- Revenues of $150.6 Million -
- Net Loss Attributable to Controlling
Interest of $3.8 Million, or Loss per share of $0.11 -
- Cash Flow from Operations of $7.9 Million
-
- Initiates Global Restructuring Plan,
Commencing with Closing Its Manufacturing Facility in Sdot-Yam,
Israel, Consolidating its Production Footprint and Rationalizing
Operating Costs -
Caesarstone Ltd. (NASDAQ: CSTE), a leading developer and
manufacturer of high-quality engineered surfaces, today reported
financial results for its first quarter ended March 31, 2023.
Yos Shiran, Caesarstone’s Chief Executive Officer commented, “It
is clear that Caesarstone has been lagging behind in its ability to
generate profit and increase value for its shareholders. We aim to
improve on these fronts and have begun a thorough review of all
aspects of the business. We believe that swift actions, taken as
part of a comprehensive restructuring plan, will allow us to
leverage our strong brand and best in class products to address
these issues. A major part of our effort has focused on improving
our cash flow and we have already started to reap some benefits
with positive cash flow from operations and an improved net cash
position in the first quarter of 2023. We will continue to take
actions to make broad improvements throughout the entire
business.”
Shiran continued, “As a first major step in our restructuring
plan, we have stopped production at our Sdot-Yam facility in Israel
and are taking actions to permanently close the site. This
difficult yet necessary step is expected to improve efficiencies,
reduce costs and allow us to create a more agile Company as we
streamline our production. The Sdot-Yam facility is our oldest
plant. Our remaining facilities combined with our network of
third-party manufacturers provide us with adequate capacity and the
flexibility to efficiently serve our customers. We are confident
that our Company can rise to its potential and we expect to deliver
improved results in the years to come. We will continue to
innovate, optimize our infrastructure, and enhance our competitive
edge to improve our long-term growth and profitability.”
Manufacturing Facility Network and Cost Optimization
Update
On May 9, 2023, the Company approved initial steps of
restructuring actions across the Company’s operations, commencing
with the closure of the manufacturing facility in Sdot-Yam, Israel,
and a reduction in headcount of approximately 150 employees mostly
associated with the facility. This part of the restructuring plan
is intended to better align the Company’s organizational structure,
streamline global production and drive additional cost efficiencies
through an optimized manufacturing footprint.
The Sdot-Yam plant is the Company’s oldest facility. In February
2022, Israel adopted a long-term goal for the reduction of
environmental emissions. Although that goal had not yet impacted
operations at the Sdot-Yam facility, the Company determined that
the required upgrades and modernization of the facility to meet the
new regulations in the future would require an impractical level of
investment into the facility, further contributing to the decision
to close the facility.
In connection with the facility closure, the Company expects to
incur estimated cash costs in the amount of $4.0 million to $8.0
million, related to operations, beginning in the second quarter of
2023 and continuing through the next 12 months. These estimated
cash closure costs do not include a potential non-cash write-down
on the long term non-cancellable lease agreement related to the
facility, valid through 2032, which the Company aims to sublease in
whole or in part through the remaining term of the lease.
The facility closure is intended to help improve the Company’s
profitability and cash flow. Once fully implemented the Company
expects to realize annualized cash savings of approximately $10.0
to $15.0 million, with the potential for additional cash savings if
subleases are executed on the non-cancellable long-term facility
lease agreement. Upon closure of the Sdot-Yam Facility, the Company
will continue to maintain its high level of service to customers
through its remaining manufacturing facilities and its third-party
manufacturers.
Beyond the facility closure, the restructuring plan will focus
on additional actions that can be taken to improve future
profitability and cash flow.
First Quarter 2023 Results
Revenue in the first quarter of 2023 was $150.6 million,
compared to $170.4 million in the prior year quarter. On a constant
currency basis, first quarter revenue was down 8.9% year-over-year
largely attributable to lower volume partially offset by the
benefit of previously enacted pricing actions. Volumes were mainly
impacted by global economic headwinds, particularly in renovation
and remodeling channels, across our main regions.
Gross margin in the first quarter of 2023 was 19.7%
compared to 25.3% in the prior year quarter. Adjusted gross margin
in the first quarter was 19.7% compared to 25.4% in the prior year
quarter. Most of the decrease in gross margin resulted from
increased manufacturing unit costs due to lower fixed cost
absorption resulting from lower capacity utilization, higher raw
material costs and unfavorable foreign currency exchange rate
fluctuations as a result of appreciation of the U.S dollar against
all other currencies. This was partially offset by previously
enacted pricing actions.
Operating expenses in the first quarter of 2023 were
$35.5 million, or 23.6% of revenue, compared to $36.2 million, or
21.2% of revenue in the prior year quarter. The higher percentage
is mainly due to lower revenues. Excluding legal settlements and
loss contingencies, adjusted operating expenses were 24.5% of
revenue, compared to 21.7% in the prior year quarter.
Operating loss in the first quarter of 2023 was a loss of
$5.9 million compared to operating income of $7.0 million in the
prior year quarter. The decrease mainly reflects lower gross margin
as well as higher operating expenses.
Adjusted EBITDA in the first quarter of 2023, which
excludes expenses for non-cash share-based compensation, legal
settlements and loss contingencies and for non-recurring items, was
$0.7 million, representing a margin of 0.5%. This compared to
adjusted EBITDA of $15.7 million, representing a margin of 9.2% in
the prior year quarter. The year-over-year decrease primarily
reflects the lower operating income.
Finance income in the first quarter of 2023 was $2.3
million compared to finance income of $1.3 million in the prior
year quarter. The difference primarily reflects foreign currency
exchange rate fluctuations on assets and liabilities denominated in
currencies other than the US Dollar.
Net loss attributable to controlling interest for the
first quarter of 2023 was $3.8 million compared to net income of
$6.2 million in the prior year quarter. Net loss per share for the
first quarter was $0.11 compared to diluted net income per share of
$0.18 in the prior year quarter. Adjusted diluted net loss per
share for the first quarter was $0.17 on 34.6 million shares,
compared to adjusted diluted net income per share of $0.14 in the
prior year quarter on a similar share count.
Balance Sheet & Liquidity
During the first quarter, the Company generated positive cash
flow from operations of $7.9 million compared to cash used in the
amount of $23.3 million in the first quarter of 2022. As of March
31, 2023, the Company’s balance sheet included cash, cash
equivalents and short-term bank deposits and short-term marketable
securities of $51.7 million and total debt to financial
institutions of $18.4 million. The Company’s net cash position as
of March 31, 2023, was $33.3 million compared to $28.2 million as
of December 31, 2022.
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 will not pay a dividend for the first
quarter of 2023, based on its reported net loss attributable to
controlling interest for the period.
Outlook
Based on the actions and initiatives underway, the Company has
amended its full year outlook to align with its focus on cash flow.
With headwinds such as slow macroeconomic conditions and volatile
business trends, which may be offset by tailwinds that include
lower raw material and shipping costs and restructuring efforts,
the Company is no longer providing an outlook for full year
revenues or Adjusted EBITDA margin. The Company will prioritize
cash flow and expects to generate positive cash flow from
operations and end the year with an improved net cash position
based on inventory reductions and other working capital
improvements, along with cost optimization efforts.
Webcast and Conference Call Details
The Company will host a webcast and conference call today, May
10, 2023, 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 1-844-825-9789 and
1-412-317-5180, respectively. The toll-free Israeli number is 1 80
921 3284. Upon dialing in, please request to join the Caesarstone
First Quarter 2023 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 10177537. The replay will be available beginning at
12:30 p.m. ET on Wednesday, May 10, 2023 and will last through
11:59 p.m. ET on Wednesday, May 17, 2023.
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
restructuring plan, the closure of the Sdot Yam Facility, the
estimated closure costs and the estimated potential savings
relating to the facility closure, the ability to sublease all or
part of the facility covered by the long-term non-cancellable lease
agreement, 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 implementation of the
proposed restructuring plan, the closure of the Sdot Yam Facility,
the estimated closure costs and ability to realize potential
savings relating to the closure, the ability to sublease all or
part of the facility covered by the long-term non-cancellable lease
agreement, 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, 2023,
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.
Further, the estimates of the charges and expenditures that the
Company expects to incur in connection with the restructuring plan
and facility closure and the timing thereof, are subject to a
number of assumptions, and actual amounts may differ materially
from estimates. In addition, the Company may incur other charges or
cash expenditures not currently contemplated due to unanticipated
events that may occur, including in connection with the
implementation of the restructuring plan and facility closure.
Caesarstone Ltd. and its
subsidiaries
Condensed consolidated balance
sheets
As of U.S. dollars in thousands March 31, 2023
December 31, 2022 (Unaudited) (Audited) ASSETS
CURRENT ASSETS: Cash and cash equivalents and
short-term bank deposits
$
45,987
$
52,081
Short-term available for sale marketable securities
5,729
7,077
Trade receivables, net
81,555
77,898
Other accounts receivable and prepaid expenses
30,096
32,570
Inventories
211,179
238,232
Total current assets
374,546
407,858
LONG-TERM ASSETS: Severance pay fund
3,530
3,410
Deferred tax assets, net
16,698
16,251
Long-term deposits and prepaid expenses
3,175
3,255
Operating lease right-of-use assets
138,633
144,098
Long-term available for sale marketable securities
-
-
Property, plant and equipment, net
165,716
169,292
Intangible assets, net
8,183
8,817
Goodwill
-
0
Total long-term assets
335,935
345,123
Total assets
$
710,481
$
752,981
LIABILITIES AND EQUITY CURRENT LIABILITIES:
Short-term bank credit
$
14,068
$
26,135
Trade payables
48,835
62,194
Related parties and other loans
303
283
Short term legal settlements and loss contingencies
16,034
17,595
Accrued expenses and other liabilities
59,845
58,777
Total current liabilities
139,085
164,984
LONG-TERM LIABILITIES: Long-term bank and other loans
and financing liability of land from a related party
4,367
4,823
Legal settlements and loss contingencies long-term
15,793
19,572
Deferred tax liabilities, net
3,214
4,288
Long-term lease liabilities
117,691
124,353
Accrued severance pay
4,763
4,750
Long-term warranty provision
1,252
1,262
Total long-term liabilities
147,080
159,048
REDEEMABLE NON-CONTROLLING INTEREST
8,022
7,903
EQUITY: Ordinary shares
371
371
Treasury shares - at cost
(39,430
)
(39,430
)
Additional paid-in capital
163,746
163,431
Capital fund related to non-controlling interest
(5,587
)
(5,587
)
Accumulated other comprehensive income (loss), net
(10,733
)
(9,578
)
Retained earnings
307,927
311,839
Total equity
416,294
421,046
Total liabilities and equity
$
710,481
$
752,981
Caesarstone Ltd. and its
subsidiaries
Condensed consolidated
statements of income (loss)
Three months ended
March 31,
U.S. dollars in thousands (except per share data)
2023
2022
(Unaudited)
Revenues
$
150,633
$
170,438
Cost of revenues
121,031
127,266
Gross profit
29,602
43,172
Operating expenses: Research and development
1,046
904
Sales and Marketing
21,825
23,375
General and administrative
13,979
12,787
Legal settlements and loss contingencies, net
(1,330
)
(876
)
Total operating expenses
35,520
36,190
Operating income (loss)
(5,918
)
6,982
Finance income, net
(2,336
)
(1,348
)
Income (loss) before taxes
(3,582
)
8,330
Taxes on income (loss)
269
1,674
Net income (loss)
$
(3,851
)
$
6,656
Net loss (income) attributable to non-controlling interest
73
(428
)
Net income (loss) attributable to controlling interest
$
(3,778
)
$
6,228
Basic net income (loss) per ordinary share (*)
$
(0.11
)
$
0.18
Diluted net income (loss) per ordinary share (*)
$
(0.11
)
$
0.18
Weighted average number of ordinary shares used in computing basic
income (loss) per ordinary share
34,513,374
34,474,401
Weighted average number of ordinary shares used in computing
diluted income (loss) per ordinary share
34,513,374
34,561,428
(*) The numerator for the calculation of net income (loss) per
share for the three months ended March 31, 2023 and 2022, has been
decreased by approximately $0.1 and $0.1 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
Three months ended
March 31,
U.S. dollars in thousands
2023
2022
(Unaudited)
(Unaudited)
Cash flows from operating activities:
Net income (loss)
$
(3,851
)
$
6,656
Adjustments required to reconcile net income (loss) to net cash
provided by (used in) operating activities: Depreciation and
amortization
7,571
9,200
Share-based compensation expense
316
388
Accrued severance pay, net
(107
)
(36
)
Changes in deferred tax, net
(1,553
)
(1,793
)
Capital (gain) loss
61
(1
)
Legal settlements and loss contingencies, net
(1,330
)
(876
)
Increase in trade receivables
(3,714
)
(11,143
)
Decrease in other accounts receivable and prepaid expenses
3,180
4,661
Decrease (increase) in inventories
26,750
(23,982
)
Decrease in trade payables
(18,159
)
(1,472
)
Decrease in warranty provision
(17
)
(60
)
Changes in right of use assets
5,495
5,921
Changes in lease liabilities
(7,058
)
(7,450
)
Contingent consideration related to acquisitions
78
-
Amortization of premium and accretion of discount on marketable
securities, net
34
89
Changes in Accrued interest related to Marketable Securities
(23
)
5
Decrease in accrued expenses and other liabilities including
related parties
264
(3,367
)
Impairment of goodwill and long-lived assets
-
-
Net cash provided by (used in) operating activities
7,937
(23,260
)
Cash flows from investing
activities: Purchase of property, plant and equipment
(2,935
)
(5,450
)
Proceeds from sale of property, plant and equipment
5
3
Maturity of marketable securities
1,400
6,001
Decrease in long term deposits
78
187
Net provided by (used in) investing activities
(1,452
)
741
Cash flows from financing
activities: Changes in short-term bank credits and
long-term loans, including related parties
(12,620
)
(1,001
)
Repayment of a financing leaseback related to Bar-Lev transaction
-
(333
)
Net cash provided used in financing activities
(12,620
)
(1,334
)
Effect of exchange rate differences on cash and cash
equivalents
41
71
Decrease in cash and cash equivalents and short-term bank
deposits
(6,094
)
(23,782
)
Cash and cash equivalents and short-term bank deposits at beginning
of the period
52,081
74,315
Cash and cash equivalents and short-term bank deposits at
end of the period
$
45,987
$
50,533
Non - cash investing:
Changes in trade payables balances related to purchase of fixed
assets
308
(837
)
Caesarstone Ltd. and its subsidiaries
Three months ended
March 31,
U.S. dollars in thousands
2023
2022
(Unaudited)
Reconciliation of Gross profit to Adjusted Gross profit:
Gross profit
$
29,602
$
43,172
Share-based compensation expense (a)
68
90
Amortization of assets related to acquisitions
72
78
Adjusted Gross profit (Non-GAAP)
$
29,742
$
43,340
(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
March 31,
U.S. dollars in thousands
2023
2022
(Unaudited)
Reconciliation of Net Income (loss) to Adjusted
EBITDA: Net income (loss)
$
(3,851
)
$
6,656
Finance income, net
(2,336
)
(1,348
)
Taxes on income
269
1,674
Depreciation and amortization
7,571
9,200
Legal settlements and loss contingencies, net (a)
(1,330
)
(876
)
Contingent consideration adjustment related to acquisition
78
-
Share-based compensation expense (b)
316
388
Adjusted EBITDA (Non-GAAP)
$
717
$
15,694
(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
March 31,
U.S. dollars in thousands (except per share data)
2023
2022
(Unaudited)
Reconciliation of net income (loss) attributable to
controlling interest to adjusted net income (loss) attributable to
controlling interest: Net income (loss) attributable to
controlling interest
$
(3,778
)
$
6,228
Legal settlements and loss contingencies, net (a)
(1,330
)
(876
)
Contingent consideration adjustment related to acquisition
78
Amortization of assets related to acquisitions, net of tax
535
501
Share-based compensation expense (b)
316
388
Non cash revaluation of lease liabilities (c)
(1,705
)
(1,928
)
Total adjustments
(2,106
)
(1,915
)
Less tax on non-tax adjustments (d)
158
(385
)
Total adjustments after tax
(2,264
)
(1,530
)
Adjusted net income (loss) attributable to
controlling interest (Non-GAAP)
$
(6,042
)
$
4,698
Adjusted earning (loss) per share (e)
$
(0.17
)
$
0.14
(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
months ended March 31, 2023 and 2023, based on the effective tax
rates.
(e)
In calculating adjusted
(Non-GAAP) earning (loss) per share, 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 March
31,
Three months ended March
31,
U.S. dollars in thousands
2023
2022
(Unaudited)
YoY % change
YoY % change CCB
USA
$
76,070
$
85,237
-10.8
%
-10.8
%
Canada
18,324
23,734
-22.8
%
-17.6
%
Latin America
506
775
-34.7
%
-34.8
%
America's
94,900
109,746
-13.5
%
-12.3
%
Australia
25,396
25,539
-0.6
%
5.6
%
Asia
6,999
9,725
-28.0
%
-25.3
%
APAC
32,395
35,264
-8.1
%
-2.9
%
EMEA
15,922
15,223
4.6
%
10.7
%
Israel
7,416
10,205
-27.3
%
-21.6
%
Total Revenues
$
150,633
$
170,438
-11.6
%
-8.9
%
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