Form: 6-K

Current report of foreign issuer pursuant to Rules 13a-16 and 15d-16 Amendments

July 25, 2024

Exhibit 99.1

  

 

 

 

 

Message from the Chairman

 

BeFra demonstrated steady and encouraging growth once again this quarter, with net revenue increasing 5.3% and 8.0% in Q2 2024 and H1 2024, respectively. The positive net revenue trend was consistent across all business units, reflecting more balanced growth and underscoring the effectiveness of our strategic growth initiatives and commercial excellence. The revenue growth also demonstrates the strength of BeFra’s business model and evidences sustainable expansion, establishing a strong foundation for continued success this year and beyond. We expect to achieve our 2024 guidance for EBITDA as well as revenue, as our seller base expands, and average order sizes continue growing.

 

Betterware Mexico maintained its positive trajectory with a 2.2% and 7.0% YoY increase in net revenue for the second quarter and first-half, respectively. This marked the third consecutive quarter of growth and indicates a solid recovery in post-pandemic momentum. The growth also reflects higher productivity levels resulting from initiatives that enable our associates to focus more on selling.

 

Jafra Mexico’s performance remained strong, with revenue growing 9.0% and 10.1% YoY in Q2 2024 and H1 2024, respectively, while EBITDA increased 28.2% and 33.2% during the same periods, all of which underscores our improving commercial and operational efficiencies that are enabling us to effectively harness the beauty market’s rapid growth.

 

Jafra US achieved a significant milestone in the second quarter, with YoY revenue growth turning positive for the first time since the acquisition. Revenue grew 1.2% in pesos and a 4.4% in USD, as a result of the turnaround plan that we have implemented since we acquired the company and led by this unit’s new leadership team. Its strengthening recovery combined with the solid growth of the Mexican business, means Jafra remains a highly accretive acquisition. It has also diversified BeFra in terms of revenues and geography, enhanced our growth profile, and made us a more resilient company overall.

 

For over two decades, we have consistently achieved, on average, more than 20% growth in net revenue and profitability. Our asset-light business model, with a small percentage of fixed costs, provides exceptional operating flexibility that helps ensure long-term, accretive growth and that has relatively low capital requirements. Our strategy and focus remain on long-term performance that offers substantial returns to our stockholders, in terms of growth and yield. For perspective, since going public in March 2020, Betterware has doubled in size, and with the acquisition of Jafra our business has grown almost fourfold, while EBITDA for the Group has increased by over threefold.

 

Although increasing household penetration and share of wallet in Mexico remain our near and medium-term priority, we are beginning to expand more internationally, targeting the home solutions segment of the large and rapidly growing US Hispanic market and laying the groundwork to enter Peru. We endeavor to replicate our success in these geographies while further diversifying BeFra and extending our leadership in direct selling. Thank you for supporting us on this exciting journey.

 

Luis G. Campos

Chairman of the Board

 

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Q2 2024 Select Consolidated Financial Information

 

    Q2     H1  
    2024     2023     2024     2023  
Net Revenue   $ 3,389,393     $ 3,220,097       +5.3 %   $ 6,991,896     $ 6,484,308       +7.8 %
Gross Margin     72.2 %     73.3 %     -103 bps     72.9 %     73.0 %     -7 bps
EBITDA   $ 656,136     $ 717,433       -8.5 %   $ 1,411,526     $ 1,371,992       +2.9 % 
EBITDA Margin     19.4 %     22.3 %     -292 bps     20.2 %     21.2 %     -97 bps
Free Cash Flow   $ 458,437     $ 755,735       -39.3 %   $ 818,092     $ 1,305,047       -37.3 %
Net Income   $ 300,768     $ 258,370       +16.4 %   $ 594,938     $ 446,366       +33.3 %
EPS   $ 8.06     $ 6.92       +16.4 %   $ 15.94     $ 11.96       +33.3 %
Net Debt / EBITDA     1.80 x     2.02 x             1.80 x     2.02 x        
Interest Coverage     3.22 x     2.65 x             3.22 x     2.65 x        

 

Associates                                    
Avg. Base     1,176,458       1,209,573       -2.7 %     1,195,950       1,220,266       -2.0 %
EOP Base     1,149,990       1,210,993       -5.0 %     1,149,990       1,210,993       -5.0 %
Distributors                                                
Avg. Base     65,752       61,719       +6.5 %     64,560       60,929       +6.0 %
EOP Base     65,810       62,462       +5.4 %     65,810       62,462       +5.4 %

 

Net revenue growth. Consolidated net revenue increased by 5.3% and 7.8% YoY in the quarter and semester respectively, driven by sustained commercial strategy success in all three business units. The Company expects to continue strengthening its growth trajectory to achieve its goals in H2 2024. More details can be found within the below section for each respective business unit.

 

EBITDA Margin slightly below expectations. Q2 2024 EBITDA margin was 19.4%, adversely impacted by Betterware Mexico’s temporary gross margin contraction. It is important to note that Q2 2023 22.3% EBITDA margin was favorably impacted by the USD/MXP exchange rate. Notably, H1 2024 EBITDA increased by 2.9% YoY, with margin recovery expected in the coming quarters in line with historic levels and guidance for 2024.

 

Free Cash Flow (FCF) generation aligned with historical levels. Q2 2024 FCF represented 70% of EBITDA for the quarter, consistent with prior quarters. The YoY decline was due to extraordinary cash generation in the Q2 2023 which represented 105% of Q2 2023 EBITDA, primarily due to an extended supplier payment period at Jafra Mexico which increased from 30 to 120 days in 2023 and which returned to normalized levels in 2024. Q2 2024 CAPEX increased by Ps. 64M due to increased investments during the quarter including software development and Jafra Mexico’s new office fit-out.

 

EPS growth. Q2 2024 EPS increased by 16% YoY and by 33% YoY for H1 2024, primarily due to a decrease in net financing cost. BeFra remains focused on an improved cost of capital with continued balance sheet deleveraging.

 

For more details, please refer business unit results.

 

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Balance Sheet Strength and Financial Performance

 

Ended Q2 2024 with Strong balance sheet.

 

- Further strengthened BeFra balance sheet in Q2 2024, providing greater financial flexibility to reduce debt leverage, invest in growth and efficiency initiatives, and pay dividends.

 

Key financial metrics:

 

BeFra’s key financial metrics highlight robust Q2 2024 performance, reflecting a highly profitable profile and an outstanding track record of growth. The Company achieved an impressive CAGR of 23.0% in net revenue and 24.5% in EBITDA in the 2001 to 2023 period.

 

Liquidity ratios 

 

Sustained strength in cash flow generation:

 

    Q2 2024     Q2 2023      
Current Ratio     1.03       1.06       -2.8 %
FCF / EBITDA     70.0 %     105.3 %     -3,545 bps
CCC (days)     42       71       -29  

 

Asset Light Business 

 

Asset light business model enables flexibility to adapt to challenging conditions.

 

    Q2 2024     Q2 2023     ∆ bps  
Fixed Assets / Total Assets     26.5 %     25.6 %     +90  
Variable Cost Structure     76.7 %     69.2 %     +750  
Fixed Cost Structure     23.3 %     25.8 %     -250  
SG&A / Net Revenues     51.0 %     49.1 %     +170  

 

Profitability  

 

Consistent profitability. 

 

    Q2 2024     Q2 2023      
Equity Turnover     8.69       9.76       -11.0 %
ROE     77.0 %     56.7 %     +2,030 bps
ROTA     18.5 %     11.0 %     +750 bps
ROA     11.0 %     6.6 %     +430 bps
Dividend Yield     10.69 %     6.88 %     +381 bps

 

Leverage 

 

Debt position primarily due to Jafra acquisition Remain committed to accelerated deleveraging.

 

    Q2 2024     Q2 2023     ∆ %  
Debt to EBITDA     1.95       2.31       -15.6  
Net Debt to EBITDA     1.80       2.02       -10.9  
Interest Coverage     3.22       2.65       +21.5  

 

* Calculation of Dividend Yield Using the Closing Price on June 28, which was $14.61.

 

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Capital Allocation

 

Strategic Focus on Balance Sheet: BeFra’s balance sheet remains a strategic priority. The Company is on track to achieve its objective of decreasing Net Debt-to-EBITDA to at least 1.5x by the end of 2024. The Company’s Net Debt-to-EBITDA ratio as of June 30, 2024 was 1.8x, decreasing from 2.0x at the end of Q2 2023.

 

Sale of Jafra Mexico Headquarters: will result in an expected Ps. 34.1 M pesos in Q3 2024, with over Ps. 315 M to be collected over the next three years. Additionally, BeFra plans to sell another small property in Mexico City, previously used as employee parking, currently valued between Ps. 40 M and Ps. 50 M. All proceeds from these property sales will be allocated to servicing the Company’s outstanding debt.

 

Quarterly Dividends and Shareholder Value: the Company remains committed to enhancing shareholder value through quarterly dividends. BeFra’s board of directors approved a Ps. 250 M dividend for Q2 2024, representing the eighteenth consecutive quarterly dividend payment since the Company’s March 2020 IPO. Future dividends are expected to meet or exceed this quarter’s proposed amount, contingent upon BeFra’s financial performance and ongoing debt repayment plan.

 

2024 Guidance and Long-Term Growth Prospects

 

BeFra is well-positioned for a robust second half of the year. First half 2024 results, with net revenue and EBITDA aligned with the Company’s projections set at the beginning of the year, supports the Company’s current guidance, as detailed below:

 

    2024   2023     Var %
Net Revenue   $13,800 – 14,400   $ 13,010     6.1% - 10.7%
EBITDA   $2,900 – 3,100   $ 2,721     6.6% - 13.9%

 

* Figures in millions Ps.

 

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Q2 2024 Financial Results by Business

 

Betterware Mexico

 

Key Financial and Operating Metrics

 

    Q2     H1  
    2024     2023     2024     2023  
Net Revenue   $ 1,476,375     $ 1,444,406       +2.2 %   $ 3,031,402     $ 2,833,389       +7.0 %
Gross Margin     56.4 %     61.8 %     -538 bps     58.3 %     61.5 %     -324 bps
EBITDA   $ 304,467     $ 443,508       -31.4 %   $ 686,574     $ 855,864       -19.8 %
EBITDA Margin     20.6 %     30.7 %     -1,008 bps     22.6 %     30.2 %     -756 bps

 

Associates                        
Avg. Base     713,144       753,743       -5.4 %     714,895       753,160       -5.1 %
EOP Base     699,033       756,637       -7.6 %     699,033       756,637       -7.6 %
Monthly Activity Rate     66.4 %     66.7 %     -33 bps     67.04 %     67.4 %     -37 bps
Avg. Monthly Order   $ 2,027     $ 1,877       +8.0 %   $ 2,040     $ 1,822       +11.9 %
Distributors                                                
Avg. Base     44,953       40,825       +10.1 %     43,920       39,927       +10.0 %
EOP Base     45,009       41,981       +7.2 %     45,009       41,981       +7.2 %
Monthly Activity Rate     98.0 %     98.1 %     -7 bps     98.3 %     98.3 %     -3 bps
Avg. Monthly Order   $ 21,669     $ 23,440       -7.6 %   $ 22,626     $ 23,500       -3.7 %

 

Highlights

 

Slight YoY Net Revenue increase despite inability to fully capture increased demand. Third consecutive quarter of YoY increase in Net Revenue (+2.2%), and 7.0% YoY increase for H1 2024, despite decreased sellout of some key SKUs in Q2 2024. Decreased sellout during the quarter was due to China-Mexico sea route supply chain disruptions and inaccurate demand forecasting for certain key products. The estimated net revenue loss during the quarter exceeded Ps. 300 M as Betterware’s most productive Distributors and Associates reduced their activity due to lack of desired product availability, resulting in abandoned orders. Excluding the quarter’s decreased sellout effect, the Company would have achieved double-digit growth. Betterware Mexico has since implemented measures to mitigate this in the future.

 

- Product innovation, merchandising, and in-person field management strategies significantly contributed to stable performance during the quarter, reflected in growth within nearly all categories.

 

Strengthened monthly purchases despite lack of Associate Base growth. Q2 2024 average order per Associate increased by 8.0% YoY, enabling increased share of wallet.

 

Addressing Gross Margin challenges. Decreased Q2 2024 gross margin was primarily due to higher import taxes on 116 Betterware SKUs, which increased by an average of 17%, higher international freight costs resulting from the Middle East conflict, a surge in China to Mexico shipment demand, also with slight sales mix misalignment towards less profitable items.

 

- Notably, gross margin has remained stable for the past 10 years, averaging 59.0% despite exchange rate and freight rate volatility.

 

- The Company has regained margin strength and stability, achieving a 58.3% gross margin for the first half of 2024 after considerable 2020 and 2021 challenges. The Company remains committed to maintaining long-term margin stability to achieve its 58%-59% average gross margin target established at the beginning of 2024.

 

 

 

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Short term EBITDA margin decrease. Q2 2024 EBITDA decreased by 10 pp, primarily due to a gross margin contraction, lower-than-expected net revenue, and slightly higher distribution costs during the quarter. Betterware anticipates returning to 26% EBITDA margin levels in the second half of 2024.

 

Decreased inventory levels. Excess inventory decreased to $232M during the quarter, from $360M, with continued declines expected as the Company remains focused on achieving further inventory reductions.

 

H2 2024 Priorities

 

Product Innovation: the Company’s robust innovation plan for H2 2024 is set to continue delivering strong results.

 

Demand Forecasting: continued enhancement of forecasting models to mitigate stockouts.
   
Cost Control: recalibrating merchandising plans to achieve expected revenue growth and profitability despite import taxes and freight cost effects.

 

Pricing Strategy: new pricing position within marketing team to develop more effective pricing structures that enhance market share and profitability.

 

Inventory Reduction: implementing strategies to further reduce excess inventory of specific SKUs.

 

Incentive Program: refined our core incentive program to promote Associates’ activity and retention.

 

International Expansion

 

Initial Launch of Betterware US. Pilot phase focuses on growth strategies in three Texas cities (Dallas, San Antonio and McAllen). If successful, this will transition from the pilot phase in the second half of the year.

 

Betterware Peru Continued Progress Towards H1 2025 Launch. Similar dynamics to the Mexico market enables Betterware to leverage its considerable market experience.

 

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Jafra Mexico

 

Key Financial and Operating Metrics

 

    Q2     H1  
    2024     2023     2024     2023  
Net Revenue   $ 1,671,137     $ 1,536,775       +8.7 %   $ 3,521,133     $ 3,199,180       +10.1 %
Gross Margin     86.0 %     83.3 %     +267 bps     85.5 %     82.6 %     +286 bps
EBITDA   $ 344,478     $ 268,724       +28.2 %   $ 727,598     $ 546,271       +33.2 %
EBITDA Margin     20.6 %     17.5 %     +313 bps     20.7 %     17.1 %     +356 bps

 

Associates                                    
Avg. Base     432,450       427,289       +1.2 %     450,870       438,136       +2.9 %
EOP Base     419,931       424,435       -1.1 %     419,931       424,435       -1.1 %
Monthly Activity Rate     50.5 %     51.2 %     -70 bps     52.2 %     51.5 %     +70 bps
Avg. Monthly Order   $ 2,284     $ 2,091       +9.2 %   $ 2,261     $ 2,077       +8.9 %
Distributors                                                
Avg. Base     19,073       18,853       +1.2 %     18,913       18,942       -0.2 %
EOP Base     19,035       18,721       +1.7 %     19,035       18,721       +1.7 %
Monthly Activity Rate     93.1 %     94.0 %     -87 bps     94.6 %     94.2 %     +42 bps
Avg. Monthly Order   $ 2,693     $ 2,463       +9.3 %   $ 2,545     $ 2,361       +7.8 %

 

Highlights

 

Double-digit net revenue increase in H1 2024: 8.7% and 10.1% YoY increase for the quarter and first half, respectively. Jafra has effectively capitalized on continued strength in the beauty market by replicating Betterware’s core growth model while leveraging the new management team’s leadership strength. Notably, H1 2024 growth was predominantly driven by volume (70%) rather than price (30%).

 

- Color and Skincare categories led second quarter growth, achieving a 12% year on year increase, a 9% increase in Fragrance and a 5% increase in Toiletries.

 

Slight increase in average Associate base, purchase per Associate continues to strengthen. YTD associate base increase of 2.9%, reaching 52.2% in activity levels and an 8.9% increase in average order value, YoY. The Company anticipates a recovery as well as an increase in both the Associate base and order value metrics, as Jafra still has significant potential for increased home penetration.

 

Gross margin exceeds expectation. 267 bps increase in Q2 2024 gross margin driven by higher production volume and a favorable higher margin product sales mix (a 127 bps increase), lower material costs (91 bps decrease), and a 52 bps decrease in obsolescence expense. Gross margin improved by 286 bps YTD, due to the same factors.

 

Outstanding EBITDA growth. Q2 2024 EBITDA increased by 28.2% YoY, with a 313 bps EBITDA margin increase favorably impacted by revenue growth during the quarter with stable gross margins and expense controls throughout the organization.

 

Inventory levels. Inventory remained stable during the quarter, primarily due to a strengthened innovation model which drove revenue increases but also generated excess inventory, representing continued opportunities to improve demand forecasting for regular line items. Inventory levels are expected to normalize as Jafra further refines and recalibrates demand forecasting while implementing strategies to reduce excess inventory.

 

H2 2024 Priorities

 

Product Innovation Plan: Implement comprehensive product innovation plan across all categories.

 

Catalog Design: Launch a new and improved catalogue design featuring a cleaner and more engaging layout to drive purchases.

 

Merchandising Plan: Begin implementing a more effective merchandising plan, including enhanced pricing and promotion strategies as well as improved pagination management.
     
Inventory Reduction: Continue executing plans to decrease inventory levels.

 

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Jafra US Key

 

Financial and Operating Metrics

 

    Q2     H1  
    2024     2023     2024     2023  
Net Revenue   $ 241,881     $ 238,919       +1.2 %   $ 439,361     $ 451,739       -2.7 %
Gross Margin     73.6 %     77.8 %     -416 bps     73.8 %     77.2 %     -338 bps
EBITDA   $ 7,192     $ 5,201       +38.3 %   $ -2,646     $ -30,143     +91.2 % 
EBITDA Margin     3.0 %     2.6 %     +77 bps     -0.6 %     -6.7 %     +610 bps

 

Associates                                    
Avg. Base     30,864       28,541       +8.1 %     30,185       28,970       +4.2 %
EOP Base     31,026       29,921       +3.7 %     31,026       29,335       +3.7 %
Monthly Activity Rate     46.7 %     44.4 %     +233 bps     44.6 %     41.1 %     +350 bps
Avg. Monthly Order   $ 232     $ 236       -1.2 %   $ 228     $ 234       -2.5 %
Distributors                                                
Avg. Base     1,726       2,041       -15.4 %     1,727       2,061       -16.2 %
EOP Base     1,766       1,760       +0.3 %     1,766       1,930       +0.3 %
Monthly Activity Rate     90.7 %     83.8 %     +697 bps     89.5 %     82.45 %     +707 bps
Avg. Monthly Order   $ 229     $ 220       +4.1 %   $ 223     $ 220       +1.6 %

 

Highlights

 

1.2% YoY Net Revenue Increase - first net revenue increase since Jafra US acquisition. Reflects strong “back to growth” momentum, representing a 4.4% YoY increase in USD terms and a 9.1% YoY increase excluding an “extraordinary positive cut-off effect” on Q2 2023 net revenue. Notably, net revenue increased by a significant 16% in June, primarily driven by an expanding Associate base, also enabled by:

 

- Baseline commercial model implemented at Jafra US in early 2024 has proven highly relevant to the US market.

 

- Catalog pagination and design, effective incentivization, and stronger Distributor relationships drove sales growth during the quarter.

 

- US revenue mix is now more evenly distributed across categories, presenting future growth opportunities across all markets.

 

- While the Company had initially anticipated YoY net revenue growth and break-even by the second half of 2024, a strong first half has enabled BeFra to meet growth objectives and generate positive EBITDA ahead of schedule.

 

Associate Base expansion. Associate base increased by 3.7% YoY for the first time since the Jafra US acquisition. Jafra US sales will be primarily driven by Associate base expansion due to current low market penetration.

 

Positive EBITDA. Q2 2024 EBITDA increased by 38.3% YoY. Achieved near break-even in H1 2024 with continued progress to end the year with positive EBITDA, enabling future self-sustaining growth.

 

H2 2024 Priorities

 

Product Innovation Plan: Implement comprehensive product innovation plan across all categories.

 

Catalog Design: July catalog upgrades expected to favorably impact H2 2024.

 

Merchandising Plan: Begin roll out of initial version of a more effective merchandising plan, including better pricing and promotion strategies with better-managed pagination.

 

Launch Shopify+: new platform launch in August 2024 to capture increased share of online/digital demand in both the Hispanic and General Markets. This platform will also enhance the Sales Force experience, with increased motivation and support.

 

Field Strategy: Field strategy revamp, similar to Betterware Mexico, to better prepare and motivate sales force.

 

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Appendix

 

Financial Statements

 

Betterware de México, S.A.P.I. de C.V. 

Consolidated Statements of Final Position 

As of June 30, 2024 and 2023 

(In Thousands of Mexican Pesos)

 

    June 2024     June 2023  
Assets            
Cash and cash equivalents     423,246       728,872  
Trade accounts receivable, net     1,082,224       1,166,267  
Accounts receivable from related parties     542       30  
Inventories     2,062,733       2,021,738  
Prepaid expenses     137,214       126,859  
Income tax recoverable     137,936       213,784  
Derivative Financial Instruments     22,593       -  
Other assets     121,204       163,131  
Total current assets     3,987,692       4,420,681  
Property, plant and equipment, net     2,919,620       2,902,039  
Right of use assets, net     319,892       357,831  
Deferred income tax     523,568       319,157  
Investment in subsidiaries     -       1,236  
Intangible assets, net     1,610,915       1,691,781  
Goodwill     1,599,718       1,599,718  
Other assets     56,888       50,934  
Total non-current assets     7,030,601       6,922,696  
Total assets     11,018,293       11,343,377  
                 
Liabilities and Stockholders’ Equity                
Short term debt and borrowings     589,478       754,232  
Accounts payable to suppliers     1,949,182       1,721,562  
Accrued expenses     358,363       357,052  
Provisions     709,902       788,698  
Income tax payable     -       -  
Value added tax payable     92,532       132,688  
Trade accounts payable to related parties     47,412       116,932  
Statutory employee profit sharing     -       77,489  
Lease liability     113,267       79,309  
Derivative financial instruments     -       80,066  
Total current liabilities     3,860,136       4,108,028  
Employee benefits     133,626       154,817  
Derivative financial instruments     -       -  
Deferred income tax     783,169       837,672  
Lease liability     230,721       281,447  
Long term debt and borrowings     4,455,638       4,685,437  
Total non-current liabilities     5,603,154       5,959,373  
Total liabilities     9,463,290       10,067,401  
                 
Stockholders’ Equity                
Capital stock     321,312       321,312  
Share premium account     -25,264       -16,370  
Retained earnings     1,284,785       976,795  
Other comprehensive income     -24,275       -3,984  
Non-controlling interest     -1,555       -1,776  
Total Stockholders’ Equity     1,555,003       1,275,977  
Total Liabilities and Stockholders’ Equity     11,018,293       11,343,377  

 

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Betterware de México, S.A.P.I. de C.V. 

Consolidated Statements of Profit or Loss and Other Comprehensive Income 

For the three-months ended June 30, 2024 and 2023 

(In Thousands of Mexican Pesos) 

 

    Q2 2024     Q2 2023     ∆%  
Net revenue     3,389,393       3,220,097       5.3 %
Cost of sales     940,918       860,763       9.3 %
Gross profit     2,448,475       2,359,334       3.8 %
                         
Administrative expenses     772,840       742,747       4.1 %
Selling expenses     950,176       838,525       13.3 %
Distribution expenses     167,582       153,189       9.4 %
Total expenses     1,890,598       1,734,461       9.0 %
                         
Share of results of subsidiaries     -       -       -  
Operating income     557,877       624,873       -10.7 %
                         
Interest expense     -170,833       -206,173       -17.1 %
Interest income     11,565       14,994       -22.9 %
Unrealized loss in valuation of financial derivative instruments     95,295       -14,521       -756.3 %
Foreign exchange gain (loss), net     -40,212       -38,535       4.4 %
Financing cost, net     -104,185       -244,235       -57.3 %
                         
Income before income taxes     453,692       380,637       19.2 %
                         
Income taxes     152,999       125,412       22.0 %
                         
Net income including minority interest     300,693       255,225       17.8 %
Non-controlling interest loss     75       3,145       -97.6 %
Net income     300,768       258,370       16.4 %

 

EBITDA breakdown (Ps.  million)
Concept   Q2 2024     Q2 2023     ∆%  
Net income     300,693       255,225       17.8 %
(+) Income taxes     152,999       125,412       22.0 %
(+) Financing cost, net     104,185       244,235       -57.3 %
(+) Depreciation and amortization     98,259       92,560       6.2 %
EBITDA     656,136       717,433       -8.5 %
EBITDA Margin     19.4 %     22.3 %        

 

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Betterware de México, S.A.P.I. de C.V.

Consolidated Statements of Profit or Loss and Other Comprehensive Income

For the six-months ended June 30, 2024 and 2023

(In Thousands of Mexican Pesos)

 

    H1 2024     H1 2023     ∆%  
Net revenue     6,991,896       6,484,308       7.8 %
Cost of sales     1,892,473       1,748,747       8.2 %
Gross profit     5,099,423       4,735,561       7.7 %
                         
Administrative expenses     1,558,456       1,567,507       -0.6 %
Selling expenses     1,978,750       1,683,999       17.5 %
Distribution expenses     344,307       298,366       15.4 %
Total expenses     3,881,513       3,549,872       9.3 %
                         
Share of results of subsidiaries     -       -       -  
Operating income     1,217,910       1,185,689       2.7 %
                         
Interest expense     -327,827       -417,108       -19.6 %
Interest income     10,803       27,488       -33.7 %
Unrealized loss in valuation of financial derivative instruments     70,513       -64,737       -208.9 %
Foreign exchange gain (loss), net     -61,253       -49,108       24.7 %
Financing cost, net     -307,764       -503,465       -38.9 %
                         
Income before income taxes     910,146       682,223       33.4 %
                         
Income taxes     315,208       238,769       32.0 %
                         
Net income including minority interest     594,938       443,454       34.2 %
Non-controlling interest loss     -24       2,913       -100.8 %
Net income     594,914       446,367       33.3 %

 

EBITDA breakdown (Ps.  million)
Concept   H1 2024     H1 2023     ∆%  
Net income     594,938       443,454       34.2 %
(+) Income taxes     315,208       238,769       32.0 %
(+) Financing cost, net     307,764       503,465       -38.9 %
(+) Depreciation and amortization     193,616       186,304       3.9 %
EBITDA     1,411,526       1,371,993       2.9 %
EBITDA Margin     20.2 %     21.2 %        

 

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Betterware de México, S.A.P.I. de C.V.

Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows

For the three-months ended June 30, 2024 and 2023

(In Thousands of Mexican Pesos)

 

    Q2 2024     Q2 2023  
Cash flows from operating activities:            
Profit for the period     594,938       443,454  
                 
Adjustments for:                
Income tax expense recognized in profit of the year     315,208       238,769  
Depreciation and amortization of non-current assets     193,616       186,304  
Interest income recognized in profit or loss     -10,803       -27,488  
Interest expense recognized in profit or loss     327,827       417,108  
Unrealized loss in valuation of financial derivative instruments     -70,513       64,737  
Share-based payment expense     -8,894       -3,699  
Gain on disposal of equipment     -2,653       -2,358  
Currency effect     -7,754       -6,066  
Movements in not- controlling interest     52       -46  
Other gains and losses     -       -  
Movements in working capital:                
Trade accounts receivable     -9,769       -195,205  
Trade accounts receivable from related parties     -438       31  
Inventory, net     -28,599       100,932  
Prepaid expenses and other assets     50,602       -53,423  
Accounts payable to suppliers and accrued expenses     196,116       405,293  
Provisions     -94,846       -4,573  
Value added tax payable     -25,829       43,546  
Statutory employee profit sharing     -85,443       -57,809  
Trade accounts payable to related parties     -       20,073  
Income taxes paid     -421,733       -251,738  
Employee benefits     6,476       910  
Net cash generated by operating activities     917,561       1,318,752  
                 
Cash flows from investing activities:                
Investment in subsidiaries     -       -  
Payments for property, plant and equipment, net     -106,532       -26,349  
Proceeds from disposal of property, plant and equipment, net     7,063       12,644  
Interest received     10,803       27,488  
Net cash (used) generated in investing activities     -88,666       13,783  
                 
Cash flows from financing activities:                
Repayment of borrowings     -1,175,000       -1,600,000  
Proceeds from borrowings     1,090,000       875,000  
Interest paid     -299,621       -383,769  
Bond issuance costs     -       -  
Lease payment     -71,731       -61,025  
Share repurchases     -       -  
Dividends paid     -499,027       -249,513  
Net cash used in financing activities     -955,379       -1,419,307  
Net decrease in cash and cash equivalents     -126,484       -86,772  
Cash and cash equivalents at the beginning of the period     549,730       815,644  
Cash and cash equivalents at the end of the period     423,246       728,872  

 

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Key Operating Metrics

 

Betterware Mexico

 

    Q1 2023     Q2 2023     Q3 2023     Q4 2023     Q1 2024     Q2 2024  
Associates                                    
Avg. Base     752,577       753,743       768,042       756,250       716,645       713,144  
EOP Base     764,024       756,637       759,310       741,170       724,707       699,033  
Monthly Activity Rate     68.1 %     66.7 %     65.2 %     66.0 %     67.7 %     66.4 %
Avg. Monthly Order   $ 1,767     $ 1,877     $ 1,823     $ 1,959     $ 2,052     $ 2,027  
Monthly Growth Rate     15.0 %     15.2 %     15.7 %     14.9 %     15.1 %     13.8 %
Monthly Churn Rate     15.6 %     15.5 %     15.5 %     15.7 %     15.8 %     15.0 %
Distributors                                                
Avg. Base     39,028       40,825       42,551       42,369       42,886       44,953  
EOP Base     39,991       41,981       41,932       41,825       44,482       45,009  
Monthly Activity Rate     98.5 %     98.1 %     97.9 %     98.1 %     98.5 %     98.0 %
Avg. Monthly Order   $ 23,562     $ 23,440     $ 21,944     $ 23,518     $ 23,582     $ 21,669  
Monthly Growth Rate     9.1 %     10.7 %     10.4 %     9.9 %     11.8 %     11.4 %
Monthly Churn Rate     8.6 %     9.1 %     10.4 %     10.0 %     9.7 %     11.0 %

 

Jafra Mexico

 

    Q1 2023     Q2 2023     Q3 2023     Q4 2023     Q1 2024     Q2 2024  
Associates                                    
Avg. Base     448,982       427,289       414,968       461,712       469,290       432,450  
EOP Base     427,280       424,435       422,956       467,736       451,692       419,931  
Monthly Activity Rate     51.7 %     51.2 %     52.2 %     52.9 %     53.7 %     50.5 %
Avg. Monthly Order   $ 2,063     $ 2,091     $ 2,088     $ 2,181     $ 2,238     $ 2,284  
Monthly Growth Rate     9.2 %     8.9 %     10.5 %     11.5 %     9.5 %     8.4 %
Monthly Churn Rate     11.3 %     9.1 %     10.6 %     8.3 %     10.6 %     10.8 %
Distributors                                                
Avg. Base     19,030       18,853       18,553       18,576       18,927       19,073  
EOP Base     18,952       18,721       18,555       18,719       19,159       19,035  
Monthly Activity Rate     94.5 %     94.0 %     94.0 %     95.3 %     96.0 %     93.1 %
Avg. Monthly Order   $ 2,259     $ 2,463     $ 2,236     $ 2,624     $ 2,396     $ 2,693  
Monthly Growth Rate     1.0 %     1.0 %     1.1 %     1.4 %     1.6 %     0.7 %
Monthly Churn Rate     1.6 %     1.4 %     1.4 %     1.1 %     0.8 %     0.8 %

 

Jafra US

 

    Q1 2023     Q2 2023     Q3 2023     Q4 2023     Q1 2024     Q2 2024  
Associates                                    
Avg. Base     29,399       28,541       29,608       31,268       29,506       30,864  
EOP Base     28,749       29,921       30,489       31,117       29,470       31,026  
Monthly Activity Rate     37.7 %     44.4 %     45.1 %     43.8 %     42.4 %     46.7 %
Avg. Monthly Order (USD)   $ 232     $ 235     $ 228     $ 231     $ 223     $ 232  
Monthly Growth Rate     9.7 %     12.9 %     14.5 %     12.5 %     11.3 %     14.4 %
Monthly Churn Rate     15.0 %     11.5 %     13.8 %     11.5 %     13.1 %     12.5 %
Distributors                                                
Avg. Base     2,080       2,041       1,642       1,782       1,728       1,726  
EOP Base     2,099       1,760       1,645       1,793       1,674       1,766  
Monthly Activity Rate     81.1 %     83.8 %     90.4 %     90.2 %     88.3 %     90.7 %
Avg. Monthly Order (USD)   $ 219     $ 220     $ 217     $ 215     $ 217     $ 229  
Monthly Growth Rate     1.9 %     2.6 %     6.3 %     7.9 %     4.6 %     8.5 %
Monthly Churn Rate     1.8 %     7.6 %     8.4 %     5.0 %     6.9 %     6.7 %

 

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Key Financial Metrics

 

Consolidated

 

    Q1 2023     Q2 2023     Q3 2023     Q4 2023     Q1 2024     Q2 2024  
Net Revenue   $ 3,264,211     $ 3,220,097     $ 3,123,507     $ 3,401,692     $ 3,602,503     $ 3,389,393  
Gross Margin     72.8 %     73.3 %     70.2 %     70.0 %     73.6 %     72.2 %
EBITDA   $ 654,559     $ 717,433     $ 529,424     $ 819,484     $ 755,390     $ 656,136  
EBITDA Margin     20.1 %     22.3 %     16.9 %     24.1 %     21.0 %     19.4 %
Net Income   $ 187,996     $ 258,370     $ 196,991     $ 406,104     $ 294,146     $ 300,768  
Free Cash Flow   $ 549,311     $ 1,305,046     $ 1,643,327     $ 2,256,395     $ 359,655     $ 818,092  

 

Betterware Mexico

 

    Q1 2023     Q2 2023     Q3 2023     Q4 2023     Q1 2024     Q2 2024  
Net Revenue   $ 1,388,983     $ 1,444,406     $ 1,420,739     $ 1,472,480     $ 1,555,027     $ 1,476,375  
Gross Margin     61.1 %     61.8 %     56.2 %     50.2 %     60.0 %     56.4 %
EBITDA   $ 412,356     $ 443,508     $ 328,295     $ 250,342     $ 382,107     $ 304,467  
EBITDA Margin     29.7 %     30.7 %     23.1 %     17.0 %     24.6 %     20.6 %

 

Jafra Mexico

 

    Q1 2023     Q2 2023     Q3 2023     Q4 2023     Q1 2024     Q2 2024  
Net Revenue   $ 1,662,405     $ 1,536,775     $ 1,486,816     $ 1,668,956     $ 1,849,996     $ 1,671,137  
Gross Margin     82.0 %     83.3 %     83.0 %     86.5 %     85.0 %     86.0 %
EBITDA   $ 277,547     $ 268,724     $ 207,985     $ 532,780     $ 383,120     $ 344,478  
EBITDA Margin     16.7 %     17.5 %     14.0 %     31.9 %     20.7 %     20.6 %

 

Jafra US

 

    Q1 2023     Q2 2023     Q3 2023     Q4 2023     Q1 2024     Q2 2024  
Net Revenue   $ 212,823     $ 238,916     $ 215,952     $ 260,256     $ 197,480     $ 241,881  
Gross Margin     76.5 %     77.8 %     74.1 %     74.4 %     74.0 %     73.6 %
EBITDA   $ -35,344     $ 5,201     $ -6,856     $ 36,361     $ -9,838     $ 7,192  
EBITDA Margin     -16.6 %     2.2 %     -3.2 %     14.0 %     -5.0 %     3.0 %

 

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Use of Non-IFRS Financial Measures

 

This announcement includes certain references to EBITDA, EBITDA Margin, Net Debt:

 

EBITDA: defined as profit for the year adding back the depreciation of property, plant, and equipment and right of use assets, amortization of intangible assets, financing cost, net and total income taxes.

 

EBITDA Margin: is calculated by dividing EBITDA by net revenue.

 

EBITDA and EBITDA Margin are not measures recognized under IFRS and should not be considered as an alternative to, or more meaningful than, consolidated net income for the year as determined in accordance with IFRS or as indicators of our operating performance from continuing operations. Accordingly, readers are cautioned not to place undue reliance on this information and should note that these measures as calculated by the Company, may differ materially from similarly titled measures reported by other companies.

 

BeFra believes that these non-IFRS financial measures are useful to investors because (i) BeFra uses these measures to analyze its financial results internally and believes they represent a measure of operating profitability and (ii) these measures will serve investors to understand and evaluate BeFra’s EBITDA and provide more tools for their analysis as it makes BeFra’s results comparable to industry peers that also prepare these measures.

 

Definitions: Operating Metrics

 

From the Q2 2024 on, we will report our salesforce under the same name for all our business units, Distributors (previously stated as Leaders in Jafra) and Associates (previously stated as Consultants for Jafra). It is important to note that the metrics are calculated with the same method as previous quarters and the reference name change has no adverse effect in the results of the operating metrics reported by the Company.

 

Betterware (Associates and Distributors)

 

Avg. Base: Weekly average Associate/Distributor base

 

EOP Base: Associate/Distributor base at the end of the period

 

Weekly Churn Rate: Average weekly data. Total Associates/Distributors lost during the period divided by the beginning of the period Associate/Distributor base.

 

Weekly Activity Rate: Average weekly data. Active Associates/Distributors divided by ending Associate/Distributor base.

 

Avg. Weekly Order: Average weekly data. Total Revenue divided by number of active Associates/Distributors

 

Jafra (Associates and Distributors)

 

Avg. Base: Monthly average Associate/Distributor base

 

EOP Base: Associate/Distributor base at the end of the period

 

Monthly Churn Rate (Associates): Average monthly data. Total Associates lost during the period divided by the number of active Associates 4 months prior. An Associate is terminated only after 4 months of inactivity.

 

Monthly Churn Rate (Distributors): Average monthly data. Total Distributors lost during the period divided by end of period Distributors’ base.

 

Monthly Activity Rate: Average monthly data. Active Associate/Distributor divided by the end of period Associate/Distributor base.

 

Avg. Monthly Order (Associates): Average monthly data. Total Catalogue Revenue divided by number of Associates orders.

 

Avg. Monthly Order (Distributors): Average monthly data. Total Distributors Revenue divided by number of Distributors orders.

 

About Betterware de México, S.A.P.I. de C.V.

 

Founded in 1995, Betterware de Mexico is the leading direct-to-consumer company in Mexico focused on offering innovative products that solve specific needs related to household organization, practicality, space-saving, and hygiene. Through the acquisition of JAFRA on April 7, 2022, the Company now offers a leading brand of direct-to-consumer in the Beauty market in Mexico and the United States where it offers Fragrances, Color & Cosmetics, Skin Care, and Toiletries. The combined company possesses an asset-light business model with low capital expenditure requirements and a track record of strong profitability, double digit rates of revenue growth and free cash flow generation. Today, the Company distributes its products in Mexico and in the United States of America.

 

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Forward-Looking Statements

 

This press release includes certain statements that are not historical facts but are forward-looking statements for purposes of the safe harbor provisions under the United States Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Forward-looking statements generally are accompanied by words such as “believe,” “may,” “will”, “estimate”, “continue”, “anticipate”, “intend”, “expect”, “should”, “would”, “plan”, “predict”, “potential”, “seem”, “seek,” “future,” “outlook”, and similar expressions that predict or indicate future events or trends or that are not statements of historical matters. The reader should understand that the results obtained may differ from the projections contained in this document and that many factors could cause our actual activities or results to differ materially from the activities and results anticipated in forward looking statements. For this reason, the Company assumes no responsibility for any indirect factors or elements beyond its control that might occur inside Mexico or abroad and which might affect the outcome of these projections and encourages you to review the ‘Cautionary Statement’ and the ‘Risk Factor’ sections of our annual report on Form 20-F for the year ended December 31, 2020 and any of the Company’s other applicable filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission for additional information concerning factors that could cause those differences

 

The Company undertakes no obligation and does not intend to update these forward-looking statements to reflect events or circumstances occurring after the date hereof. You are cautioned not to place undue reliance on these forward-looking statements, which speak only as of the date hereof. Further information on risks and uncertainties that may affect the Company’s operations and financial performance, and the forward statements contained herein, is available in the Company’s filings with the SEC. All forward-looking statements are qualified in their entirety by this cautionary statement.

 

Q2 2024 Conference Call

 

Management will hold a conference call with investors on July 26th, 2024, at 7:00 am Mexico City Time / 9:00am Eastern Time (EST). For anyone who wishes to join live, the dial-in information is:

 

Toll Free: 1-877-451-6152

Toll/International: 1-201-389-0879

Conference ID: 13747694

 

If you wish to listen to the replay of the conference call, please see instructions below:

 

Toll Free:  1-844-512-2921

Toll/International: 1-412-317-6671

Replay Pin Number: 13747694

 

Contacts.

 

Company:

BeFra IR

ir@better.com.mx

+52 (33) 3836 0500 Ext. 2011

 

InspIR:

Investor Relations

Barbara Cano

barbara@inspirgroup.com

 

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