The following is a summary of the High Liner Foods Incorporated (HLNFF) Q2 2024 Earnings Call Transcript:
Financial Performance:
Q2 2024 saw a gross profit increase by $500,000 or 1%, and adjusted EBITDA grew by $1.8 million or 8.2%.
Sales volume decreased by 13% to 51.7 million pounds, and total sales decreased by 14.2% to $218.3 million.
Gross profit as a percentage of sales increased by 3.6% to 24%, compared to 20.4% in Q2 2023.Adjusted EBITDA as a percentage of sales improved favorably to 10.9% compared to 8.7%.
Reported net income surged by 227.1% to $19.3 million, with diluted earnings per share rising by $0.42 to $0.59.
Business Progress:
Completed ahead of schedule refinancing of Term Loan B, leading to significant annual interest savings.
Expanded distribution in strategic areas, including club, value, and premium offerings across retail and foodservice sectors.
Opportunities:
High Liner Foods aims to use its robust financial position to capitalize on potential market opportunities, particularly in acquisition targets in North America that are strategically aligned with long-term growth objectives.
Risks:
Increased market softness and consumer cost sensitivity persist, affecting sales volumes and market share, particularly in the foodservice category.
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