SiteOne Landscape Supply Inc
For the period ended Jun 30, 2024. Filed Jul 31, 2024.
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Jun 30, 2024 · Filed Jul 31, 2024
What changed in Management’s Discussion and Analysis?
Read the current filingPrevious report: 10-Q
Period ended 2024-03-31; filed 2024-05-01.
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Item 2. Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of OperationsCurrent report: 10-Q
Period ended 2024-06-30; filed 2024-07-31.
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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.
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Added paragraphs (17)
Current report
•In June 2024, we acquired the assets and assumed the liabilities of Cohen & Cohen Natural Stone Inc. (“Cohen & Cohen”). With one location in Ottawa, Ontario, Canada, Cohen & Cohen is a wholesale distributor of hardscapes to landscape professionals.
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•In May 2024, we acquired the assets and assumed the liabilities of AC Florida Pavers, LLC, doing business as Hardscape.com (“Hardscape.com”). With four locations in Boca Raton, Ft. Myers, Tampa, and Jupiter, Florida, Hardscape.com is a wholesale distributor of hardscapes to landscape professionals.
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•In April 2024, we entered into a Securities Purchase and Redemption agreement, pursuant to which we acquired a 75% ownership interest in Devil Mountain Wholesale Nursery, LLC (“Devil Mountain”). We also entered into an amended operating agreement, the Second Amended and Restated Operating Agreement, in connection with the acquisition of our controlling interest that contains put and call options whereby the remaining 25% ownership interest in Devil Mountain may be sold to us through the exercise of the holders’ put option or purchased by us through the exercise of our call option. With eight wholesale nursery distribution branches and six growing facilities across California, Devil Mountain is a wholesale distributor of landscape trees and plants to landscape professionals.
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•In April 2024, we acquired the assets and assumed the liabilities of Eggemeyer Land Clearing, LLC (“Eggemeyer”). With one location in New Braunfels, Texas, Eggemeyer is a wholesale distributor of bulk landscape supplies to landscape professionals.
Current report
SG&A increased 7% to $343.8 million for the three months ended June 30, 2024 compared to $320.6 million for the three months ended July 2, 2023, and increased 10% to $671.5 million for the six months ended June 30, 2024 compared to $612.0 million for the six months ended July 2, 2023. SG&A as a percentage of Net sales increased 60 basis points to 24.3% for the for the three months ended June 30, 2024 compared to 23.7% for the second quarter of 2023, and increased 110 basis points to 29.0% for the six months ended June 30, 2024 compared to 27.9% for the six months ended July 2, 2023. These increases were primarily due to the impact of acquisitions. Depreciation and amortization expense increased $3.6 million to $34.6 million for the three months ended June 30, 2024, compared to $31.0 million for the three months ended July 2, 2023, and increased $5.7 million to $67.5 million for the six months ended June 30, 2024 compared to $61.8 million for the six months ended July 2, 2023. The increase in depreciation and amortization for the three and six months ended June 30, 2024 was primarily attributable to our acquisitions.
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Interest and other non-operating expenses, net increased $1.7 million to $9.0 million for the three months ended June 30, 2024 compared to $7.3 million for the three months ended July 2, 2023, and increased $1.5 million to $15.7 million for the six months ended June 30, 2024 compared to $14.2 million for the six months ended July 2, 2023. The increase in interest expense was primarily due to increased borrowings during the three and six months ended June 30, 2024 as compared to the same periods of 2023.
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Income tax expense
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Net income attributable to non-controlling interest
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Net income attributable to non-controlling interest was $0.4 million for the three and six months ended June 30, 2024 as a result of the acquisition of Devil Mountain. There was no Net income attributable to non-controlling interest for the three and six months ended July 2, 2023.
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Net income attributable to common shares
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•does not reflect the recognition of the step-up basis in inventory from acquisitions (i.e., the adjustment to record inventory from historic cost to fair value at acquisitions) as the adjustment does not reflect the ongoing expense associated with sale of our products as part of our underlying business; and
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Net cash provided by financing activities was $61.4 million for the six months ended June 30, 2024 compared to $14.0 million for the six months ended July 2, 2023. The increase primarily reflects higher borrowings under the ABL Facility to fund the larger seasonal increase in working capital and our acquisition investments during the first six months of 2024 compared to the same period of 2023.
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Subsequent Event
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On July 2, 2024, Landscape Holding and Landscape entered into the Second Amendment to the Second Amended and Restated Credit Agreement (the “Second Amendment”) that amends and restates the Second Amended and Restated Credit Agreement, dated as of March 23, 2021. The Second Amendment provides for an aggregate principal amount of approximately $392.7 million in term loans (“Tranche B Term Loans”), and makes certain other changes to the existing credit agreement. Proceeds of the Tranche B Term Loans were used, among other things, (i) to repay in full the term loans outstanding immediately prior to the effectiveness of the Second Amendment, (ii) to pay fees, costs and expenses related to the foregoing transactions, and (iii) to finance the working capital, capital expenditures, business requirements and for general corporate purposes of Holding and its subsidiaries. The Tranche B Term Loans bear interest, at Landscape Holding’s option, at either (i) an adjusted Term SOFR rate plus an applicable margin equal to 1.75% (with a Term SOFR floor of 0.50%) or (ii) an alternative base rate plus an applicable margin equal to 0.75%. Voluntary prepayments of the Tranche B Term Loans are permitted at any time, in minimum principal amounts, without premium or penalty, unless in connection with certain repricing transactions that occur within the first six-months after the date of effectiveness of the Second Amendment. The Tranche B Term Loans will mature on March 22, 2030.
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Subsidiary ABL Facility
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In connection with our acquisition of a controlling interest in Devil Mountain, on April 30, 2024, Devil Mountain entered into the Eighth Amendment to the Credit Agreement and Consent providing for an asset-based credit facility (the “Devil Mountain ABL Facility”) of up to $20.0 million, subject to borrowing base availability.
Current report
Loans under the Devil Mountain ABL facility bear interest at either (i) an adjusted term SOFR rate equal to term SOFR plus an applicable margin of 1.90% or 2.10% or (ii) an alternate base rate plus an applicable margin of 0.80% or 1.00%, subject to a 0.20% reduction when the Fixed Charge Coverage Ratio (as defined in the Devil Mountain ABL Facility) is greater than 2.00:1.00. Additionally, undrawn commitments under the Devil Mountain ABL Facility bear a commitment fee of 0.25% on the actual undrawn portion of the commitments under the Devil Mountain ABL Facility based upon the daily utilization for the previous quarter. The interest rate on the outstanding balance under the Devil Mountain ABL Facility was 7.42918% as of June 30, 2024.
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Previous report
SG&A for the three months ended March 31, 2024 increased 12% to $327.7 million from $291.4 million for the three months ended April 2, 2023. SG&A as a percentage of Net sales increased 140 basis points to 36.2% for the first quarter of 2024 compared to 34.8% for the first quarter of 2023 primarily due to the impact of acquisitions. Depreciation and amortization expense increased $2.1 million to $32.9 million due to our acquisitions.
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Interest and other non-operating expenses, net decreased $0.2 million to $6.7 million for the three months ended March 31, 2024 from $6.9 million for the three months ended April 2, 2023. The decrease in interest expense was primarily due to decreased borrowings, partially offset by a higher average interest rate during the first quarter of 2024 as compared to the first quarter of 2023.
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Income tax benefit
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Net income
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Net cash provided by financing activities was $65.7 million for the three months ended March 31, 2024 compared to $203.4 million for the three months ended April 2, 2023. The decrease primarily reflects lower borrowings under the ABL Facility as a result of no acquisition investments and a lower seasonal increase in working capital during the first three months of 2024 compared to the same period of 2023.
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We are the largest and only national full product line wholesale distributor of landscape supplies in the United States and have a growing presence in Canada. Our customers are primarily residential and commercial landscape professionals who specialize in the design, installation, and maintenance of lawns, gardens, golf courses, and other outdoor spaces. As of March 31, 2024, we had over 690 branch locations in 45 U.S. states and six Canadian provinces. Through our expansive North American network, we offer a comprehensive selection of approximately 160,000 SKUs, including irrigation supplies, fertilizer and control products (e.g., herbicides), hardscapes (including pavers, natural stone, and blocks), landscape accessories, nursery goods, outdoor lighting, and ice melt products to green industry professionals. We also provide value-added consultative services to complement our product offerings and to help our customers operate and grow their businesses.
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We are the largest and only national full product line wholesale distributor of landscape supplies in the United States and have a growing presence in Canada. Our customers are primarily residential and commercial landscape professionals who specialize in the design, installation, and maintenance of lawns, gardens, golf courses, and other outdoor spaces. As of June 30, 2024, we had over 710 branch locations in 45 U.S. states and six Canadian provinces. Through our expansive North American network, we offer a comprehensive selection of approximately 160,000 SKUs, including irrigation supplies, fertilizer and control products (e.g., herbicides), hardscapes (including pavers, natural stone, and blocks), landscape accessories, nursery goods, outdoor lighting, and ice melt products to green industry professionals. We also provide value-added consultative services to complement our product offerings and to help our customers operate and grow their businesses.
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Economic headwinds, including softer markets, commodity price deflation, and cost inflation, continued to be a challenge during the three months ended March 31, 2024. We expect the current macroeconomic trends, including elevated interest rates, tighter financial markets, reduced consumer spending, continuing inflation, and deflation in select commodity products, to continue to put pressure on Net sales growth and Net income during 2024. Organic Daily Sales growth was 1% for the three months ended March 31, 2024 due to solid demand, partially offset by commodity price deflation. Overall, price deflation reduced Organic Daily Sales by 4% for the three months ended March 31, 2024. The negative price trend that began in the second half of the 2023 Fiscal Year is expected to continue before moderating in the second half of 2024. For the 2024 Fiscal Year, we expect prices to be down approximately 2%, which is at the high end of our initial range of 1% to 2%. For the three months ended March 31, 2024, we achieved Net sales growth of 8%, driven primarily by contributions from acquisitions. Gross margin decreased 100 basis points for the three months ended March 31, 2024, primarily due to lower price realization, partially offset by contributions from acquisitions with higher gross margins. Selling, general and administrative expenses (“SG&A”) increased 12% for the three months ended March 31, 2024, primarily due to the impact of acquisitions. Net loss increased to $19.3 million for the three months ended March 31, 2024, compared to $4.5 million for the three months ended April 2, 2023, primarily due to lower gross margin and higher SG&A, partially offset by Net sales growth. Net cash used in operating activities decreased to $99.3 million for the three months ended March 31, 2024, compared to $152.6 million for the three months ended April 2, 2023, as a result of positive changes in working capital for the first three months of 2024 compared to the same period of 2023.
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Economic headwinds, including soft demand driven primarily by a weaker repair and remodel end market as well as persistent commodity price deflation in select products, continued to be a challenge during the three and six months ended June 30, 2024. The discretionary impacts on our business, which are affected by current general economic conditions, have decreased outdoor living spending. We expect the current macroeconomic trends, including elevated interest rates, tighter financial markets, reduced consumer spending, deflation in select commodity products, and general market and political uncertainty to continue to put pressure on Net sales growth and Net income for the remainder of 2024. Against these headwinds, Organic Daily Sales decreased 3% and 2% for the three and six months ended June 30, 2024, respectively, primarily due to commodity price deflation. Overall, we estimate price deflation reduced Organic Daily Sales by 3% for the three and six months ended June 30, 2024. The negative price trend that began in the second half of the 2023 Fiscal Year is expected to continue through the remainder of 2024 and then stabilize as we move into 2025. We expect prices to be down approximately 3% for the 2024 Fiscal Year, which is higher than our initial anticipated range of 1% to 2%. For the three and six months ended June 30, 2024, we achieved Net sales growth of 4% and 6%, respectively, driven primarily by positive contributions from acquisitions. Gross margin decreased 10 and 40 basis points for the three and six months ended June 30, 2024, respectively, primarily due to lower price realization, partially offset by contributions from acquisitions with higher gross margins. Selling, general and administrative expenses (“SG&A”) increased 7% and 10% for the three and six months ended June 30, 2024, respectively, primarily due to the impact of acquisitions. Net income attributable to common shares decreased to $120.2 million and $100.9 million for the three and six months ended June 30, 2024, compared to $124.0 million and $119.5 million for the three and six months ended July 2, 2023, primarily due to lower gross margins and higher SG&A from acquisitions, partially offset by Net sales growth. Net cash provided by operating activities decreased to $48.1 million for the six months ended June 30, 2024, compared to $101.2 million for the six months ended July 3, 2023 as a result of larger seasonal increase in working capital during the first six months of 2024 compared to the same period of 2023.
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As we continue to navigate through the current uncertainty presented by market and economic conditions, we believe that we are prepared to meet the challenges ahead due to our balanced business, strong financial condition, dedicated and experienced teams, and focused business strategy. We continue to closely monitor the impact on our business and the related uncertainties and risks of moderating prices and softer markets resulting from the challenging market conditions described above as well as the potential effects of uncertain political conditions and geopolitical conflicts, such as the ongoing war in Ukraine, the conflict in the Gaza Strip, and unrest in the Middle East. These conditions are beyond our control, and we cannot estimate with certainty the full extent of their impact on our business, results of operations, cash flows, and/or financial condition. To mitigate the effects of these conditions, we may take actions that alter our business operations if required or that we determine are in the best interests of our associates, customers, suppliers, and shareholders. The forward-looking statements in this Business Environment and Trends section are subject to significant risks and uncertainties. See Part I, Item 1A. - “Risk Factors”, in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the 2023 Fiscal Year for a discussion of the various risks that could have a material adverse effect on our reputation, business, financial position, results of operations, and cash flows.
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As we continue to navigate through the current uncertainty presented by market and economic conditions, we believe that we are prepared to meet the challenges ahead due to our well-balanced business, strong financial condition, dedicated and experienced teams, and focused business strategy. Our strong balance sheet and liquidity position provide us the flexibility to operate effectively and execute our growth strategy, as well as complete share repurchases through the evolving market conditions. We continue to closely monitor the impact on our business and the related uncertainties and risks of declining prices and softer markets resulting from the challenging market conditions described above as well as the potential effects of uncertain political conditions and geopolitical conflicts, such as the ongoing war in Ukraine, the conflict in the Gaza Strip, and unrest in the Middle East. These conditions are beyond our control, and we cannot estimate with certainty the full extent of their impact on our business, results of operations, cash flows, and/or financial condition. To mitigate the effects of these conditions, we may take actions that alter our business operations if required or that we determine are in the best interests of our associates, customers, suppliers, and shareholders. The forward-looking statements in this Business Environment and Trends section are subject to significant risks and uncertainties. See Part I, Item 1A. - “Risk Factors”, in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the 2023 Fiscal Year for a discussion of the various risks that could have a material adverse effect on our reputation, business, financial position, results of operations, and cash flows.
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Our financial statements included in this report have been prepared in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles in the United States of America (“GAAP”). Our fiscal year is a 52- or 53-week period ending on the Sunday nearest to December 31 in each year. Our fiscal years ending December 29, 2024 (the “2024 Fiscal Year”) and December 31, 2023 (the “2023 Fiscal Year”) both include 52 weeks. Additionally, our fiscal quarters end on the Sunday nearest to March 31, June 30, and September 30, respectively. The three months ended March 31, 2024 and April 2, 2023 both included 13 weeks.
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Our financial statements included in this report have been prepared in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles in the United States of America (“GAAP”). Our fiscal year is a 52- or 53-week period ending on the Sunday nearest to December 31 in each year. Our fiscal years ending December 29, 2024 (the “2024 Fiscal Year”) and December 31, 2023 (the “2023 Fiscal Year”) both include 52 weeks. Additionally, our fiscal quarters end on the Sunday nearest to March 31, June 30, and September 30, respectively. The three months ended June 30, 2024 and July 2, 2023 both included 13 weeks. The six months ended June 30, 2024 and July 2, 2023 both included 26 weeks.
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Non-GAAP Adjusted EBITDA. In addition to the metrics discussed above, we believe that Adjusted EBITDA is useful for evaluating the operating performance and efficiency of our business. EBITDA represents our Net income (loss) plus the sum of income tax (benefit) expense, interest expense, net of interest income, and depreciation and amortization. Adjusted EBITDA represents EBITDA as further adjusted for items such as stock-based compensation expense, (gain) loss on sale of assets and termination of finance leases not in the ordinary course of business, financing fees, as well as other fees and expenses related to acquisitions, and other non-recurring (income) loss. Refer to “Results of Operations – Quarterly Results of Operations Data” for more information regarding how we calculate EBITDA and Adjusted EBITDA and the limitations of those metrics.
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Non-GAAP Adjusted EBITDA. In addition to the metrics discussed above, we believe that Adjusted EBITDA is useful for evaluating the operating performance and efficiency of our business. EBITDA represents consolidated Net income (loss) plus the sum of income tax (benefit) expense, interest expense, net of interest income, and depreciation and amortization. Adjusted EBITDA represents EBITDA as further adjusted for items such as stock-based compensation expense, (gain) loss on sale of assets and termination of finance leases not in the ordinary course of business, financing fees, as well as other fees and expenses related to acquisitions, and other non-recurring (income) loss. Adjusted EBITDA includes Adjusted EBITDA attributable to non-controlling interest. Refer to “Results of Operations – Quarterly Results of Operations Data” for more information regarding how we calculate EBITDA and Adjusted EBITDA and the limitations of those metrics.
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In the following discussion of our results of operations, we make comparisons between the three months ended March 31, 2024 and April 2, 2023 (in millions, except percentages).
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In the following discussion of our results of operations, we make comparisons between the three and six months ended June 30, 2024 and July 2, 2023 (in millions, except percentages).
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Net sales for the three months ended March 31, 2024 increased 8% to $904.8 million as compared to $837.4 million for the three months ended April 2, 2023 primarily due to contributions from acquisitions. Organic Daily Sales for the first quarter of 2024 increased by 1% compared to the first quarter of 2023 due to solid demand, partially offset by commodity price deflation. Based upon year-over-year price changes in our highest selling SKUs, we estimate price deflation reduced Organic Daily Sales by 4% during the three months ended March 31, 2024. Organic Daily Sales for agronomic products (fertilizer, control products, ice melt, equipment, and other products) increased 10% primarily due to strong volume growth resulting from lower prices, solid end market demand, more snow events, and an earlier start to spring in many of our key Northern markets. Organic Daily Sales for landscaping products (irrigation supplies, hardscapes, landscape accessories, nursery goods, and outdoor lighting) decreased 2% reflecting lower prices and less favorable weather in several of our key construction markets. Acquisitions contributed $62.5 million, or 7%, to the Net sales growth for the first quarter of 2024.
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Net sales for the three months ended June 30, 2024 increased 4% to $1,413.9 million as compared to $1,353.7 million for the three months ended July 2, 2023, and increased 6% to $2,318.7 million compared to $2,191.1 million for the six months ended June 30, 2024. These increases were primarily due to contributions from acquisitions. Organic Daily Sales decreased 3% in the second quarter of 2024 and 2% in the first half of 2024, primarily due to soft demand and commodity price deflation. Based upon year-over-year price changes in our highest selling SKUs, we estimate price deflation reduced Organic Daily Sales by 3% for the three and six months ended June 30, 2024. Organic Daily Sales for agronomic products (fertilizer, control products, ice melt, equipment, and other products) decreased 1% in the second quarter of 2024 primarily due to price deflation, and increased 4% in the first half of 2024 primarily due to strong volume growth resulting from lower prices and solid end market demand. Organic Daily Sales for landscaping products (irrigation supplies, hardscapes, landscape accessories, nursery goods, and outdoor lighting) decreased 4% in the second quarter of 2024 and 3% in the first half of 2024 reflecting price deflation and weaker demand in the repair and remodel end market. Acquisitions contributed $103.2 million, or 8%, to the Net sales growth for the second quarter of 2024 and $165.7 million, or 8%, to the Net sales growth for the six months ended June 30, 2024.
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Cost of goods sold for the three months ended March 31, 2024 increased 10% to $603.6 million from $550.3 million for the three months ended April 2, 2023. The increase in Cost of goods sold was primarily attributable to acquisitions.
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Cost of goods sold increased 5% to $903.6 million for the three months ended June 30, 2024 compared to $864.3 million for the three months ended July 2, 2023, and increased 7% to $1,507.2 million for the six months ended June 30, 2024 compared to $1,414.6 million for the six months ended July 2, 2023. The increase in Cost of goods sold for the three and six months ended June 30, 2024 was primarily attributable to acquisitions.
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Gross profit for the three months ended March 31, 2024 increased 5% to $301.2 million compared to $287.1 million for the three months ended April 2, 2023. Gross profit growth was driven by Net sales growth, including acquisitions. Gross margin decreased 100 basis points to 33.3% for the first quarter of 2024 as compared to 34.3% for the first quarter of 2023. The decrease in gross margin is primarily due to lower price realization, partially offset by contributions from acquisitions with higher gross margins.
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Gross profit increased 4% to $510.3 million for the three months ended June 30, 2024 compared to $489.4 million for the three months ended July 2, 2023, and increased 5% to $811.5 million for the six months ended June 30, 2024 compared to $776.5 million for the six months ended July 2, 2023. Gross profit growth was driven by Net sales growth, including acquisitions. Gross margin decreased 10 basis points to 36.1% for the second quarter of 2024 as compared to 36.2% for the second quarter of 2023 and decreased 40 basis points to 35.0% for the six months ended June 30, 2024 compared to 35.4% for the six months ended July 2, 2023. The decrease in gross margin is primarily due to lower price realization, partially offset by contributions from acquisitions with higher gross margins.
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Income tax benefit was $9.7 million for the three months ended March 31, 2024 as compared to $2.7 million for the three months ended April 2, 2023. The effective tax rate was 33.4% for the first quarter of 2024 as compared to 37.5% for the first quarter of 2023. The change in the effective tax rate was primarily due to an increase in the amount of excess tax benefits from stock-based compensation recognized as a component of Income tax benefit in the Consolidated Statements of Operations. Excess tax benefits of $2.3 million were recognized for the first quarter of 2024 as compared to $0.8 million for the first quarter of 2023.
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Income tax expense was $30.3 million for the six months ended June 30, 2024 as compared to $37.3 million for the six months ended July 2, 2023. The effective tax rate was 23.0% for the six months ended June 30, 2024 compared to 23.8% for the six months ended July 2, 2023. The decrease in the effective tax rate was primarily due to an increase in the amount of excess tax benefits from stock-based compensation recognized as a component of Income tax expense in the Consolidated Statements of Operations. Excess tax benefits of $2.8 million were recognized for the six months ended June 30, 2024 as compared to $1.9 million for the six months ended July 2, 2023.
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Net loss for the three months ended March 31, 2024 increased $14.8 million to $19.3 million as compared to $4.5 million for the three months ended April 2, 2023. The increase in Net loss was primarily due to lower gross margins and higher SG&A, partially offset by an increase in Net sales.
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Net income attributable to common shares decreased $3.8 million to $120.2 million for the three months ended June 30, 2024 as compared to $124.0 million for the three months ended July 2, 2023, and decreased $18.6 million to $100.9 million for the six months ended June 30, 2024 compared to $119.5 million for the six months ended July 2, 2023. The decrease in net income attributable to common shares for the three and six months ended June 30, 2024 was primarily due to higher SG&A from acquisitions and lower gross margins, partially offset by an increase in Net sales.
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(a) In addition to our Net income (loss) determined in accordance with GAAP, we present Adjusted EBITDA in this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q to evaluate the operating performance and efficiency of our business. EBITDA represents our Net income (loss) plus the sum of Income tax expense (benefit), interest expense, net of interest income, and depreciation and amortization. Adjusted EBITDA is further adjusted for stock-based compensation expense, (gain) loss on sale of assets and termination of finance leases not in the ordinary course of business, financing fees, as well as other fees and expenses related to acquisitions, and other non-recurring (income) loss. We believe that Adjusted EBITDA is an important supplemental measure of operating performance because:
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(a) In addition to our Net income (loss) determined in accordance with GAAP, we present Adjusted EBITDA in this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q to evaluate the operating performance and efficiency of our business. EBITDA represents Net income (loss) plus the sum of Income tax expense (benefit), interest expense, net of interest income, and depreciation and amortization. Adjusted EBITDA is further adjusted for stock-based compensation expense, (gain) loss on sale of assets and termination of finance leases not in the ordinary course of business, financing fees, as well as other fees and expenses related to acquisitions, and other non-recurring (income) loss. We believe that Adjusted EBITDA is an important supplemental measure of operating performance because:
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•does not reflect historical cash expenditures or future requirements for capital expenditures or contractual commitments; and
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•does not reflect historical cash expenditures or future requirements for capital expenditures or contractual commitments;
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(d) Represents professional fees, retention and severance payments, and performance bonuses related to historical acquisitions. Although we have incurred professional fees, retention and severance payments, and performance bonuses related to acquisitions in several historical periods and expect to incur such fees and payments for any future acquisitions, we cannot predict the timing or amount of any such fees or payments. These amounts are recorded in Selling, general and administrative expenses in the Consolidated Statements of Operations.
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(d) Represents the cost of inventory that was stepped up to fair value during the purchase accounting related to Devil Mountain, and also includes professional fees, performance bonuses, and retention and severance payments related to historical acquisitions. Although we have incurred purchase accounting adjustments, professional fees, performance bonuses, and retention and severance payments related to acquisitions in historical periods and expect to incur such fees and payments for any future acquisitions, we cannot predict the timing or amount of any such fees or payments. These amounts are recorded in Cost of goods sold and Selling, general and administrative expenses in the Consolidated Statements of Operations.
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(e) Adjusted EBITDA excludes any earnings or loss of acquisitions prior to their respective acquisition dates for all periods presented.
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(e) Adjusted EBITDA excludes any earnings or loss of acquisitions prior to their respective acquisition dates for all periods presented. Adjusted EBITDA includes Adjusted EBITDA attributable to non-controlling interest of $0.9 million for the second quarter of 2024.
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In October 2022, our Board of Directors approved a share repurchase authorization for up to $400.0 million of our common stock. We intend to purchase shares under the repurchase authorization from time to time on the open market at the discretion of management, subject to strategic considerations, market conditions, and other factors. The share repurchase authorization does not have an expiration date and may be amended, suspended, or terminated by our Board of Directors at any time. During the three months ended March 31, 2024, we did not repurchase shares under the share repurchase program. As of March 31, 2024, the dollar value of shares that may yet be purchased under the share repurchase authorization was $363.6 million.
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In October 2022, our Board of Directors approved a share repurchase authorization for up to $400.0 million of our common stock. We intend to purchase shares under the repurchase authorization from time to time on the open market at the discretion of management, subject to strategic considerations, market conditions, and other factors. The share repurchase authorization does not have an expiration date and may be amended, suspended, or terminated by our Board of Directors at any time. During the three and six months ended June 30, 2024, we repurchased 128,922 shares of our common stock at an average price per share of $153.84. As of June 30, 2024, the dollar value of shares that may yet be purchased under the share repurchase authorization was $343.8 million.
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Our borrowing base capacity under the ABL Facility was $497.6 million as of March 31, 2024, after giving effect to $83.6 million of revolving credit loans under the ABL Facility and outstanding letters of credit of $18.8 million. Our borrowing base capacity under the ABL Facility was $578.2 million as of December 31, 2023, after giving effect to $7.5 million of revolving credit loans under the ABL Facility and outstanding letters of credit of $14.3 million. As of March 31, 2024, we had total cash and cash equivalents of $41.5 million, total gross long-term debt of $453.8 million, and total finance lease obligations (excluding interest) of $101.5 million.
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Our borrowing base capacity under the ABL Facility was $470.6 million as of June 30, 2024, after giving effect to $110.6 million of revolving credit loans under the ABL Facility and outstanding letters of credit of $18.8 million. Our borrowing base capacity under the ABL Facility was $578.2 million as of December 31, 2023, after giving effect to $7.5 million of revolving credit loans under the ABL Facility and outstanding letters of credit of $14.3 million. As of June 30, 2024, we had total cash and cash equivalents of $71.9 million, total gross long-term debt of $485.6 million, and total finance lease obligations (excluding interest) of $115.3 million.
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Working capital was $910.0 million as of March 31, 2024, an increase of $83.0 million compared to $827.0 million as of December 31, 2023. The change in working capital was primarily attributable to the seasonality of our business.
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Working capital was $1,006.6 million as of June 30, 2024, an increase of $179.6 million compared to $827.0 million as of December 31, 2023. The change in working capital was primarily attributable to the seasonality of our business.
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Our gross long-term debt balance increased $74.8 million since December 31, 2023. This increase was primarily attributable to funding the seasonal increase in our working capital. We have current maturities on our long-term debt of $5.3 million, which includes $3.8 million related to the term loan facility and $1.5 million related to the hybrid debt instruments. The projected interest payments on our debt only pertain to obligations and agreements outstanding as of March 31, 2024 and expected payments for agent administration fees. The projected interest payments are calculated for future periods through maturity dates of our long-term debt using interest rates in effect as of March 31, 2024. Certain of these projected interest payments may differ in the future based on changes in floating interest rates or other factors and events, including our entry into amendments of the term loan facility and the ABL Facility. The total amount of interest on long-term debt increased $10.9 million since December 31, 2023 to $123.3 million, primarily due to the increase in borrowings under the ABL Facility. Refer to “Note 9. Long-Term Debt” in the notes to the consolidated financial statements for further information regarding our debt instruments.
Current wording
Our gross long-term debt balance increased $106.6 million since December 31, 2023. This increase was primarily attributable to funding the seasonal increase in our working capital and our acquisition investments. We have current maturities on our long-term debt of $4.9 million, which includes $3.8 million related to the term loan facility and $1.1 million related to the hybrid debt instruments. The projected interest payments on our debt only pertain to obligations and agreements outstanding as of June 30, 2024 and expected payments for agent administration fees. The projected interest payments are calculated for future periods through maturity dates of our long-term debt using interest rates in effect as of June 30, 2024. Certain of these projected interest payments may differ in the future based on changes in floating interest rates or other factors and events, including our entry into amendments of the term loan facility and the ABL Facility. The total amount of interest on long-term debt increased $12.5 million since December 31, 2023 to $124.9 million, primarily due to the increase in borrowings under the ABL Facility. Refer to “Note 9. Long-Term Debt” in the notes to the consolidated financial statements for further information regarding our debt instruments.
Previous wording
Net cash used in operating activities for the three months ended March 31, 2024 was $99.3 million compared to $152.6 million for the three months ended April 2, 2023. The decrease in cash used in operating activities reflects a lower seasonal investment in working capital.
Current wording
Net cash provided by operating activities for the six months ended June 30, 2024 was $48.1 million compared to $101.2 million for the six months ended July 2, 2023. The decrease in cash provided by operating activities reflects a larger seasonal increase in working capital.
Previous wording
Net cash used in investing activities was $7.3 million for the three months ended March 31, 2024 compared to $39.6 million for the three months ended April 2, 2023. The decrease reflects no acquisition investments in the first three months of 2024 compared to $33.2 million for the same period of 2023. Capital expenditures were $8.9 million for the first three months of 2024 compared to $7.1 million for the same period of 2023 due to increased investment in material handling equipment used in our branches.
Current wording
Net cash used in investing activities was $119.8 million for the six months ended June 30, 2024 compared to $74.9 million for the six months ended July 2, 2023. The increase reflects higher acquisition investments in the first six months of 2024 compared to the same period of 2023. Capital expenditures were $21.0 million for the first six months of 2024 compared to $16.3 million for the same period of 2023 due to increased investment in material handling equipment used in our branches.
Previous wording
On March 27, 2023, Landscape Holding entered into the Sixth Amendment, which amended the Second Amended and Restated Credit Agreement to implement a forward-looking interest rate based on SOFR in lieu of LIBOR. The New Term Loans bear interest, at Landscape Holding’s option, at either (i) an adjusted Term SOFR rate plus an applicable margin equal to 2.00% (with a Term SOFR floor of 0.50% on initial term loans and 0.00% on all other term loans) or (ii) an alternative base rate plus an applicable margin equal to 1.00%. Voluntary prepayments of the New Term Loans are permitted at any time, in minimum principal amounts, without premium or penalty, unless in connection with certain repricing transactions that occurred within the first 12 months after the date of the initial funding of the New Term Loans. The interest rate on the outstanding balance of the New Term Loans was 7.44464% as of March 31, 2024.
Current wording
On March 27, 2023, Landscape Holding entered into the Sixth Amendment, which amended the Second Amended and Restated Credit Agreement to implement a forward-looking interest rate based on SOFR in lieu of LIBOR. The New Term Loans bear interest, at Landscape Holding’s option, at either (i) an adjusted Term SOFR rate plus an applicable margin equal to 2.00% (with a Term SOFR floor of 0.50% on initial term loans and 0.00% on all other term loans) or (ii) an alternative base rate plus an applicable margin equal to 1.00%. Voluntary prepayments of the New Term Loans are permitted at any time, in minimum principal amounts, without premium or penalty, unless in connection with certain repricing transactions that occurred within the first 12 months after the date of the initial funding of the New Term Loans. The interest rate on the outstanding balance of the New Term Loans was 7.45841% as of June 30, 2024.
Previous wording
The interest rate on outstanding balances under the ABL Facility ranged from 6.54483% to 6.55167% as of March 31, 2024 and was 6.69508% as of December 31, 2023. The commitment fee paid on unfunded amounts was 0.25% and 0.25% as of March 31, 2024 and December 31, 2023, respectively.
Current wording
The interest rate on outstanding balances under the ABL Facility ranged from 6.55130% to 6.55252% as of June 30, 2024 and was 6.69508% as of December 31, 2023. The commitment fee paid on unfunded amounts was 0.25% and 0.25% as of June 30, 2024 and December 31, 2023, respectively.
Previous wording
During the first quarter of 2021, we amended and restructured certain of our interest rate swap contracts using a strategy referred to as a “blend and extend”. In a blend and extend arrangement, the liability position of the existing interest rate swap arrangement is blended into the amended or new interest rate swap arrangement and the term to maturity of the hedged position is extended. We reclassified $5.9 million from Accrued liabilities and Other long-term liabilities to long-term debt with $1.5 million classified as Long-term debt, current portion and $4.4 million classified as Long-term debt, less current portion on our Consolidated Balance Sheets for the interest rate swap arrangements executed during the first quarter of 2021 that were determined to be hybrid debt instruments containing embedded at-market swap derivatives. As of March 31, 2024, the outstanding amount of $1.5 million was classified as Long-term debt, current portion on our Consolidated Balance Sheets.
Current wording
During the first quarter of 2021, we amended and restructured certain of our interest rate swap contracts using a strategy referred to as a “blend and extend”. In a blend and extend arrangement, the liability position of the existing interest rate swap arrangement is blended into the amended or new interest rate swap arrangement and the term to maturity of the hedged position is extended. We reclassified $5.9 million from Accrued liabilities and Other long-term liabilities to long-term debt with $1.5 million classified as Long-term debt, current portion and $4.4 million classified as Long-term debt, less current portion on our Consolidated Balance Sheets for the interest rate swap arrangements executed during the first quarter of 2021 that were determined to be hybrid debt instruments. As of June 30, 2024, the outstanding amount of $1.1 million was classified as Long-term debt, current portion on our Consolidated Balance Sheets.
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Income tax expense was $40.0 million for both the three months ended June 30, 2024 and the three months ended July 2, 2023. The effective tax rate was 24.9% for the three months ended June 30, 2024 compared to 24.4% for the three months ended July 2, 2023. The increase in the effective tax rate was primarily due to a decrease in the amount of excess tax benefits from stock-based compensation recognized as a component of Income tax expense in the Consolidated Statements of Operations. Excess tax benefits of $0.5 million were recognized for the three months ended June 30, 2024 as compared to $1.1 million for the three months ended July 2, 2023.
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Cash flow provided by operating activities
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Cash flow used in operating activities