Pet Valu Reports First Quarter 2025 Results
Delivers 1.4% Same-Store Sales Growth(1), Grows Revenue 7%, and Reaffirms 2025 Outlook
First Quarter Highlights
- System-wide sales(1) were
$366.1 million , an increase of 3.8% versus Q1 2024. Same-store sales growth was 1.4%. - Revenue was
$279.1 million , up 7.0% versus Q1 2024. - Adjusted EBITDA(2) was
$58.7 million , up 3.8% versus Q1 2024, representing 21.0% of revenue. Operating income was$37.4 million , up 12.2% versus Q1 2024. - Net income was
$21.8 million , up from$17.5 million in Q1 2024. - Adjusted Net Income(2) was
$25 .4 million or$0.36 per diluted share(3), compared to$25 .3 million or$0.35 per diluted share, respectively, in Q1 2024. - Opened 7 new stores and ended the quarter with 830 stores across the network.
- The Board of Directors of the Company declared a dividend of
$0.12 per common share.
2025 Outlook
- The Company expects revenue between
$1.17 and$1.20 billion , Adjusted EBITDA between$254 and$260 million , Adjusted Net Income per Diluted Share between$1.60 and$1.66 and Net Capital Expenditures(2) of approximately$35 million .
"We are off to a solid start to 2025, with our business delivering the results we expected in the first quarter," said
"We look to build on this momentum as we move through the year, leveraging our differentiated merchandising strategy and agile operating structure to succeed in today's evolving environment," continued
Financial Results for the First Quarter Fiscal 2025
All comparative figures below are for the 13-week period ended
Revenue was
Same-store sales growth was 1.4% in Q1 2025, primarily driven by a 2.6% increase in same-store average spend per transaction growth(1) partially offset by a 1.1% same-store transaction decline(1). This is compared to same-store sales growth of 0.8% in Q1 2024, which primarily consisted of a 3.2% increase in same-store average spend per transaction growth partially offset by a 2.3% same-store transaction decline.
Gross profit increased by
Selling, general and administrative ("SG&A") expenses were
Adjusted EBITDA increased by
Net interest expense was
Income taxes were
Net income increased by
Adjusted Net Income increased by
Adjusted Net Income per Diluted Share increased by
Cash at the end of the first quarter totaled
Net Capital Expenditures were
Free Cash Flow(2) amounted to
Inventory at the end of Q1 2025 was
Dividends
On
Outlook
Fiscal 2025 will be a 53-week fiscal year for
- Revenue between
$1.17 and$1.20 billion , supported by approximately 40 new store openings, same-store sales growth between 1% and 4% and higher wholesale merchandise sales penetration; - Adjusted EBITDA between
$254 and$260 million , which incorporates continued price investments and normalization of operating expenses; - Adjusted Net Income per Diluted Share between
$1.60 and$1.66 , which incorporates approximately$12 million pre-tax, or$0.12 per diluted share, of incremental depreciation and lease liability interest expense associated with the new distribution centres; - Transformation costs of approximately
$13 million pre-tax, and share-based compensation of approximately$11 million pre-tax, both of which are excluded from Adjusted EBITDA and Adjusted Net Income per Diluted Share; and - Net Capital Expenditures of approximately
$35 million .
The Company is closely monitoring the evolving governmental foreign trade environment and believes it has the appropriate mechanisms in place to adapt, as necessary. The above Outlook is based on several assumptions, including, but not limited to, governmental foreign trade policies currently in place as of this release.
(1) This is a supplementary financial measure. Refer to "Non-IFRS and Other Financial Measures" below and to the section entitled "How We Assess the Performance of Our Business" in the MD&A for the first quarter ended |
(2) This is a non-IFRS financial measure. Non-IFRS financial measures are not recognized measures under IFRS and do not have standardized meanings prescribed by IFRS. They are therefore unlikely to be comparable to similar measures presented by other companies. Refer to "Non-IFRS and Other Financial Measures" and "Selected Consolidated Financial Information" below for a reconciliation of the non-IFRS measures (except for Net Capital Expenditures) used in this release to the most comparable IFRS measures. Also refer to the sections entitled "How We Assess the Performance of Our Business", "Non-IFRS and Other Financial Measures" and "Selected Consolidated Financial Information and Industry Metrics" in the MD&A for the first quarter ended March 29, 2025 for further details concerning EBITDA, Adjusted EBITDA, Adjusted Net Income, Free Cash Flow, and Net Capital Expenditures including definitions, reconciliations to the relevant reported IFRS measure and for an explanation of the reason for the change in composition of Adjusted EBITDA and Adjusted Net Income. |
(3) This is a non-IFRS ratio. Non-IFRS ratios are not recognized measures under IFRS and do not have standardized meanings prescribed by IFRS. They are therefore unlikely to be comparable to similar measures presented by other companies. Refer to "Non-IFRS and Other Financial Measures" below and to the section entitled "How We Assess the Performance of Our Business" in the MD&A for the first quarter ended March 29, 2025 for the definitions of non-IFRS ratios and each non-IFRS measure that is used as a component of such non-IFRS ratios. |
Conference Call Details
A conference call to discuss the Company's first quarter results is scheduled for
For those unable to participate, a playback will be available shortly after the conclusion of the call by dialing 1-866-813-9403 (ID: 284292) and will be accessible until
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Non-IFRS and Other Financial Measures
This press release makes reference to certain non-IFRS measures and non-IFRS ratios. These measures and ratios are not recognized measures under IFRS and do not have a standardized meaning prescribed by IFRS. They are therefore unlikely to be comparable to similar measures presented by other companies. Rather, these measures are provided as additional information to complement IFRS measures by providing further understanding of the Company's results of operations from management's perspective. Accordingly, they should not be considered in isolation nor as a substitute for analysis of the Company's financial information reported under IFRS.
Forward-Looking Information
Some of the information contained in this press release is forward-looking information. Forward-looking information is provided as at the date of this press release and is based on management's opinions, estimates and assumptions in light of its experience and perception of historical trends, current trends, current conditions and expected future developments, as well as other factors that management believes appropriate and reasonable in the circumstances. Such forward-looking information is intended to provide information about management's current expectations and plans, and may not be appropriate for other purposes.
Many factors could cause our actual results, level of activity, performance or achievements, future events or developments, or outlook to differ materially from those expressed or implied by the forward-looking information, including, without limitation, the factors discussed in the "Risk Factors" section of the AIF. A copy of the AIF and the Company's other publicly filed documents can be accessed under the Company's profile on SEDAR+ at www.sedarplus.ca.
The Company cautions that the list of risk factors and uncertainties described in the AIF is not exhaustive and other factors could also adversely affect its results. Readers are urged to consider the risks, uncertainties and assumptions carefully in evaluating forward-looking information and are cautioned not to place undue reliance on such information.
SELECTED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL INFORMATION
Condensed Interim Consolidated Statements of Income
(Unaudited, expressed in thousands of Canadian dollars, except per share amounts)
|
Quarters Ended |
|
|
|
|
|
13 weeks |
13 weeks |
|
|
|
Revenue: |
|
|
Retail sales |
$ 99,721 |
$ 100,309 |
Franchise and other revenues |
179,366 |
160,477 |
Total revenue |
279,087 |
260,786 |
|
|
|
Cost of sales |
187,032 |
173,435 |
Gross profit |
92,055 |
87,351 |
|
|
|
Selling, general and administrative expenses |
54,683 |
54,052 |
Total operating income |
37,372 |
33,299 |
|
|
|
Interest expenses, net |
7,132 |
8,555 |
Loss on foreign exchange |
239 |
397 |
Income before income taxes |
30,001 |
24,347 |
|
|
|
Income tax expense |
8,239 |
6,829 |
Net income |
21,762 |
17,518 |
|
|
|
Basic net income per share attributable to the common shareholders |
$ 0.31 |
$ 0.25 |
Diluted net income per share attributable to the common shareholders |
$ 0.31 |
$ 0.24 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
Reconciliation of Net Income to EBITDA and Adjusted EBITDA
(Unaudited, in thousands of Canadian dollars unless otherwise noted)
|
Quarters Ended |
|
|
|
|
|
13 weeks |
13 weeks |
Reconciliation of net income to Adjusted EBITDA: |
|
|
Net income |
$ 21,762 |
$ 17,518 |
Depreciation and amortization |
17,255 |
16,119 |
Interest expenses, net |
7,132 |
8,555 |
Income tax expense |
8,239 |
6,829 |
EBITDA |
54,388 |
49,021 |
Adjustments to EBITDA: |
|
|
Transformation costs(1) |
1,435 |
3,637 |
Other professional fees(2) |
18 |
456 |
Share-based compensation(3) |
2,658 |
3,069 |
Loss on foreign exchange(4) |
239 |
397 |
Adjusted EBITDA |
$ 58,738 |
$ 56,580 |
Adjusted EBITDA as a percentage of revenue |
21.0 % |
21.7 % |
Notes: |
|
(1) |
Represents discrete, project-based implementation costs associated with new information technology systems and discrete Software-as-a-Service ("SaaS") arrangements for transformational initiatives supporting e-commerce and omni-channel capabilities, merchandise, customer relationship management and other key processes (Q1 2025 – |
(2) |
Represents professional fees primarily incurred with respect to the |
(3) |
Represents share-based compensation in respect of our amended and restated share option plan, long-term incentive plan, and deferred share unit plan. |
(4) |
Represents foreign exchange gains and losses. |
Reconciliation of Net Income to Adjusted Net Income
(Unaudited, in thousands of Canadian dollars unless otherwise noted)
|
Quarters Ended |
|
|
|
|
|
13 weeks |
13 weeks |
Reconciliation of net income to Adjusted Net Income: |
|
|
Net income |
$ 21,762 |
$ 17,518 |
Adjustments to net income: |
|
|
Transformation costs(1) |
1,643 |
6,288 |
Other professional fees(2) |
18 |
456 |
Share-based compensation(3) |
2,658 |
3,069 |
Loss on foreign exchange(4) |
239 |
397 |
Tax effect of adjustments to net income |
(966) |
(2,394) |
Adjusted Net Income |
$ 25,354 |
$ 25,334 |
Adjusted Net Income as a percentage of revenue |
9.1 % |
9.7 % |
Adjusted Net Income per Diluted Share |
$ 0.36 |
$ 0.35 |
Notes: |
|
(1) |
Represents discrete, project-based implementation costs associated with new information technology systems and discrete SaaS arrangements for transformational initiatives supporting e-commerce and omni-channel capabilities, merchandise, customer relationship management and other key processes (Q1 2025 – |
(2) |
Represents professional fees primarily incurred with respect to the CRA's examination of the Company's Canadian tax filings discussed in the "Income Taxes" section of the Company's MD&A for the first quarter ended |
(3) |
Represents share-based compensation in respect of our amended and restated share option plan, long-term incentive plan, and deferred share unit plan. |
(4) |
Represents foreign exchange gains and losses. |
Condensed Interim Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows
(Unaudited, in thousands of Canadian dollars)
|
Quarters Ended |
|
|
|
|
|
13 weeks |
13 weeks |
Cash provided by (used in): |
|
|
Operating activities: |
|
|
Net income for the period |
$ 21,762 |
$ 17,518 |
Adjustments for items not affecting cash: |
|
|
Depreciation and amortization |
17,255 |
16,119 |
Deferred franchise fees |
(141) |
(154) |
Gain on disposal of property and equipment |
(70) |
(327) |
Loss (gain) on sale of right-of-use assets |
25 |
(2) |
Loss on foreign exchange |
239 |
397 |
Share-based compensation expense |
2,658 |
3,069 |
Interest expenses, net |
7,132 |
8,555 |
Income tax expense |
8,239 |
6,829 |
Income taxes paid |
(9,805) |
(7,090) |
Changes in non-cash operating working capital: |
|
|
Accounts receivable |
4,802 |
(3,056) |
Inventories |
(9,018) |
(7,707) |
Prepaid expenses |
(242) |
8,702 |
Accounts payable and accrued liabilities |
(6,223) |
2,031 |
Net cash provided by operating activities |
36,613 |
44,884 |
Financing activities: |
|
|
Proceeds from exercise of share options |
2,743 |
— |
Shares repurchased for cancellation |
(12,533) |
— |
Repayment of long-term debt |
— |
(4,437) |
Interest paid on long-term debt |
(3,689) |
(5,828) |
Repayment of principal on lease liabilities |
(17,157) |
(15,623) |
Interest paid on lease liabilities |
(5,901) |
(5,772) |
Net cash used in financing activities |
(36,537) |
(31,660) |
Investing activities: |
|
|
Purchases of property and equipment |
(11,006) |
(12,310) |
Purchase of intangible assets |
(339) |
(728) |
Proceeds on disposal of property and equipment |
610 |
1,026 |
Right-of-use asset initial direct costs |
(399) |
(590) |
Tenant allowances |
563 |
850 |
Notes receivable |
107 |
157 |
Lease receivables |
9,660 |
8,391 |
Interest received on lease receivables and other |
2,920 |
3,007 |
Repurchase of franchises |
(263) |
— |
Net cash provided by (used in) investing activities |
1,853 |
(197) |
Effect of exchange rate on cash |
(183) |
(321) |
Net increase in cash |
1,746 |
12,706 |
Cash, beginning of period |
35,141 |
28,444 |
Cash, end of period |
$ 36,887 |
$ 41,150 |
Free Cash Flows
(Unaudited, expressed in thousands of Canadian dollars)
|
Quarters Ended |
|
|
|
|
|
13 weeks |
13 weeks |
|
|
|
Cash provided by operating activities |
$ 36,613 |
$ 44,884 |
Cash provided by (used in) investing activities |
1,853 |
(197) |
Repayment of principal on lease liabilities |
(17,157) |
(15,623) |
Interest paid on lease liabilities |
(5,901) |
(5,772) |
Notes receivable |
(107) |
(157) |
Free Cash Flow |
$ 15,301 |
$ 23,135 |
Condensed Interim Consolidated Statements of Financial Position
(Unaudited, expressed in thousands of Canadian dollars)
|
As at |
As at |
|
|
|
Assets |
|
|
|
|
|
Current assets: |
|
|
Cash |
$ 36,887 |
$ 35,141 |
Accounts and other receivables |
30,006 |
34,963 |
Inventories, net |
133,661 |
124,577 |
Income taxes recoverable |
2,505 |
905 |
Prepaid expenses and other assets |
10,827 |
10,585 |
Current portion of lease receivables |
40,955 |
40,339 |
Total current assets |
254,841 |
246,510 |
|
|
|
Non-current assets: |
|
|
Long-term lease receivables |
170,634 |
170,052 |
Right-of-use assets, net |
265,451 |
242,796 |
Property and equipment, net |
153,771 |
151,462 |
Intangible assets, net |
49,531 |
50,248 |
|
98,374 |
98,180 |
Deferred tax assets |
7,818 |
7,814 |
Other assets |
3,821 |
3,869 |
Total non-current assets |
749,400 |
724,421 |
|
|
|
Total assets |
$ 1,004,241 |
$ 970,931 |
|
|
|
Liabilities and shareholders' equity |
|
|
|
|
|
Current liabilities: |
|
|
Accounts payable and accrued liabilities |
$ 105,623 |
$ 105,757 |
Provisions |
355 |
355 |
Current portion of deferred franchise fees |
1,417 |
1,427 |
Current portion of lease liabilities |
78,077 |
76,881 |
Total current liabilities |
185,472 |
184,420 |
|
|
|
Non-current liabilities: |
|
|
Long-term deferred franchise fees |
4,441 |
4,522 |
Long-term lease liabilities |
419,246 |
394,393 |
Long-term debt |
278,257 |
278,020 |
Deferred tax liabilities |
7,555 |
7,551 |
Other liabilities |
2,086 |
2,711 |
Provisions |
3,594 |
3,565 |
Total non-current liabilities |
715,179 |
690,762 |
|
|
|
Total liabilities |
900,651 |
875,182 |
|
|
|
Shareholders' equity: |
|
|
Common shares |
318,579 |
313,829 |
Contributed surplus |
10,747 |
10,376 |
Deficit |
(225,595) |
(228,315) |
Currency translation reserve |
(141) |
(141) |
Total shareholders' equity |
103,590 |
95,749 |
|
|
|
Total liabilities and shareholders' equity |
$ 1,004,241 |
$ 970,931 |
|
|
|
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