $30.7 million, with the remaining growth in the Pet Specialty and Club channel. The net sales increase was primarily driven by volume gains of 14.9% and favorable price/mix of 2.7%.
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Selling, general and administrative expenses ("SG&A") were $90.3 million for the three months ended September 30, 2024, compared to $73.4 million in the prior year period. As a percentage of net sales, SG&A decreased to 35.7% for the three months ended September 30, 2024, compared to 36.6% in the prior year period. The decrease of 90 basis points in SG&A as a percentage of net sales was mainly a result of reduced logistics costs as a percentage of net sales and the non-recurring charges in the prior year, offset by increased media as a percentage of net sales, higher share-based compensation and increased variable compensation accrual.
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Selling, general and administrative expenses ("SG&A") were $115.3 million for the three months ended March 31, 2025, compared to $79.7 million in the prior year period. As a percentage of net sales, SG&A increased to 43.8% for the three months ended March 31, 2025, compared to 35.6% in the prior year period. The increase in SG&A as a percentage of net sales was primarily due to increased media as a percentage of net sales, higher share-based compensation and non-recurring charges in the current period, including an accounts receivable write-off in connection with the liquidation of one of our pet specialty distributors, an accrual for legal obligations related to the ongoing litigation with Phillips, and termination costs due to a business change in our international go-to-market strategy, partially offset by reduced logistics as a percentage of net sales.
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Adjusted SG&A for the three months ended September 30, 2024, was $74.2 million, or 29.3% as a percentage of net sales, compared to $57.4 million, or 28.6% as a percentage of net sales, in the prior year period.
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Adjusted SG&A for the three months ended March 31, 2025, was $84.7 million, or 32.2% as a percentage of net sales, compared to $70.9 million, or 31.7% as a percentage of net sales, in the prior year period. See “—Non-GAAP Financial Measures” below.
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As a result of the factors discussed above, income from operations increased by $19.0 million to an income from operations of $11.9 million for the three months ended September 30, 2024 as compared to a loss from operations of $7.1 million for the same period in the prior year.
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As a result of the factors discussed above, income from operations decreased by $20.0 million to a loss from operations of $11.5 million for the three months ended March 31, 2025 as compared to an income from operations of $8.5 million for the prior year period.
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The Company recorded interest and other income, net of $3.0 million for the three months ended September 30, 2024 as a result of interest income generated from cash and cash equivalents as compared to $4.1 million for the three months ended September 30, 2023.
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The Company recorded interest and other income, net of $2.4 million for the three months ended March 31, 2025 as a result of interest income generated from cash and cash equivalents as compared to $3.3 million for the three months ended March 31, 2024.
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Interest expense decreased $1.2 million to $2.9 million for the three months ended September 30, 2024 as compared to $4.1 million for the same period in the prior year. The decrease was primarily driven by a $1.2 million decrease in interest expense on our Convertible Notes due to an increase in capitalized interest compared to prior period.
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Interest expense increased $0.4 million to $3.5 million for the three months ended March 31, 2025 as compared to $3.1 million for the same period in the prior year. The increase was primarily driven by a $0.4 million increase in interest expense on our Convertible Notes due to a decrease in capitalized interest compared to prior year period as a result of assets placed into service.
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Net income increased $19.1 million to $11.9 million for the three months ended September 30, 2024, as compared to a net loss of $7.2 million for the same period in the prior year due to contribution from higher sales, improved gross margin, and reduced logistics costs as a percentage of net sales, partially offset by increased SG&A expenses.
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Net income decreased $31.3 million to a net loss of $12.7 million for the three months ended March 31, 2025, as compared to a net income of $18.6 million for the same period in the prior year due to increased SG&A expenses, including increased media spend of $7.7 million and non-recurring charges of $16.9 million, which was partially offset by contributions from higher sales and reduced logistics costs as a percentage of net sales.
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Adjusted EBITDA was $43.5 million for the three months ended September 30, 2024, compared to $23.2 million in the prior year period. The increase in Adjusted EBITDA was a result of increased Adjusted Gross Profit, partially offset by higher Adjusted SG&A expenses.
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Adjusted EBITDA was $35.5 million for the three months ended March 31, 2025, compared to $30.6 million in the prior year period. The increase in Adjusted EBITDA was a result of increased Adjusted Gross Profit, partially offset by higher Adjusted SG&A expenses. See “—Non-GAAP Financial Measures” below.
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•Adjusted EBITDA as a percentage of net sales
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•Adjusted EBITDA as a percentage of net sales (Adjusted EBITDA Margin)
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Such financial measures are not financial measures prepared in accordance with U.S. GAAP. We define Adjusted Gross Profit as Gross Profit before depreciation expense, non-cash share-based compensation, and loss on disposal of manufacturing equipment. We define Adjusted SG&A as SG&A expenses before depreciation and amortization expense, non-cash share-based compensation, implementation and other costs associated with the implementation of an ERP system, fees related to the Capped Call Transactions, loss on disposal of equipment, and advisory fees related to shareholder activism defense engagement. EBITDA represents net income (loss) plus interest expense net of interest income, income tax expense and depreciation and amortization expense. Adjusted EBITDA represents EBITDA plus loss on equity method investment, gain on equity investment, non-cash share-based compensation expense, implementation and other costs associated with the implementation of an ERP system, loss on disposal of property, plant and equipment, fees related to the Capped Call Transactions, and advisory fees related to activism engagement.
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Such financial measures are not financial measures prepared in accordance with U.S. GAAP. We define Adjusted Gross Profit as Gross Profit before depreciation expense, non-cash share-based compensation, and loss on disposal of manufacturing equipment. We define Adjusted SG&A as SG&A expenses before depreciation and amortization expense, non-cash share-based compensation, loss on disposal of equipment, distributor transition costs, legal obligation and international business changes. EBITDA represents net (loss) income plus interest expense net of interest income, income tax expense and depreciation and amortization expense. Adjusted EBITDA represents EBITDA less gain on equity investment, plus non-cash share-based compensation expense, loss on disposal of property, plant and equipment, distributor transition costs, legal obligation, and international business changes.
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The following table provides a reconciliation of EBITDA and Adjusted EBITDA to net income (loss), the most directly comparable financial measure presented in accordance with U.S. GAAP:
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The following table provides a reconciliation of EBITDA and Adjusted EBITDA to net (loss) income, the most directly comparable financial measure presented in accordance with U.S. GAAP:
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(a)Includes true-ups to share-based compensation expense compared to prior periods. We have certain outstanding share-based awards with performance-based vesting conditions that require the achievement of certain Adjusted EBITDA and/or Net Sales targets as a condition of vesting. At each reporting period, we reassess the probability of achieving the performance criteria and the performance period required to meet those targets. When the probability of achieving such performance conditions changes, the compensation cost previously recorded is adjusted as needed. When such performance conditions are deemed to be improbable of achievement, the compensation cost previously recorded is reversed.
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(a)Includes true-ups to share-based compensation expense in prior period. We have certain outstanding share-based awards with performance-based vesting conditions that require the achievement of certain Adjusted EBITDA margins, Adjusted EBITDA and/or Net Sales targets as a condition of vesting. At each reporting period, we reassess the probability of achieving the performance criteria and the performance period required to meet those targets. When the probability of achieving such performance conditions changes, the compensation cost previously recorded is adjusted as needed. When such performance conditions are deemed to be improbable of achievement, the compensation cost previously recorded is reversed.
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(a)Includes true-ups to share-based compensation expense compared to prior periods. We have certain outstanding share-based awards with performance-based vesting conditions that require the achievement of certain Adjusted EBITDA and/or Net Sales targets as a condition of vesting. At each reporting period, we reassess the probability of achieving the performance criteria and the performance period required to meet those targets. When the probability of achieving such performance conditions changes, the compensation cost previously recorded is adjusted as needed. When such performance conditions are deemed to be improbable of achievement, the compensation cost previously recorded is reversed.
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(a)Includes true-ups to share-based compensation expense in prior period. We have certain outstanding share-based awards with performance-based vesting conditions that require the achievement of certain Adjusted EBITDA margins, Adjusted EBITDA and/or Net Sales targets as a condition of vesting. At each reporting period, we reassess the probability of achieving the performance criteria and the performance period required to meet those targets. When the probability of achieving such performance conditions changes, the compensation cost previously recorded is adjusted as needed. When such performance conditions are deemed to be improbable of achievement, the compensation cost previously recorded is reversed.
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To meet our capital needs, we issued approximately $402.5 million in convertible notes in March 2023 (the “Convertible Notes”), used $66.2 million of the proceeds to enter into capped call transactions, and used $11.0 million of the proceeds on debt issuance related costs. Further, on March 13, 2023, in connection with the proposed offering of the Convertible Notes, the Company notified City National Bank of Freshpet's intent to terminate the Credit Agreement, and such termination became effective as of March 15, 2023 (the "Termination Date"). The Company had no borrowings outstanding under the Credit Agreement as of the Termination Date.
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To meet our capital needs, we issued approximately $402.5 million in convertible notes in March 2023 (the “Convertible Notes”), used $66.2 million of the proceeds to enter into capped call transactions, and used $11.0 million of the proceeds on debt issuance related costs.
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We expect to make future capital expenditures in connection with the completion of our planned development of Freshpet Kitchens Ennis Phase 2 and 3. During the nine months ended September 30, 2024, we spent approximately $128.8 million of capital to meet our capacity needs as well as recurring capital expenditures. We expect to spend an additional $51.2 million in the remainder of fiscal 2024.
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We expect to make future capital expenditures in connection with the completion of our planned development of Freshpet Kitchens Ennis Phase 2 and 3. During the three months ended March 31, 2025, we spent approximately $26.5 million of capital to meet our capacity needs as well as recurring capital expenditures. We expect to spend an additional $223.5 million in the remainder of fiscal year 2025.
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Our primary cash needs, in addition to our plant expansions, are for purchasing ingredients, operating expenses, marketing expenses and capital expenditures to procure Freshpet Fridges. We believe that cash and cash equivalents, expected cash flow from operations, amounts previously raised through the issuance of the Convertible Notes and our ability to access the capital markets, if appropriate, are adequate to fund our debt service requirements, operating and finance lease obligations, capital expenditures and working capital obligations for the foreseeable future. We believe our sources of liquidity and capital will be sufficient to finance our continued operations, growth strategy and additional expenses we expect to incur for at least the next twelve months. However, our ability to continue to meet these requirements and obligations will depend on, among other things, our ability to achieve anticipated levels of revenue and cash flow from operations and our ability to manage costs and working capital successfully. Additionally, our cash flow generation ability is subject to general economic factors, including but not limited to increasing interest rates and inflation, financial, competitive, legislative and regulatory factors and other factors that are beyond our control. We cannot assure you that our business will generate cash flow from operations in an amount sufficient to enable us to fund our liquidity needs. Expanding certain of our Freshpet Kitchens primarily comprises our material future cash requirement. However, our capital requirements, including our cash requirements, may vary materially from those currently planned if, for example, our revenues do not reach expected levels, or we have to incur unforeseen capital expenditures and make investments to maintain our competitive position. If this is the case, we may seek alternative financing, such as issuing additional debt or equity securities, and we cannot assure you that we will be able to do so on favorable terms, if at all. Moreover, if we issue new debt securities, the debt holders would have rights senior to common stockholders to make claims on our assets, and the terms of any debt could restrict our operations, including our ability to pay dividends on our common stock. If we issue additional equity or if the Convertible Notes are converted to common shares, existing stockholders may experience dilution, and such new securities could have rights senior to those of our common stock. These factors may make the timing, amount, terms and conditions of additional financing unattractive. Our inability to raise capital could impede our growth or otherwise require us to forego growth opportunities and could materially adversely affect our business, financial condition and results of operations.
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Expanding certain of our Freshpet Kitchens primarily comprises our material future cash requirement. However, our capital requirements, including our cash requirements, may vary materially from those currently planned if, for example, our revenues do not reach expected levels, or we have to incur unforeseen capital expenditures and make investments to maintain our competitive position. If this is the case, we may seek alternative financing, such as issuing additional debt or equity securities, and we cannot assure you that we will be able to do so on favorable terms, if at all. Moreover, if we issue new debt securities, the debt holders would have rights senior to common stockholders to make claims on our assets, and the terms of any debt could restrict our operations, including our ability to pay dividends on our common stock. If we issue additional equity or if the Convertible Notes are converted to common shares, existing stockholders may experience dilution, and such new securities could have rights senior to those of our common stock. These factors may make the timing, amount, terms and conditions of additional financing unattractive. Our inability to raise capital could impede our growth or otherwise require us to forego growth opportunities and could materially adversely affect our business, financial condition and results of operations.
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Working capital consists of current assets net of current liabilities. Working capital decreased $6.0 million to $332.1 million as of September 30, 2024 compared with working capital of $338.1 million as of December 31, 2023. The decrease was primarily a result of a decrease of $22.3 million in cash and cash equivalents, a decrease of $1.8 million in prepaid expenses, and an increase in accrued expenses of $0.6 million due to timing. The decrease was partially offset by an increase of $8.3 million in accounts receivable, an increase of $9.6 million in inventories, net, and a decrease of $0.6 in accounts payable as a result of timing.
Current wording
Working capital consists of current assets net of current liabilities. Working capital decreased $15.3 million to $322.8 million as of March 31, 2025 compared with working capital of $338.1 million as of December 31, 2024. The decrease was primarily a result of a decrease of $24.9 million in cash and cash equivalents, a decrease of $5.8 million in accounts receivable, a decrease of $2.1 million in prepaid expenses and an increase of $3.6 million in accounts payable as a result of timing. The decrease was partially offset by an increase of $1.2 million in inventories, net. and a decrease of $20.0 million in accrued expenses due to timing.
Previous wording
We normally carry three to four weeks of finished goods inventory and less than 30 days of accounts receivable.
Current wording
We normally carry three to five weeks of finished goods inventory and less than 30 days of accounts receivable.
Previous wording
As of September 30, 2024, our capital resources consisted primarily of $274.6 million of cash and cash equivalents on hand.
Current wording
As of March 31, 2025, our capital resources consisted primarily of $243.7 million of cash and cash equivalents on hand.
Previous wording
As of December 31, 2023, our capital resources consisted primarily of $296.9 million of cash and cash equivalents on hand.
Current wording
As of December 31, 2024, our capital resources consisted primarily of $268.6 million of cash and cash equivalents on hand.
Previous wording
Net cash provided by operating activities consists primarily of net income (loss) adjusted for certain non-cash items (i.e., provision for loss on accounts receivable, loss on disposal of property, plant and equipment, share-based compensation, change in reserve for inventory obsolescence, depreciation and amortization, write-off and amortization of deferred financing costs and loan discount, change in operating lease right of use asset, loss on equity method investment, and gain on equity investment).
Current wording
Net cash provided by operating activities consists primarily of net (loss) income adjusted for certain non-cash items (i.e., provision for loss on accounts receivable, loss on disposal of property, plant and equipment, share-based compensation, change in reserve for inventory obsolescence, depreciation and amortization, amortization of deferred financing costs, change in operating lease right of use asset, and gain on equity investment).
Previous wording
•$28.8 million of net income, adjusted for reconciling non-cash items, which excludes $77.7 million of non-cash items related to $45.4 million of depreciation and amortization, $25.0 million of share-based compensation including amortization of warrants, $3.5 million of write-off and amortization of deferred financing costs and loan discount, $1.9 million of loss on investments in equity method investment, $1.2 million of change in operating lease right of use asset and $0.7 million of loss on disposal of property, plant and equipment.
Current wording
•$31.0 million of net income, adjusted for reconciling non-cash items, which excludes $43.7 million of non-cash items related to $21.8 million of depreciation and amortization, $11.5 of provision for loss on accounts receivable, $8.8 million of share-based compensation, $0.5 million of amortization of deferred financing costs, $0.7 million of loss on disposal of property, plant and equipment, and $0.3 million of change in operating lease right of use asset.
Previous wording
•$10.2 million increase due to changes in operating assets and liabilities. The increase was primarily due to the change in accrued expenses, accounts receivable, and accounts payable, primarily offset by the change in other assets, operating lease liability, inventories, and prepaid expenses and other current assets,
Current wording
•$26.2 million decrease due to changes in operating assets and liabilities. The decrease was primarily due to the change in accrued expenses, accounts receivable, inventories, and other assets, partially offset by the change in accounts payable and prepaid expenses and other current assets.
Previous wording
•$113.4 million of net income, adjusted for reconciling non-cash items, which excludes $84.6 million of non-cash items related to $52.2 million of depreciation and amortization, $37.9 million of share-based compensation including amortization of warrants, $1.6 million of write-off and amortization of deferred financing costs and loan discount, $1.1 million of loss on disposal of property, plant and equipment, $0.7 million of a reserve for inventory obsolescence, $1.0 million of change in operating lease right of use asset, partially offset by $9.9 million of gain on equity investment.
Current wording
•$32.6 million of net income, adjusted for reconciling non-cash items, which excludes $14.0 million of non-cash items related to $15.9 million of depreciation and amortization, $6.2 million of share-based compensation including amortization of warrants, $0.7 million of reserve for inventory obsolescence, $0.5 million of amortization of deferred financing costs, $0.4 million of change in operating lease right of use asset and $0.2 million of loss on disposal of property, plant and equipment, partially offset by $9.9 million of gain on equity investment
Previous wording
•$9.5 million decrease due to changes in operating assets and liabilities. The decrease was primarily due to the change in inventories, accounts receivable, other assets, operating lease liability, and prepaid expenses and other current assets, , partially offset by the change in accounts payable and accrued expenses.
Current wording
•$27.2 million decrease due to changes in operating assets and liabilities. The decrease was primarily due to the change in accrued expenses, accounts receivable, inventories, other assets, and operating lease liability, primarily offset by the change in accounts payable and prepaid expenses and other current assets.
Previous wording
•$128.8 million of capital expenditures related to Freshpet Kitchens, plant recurring capital expenditures, expenditures relating to investment in fridges, and other capital spend.
Current wording
•$26.5 million of capital expenditures related to Freshpet Kitchens, plant recurring capital expenditures, expenditures relating to investment in fridges, and other capital spend.
Previous wording
•$161.6 million of capital expenditures related to Freshpet Kitchens, plant recurring capital expenditures, expenditures relating to investment in fridges, and other capital spend.
Current wording
•$46.5 million of capital expenditures related to Freshpet Kitchens, plant recurring capital expenditures, expenditures relating to investment in fridges, and other capital spend.
Previous wording
•$1.4 million for tax withholdings related to net share settlements of restricted stock units
Current wording
•$2.9 million for tax withholdings related to net share settlements of restricted stock units; and
Previous wording
•$5.5 million cash proceeds from the exercise of stock options.
Current wording
•$0.2 million cash proceeds from the exercise of stock options.
Previous wording
•$4.2 million cash proceeds from the exercise of stock options.
Current wording
•$2.8 million cash proceeds from the exercise of stock options.
Previous wording
•$0.9 million for tax withholdings related to net share settlements of restricted stock units.
Current wording
•$0.2 million for tax withholdings related to net share settlements of restricted stock units; and
Previous wording
•$1.4 million for principal payments under finance lease obligations.
Current wording
•$0.5 million for principal payments under finance lease obligations.
Previous wording
For a discussion of our material indebtedness, see Notes 5 and 6 to our (unaudited) condensed consolidated financial statements included in this report.
Current wording
For a discussion of our material indebtedness, see Note 5 to our (unaudited) condensed consolidated financial statements included in this report.
Previous wording
There were no material changes to our commitments under contractual obligations, as disclosed in our Annual Report, except as noted in Note 8 - Leases and Note 13 - Commitments and Contingencies of our (unaudited) condensed consolidated financial statements.
Current wording
There were no material changes to our commitments under contractual obligations, as disclosed in our Annual Report, except as noted in Note 7 - Leases and Note 11 - Commitments and Contingencies to our (unaudited) condensed consolidated financial statements.
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Current report — wording carried from elsewhere
Our primary cash needs, in addition to our plant expansions, are for purchasing ingredients, operating expenses, marketing expenses and capital expenditures to procure Freshpet Fridges. We believe that cash and cash equivalents, expected cash flow from operations, amounts previously raised through the issuance of the Convertible Notes and our ability to access the capital markets, if appropriate, are adequate to fund our debt service requirements, operating and finance lease obligations, capital expenditures and working capital obligations for the foreseeable future. We believe our sources of liquidity and capital will be sufficient to finance our continued operations, growth strategy and additional expenses we expect to incur for at least the next twelve months. However, our ability to continue to meet these requirements and obligations will depend on, among other things, our ability to achieve anticipated levels of revenue and cash flow from operations and our ability to manage costs and working capital successfully.
Current report — wording carried from elsewhere
Additionally, our cash flow generation ability is subject to general economic factors at the international, national and regional levels, including but not limited to increased interest rates and inflation, tariffs, trade wars, recession, financial, competitive, legislative and regulatory factors and other factors that are beyond our control, including government or regulatory shutdowns or defunding, or disruptions with or increased costs imposed by our key suppliers or others within our supply chain. Further, such macroeconomic factors could negatively impact consumer sentiment, resulting in reduced demand and changes in purchasing behaviors for some or all of our products. We cannot assure you that our business will generate cash flow from operations in an amount sufficient to enable us to fund our liquidity needs.
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Previous report — wording carried elsewhere
The following table sets forth net sales by class of retailer:
Previous report — wording carried elsewhere
Net sales increased $161.0 million, or 29.2%, to $712.5 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2024 as compared to $551.5 million in the same period in the prior year. The $161.0 million increase in net sales was driven by growth in the Grocery, Mass, International and Digital channel of $122.8 million, with the remaining growth in Pet Specialty and Club channel. The net sales increase was primarily driven by volume gains of 28.2%.
Previous report — wording carried elsewhere
As a result of the factors discussed above, income from operations increased by $64.0 million to an income from operations of $18.6 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2024 as compared to a loss from operations of $45.3 million for the same period in the prior year.
Previous report — wording carried elsewhere
The Company recorded interest and other income, net of $9.2 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2024 and 2023, as a result of interest income generated from cash and cash equivalents and short-term investments.
Previous report — wording carried elsewhere
Adjusted EBITDA was $109.2 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2024, compared to $35.2 million in the prior year period. The increase in Adjusted EBITDA was a result of increased Adjusted Gross Profit partially offset by higher Adjusted SG&A expenses.
Previous report — wording carried elsewhere
Net Cash Provided by Financing Activities