Form: 6-K

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

November 5, 2020

Exhibit 99.1

 

 

 

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BETTERWARE REPORTS THIRD QUARTER RESULTS:

NET SALES INCREASED 199% AND EBITDA INCREASED 234%

 

Guadalajara, Jalisco, Mexico, November 5, 2020. - Betterware de Mexico S.A.B. de C.V. (“Betterware” or the “Company”), announced today its consolidated financial results for the third quarter 2020. The figures presented in this report are expressed in nominal Mexican Pesos (Ps.) unless otherwise noted, are un-audited, prepared in accordance with IFRS and may include minor differences due to rounding.

 

We are very pleased with our record third quarter results, highlighted by strong sales growth, an increase in Adjusted EBITDA and an acceleration in the number of distributors and associates. We are very proud of our team’s ability to adapt, meet the increased demand, and continue to serve our customers in a changing operating environment, and their hard work has enabled our strong third quarter performance. Amidst a pandemic backdrop, our recent results demonstrate that our unique technology driven platform that we’ve developed over the last five years is well positioned to disrupt the consumer products industry and to continue reaching more homes as we focus on delivering sustainable long-term growth.

 

Luis G. Campos

 

Executive Chairman of the Board

 

We made strong progress against our four key strategic pillars this quarter which are centered on market penetration, geographic expansion, category expansion and business intelligence and technology investments. Our disciplined execution of these strategies combined with strong innovation and an advantageous direct to consumer operating model continues to strengthen our competitive positioning as the number one home solutions brand in Mexico. We believe these strategies, along with our continued focus on managing expenses and working capital, have us poised to capitalize on the increased demand we are seeing for our products.

 

Andres Campos

 

CEO & Board Member

 

Quarterly results

 

Net revenues

 

Net revenues increased 199% to Ps. 2,271M from Ps. 759M in 3Q19. This increase was driven by a 186% increase in distributors and a 179% increase in associates fueling an increase in volume of 30M units to 42.2M units in 3Q20.

 

 

 

 

 

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Contributing to the triple digit sales growth was the successful implementation of the Company’s commercial strategies and technological advancements that have been developed over five years. As a result, the Company not only introduced successful innovation but also was able to serve its distribution network seamlessly in a work-from-home environment due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

 

For the first nine months of 2020, net revenues increased 103% to Ps. 4,659M, compared to Ps. 2,294M of the same period of 2019. This growth was driven by the increase in distributors and associates which led to a 111% increase in volume to 84.3M units, compared to 40M units of the same period of 2019.

 

Gross margin

 

Gross margin was 54.6% in 3Q20 as compared to 59.9% in 3Q19. The decline in 3Q20 was driven by a (i) 320 basis points from the depreciation of the Mexican peso compared to the U.S. dollar, which negatively impacted product costs purchased in US dollars and (ii) 210 basis point increase in air freight costs, which were incurred in to meet the surge in demand.

 

For the first nine months of the year, gross margin was 54.0%, compared to 58.9% in the same period of 2019 mainly due to (i) 320 basis points from the depreciation of the Mexican peso compared to the U.S. dollar, which negatively impacted product costs purchased in US dollars and (ii) 170 basis points due to the significant increase air freight to meet the surge in demand.

 

EBITDA

 

For the quarter, Betterware’s EBITDA increased 234% Year-on-Year to Ps. 730M, compared to 219M in 3Q19 and EBITDA margin expanded 3.3 pp to 32.2% due to the increase on operational leverage. In the first nine months of 2020 EBITDA increased by 118%, and the EBITDA margin was 29.1%.

 

Net Income

 

During 3Q20, the Company´s net income decreased -187.2% to Ps. -126M, relative to 3Q19. Net income includes non-cash expense of Ps. 585M related to the valuation of warrants (see below accounting for warrants). Without considering this impact, which does not affect the Company’s cash flows or operating income, the Company´s net income during 3Q20 would have increased 214.7% to Ps. 456M, relative to 3Q19.

 

The Company’s effective income tax rate is also impacted by the fair value adjustment of the warrants, which is recorded in profit and loss in accordance with IFRS but is excluded for purposes of determining the income tax for the period.

 

For the first nine months of the year earnings per share decreased to Ps. 8.35, compared to Ps. 11.02 of the same period last year. The decrease is also related to the accounting of warrants. Without considering this impact, which does not affect the Company’s cash flows or operating income, the Company´s earnings per share for the nine months, would have increased to Ps. 25.24, compared to Ps. 11.02 of the same periods last year.

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Accounting for the warrants

 

For accounting purposes and in accordance with IFRS, the warrants meet the definition of a derivative financial instrument as they represent a written put option that gives the holders of the warrants the right to exchange them for the Company’s shares at a fixed price. Although the warrants will be exchanged for the Company’s shares based on the terms of the warrant agreement, IFRS requires the derivative financial instrument to be classified as a liability given that the functional currency of the Company (MXN) differs from the strike-price of the warrants, which is fixed in USD. Changes in the fair value of the liability are presented in the profit and loss statement under the heading “Changes in fair value of warrants”.

 

IFRS requires the fair value of the warrants to be recorded in profit or loss of the period, however the Company’s operating income and the financial position is not impacted. For purposes of the Company’s EBITDA, the changes in the fair value of the liability are excluded as they represent non-cash charges.

 

When the warrants are exchanged for the Company’s shares, the obligation associated with the liability will be extinguished with a corresponding increase in equity. Once the warrants have been redeemed, the net impact in the Company’s equity is zero as the increase in their fair value is recorded in the profit and loss statement (reducing retained earnings), offset by the equivalent increase in equity as a result of the issuance of shares.

 

As of and for the nine months ended September 30, 2020, the Company has recognized the following impacts associated with the warrants:

 

- Fair value of the warrants as of September 30, 2020 is Ps. 517.8M

 

- Unrealized loss on valuation of derivative financial instruments of Ps. 585.4M

 

- Cash received by warrant holders exercising their rights to exchange their warrants for shares of the Company of Ps. 68.4M

 

- 1,573,888 warrants repurchased by the Company for a total outflow of cash of Ps. 27.7M

 

- Increase in equity as a result of the issuance of shares for the exchange of warrants of Ps. 163.8M

 

Subsequent to September 30, 2020 during the month of October 2020, 2,058,648 warrants have been redeemed for the Company’s shares at a proportion of .37 warrants/share. The total impact to the Company’s income statement resulting from the valuation of the warrants was a loss of Ps. 174.7M, offset by an increase in equity as a result of the issuance of shares upon the exchange of warrants for shares of Ps. 405.2M. Redemption of the outstanding warrants (approximately 1.5 million) will be completed by November 9 resulting in the cancelation of the liability for warrants and an increase in equity associated with the issuance of the Company´s shares.

 

Significant changes within the Balance Sheet

 

The Company’s financial position remained strong during the third quarter, and included a reduction in leverage and increased liquidity due to the outstanding operating results recorded during the quarter and nine months of 2020.

 

Cash and equivalents increased Ps. 1,002M, or 656% from Ps. 153M in 2019 to Ps. 1,155M September 2020, primarily due to the cash received from increased sales. Accounts payable to suppliers increased Ps. 1,901M or 420% from Ps. 452M in 2019 to Ps. 2,353M in 2020, due to additional purchases in order to support the increase in sales. This growth is higher than the increase in inventory due to: (i) supplier credit terms of 120 days and (ii) inventory turnover of 87 days due to the accelerated growth in sales.

 

 

 

 

 

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At quarter end, Betterware’s leverage ratio was -0.4x times. During Q2, the Company chose to pre-pay its debt for Ps. 495M. This resulted in Ps. 39.6M of pre-payment penalty costs which are included within the interest expense line on the consolidated income statements.

 

The fair value of the warrants as of September 30, 2020 is Ps. 517.8M, which increased as their value is directly proportional to the increase in the Company’s share price during the quarter.

 

Our Growth Expectations for 2020

 

Betterware has a proven track record of performance and a clear and executable growth plan, which includes expansion in current geographies and categories, as well as the addition of new markets and product extensions all supported by a robust infrastructure deeply rooted in business intelligence. The Company is pleased to be in a position to raise its EBITDA expectations for fiscal year 2020, which are appropriately tempered due to the uncertainty of market conditions during the pandemic. With this in mind, the Company is raising its expectation for FY2020 EBITDA to a range between Ps. 1,900 and Ps. 2,100, up from its previous guidance of Ps. 1,450M, and now expects EBITDA margin to be between 26.2% to 28.9%.

 

Board of Directors Proposes Quarterly Cash Dividend

 

In recognition of the Company’s ability to generate strong cash flow after investment, its Board of Directors has proposed to pay a Ps. 330M dividend to shareholders. The dividend is subject to approval at the next Ordinary General Shareholders’ Meeting to be held on November 9, 2020.

 

The Company expects to pay a dividend associated with its year-end results that will be submitted to the Board of Directors for approval as the loss generated by the fair value of the warrants during the year (impacting retained earnings) will be offset by a corresponding increase in equity associated with the issuance of shares.

 

 

 

 

 

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Betterware de México, S.A.B. de C.V.

Consolidated Statements of Financial Position

As of September 30, 2020, and September 30, 2019

(In Thousands of Mexican Pesos)

 

    Sep 2020     Sep 2019  
Assets            
Cash and cash equivalents     1,155,207       152,821  
Trade accounts receivable, net     680,303       300,459  
Accounts receivable from related parties     50       604  
Inventories     1,113,301       350,289  
Prepaid expenses     180,405       43,119  
Other assets     113,225       17,246  
Derivative financial instruments     31,486       10,183  
Total current assets     3,273,977       874,721  
Property, plant and equipment, net     549,847       201,028  
Right of use assets, net     12,141       22,124  
Deferred income tax     5,082       -  
Intangible assets, net     307,324       288,900  
Goodwill     348,441       348,441  
Other assets     3,778       2,889  
Total non-current assets     1,226,613       863,382  
Total assets     4,500,590       1,738,103  
                 
Liabilities and Stockholders’ Equity                
Borrowings     77,459       119,334  
Accounts payable to suppliers     2,352,882       452,137  
Accrued expenses     298,659       55,169  
Provisions     116,962       41,829  
Income tax payable     93,330       27,386  
Value added tax payable     51,712       25,134  
Statutory employee profit sharing     7,129       3,411  
Lease liability     9,101       9,049  
Warrants     517,767       -  
Derivative financial instruments     4,658       -  
Total current liabilities     3,529,659       733,449  
Employee benefits     1,387       1,199  
Derivative financial instruments     30,105       18,172  
Deferred income tax     78,501       69,347  
Lease liability     3,637       12,182  
Borrowings     522,536       578,673  
Total non-current liabilities     636,166       679,573  
Total liabilities     4,165,825       1,413,022  
                 
Stockholders’ Equity                
Capital stock     328,530       55,985  
Retained earnings     6,067       269,050  
Other comprehensive income     168       46  
Total Stockholders’ Equity     334,765       325,081  
Total Liabilities and Stockholders’ Equity     4,500,590       1,738,103  

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Betterware de México, S.A.B. de C.V.

Consolidated Statements of Profit or Loss and Other Comprehensive Income

For the three-months ended September 30, 2020 and 2019

(In Thousands of Mexican Pesos)

 

    Q3 2020     Q3 2019     ∆%  
Net revenue     2,270,838       758,513       199.4 %
Cost of sales     1,030,781       303,921       239.2 %
Gross profit     1,240,057       454,592       172.8 %
                         
Administrative expenses     168,811       63,226       167.0 %
Selling expenses     241,894       154,007       57.1 %
Distribution expenses     107,973       27,410       293.9 %
Total expenses     518,678       244,643       112.0 %
Operating income     721,379       209,949       243.6 %
                         
Interest expense     -       (15,254 )     -100 %
Interest income     4,099       1,783       129.9 %
Unrealized (loss) / gain in valuation of financial derivative instruments     (50,710 )     7,760       -753.5 %
Changes in fair value of warrants     (581,736 )     -       100 %
Foreign exchange loss, net     (16,136 )     (625 )     2481.8 %
Financing cost, net     (644,483 )     (6,336 )     10071.8 %
                         
Income before income taxes     76,896       203,613       -62.2 %
                         
Income taxes     203,080       58,864       245 %
                         
Net income     (126,184 )     144,749       -187.2 %

 

EBITDA breakdown (Ps. $730 million)
 
Concept   Q3 2020     Q3 2019     ∆%  
Net income     (126,184 )     144,749       -187.2 %
(+) Income taxes     203,080       58,864       245 %
(+) Financing cost, net     644,483       6,336       10071.8 %
(+) Depreciation and amortization     8,789       8,631       1.8 %
EBITDA     730,168       218,580       234.1 %
EBITDA margin     32.2 %     28.8 %     3.3 %

 

 

 

 

 

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Betterware de México, S.A.B. de C.V.

Consolidated Statements of Profit or Loss and Other Comprehensive Income

For the nine-months ended September 30, 2020 and 2019

(In Thousands of Mexican Pesos)

 

    9M20     9M19     ∆%  
Net revenue     4,659,241       2,294,135       103.1 %
Cost of sales     2,143,353       942,569       127.4 %
Gross profit     2,515,888       1,351,566       86.1 %
                         
Administrative expenses     401,981       256,122       56.9 %
Selling expenses     559,674       403,897       38.6 %
Distribution expenses     223,489       94,743       135.9 %
Total expenses     1,185,144       754,762       57.0 %
Operating income     1,330,744       596,804       123.0 %
                         
Interest expense     (70,827 )     (59,984 )     18.1 %
Interest income     9,586       5,614       70.8 %
Unrealized gain on valuation of financial derivative instruments     30,377       8,640       251.6 %
Changes in fair value of warrants     (585,372 )     -       100 %
Foreign exchange loss, net     (36,213 )     (6,538 )     453.9 %
Financing cost, net     (652,449 )     (52,268 )     1148.3 %
                         
Income before income taxes     678,295       544,536       24.6 %
                         
Income taxes     390,604       164,921       136.8 %
                         
Net income     287,691       379,615       -24.2 %

 

EBITDA breakdown (Ps. $1,357 million)
 
Concept   9M20     9M19     ∆%  
Net income     287,691       379,615       -24.2 %
(+) Income taxes     390,604       164,921       136.8 %
(+) Financing cost, net     652,449       52,268       1148.3 %
(+) Depreciation and amortization     26,480       26,109       1.4 %
EBITDA     1,357,224       622,913       117.9 %
EBITDA margin     29.1 %     27.2 %     2.0 %

 

 

 

 

 

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Betterware de México, S.A.B. de C.V.

Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows

For the nine-months ended September 30, 2020 and 2019

(In Thousands of Mexican Pesos)

 

    Sep 2020     Sep 2019  
Cash flows from operating activities:            
Net income for the period     287,691       379,615  
                 
Adjustments for:                
Income tax expense     390,604       164,921  
Depreciation and amortization of non-current assets and right of use assets     26,480       26,109  
Interest income recognized in profit or loss     (9,586 )     (5,614 )
Interest expense recognized in profit or loss     70,827       59,984  
Gain of property, plant, equipment sale     -       -  
Unrealized gain in valuation of financial derivative instruments     554,995       (8,640 )
                 
Movements in working capital:                
Trade accounts receivable     (433,216 )     (101,683 )
Accounts receivable from related parties     560       (604 )
Inventory     (767,747 )     (48,083 )
Prepaid expenses and other assets     (210,859 )     12,464  
Accounts payable to suppliers and accrued expenses     2,068,416       25,362  
Provisions     70,173       2,843  
Value added tax payable     21,413       7,510  
Statutory employee profit sharing     2,123       (585 )
Income taxes paid     (331,982 )     (166,551 )
Employee benefits     (243 )     (156 )
    Net cash provided by operating activities     1,739,649       346,892  
                 
Cash flows from investing activities:                
Payments for property, plant and equipment     (361,966 )     (177,634 )
Disposal of property, plant and equipment     7,283       -  
Interest received     9,586       -  
    Net cash used in investing activities     (345,097 )     (177,634 )
                 
Cash flows from financing activities:                
Repayment of borrowings     (1,267,258 )     (189,987 )
Proceeds from borrowings     1,195,749       223,743  
Interest paid     (76,019 )     (49,052 )
Lease payment     (11,846 )     21,231  
Dividends and Capital stock increase, net     (293,668 )     (199,755 )
    Net cash used in financing activities     (453042 )     (193,820 )
    Net increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents     941,510       (24,562 )
Cash and cash equivalents at the beginning of the period     213,697       177,383  
Cash and cash equivalents at the end of the period     1,155,207       152,821  

 

 

 

 

 

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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, as past results in no way offer any guarantee of future performance. 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.

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Q3 2020 Conference Call

 

Management will hold a conference call with investors on November 6th, 2020 at 8am Central Standard Time (CST)/9am 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: 13711863

 

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: 13711863