– Record Third Quarter Revenue up 10.6% to
$180.7 Million and up 14.9% on a Constant Currency Basis –
– Net Loss Attributable to Controlling
Interest of $0.5 Million, or ($0.02) Per Share –
– Adjusted EBITDA of $13.4 Million –
– Revises Full Year 2022 Outlook –
Caesarstone Ltd. (NASDAQ: CSTE), a leading developer and
manufacturer of high-quality engineered surfaces, today reported
financial results for its third quarter ended September 30,
2022.
Yuval Dagim, Caesarstone’s Chief Executive Officer commented,
“Our third quarter results represent further progress against our
multi-faceted growth strategy to transform Caesarstone into a
leading premium, multi-material countertop company. We produced our
7th consecutive quarter of double-digit revenue growth on a
constant currency basis, leading to another quarter of record
revenue. We are implementing successful pricing actions that are
helping to mitigate increasing costs of raw materials and shipping,
and we plan to enact additional actions in the months ahead. We
also continue to benefit from the successful integration of our
acquired businesses in addition to the expansion of our innovative
digital platforms across our global footprint.
While the execution of our strategy remains effective, foreign
exchange rates as a result of appreciation of the U.S Dollar
against all other currencies have become an increasing headwind to
our top and bottom line, as reflected in third quarter results.
Price is more than offsetting softening volume attributable to the
challenging macroeconomic environment, particularly in the U.S.,
which has weighed on renovation and new construction activity. As a
result of these macroeconomic conditions, we have already taken
measures to align our production and inventory levels to new
conditions in the market and plan to continue to take actions to
reduce costs. We have revised our full year 2022 outlook
predominately to reflect unfavorable foreign exchange rate impacts
that are expected to continue through year end, as well as higher
shipping and other related costs. I am proud of our entire team’s
efforts to execute the initiatives under our global growth
acceleration plan during these complex times. I am confident that
we have the right plan in place to create additional value in our
business by leveraging our world-renowned brand, multi-material
product offerings, and innovative go-to-market initiatives.”
Third Quarter 2022 Results
Revenue in the third quarter of 2022 grew 10.6% to a
third quarter record of $180.7 million compared to $163.3 million
in the prior year quarter. On a constant currency basis, third
quarter revenue was higher by 14.9% year-over-year. Revenue growth
was primarily driven by higher pricing across the majority of our
global footprint particularly in North America.
Gross margin in the third quarter of 2022 was 23.0%
compared to 26.2% in the prior year quarter. Adjusted gross margin
in the third quarter was 23.1% compared to 26.3% in the prior year
quarter. The majority of the year-over-year reduction in gross
margin reflected unfavorable foreign currency exchange rate
fluctuations as a result of appreciation of the U.S dollar against
all other currencies, with the remainder attributable to higher
logistics, shipping and raw material costs, which were partially
offset by pricing actions.
Operating expenses in the third quarter of 2022 were
$38.5 million, or 21.3% of revenue, compared to $33.9 million, or
20.7% of revenue in the prior year quarter mainly due to higher
marketing and selling expenses. Excluding legal settlements and
loss contingencies, adjusted operating expenses were 20.9% of
revenue, compared to 21.0% in the prior year quarter.
Operating income in the third quarter of 2022 was $3.2
million compared to $8.9 million in the prior year quarter. The
year-over-year decrease mainly reflects higher operating
expenses.
Adjusted EBITDA in the third quarter of 2022, which
excludes expenses for non-cash share-based compensation, legal
settlements and loss contingencies and for non-recurring items, was
$13.4 million, representing a margin of 7.4%. This compared to
adjusted EBITDA of $17.7 million, representing a margin of 10.8% in
the prior year quarter. The year-over-year decrease primarily
reflects the lower gross margin.
Finance expenses in the third quarter of 2022 was $4.3
million compared to finance expense of $2.4 million in the prior
year quarter. The difference primarily reflects changes in value of
financial assets and liabilities denominated in currencies other
than U.S. dollars, a result of foreign currency exchange rate
fluctuations.
Net loss attributable to controlling interest for the
third quarter of 2022 was $0.5 million compared to net income of
$5.9 million in the prior year quarter. Net loss per share for the
third quarter was $0.02 compared to net income per share of $0.17
in the prior year quarter. Adjusted diluted net income per share
for the third quarter was $0.01 on 34.6 million shares, compared to
adjusted diluted net income per share of $0.20 in the prior year
quarter on a similar share count.
Balance Sheet & Liquidity
As of September 30, 2022, the Company’s balance sheet included
cash, cash equivalents and short-term bank deposits and short and
long-term marketable securities of $66.2 million and total debt to
financial institutions of $34.5 million.
Dividend
The Company’s dividend policy provides for a quarterly cash
dividend of up to 50% of reported net income on a year-to-date
basis, less any amount already paid as dividend for the respective
period (the “calculated dividend”), subject in each case to
approval by the Company’s board of directors. No dividend is paid
if it would be less than $0.10 per share. Pursuant to the Company’s
dividend policy, the Company does not intend to pay a dividend for
the third quarter of 2022, based on its reported net loss
attributable to controlling interest for the period.
Outlook
The Company revises its expectation for 2022 revenue to be in
the range of $690 million to $700 million, compared to a prior
range of $710 million to $725 million, with the decrease
predominantly attributable to the impact of foreign currency
exchange rates. Additionally, the Company has moderated its volume
expectations for the year due to softening economic conditions as
higher interest rates and inflation have continued to pressure
renovation and new construction activity, particularly in the U.S.
Additionally, the Company revises its expectation for Adjusted
EBITDA as a percentage of revenues to be approximately 8.0% to 8.5%
for the full year 2022 compared to 10.6% in 2021 due predominantly
to unfavorable foreign currency exchange rates and to a lesser
extent due to higher shipping and logistics related costs.
Webcast and Conference Call Details
The Company will host a webcast and conference call today at
8:30 a.m. ET to discuss the results, followed by a question and
answer session for the investment community. The live webcast can
be accessed through the Investor Relations section of the Company’s
website at ir.caesarstone.com. For those unable to access the
webcast, the conference call will be accessible domestically or
internationally, by dialing 1-855-327-6837 and 1-631-891-4304,
respectively. The toll-free Israeli number is 1 80 945 8327. Upon
dialing in, please request to join the Caesarstone Third Quarter
2022 Earnings Conference Call.
To listen to a telephonic replay of the conference call, dial
toll-free 1-844-512-2921 or + 1-412-317-6671 (international) and
enter pass code 10020291. The replay will be available beginning at
11:30 a.m. ET on Wednesday, November 9, 2022 and will last through
11:59 p.m. ET on Wednesday, November 16, 2022.
About Caesarstone
Caesarstone is a global leader of premium surfaces, specializing
in countertops that create dynamic spaces of inspiration in the
heart of the home. Established in 1987, its multi-material
portfolio of over 100 colors combines the company’s innovative
technology with its powerful design passion. Spearheading
high-quality, sustainable surfaces, Caesarstone delivers functional
resilience with timeless beauty, for a vast range of applications,
including kitchen countertops, bathroom vanities, and more, for
indoor and outdoor spaces.
Since it pioneered quartz countertops over thirty years ago, the
brand has expanded into porcelain and natural stone and is on the
ground in more than 50 countries worldwide while enhancing customer
experience through the expansion of groundbreaking digital
platforms & services. More information on Caesarstone:
caesarstoneus.com, Facebook, Twitter, YouTube, Pinterest, and
Instagram
Non-GAAP Financial Measures
The non-GAAP measures presented by the Company should be
considered in addition to, and not as a substitute for, comparable
GAAP measures. Reconciliations of GAAP gross profit to adjusted
gross profit, GAAP net income (loss) to adjusted net income (loss)
and net income (loss) to adjusted EBITDA are provided in the
schedules to this release. To calculate revenues growth rates that
exclude the impact of changes in foreign currency exchange rates,
the Company converts actual reported results from local currency to
U.S. dollars using constant foreign currency exchange rates in the
current and comparable period. The Company provides these non-GAAP
financial measures because it believes that they present a better
measure of the Company's core business and management uses the
non-GAAP measures internally to evaluate the Company's ongoing
performance. Accordingly, the Company believes that they are useful
to investors in enhancing an understanding of the Company's
operating performance.
Forward-Looking Statements
Information provided in this press release may contain
statements relating to current expectations, estimates, forecasts
and projections about future events that are "forward-looking
statements" within the meaning of the “safe harbor” provisions of
the United States Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995.
Forward-looking statements may be identified by the use of words
such as “goals," “intend,” “seek,” “anticipate,” “believe,”
“could,” “continue,” “expect,” “estimate,” “may,” “plan,”
“outlook,” “future” and “project” and other similar expressions
that predict, project or indicate future events or trends or that
are not statements of historical matters. Such forward looking
statements include statements regarding the Company’s
sustainability goals and plans, intentions, expectations,
assumptions, goals and beliefs regarding the Company’s business and
sustainability vision. These forward-looking statements also may
relate to the Company's plans, objectives and expectations for
future operations, including estimations relating to the impact of
the COVID-19 pandemic and mitigation measures in connection
thereto, and expectations of the results of the Company’s business
optimization initiatives. These forward-looking statements are
based upon management's current estimates and projections of future
results or trends. Actual results may differ materially from those
projected as a result of certain risks and uncertainties, both
known or unknown. These factors include, but are not limited to:
the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on end-consumers, the effects
of global economy and geo-politics on the Company’s business and
operations; managing constraints in the global supply chain, raw
material shortages, increased prices and effects of challenges in
global shipping and transportation; Company’s ability to pass all
or some of these increases to its customers; the strength of the
home renovation and construction sectors; intense competitive
pressures; disruptions to our information technology systems
globally, including by deliberate cyber-attacks; the degree of the
Company’s ability to develop, produce and deliver high quality and
safe products; fluctuations in currency exchange rates against the
U.S. Dollar; Company’s ability to raise funds to finance our
current and future capital needs; Company’s ability to build-out
and expand into certain markets and successfully integrate our
acquisitions; the Company’s ability to effective manage its
relationship with key suppliers; the outcome of silicosis and other
bodily injury claims; regulatory requirements relating to hazards
associated with our operations and products; efficiently
manufacturing our products and managing changes in production and
supply chain; economic conditions within any of our key existing
markets; the success of our expansion efforts in the United States;
the extent of the Company’s ability to meet its ESG goals and
targets, management of GHG and other emissions; the impacts of
conditions in Israel, such as negative economic, labor or
geopolitical events; the unpredictability of seasonal fluctuations
in revenues; disturbances to the Company’s operations or the
operations of its suppliers, distributors, customers or other third
parties and other factors, risks and uncertainties discussed under
the sections "Risk Factors" and “Special Note Regarding
Forward-Looking Statements and Risk Factor Summary” in our most
recent annual report on Form 20-F filed with the Securities and
Exchange Commission (the “SEC”) on March 15, 2022, and in other
documents filed by Caesarstone with the SEC, which are available
free of charge at www.sec.gov. These forward-looking statements are
made only as of the date hereof, and the Company undertakes no
obligation to update or revise the forward-looking statements,
whether as a result of new information, future events or
otherwise.
Caesarstone Ltd. and its
subsidiaries
Condensed consolidated balance
sheets
As of U.S. dollars in thousands
September 30,
2022
December 31,
2021
(Unaudited)
(Audited)
ASSETS CURRENT ASSETS: Cash and cash equivalents and
short-term bank deposits
$
58,560
$
74,315
Short-term available for sale marketable securities
6,590
11,228
Trade receivables, net
90,183
82,815
Other accounts receivable and prepaid expenses
32,553
35,443
Inventories
247,141
204,725
Total current assets
435,027
408,526
LONG-TERM ASSETS: Severance pay fund
3,360
4,090
Other long-term receivables
3,147
3,832
Deferred tax assets, net
14,669
10,880
Long-term deposits and prepaid expenses
394
449
Operating lease right-of-use assets
142,253
154,652
Long-term available for sale marketable securities
1,002
8,647
Property, plant and equipment, net
199,786
221,150
Goodwill and intangible assets, net
53,741
55,427
Total long-term assets
418,352
459,127
Total assets
$
853,379
$
867,653
LIABILITIES AND EQUITY CURRENT LIABILITIES:
Short-term bank credit
$
28,968
$
12,523
Trade payables
84,505
81,369
Related parties and other loans
291
2,276
Short term legal settlements and loss contingencies
14,067
22,592
Accrued expenses and other liabilities
64,012
64,534
Total current liabilities
191,843
183,294
LONG-TERM LIABILITIES: Long-term bank and other loans
and financing liability of land from a related party
5,514
6,240
Legal settlements and loss contingencies long-term
22,303
20,859
Deferred tax liabilities, net
4,519
4,992
Long-term lease liabilities
122,374
143,324
Accrued severance pay
4,672
5,500
Long-term warranty provision
1,251
1,280
Total long-term liabilities
160,633
182,195
REDEEMABLE NON-CONTROLLING INTEREST
7,978
7,869
EQUITY: Ordinary shares
371
371
Treasury shares - at cost
(39,430
)
(39,430
)
Additional paid-in capital
163,171
161,929
Capital fund related to non-controlling interest
(5,587
)
(5,587
)
Accumulated other comprehensive income (loss), net
(11,418
)
(704
)
Retained earnings
385,818
377,716
Total equity
492,925
494,295
Total liabilities and equity
$
853,379
$
867,653
Caesarstone Ltd. and its
subsidiaries
Condensed consolidated
statements of income
Three months ended
September 30,
Nine months ended
September 30,
U.S. dollars in thousands (except per share data)
2022
2021
2022
2021
(Unaudited) (Unaudited) Revenues
$
180,727
$
163,341
$
531,437
$
472,835
Cost of revenues
139,110
120,607
399,123
341,015
Gross profit
41,617
42,734
132,314
131,820
Operating expenses: Research and development
853
820
2,947
3,039
Sales and Marketing
23,821
21,261
72,080
63,131
General and administrative
13,187
12,162
39,735
37,099
Legal settlements and loss contingencies, net
601
(385
)
1,059
4,464
Total operating expenses
38,462
33,858
115,821
107,733
Operating income
3,155
8,876
16,493
24,087
Finance expenses (income), net
4,307
2,403
(3,486
)
165
Income before taxes
(1,152
)
6,473
19,979
23,922
Taxes on income
(788
)
603
2,457
2,730
Net income (loss)
$
(364
)
$
5,870
$
17,522
$
21,192
Net loss (income) attributable to non-controlling interest
(99
)
78
(610
)
651
Net income (loss) attributable to controlling interest
$
(463
)
$
5,948
$
16,912
$
21,843
Basic net income (loss) per ordinary share (*)
$
(0.02
)
$
0.17
$
0.49
$
0.62
Diluted net income (loss) per ordinary share (*)
$
(0.02
)
$
0.17
$
0.48
$
0.62
Weighted average number of ordinary shares used in computing basic
income per ordinary share
34,493,599
34,463,460
34,485,587
34,472,016
Weighted average number of ordinary shares used in computing
diluted income per ordinary share
34,493,599
34,529,130
34,543,319
34,558,509
(*) The numerator for the calculation of net income per
share for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2022 and
2021, has been decreased by approximately $0.1 and $0.1 million,
and $0.2 and $0.3 million respectively, to reflect the adjustment
to redemption value associated with the redeemable non-controlling
interest.
Caesarstone Ltd. and its
subsidiaries
Selected Condensed
consolidated statements of cash flows
Nine months ended
September 30,
U.S. dollars in thousands
2022
2021
(Unaudited)
Cash flows from operating activities:
Net income
$
17,522
$
21,192
Adjustments required to reconcile net income to net cash provided
by operating activities: Depreciation and amortization
27,223
26,491
Share-based compensation expense
1,243
1,387
Accrued severance pay, net
(84
)
70
Changes in deferred tax, net
(4,001
)
(1,587
)
Capital (gain) loss
65
(3
)
Legal settlements and loss contingencies, net
1,060
4,464
Increase in trade receivables
(10,810
)
(1,139
)
Decrease (increase) in other accounts receivable and prepaid
expenses
1,377
(12,349
)
Increase in inventories
(50,098
)
(24,880
)
Increase in trade payables
3,305
13,843
Increase (decrease) in warranty provision
(128
)
8
Changes in right of use assets
10,533
(18,863
)
Changes in lease liabilities
(19,663
)
19,128
Amortization of premium and accretion of discount on marketable
securities, net
193
304
Changes in Accrued interest related to Marketable Securities
44
25
Decrease in accrued expenses and other liabilities including
related parties
(2,073
)
(6,646
)
Net cash provided by (used in) operating activities
(24,292
)
21,445
Cash flows from investing
activities: Net cash paid for acquisitions
(2,245
)
-
Repayment of assumed shareholders loan related to acquisition
-
(1,966
)
Repayment of contingent consideration related to acquisition
-
(1,780
)
Purchase of property, plant and equipment
(12,771
)
(26,024
)
Proceeds from sale of property, plant and equipment
9
7
Maturity of (investment in) marketable securities
11,901
(927
)
Decrease (increase) in long term deposits
341
(150
)
Net cash used in investing activities
(2,765
)
(30,840
)
Cash flows from financing
activities: Dividend paid
(8,625
)
(7,234
)
Changes in short-term bank credits and long-term loans, including
related parties
21,947
(11,096
)
Repayment of a financing leaseback related to Bar-Lev transaction
(859
)
(981
)
Net cash provided by (used in) financing activities
12,463
(19,311
)
Effect of exchange rate differences on cash and cash
equivalents
(1,161
)
(492
)
Decrease in cash and cash equivalents and short-term bank
deposits
(15,755
)
(29,198
)
Cash and cash equivalents and short-term bank deposits at beginning
of the period
74,315
114,248
Cash and cash equivalents and short-term bank deposits at
end of the period
$
58,560
$
85,050
Non - cash investing:
Changes in trade payables balances related to purchase of fixed
assets
(441
)
(737
)
Caesarstone Ltd. and its subsidiaries
Three months ended
September 30,
Nine months ended
September 30,
U.S. dollars in thousands
2022
2021
2022
2021
(Unaudited)
(Unaudited)
Reconciliation of Gross profit to Adjusted Gross profit:
Gross profit
$
41,617
$
42,734
$
132,314
$
131,820
Share-based compensation expense (a)
79
72
228
214
Amortization of assets related to acquisitions
80
79
234
773
Adjusted Gross profit (Non-GAAP)
$
41,776
$
42,885
$
132,777
$
132,807
(a) Share-based compensation includes expenses related to stock
options and restricted stock units granted to employees and
directors of the Company.
Caesarstone Ltd. and its
subsidiaries
Three months ended
September 30,
Nine months ended
September 30,
U.S. dollars in thousands
2022
2021
2022
2021
(Unaudited) (Unaudited) Reconciliation of Net
Income (loss) to Adjusted EBITDA: Net income (loss)
$
(364
)
$
5,870
$
17,522
$
21,192
Finance expenses (income), net
4,307
2,403
(3,486
)
165
Taxes on income
(788
)
603
2,457
2,730
Depreciation and amortization
9,200
8,802
27,223
26,491
Legal settlements and loss contingencies, net (a)
602
(385
)
1,060
4,464
Contingent consideration adjustment related to acquisition
57
-
57
284
Acquisition and integration related expenses
-
-
80
-
Share-based compensation expense (b)
375
391
1,243
1,387
Adjusted EBITDA (Non-GAAP)
$
13,389
$
17,684
$
46,156
$
56,713
(a) Consists primarily of legal settlements expenses and loss
contingencies, net, related to product liability claims. (b)
Share-based compensation includes expenses related to stock options
and restricted stock units granted to employees and directors of
the Company.
Caesarstone Ltd. and its subsidiaries
Three months ended
September 30,
Nine months ended
September 30,
U.S. dollars in thousands (except per share data)
2022
2021
2022
2021
(Unaudited)
(Unaudited)
Reconciliation of net income attributable to controlling
interest to adjusted net income (loss) attributable to controlling
interest: Net income (loss) attributable to controlling
interest
$
(463
)
$
5,948
$
16,912
$
21,843
Legal settlements and loss contingencies, net (a)
602
(385
)
1,060
4,464
Contingent consideration adjustment related to acquisition
57
-
57
284
Amortization of assets related to acquisitions, net of tax
548
502
1,548
1,889
Share-based compensation expense (b)
375
391
1,243
1,387
Acquisition and integration related expenses
-
-
80
-
Non cash revaluation of lease liabilities (c)
(796
)
430
(10,203
)
(543
)
Total adjustments
786
938
(6,215
)
7,481
Less tax on non-tax adjustments (d)
311
56
(764
)
854
Total adjustments after tax
476
882
(5,451
)
6,628
Adjusted net income attributable to controlling interest
(Non-GAAP)
$
13
$
6,830
$
11,461
$
28,471
Adjusted diluted EPS (e)
$
0.01
$
0.20
$
0.33
$
0.82
(a)
Consists primarily of legal
settlements expenses and loss contingencies, net, related to
product liability claims.
(b)
Share-based compensation includes
expenses related to stock options and restricted stock units
granted to employees and directors of the Company.
(c)
Exchange rate differences
deriving from revaluation of lease contracts in accordance with
FASB ASC 842.
(d)
Tax adjustments for the three and
nine months ended September 30, 2022 and 2021, based on the
effective tax rates.
(e)
In calculating adjusted diluted
(Non-GAAP) EPS for the three and nine months ended September 30,
2022 and 2021, the diluted weighted average number of shares
outstanding excludes the effects of share-based compensation
expense in accordance with FASB ASC 718.
Caesarstone Ltd. and its
subsidiaries
Geographic breakdown of
revenues by region
Three months ended
September 30,
Nine months ended
September 30,
Three months ended
September 30,
Nine months ended
September 30,
U.S. dollars in thousands
2022
2021
2022
2021
(Unaudited)
(Unaudited)
YoY % change
YoY % change CCB
YoY % change
YoY % change CCB
USA
$
87,623
$
79,065
$
265,899
$
227,740
10.8
%
10.8
%
16.8
%
16.8
%
Canada
23,607
22,479
72,704
62,204
5.0
%
8.7
%
16.9
%
19.8
%
Latin America
1,470
1,485
3,517
3,084
-1.0
%
-1.0
%
14.0
%
14.1
%
America's
112,700
103,029
342,120
293,028
9.4
%
10.2
%
16.8
%
17.4
%
Australia
31,204
29,215
86,938
87,984
6.8
%
14.6
%
-1.2
%
6.1
%
Asia
8,834
7,232
26,716
22,379
22.2
%
28.8
%
19.4
%
21.0
%
APAC
40,038
36,447
113,654
110,363
9.9
%
17.4
%
3.0
%
9.2
%
EMEA
17,004
14,106
48,054
42,676
20.5
%
41.1
%
12.6
%
25.8
%
Israel
10,985
9,759
27,609
26,768
12.6
%
16.5
%
3.1
%
4.4
%
Total Revenues
$
180,727
$
163,341
$
531,437
$
472,835
10.6
%
14.9
%
12.4
%
15.5
%
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Caesarstone (NASDAQ:CSTE)
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