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UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
FORM 10-Q
(Mark One)
☒
QUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
For the quarterly period ended December 31, 2024
OR
☐
TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
For the transition period from to
Commission File Number: 001-36410
Phibro Animal Health Corporation
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
Delaware
13-1840497
(State or other jurisdiction of
(I.R.S. Employer
incorporation or organization)
Identification No.)
Glenpointe Centre East, 3rd Floor
300 Frank W. Burr Boulevard, Suite 21
Teaneck, New Jersey
07666-6712
(Address of Principal Executive Offices)
(Zip Code)
(201) 329-7300
(Registrant’s telephone number, including area code)
Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act:
Title of each class
Trading Symbol(s)
Name of each exchange on which registered
Class A Common Stock, $0.0001 par value per share
PAHC
Nasdaq Stock Market
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant (1) has filed all reports required to be filed by Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to file such reports), and (2) has been subject to such filing requirements for the past 90 days. Yes ☒ No ☐
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant has submitted electronically every Interactive Data File required to be submitted pursuant to Rule 405 of Regulation S-T (§232.405 of this chapter) during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to submit such files.) Yes ☒ No ☐
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a large accelerated filer, an accelerated filer, a non-accelerated filer, a smaller reporting company, or an emerging growth company. See the definitions of “large accelerated filer,” “accelerated filer,” “smaller reporting company,” and “emerging growth company” in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act.
Large accelerated filer
Accelerated filer
Non-accelerated filer
Smaller reporting company
Emerging growth company
If an emerging growth company, indicate by check mark if the registrant has elected not to use the extended transition period for complying with any new or revised financial accounting standards provided pursuant to Section 13(a) of the Exchange Act. ☐
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a shell company (as defined in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act). Yes ☐ No ☒
As of January 31, 2025, there were 20,337,574 shares of the registrant’s Class A common stock, par value $0.0001 per share, and 20,166,034 shares of the registrant’s Class B common stock, par value $0.0001 per share, outstanding.
PHIBRO ANIMAL HEALTH CORPORATION
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PART I—FINANCIAL INFORMATION
Item 1.
Financial Statements (unaudited)
3
Consolidated Statements of Operations
Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive (Loss) Income
4
Consolidated Balance Sheets
5
Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows
6
Consolidated Statements of Changes in Stockholders’ Equity
7
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements
8
Item 2.
Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations
26
Item 3.
Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risk
42
Item 4.
Controls and Procedures
PART II—OTHER INFORMATION
Legal Proceedings
43
Item 1A.
Risk Factors
Unregistered Sales of Equity Securities and Use of Proceeds
Defaults Upon Senior Securities
Mine Safety Disclosures
Item 5.
Other Information
Item 6.
Exhibits
SIGNATURES
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Item 1. Financial Statements
PHIBRO ANIMAL HEALTH CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS
Three Months
Six Months
For the Periods Ended December 31
2024
2023
(unaudited)
(in thousands, except per share amounts)
Net sales
$
309,261
249,943
569,693
481,292
Cost of goods sold
207,391
171,327
384,328
334,950
Gross profit
101,870
78,616
185,365
146,342
Selling, general and administrative expenses
76,337
62,915
142,133
131,367
Operating income
25,533
15,701
43,232
14,975
Interest expense, net
8,996
4,659
16,637
9,223
Foreign currency losses, net
11,699
7,477
12,137
14,166
Income (loss) before income taxes
4,838
3,565
14,458
(8,414)
Provision (benefit) for income taxes
1,653
2,291
4,298
(1,673)
Net income (loss)
3,185
1,274
10,160
(6,741)
Net income (loss) per share
basic
0.08
0.03
0.25
(0.17)
diluted
Weighted average common shares outstanding
40,504
40,715
40,649
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these consolidated financial statements
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF COMPREHENSIVE (LOSS) INCOME
(in thousands)
Change in fair value of derivative instruments
2,188
(4,723)
(2,660)
(6,614)
Foreign currency translation adjustment
(11,931)
4,418
(8,763)
858
Pension settlement recognition
—
249
10,674
Unrecognized net pension gains
80
101
158
745
(Provision) benefit for income taxes
(567)
1,196
627
(1,068)
Other comprehensive (loss) income
(10,230)
1,241
(10,638)
4,595
Comprehensive (loss) income
(7,045)
2,515
(478)
(2,146)
CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS
December 31,
June 30,
As of
(in thousands, except share and per share amounts)
ASSETS
Cash and cash equivalents
67,074
70,613
Short-term investments
44,000
Accounts receivable, net
191,789
169,452
Inventories, net
427,224
265,911
Other current assets
60,066
51,021
Total current assets
746,153
600,997
Property, plant and equipment, net
337,662
203,300
Intangibles, net
39,894
45,033
Goodwill
54,549
54,557
Other assets
107,251
78,297
Total assets
1,285,509
982,184
LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY
Current portion of long-term debt
16,250
29,795
Accounts payable
99,445
85,567
Accrued expenses and other current liabilities
117,555
88,786
Total current liabilities
233,250
204,148
Revolving credit facility
114,000
176,000
Long-term debt
622,880
282,289
Other liabilities
68,577
63,106
Total liabilities
1,038,707
725,543
Commitments and contingencies (Note 9)
Common stock, par value $0.0001 per share; 300,000,000 Class A shares authorized, 20,337,574 shares issued and outstanding at December 31, 2024, and June 30, 2024; 30,000,000 Class B shares authorized, 20,166,034 shares issued and outstanding at December 31, 2024, and June 30, 2024
Preferred stock, par value $0.0001 per share; 16,000,000 shares authorized, no shares issued and outstanding
Paid-in capital
136,637
136,278
Retained earnings
244,326
243,886
Accumulated other comprehensive loss
(134,165)
(123,527)
Total stockholders’ equity
246,802
256,641
Total liabilities and stockholders’ equity
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS
OPERATING ACTIVITIES
Adjustments to reconcile net income (loss) to
net cash provided by operating activities:
Depreciation and amortization
20,578
17,781
Amortization of debt issuance costs
871
520
Deferred income taxes
(12,623)
(6,506)
11,350
2,355
Acquisition-related items
1,634
310
Pension settlement cost
Brazil employment taxes
4,202
Stock-based compensation expense
359
161
Other
(895)
2,513
Changes in operating assets and liabilities
(25,781)
14,316
(24,401)
(7,546)
(5,737)
1,934
4,330
(134)
14,611
11,543
Accrued expenses and other liabilities
21,242
2,375
Net cash provided by operating activities
15,698
47,757
INVESTING ACTIVITIES
Purchases of short-term investments
(59,523)
Maturities of short-term investments
40,000
Capital expenditures
(17,405)
(18,435)
Business acquisition, net of cash acquired
(290,825)
(3,326)
Other, net
827
1,071
Net cash used by investing activities
(263,403)
(40,213)
FINANCING ACTIVITIES
Revolving credit facility borrowings
398,000
93,000
Revolving credit facility repayments
(460,000)
(83,000)
Proceeds from long-term debt
650,000
Payments of long-term debt
(316,890)
(10,210)
Debt issuance costs
(10,377)
Payments of insurance premium financing
(3,890)
(3,478)
Dividends paid
(9,720)
(9,721)
Net cash provided (used) by financing activities
247,123
(13,409)
Effect of exchange rate changes on cash
(2,957)
(2,446)
Net decrease in cash and cash equivalents
(3,539)
(8,311)
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period
41,281
Cash and cash equivalents at end of period
32,970
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CHANGES IN STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY
Accumulated
Shares of
Common
Preferred
Paid-in
Retained
Comprehensive
Stock
Capital
Earnings
Loss
Total
As of June 30, 2024
40,503,608
Comprehensive income (loss)
6,975
(408)
6,567
Dividends declared ($0.12 per share)
(4,860)
179
As of September 30, 2024
136,457
246,001
(123,935)
258,527
180
As of December 31, 2024
As of June 30, 2023
135,803
260,912
(114,210)
282,509
(8,015)
3,354
(4,661)
81
As of September 30, 2023
135,884
248,037
(110,856)
273,069
Comprehensive income
(4,861)
As of December 31, 2023
135,964
244,450
(109,615)
270,803
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
1. Description of Business
Phibro Animal Health Corporation (“Phibro” or “PAHC”) and its subsidiaries (together, the “Company”) is a diversified global developer, manufacturer and marketer of a broad range of animal health and mineral nutrition products for food and companion animals including poultry, swine, beef and dairy cattle, aquaculture and dogs. The Company is also a manufacturer and marketer of performance products for use in the personal care, industrial chemical and chemical catalyst industries. Unless otherwise indicated or the context requires otherwise, references in this report to “we,” “our,” “us,” and similar expressions refer to Phibro and its subsidiaries.
The unaudited consolidated financial information for the three and six months ended December 31, 2024 and 2023, is presented on the same basis as the financial statements included in the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended June 30, 2024 (the “Annual Report”), filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on August 28, 2024 (File no. 001-36410). In the opinion of management, these financial statements include all adjustments necessary for a fair statement of the financial position, results of operations and cash flows of the Company for the interim periods, and the adjustments are of a normal and recurring nature. The financial results for any interim period are not necessarily indicative of the results for the full year. The consolidated balance sheet information as of June 30, 2024, was derived from the audited consolidated financial statements, but does not include all disclosures required by accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America (“GAAP”). The unaudited consolidated financial information should be read in conjunction with the consolidated financial statements and notes thereto included in the Annual Report.
The consolidated financial statements include the accounts of Phibro and its consolidated subsidiaries. Intercompany balances and transactions have been eliminated from the consolidated financial statements. The decision to consolidate an entity requires consideration of majority voting interests, as well as effective control over the entity.
2. Summary of Significant Accounting Policies and New Accounting Standards
Our significant accounting policies are described in the notes to the consolidated financial statements included in our Annual Report. As of December 31, 2024, there have been no material changes to any of the significant accounting policies contained therein.
Net Income (Loss) per Share and Weighted Average Shares
Basic net income (loss) per share is calculated by dividing net income (loss) by the weighted average number of common shares outstanding during the reporting period.
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS—(Continued)
Diluted net income (loss) per share is calculated by dividing net income (loss) by the weighted average number of common shares outstanding during the reporting period after giving effect to dilutive common share equivalents resulting from the assumed vesting of restricted stock units (“RSUs”), unless the effect would be antidilutive or if the minimum stock price targets for our performance-based RSUs were not achieved during the reporting period. Common share equivalents were included in the calculation of diluted net income per share for the three and six months ended December 31, 2024. Common share equivalents composed of 300,000 performance-based RSUs were not included in the calculation of diluted net income per share for the three months ended December 31, 2023 because the minimum stock price targets were not achieved during that period. For the six months ended December 31, 2023, such RSUs were not included in the calculation of diluted net income per share because the Company experienced a net loss for the period and the effect of including these equivalents in the calculation would have been antidilutive. For further information on RSUs, see Note 8.
Weighted average number of shares – basic
Dilutive effect of restricted stock units
211
145
Weighted average number of shares - diluted
New Accounting Standards
Financial Accounting Standards Board (“FASB”) Accounting Standards Update (“ASU”) 2023-07, Segment Reporting (Topic 280): Improvements to Reportable Segment Disclosures, requires the disclosure of significant segment expenses that are included in segment profit or loss and how the segment measures are used for decision-making. The ASU will be effective for Phibro’s fiscal year ending June 30, 2025, including retrospective disclosure for all prior periods presented, and interim periods subsequent to June 30, 2025. We are evaluating the impact to our segment disclosures.
ASU 2023-09, Income Taxes (Topic 740): Improvements to Income Tax Disclosures, enhances income tax disclosures primarily related to the rate reconciliation and income taxes paid information. The ASU outlines specific categories to be provided in the rate reconciliation and requires additional information for those reconciling items that meet a quantitative threshold. The ASU requires disaggregated disclosure of federal, state and foreign income taxes paid, including disaggregation by individual jurisdictions in which income taxes paid (net of refunds received) is equal to or greater than five percent of total income taxes paid (net of refunds received). The ASU also requires disaggregated disclosure of federal, state and foreign income (loss) from continuing operations before income taxes. The enhanced disclosures will be applied on a prospective basis and are required for Phibro’s fiscal year ending June 30, 2026. We are evaluating the impact of the additional income tax-related disclosures.
ASU 2024-03, (Subtopic 220-40): Disaggregation of Income Statement Expenses, and ASU 2025-01, Clarifying the Effective Date, requires disclosure, in the notes to the financial statements, of certain costs and expenses, including purchases of inventory, employee compensation, depreciation, and intangible asset amortization included in each relevant expense caption, as well as a qualitative description of amounts remaining in relevant expense captions that are not separately disaggregated quantitatively. ASU 2024-03 also requires disclosure of the total amount of selling expenses and, in annual periods, an entity’s definition of selling expenses. The ASU will be effective for Phibro’s fiscal year ending June 30, 2028 and for interim periods thereafter, and it can be applied on a prospective basis or on a retrospective basis to all periods presented. Early adoption is permitted. We are evaluating the impact of this standard on our footnote disclosures.
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3. Acquisition
On October 31, 2024, the Company completed its acquisition of the medicated feed additives portfolio, certain water-soluble products and related assets from Zoetis, Inc (the “Acquisition"). The Acquisition was accounted for as a business combination under the acquisition method of accounting. The acquisition method requires, among other things, that assets acquired and liabilities assumed in a business combination be recognized at their fair values as of the acquisition date. The determination of estimated fair value requires management to make significant estimates and assumptions. The results of operations of the Acquisition are included in our consolidated statements of operations from the date of acquisition and reported within the Animal Health segment.
The Acquisition has expanded our medicated feed additives and water-soluble products category, advanced our planned existing product portfolio enhancement and diversified our species and product offerings, which complements our commercial operations and international infrastructure while expanding our global presence.
The preliminary purchase price for the Acquisition was approximately $301.8 million ($290.8 million net of cash acquired), which was funded by Delayed Draw Term A-1 Loans and Delayed Draw Term A-2 Loans drawn on 2024 Credit Facilities (each as defined below in Note 6). The purchase and sale agreement underlying the transaction provides for closing working capital and other adjustments to be completed after the Acquisition. These adjustments, which are expected to be completed in our fourth fiscal quarter, have yet to be finalized and could materially change the purchase price consideration of the Acquisition.
For the three and six months ended December 31, 2024, we recognized transaction costs related to the Acquisition of $8.8 million and $12.2 million, respectively. These costs were primarily associated with financial advisory, legal and other professional services related to the Acquisition and are reflected within selling, general and administrative expenses in our consolidated statements of operations.
The amount of revenue attributable to the Acquisition included in consolidated statements of operations for the three and six months ended December 31, 2024 is $36.7 million. Based on our current operational structure and the nature and mix of legal entities and assets acquired, we will not be able to complete a full cost identification and allocation assessment for activities related to the Acquisition. As a result, we are unable to accurately determine earnings or loss attributable to the Acquisition since the date of acquisition.
The following table summarizes the preliminary allocation of the purchase price to the fair values assigned to the assets acquired and liabilities assumed at the date of the Acquisition.
At October 31,
Assets acquired:
11,018
350
149,316
139,603
Other assets (1)
24,048
Total preliminary fair value of assets acquired
324,335
Liabilities assumed:
1,411
14,395
Other noncurrent liabilities
6,686
Total preliminary fair value of liabilities assumed
22,492
Preliminary fair value of net assets acquired
301,843
Preliminary purchase price consideration transferred (2)
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In the table above, the estimate of fair value of inventories, net was determined using the replacement cost method, which contemplates the costs to complete the manufacturing and sales process, a reasonable profit allowance from the sales process, and estimated holding costs. The cost basis of raw materials was determined to represent current replacement cost and therefore approximates fair value. The net fair value step-up adjustment to inventories of $5.3 million is being amortized to cost of sales as the inventory is sold to customers. The calculated value of the estimated step-up for inventory is preliminary, as management’s valuation of the acquisition and its allocation of the purchase price consideration are still in progress, and there are net working capital adjustments and in-transit inventory transactions that have yet to be finalized. Accordingly, the inventory, net step-up is subject to change and could vary materially from the final purchase price allocation.
Property, plant and equipment, net is composed of land, buildings, equipment (including machinery, furniture and fixtures, and computer equipment), and construction-in-progress. The estimate of fair value of property, plant and equipment, net was determined by the direct cost, indirect cost and/or market approaches, as applicable, depending on the nature of the asset. The preliminary step-up adjustment of $37.2 million will be depreciated on a straight-line basis over the remaining useful life of the respective assets, which ranges from 3 years to 23 years. The calculated value of the estimated step-up for property, plant and equipment, net acquired is preliminary, as management’s valuation of the acquisition and its allocation of the purchase price consideration are still in progress. Accordingly, this step-up is subject to change, and the final purchase price allocation may result in a different allocation for property, plant and equipment, net, as well as a difference in the remaining average useful life from what is presented in this paragraph.
Pro Forma Results
The following unaudited pro forma financial information presents the combined results of net sales and operating income of the Company as if the Acquisition had occurred as of the beginning of the years presented and does not include any material non-recurring adjustments. The unaudited pro forma financial information is not necessarily indicative of what the Company’s net sales and operating income actually would have been had the Acquisition occurred at the beginning of each year presented. In addition, the unaudited pro forma financial information does not attempt to project the future results of operations of the combined company. The pro forma information does not include any potential revenue enhancements, cost synergies or other operating efficiencies that could result from the Acquisition.
348,944
359,605
720,050
688,811
36,605
30,721
86,630
40,524
4. Statements of Operations—Additional Information
Disaggregated revenue, deferred revenue and customer payment terms
We develop, manufacture and market a broad range of products for food and companion animals including poultry, swine, beef and dairy cattle, aquaculture, and dogs. The products help prevent, control and treat diseases and enhance nutrition to help improve animal health and well-being. We sell animal health and mineral nutrition products directly to integrated poultry, cattle and swine customers and through commercial animal feed manufacturers, distributors and veterinarians. The animal health industry and
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demand for many of the animal health products in a particular region are affected by changing disease pressures and by weather conditions, as product usage follows varying weather patterns and seasons. Our operations are primarily focused on regions where the majority of livestock production is consolidated in large commercial farms.
We have a diversified portfolio of products that are classified within our three reportable business segments—Animal Health, Mineral Nutrition and Performance Products. Each segment has its own dedicated management and sales team.
Animal Health
The Animal Health business develops, manufactures and markets products in three main categories:
Mineral Nutrition
The Mineral Nutrition business is comprised of formulations and concentrations of trace minerals such as zinc, manganese, copper, iron and other compounds, with a focus on customers in North America. Our customers use these products to fortify the daily feed requirements of their livestock’s diets and maintain an optimal balance of trace elements in each animal. We manufacture and market a broad range of mineral nutrition products for food animals including poultry, swine, and beef and dairy cattle.
Performance Products
The Performance Products business manufactures and markets specialty ingredients for use in the personal care, industrial chemical and chemical catalyst industries.
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The following tables present our revenues disaggregated by major product category and geographic region:
Net Sales by Product Type
MFAs and other
150,338
101,941
258,182
196,045
Nutritional specialties
45,909
41,436
88,558
81,646
Vaccines
33,171
29,727
65,201
55,943
Total Animal Health
229,418
173,104
411,941
333,634
63,250
61,347
122,312
117,373
16,593
15,492
35,440
30,285
Net Sales by Region
United States
184,441
140,482
327,990
271,769
Latin America and Canada
72,674
65,183
143,825
123,886
Europe, Middle East and Africa
32,589
29,518
63,714
56,397
Asia Pacific
19,557
14,760
34,164
29,240
Net sales by region are based on country of destination.
Our customer payment terms generally range from 30 to 120 days globally and do not include any significant financing components. Payment terms vary based on industry and business practices within the regions in which we operate. Our average worldwide collection period for accounts receivable is approximately 60 days after the revenue is recognized.
Interest Expense, Net
Credit Facilities
9,164
5,193
15,364
10,294
2022 Term Loan
217
433
504
260
Refinancing expense
1,960
110
53
336
121
Interest expense
9,778
5,723
18,543
11,368
Interest income
(782)
(1,064)
(1,906)
(2,145)
For the six months ended December 31, 2024, refinancing expense included $1,446 of new creditor and third-party financing costs and $514 in debt extinguishment costs resulting from the write-off of unamortized deferred financing costs on previously outstanding debt.
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Depreciation and Amortization
Depreciation of property, plant and equipment
9,409
6,437
16,151
12,868
Amortization of intangible assets
2,165
2,473
4,427
4,913
11,574
8,910
Pension Settlement
In July 2023, we entered into an annuity purchase agreement to irrevocably transfer a portion of our pension benefit obligation to a third-party insurance company. The annuity purchase price was $26,381 and was approximately equal to the benefit obligation transferred. The annuity purchase was funded from pension assets. During the three and six months ended December 31, 2023, we recognized a partial settlement of the pension plan and recorded $249 and $10,674, respectively in selling, general and administrative expenses in our consolidated statement of operations, resulting from the recognition of net pension losses previously included in Accumulated other comprehensive loss
5. Balance Sheets—Additional Information
Inventories
Raw materials
145,880
72,799
Work-in-process
26,332
23,550
Finished goods
255,012
169,562
ROU operating lease assets
37,359
37,604
33,795
19,371
Deposits
560
1,646
Insurance investments
6,395
6,305
Equity method investments
5,488
5,183
4,179
911
Derivative instruments
3,708
15,767
7,277
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Employee related
34,732
37,612
Current operating lease liabilities
8,019
7,460
Commissions and rebates
14,259
7,875
Professional fees
7,160
8,918
Income and other taxes
3,831
2,931
Insurance-related
1,450
1,265
Insurance premium financing
1,296
5,185
46,808
17,540
Long-term operating lease liabilities
28,315
29,915
Long-term and deferred income taxes
16,128
14,218
Supplemental retirement benefits, deferred compensation and other
6,817
6,678
U.S. pension plan, net
2,167
2,237
International retirement plans
3,371
3,212
Other long-term liabilities
11,779
6,846
10,444
13,104
(132,767)
(124,004)
Unrecognized net pension losses
(12,854)
(13,012)
Income tax benefit
1,012
385
6. Debt
Term Loans and Revolving Credit Facilities
2024 Credit Agreement
In July 2024, we entered into a Credit Agreement, (the “2024 Credit Agreement”) with a group of lenders. Initial borrowings were used to refinance all our outstanding debt, to pay fees and expenses of the transaction and for ongoing working capital requirements and general corporate purposes. Borrowings under the Delayed Draw Term A-1 Loans (as defined below) and Delayed Draw Term A-2 Loans (as defined below) were drawn on October 31, 2024 and used to finance the purchase price of the Acquisition discussed in “Note 3 — Acquisition.”
Under the 2024 Credit Agreement, there are (i) Initial Term A-1 Loans in an initial aggregate principal amount of $162,000 (the “Initial Term A-1 Loans”), (ii) Delayed Draw Term A-1 Loans in an initial aggregate principal amount of $189,000 (the “Delayed Draw Term A-1 Loans” and, together with the Initial Term A-1 Loans, the “Term A-1 Loans”), (iii) Initial Term A-2 Loans in an initial aggregate principal amount of $138,000 (the “Initial Term A-2 Loans”), (iv) Delayed Draw Term A-2 Loans in an initial aggregate principal amount of $161,000 (the “Delayed Draw Term A-2 Loans” and, together with the Initial Term A-2 Loans, the “Term A-2 Loans”), and (v) Revolving Credit Commitments in an initial aggregate principal amount of $310,000 (the “Revolving Credit Commitments” and, together with the Term A-1 Loans and Term A-2 Loans, the “2024 Credit Facilities”). The 2024 Credit
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Facilities mature in July 2029 in the case of the Term A-1 Loans and the Revolving Credit Commitments and in July 2031 in the case of the Term A-2 Loans.
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Borrowings under the 2024 Credit Facilities bear interest at rates based on the ratio of the Company and its subsidiaries’ net consolidated indebtedness to the Company and its subsidiaries’ consolidated EBITDA (the “Net Leverage Ratio”). The interest rates per annum for loans under the 2024 Credit Facilities are based on a fluctuating rate of interest as selected by the Company plus an applicable rate as set forth in the table below:
Revolving Credit and Term A-1 Loans
Term A-2 Loans
Net Leverage Ratio
Base rate
SOFR
≥ 4.00:1.00
1.75
%
2.75
2.25
3.25
≥ 3.50:1.00 and < 4.00:1.00
1.50
2.50
2.00
3.00
≥ 2.25:1.00 and < 3.50:1.00
1.25
< 2.25:1.00
1.00
The Company may receive patronage from the lenders providing the Term A-2 Loans, to the extent eligible under such lender’s patronage program, as determined by such lender in its sole discretion.
Pursuant to the terms of the 2024 Credit Agreement, the 2024 Credit Facilities are subject to various covenants that, among other things and subject to the permitted exceptions described therein, restrict us and our subsidiaries with respect to: (i) incurring additional debt; (ii) making certain restricted payments or making optional redemptions of other indebtedness; (iii) making investments or acquiring assets; (iv) disposing of assets (other than in the ordinary course of business); (v) creating any liens on our assets; (vi) entering into transactions with affiliates; (vii) entering into merger or consolidation transactions; and (viii) creating guarantee obligations; provided, however, that we are permitted to pay distributions to stockholders out of available cash subject to certain annual limitations and a quarterly maximum Net Leverage Ratio of 4.0x and so long as no default or event of default under the 2024 Credit Facilities shall have occurred and be continuing at the time such distribution is declared. Indebtedness under the 2024 Credit Facilities is collateralized by a first priority lien on substantially all assets of Phibro and certain of our domestic subsidiaries. The 2024 Credit Agreement contains an acceleration clause should an event of default (as defined) occur.
The 2024 Credit Agreement requires, among other things, compliance with financial covenants that permit: (i) a maximum Net Leverage Ratio and (ii) a minimum interest coverage ratio, each calculated on a trailing four-quarter basis, as follows:
Period
maximum Net Leverage Ratio
minimum interest coverage ratio
Prior to October 31, 2024
4.00:1.00
3.00:1.00
First fiscal quarter ending after October 31, 2024 through April 30, 2026
4.75:1.00
2.50:1.00
After April 30, 2026 to April 30, 2027
4.50:1.00
2.75:1.00
After April 30, 2027 to April 30, 2028
4.25:1.00
After April 30, 2028
As of December 31, 2024, we were in compliance with the financial covenants of the 2024 Credit Agreement.
For the six months ended December 31, 2024, we paid $10,377 in lender and other fees related to the 2024 Credit Facilities, which are being amortized to interest expense through the maturity dates of the 2024 Credit Facilities. The payment of these debt issuance costs is reflected within the financing activities section of the consolidated statements of cash flows. For the six months ended December 31, 2024, we also incurred $1,960 in certain costs and charges resulting from the refinancing, which included $1,446 of new creditor and third-party financing costs and $514 in debt extinguishment costs resulting from the write-off of unamortized deferred financing costs on previously outstanding debt.
As of December 31, 2024, we had $114,000 in borrowings drawn under the 2024 Revolver and had outstanding letters of credit of $2,356, leaving $193,644 available for further borrowings and letters of credit under the 2024 Revolver, subject to restrictions in our 2024 Credit Facilities. We obtain letters of credit in connection with certain regulatory and insurance obligations,
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inventory purchases and other contractual obligations. The terms of these letters of credit are all less than one year.
2021 Credit Agreement and Other Long-Term Debt
In April 2021, we entered into an amended and restated credit agreement (the “2021 Credit Agreement”) under which we had a term A loan in an aggregate initial principal amount of $300,000 (the “2021 Term A Loan”) and a revolving credit facility under which we could borrow up to an aggregate amount of $250,000, subject to the terms of the 2021 Credit Agreement (the “2021 Revolver”). In November 2022, we amended the 2021 Credit Facilities to increase the revolving commitments under the 2021 Revolver to an aggregate amount of $310,000 and to adopt Secured Overnight Financing Rate (“SOFR”) as the reference for the fluctuating rate of interest on the 2021 Credit Facilities, replacing the London Interbank Offered Rate (“LIBOR”) reference rate. In June 2023, we obtained an additional incremental term loan (the “2023 Incremental Term Loan”) in the amount of $50,000 (the 2021 Revolver, the 2021 Term A Loan and the 2023 Incremental Term Loan are collectively referred to as the “2021 Credit Facilities”).
The 2021 Revolver contains a letter of credit facility. The interest rate per annum applicable to the 2021 Revolver and the 2021 Term A Loan was based on a fluctuating rate of interest plus an applicable rate equal to 1.50%, 1.75%, 2.00% or 2.25%, in the case of adjusted SOFR rate loans and 0.50%, 0.75%, 1.00% or 1.25%, in the case of base rate loans. The interest rate per annum applicable to the 2023 Incremental Term Loan was based on a fluctuating rate of interest plus an applicable rate equal to 2.00%, 2.25%, 2.50% or 2.75% in the case of adjusted SOFR rate loans and 1.00%, 1.25%, 1.50% or 1.75% in the case of base rate loans. The applicable rates were based on the First Lien Net Leverage Ratio (as defined in the 2021 Credit Agreement, as amended). The 2021 Credit Facilities were scheduled to mature in April 2026. However, the remaining principal balances outstanding under the 2021 Credit Facilities of $301,875 were settled in full with proceeds from the 2024 Credit Facilities on July 3, 2024.
In September 2022, we entered into a credit agreement (the “2022 Term Loan”) in the amount of $12,000, collateralized by certain facilities. The interest rate per annum applicable to the 2022 Term Loan was based on a fluctuating rate of interest, at the Company’s election from time to time, equal to either (i) one-month adjusted SOFR plus 2.0%, or (ii) a base rate determined by reference to the greater of (a) the prime rate and (b) the Federal Funds Effective Rate plus 0.5%. The 2022 Term Loan was repayable in monthly installments of $35, with the balance payable at maturity and was scheduled to mature in September 2027. However, the remaining outstanding principal balance of $11,265 was settled in full with proceeds from the 2024 Credit Facilities on July 3, 2024.
Debt Balances and Interest Rate Information
Long-Term Debt Balances
Initial Term A-1 Loan due July 2029
159,975
Initial Term A-2 Loan due July 2031
136,274
Delayed Draw Term A-1 Loan due July 2029
189,000
Delayed Draw Term A-2 Loan due July 2031
161,000
2021 Term A Loan due April 2026
256,875
2023 Incremental Term Loan due April 2026
45,000
2022 Term Loan due September 2027
11,265
Gross term loan balances
646,249
313,140
Unamortized debt issuance costs
(7,119)
(1,056)
Term loan balances, net of unamortized debt issuance costs
639,130
312,084
Less: current maturities of long-term debt
(16,250)
(29,795)
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Interest Rates
Interest rates as of the balance sheet dates and the weighted-average rates for the periods presented were:
Ended December 31
Revolving Credit Facility
5.34
6.00
6.62
6.19
2.76
2.94
3.26
3.44
6.44
6.96
7.21
7.31
2021 Term A Loan
2.36
2023 Incremental Term Loan
7.68
7.62
7.43
7.39
Interest rates as of the balance sheet dates are based on rates in effect as of those dates, including SOFR fluctuating rates of interest, applicable rates and the interest rate swap agreement.
In September 2024, we entered into an interest rate swap agreement on $150,000 of notional principal that effectively converts the floating SOFR portion of our interest obligation on that amount of debt issued under the 2024 Credit Facilities to a fixed rate of 3.18% through September 2029. In addition, we are party to an interest rate swap of agreement on $300,000 of notional principal that effectively converts the floating SOFR portion of our interest obligation on that amount of debt to a fixed rate of 0.51% through June 2025 and remains in effect as a hedge against our existing variable rate debt issued under the 2024 Credit Facilities. We designated the interest rate swaps as highly effective cash flow hedges. For additional details, see “Note 10 — Derivatives.”
7. Related Party Transactions
Certain relatives of Jack C. Bendheim, our Chairman, President and Chief Executive Officer, provided services to the Company as employees or consultants and received aggregate compensation and benefits of approximately $507 and $378 during the three months ended December 31, 2024 and 2023, and $1,288 and $817 during the six months ended December 31, 2024 and 2023, respectively. Mr. Bendheim has sole authority to vote shares of our stock owned by BFI Co., LLC, an investment vehicle of the Bendheim family.
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8. Stock Incentive Plan
Restricted Stock Units
In fiscal 2024, our Board of Directors approved grants of 600,000 RSUs to certain officers of the Company, pursuant to the Company’s Incentive Plan and the RSU award agreements. Each RSU represents the right to receive a share of our common stock upon vesting. Certain RSUs are subject to time-based vesting and certain RSUs are subject to performance-based vesting. The time-based RSUs vest in five equal annual amounts on each anniversary of the February 2024 grant date. The performance-based RSUs vest on the fourth anniversary of the July 2023 grant date and on the fifth anniversary of the February 2024 grant date, subject to the continuation of employment on such dates, in increments of 10% (but no less than 20%) (with linear interpolation between increments) based upon the arithmetic average of the Company’s closing stock price per share for each trading day in the 90-calendar day period ending on the vesting date (the “90-Day Average”). None of the RSUs will vest if the 90-Day Average is below $20, and 100% of the RSUs will vest if the 90-Day Average is $60 or above. In the event of a change in control of the Company, following which either (i) 100% of the shares of stock cease to be traded on a nationally recognized stock exchange and the Company is no longer listed on any such exchange or (ii) a Qualifying Termination occurs within 12 months, all unvested RSUs will immediately vest in full. All RSUs were unvested as of December 31, 2024.
We used a Monte Carlo simulation model to determine the grant date fair value of the performance-based RSUs. Assumptions used by the model were based on information as of the grant date and included a risk-free rate of return, expected volatility and an expected dividend yield. The risk-free rate of return is based on U.S. treasury yields for bonds with similar maturities. Expected volatility is based on the historical volatility of the Company’s common stock. The expected dividend yield considers estimated annual dividends and the closing share price of the underlying common stock.
The fair value of the time-based RSUs is equal to the closing market price of the underlying common stock on the grant date, less the present value of expected dividends over the vesting period.
The weighted-average grant date fair value of the RSUs granted in fiscal 2024 was $5.44 per share. We recognize stock-based compensation expense for the RSUs on a straight-line basis over the vesting periods. Stock-based compensation expense related to the RSUs was $180 and $80 for three months ended December 31, 2024 and 2023, and $359 and $161 for the six months ended December 31, 2024 and 2023, respectively. At December 31, 2024, there was $2,430 of unrecognized compensation expense related to the RSUs, which will be recognized over a weighted-average period of 3.6 years.
9. Commitments and Contingencies
Environmental
Our operations and properties are subject to extensive federal, state, local and foreign laws and regulations, including those governing pollution; protection of the environment; the use, management, and release of hazardous materials, substances and wastes; air emissions; greenhouse gas emissions; water use, supply and discharges; the investigation and remediation of contamination; the manufacture, distribution, and sale of regulated materials, including pesticides; the importing, exporting and transportation of products; and the health and safety of our employees and the public (collectively, “Environmental Laws”). As such, the nature of our current and former operations exposes us to the risk of claims with respect to such matters, including fines, penalties, and remediation obligations that may be imposed by regulatory authorities. Under certain circumstances, we might be required to curtail operations until a particular problem is remedied. Known costs and expenses under Environmental Laws incidental to ongoing operations, including the cost of litigation proceedings relating to environmental matters, are generally included within operating results. Potential costs and expenses may also be incurred in connection with the repair or upgrade of facilities to meet existing or new requirements under Environmental Laws or to investigate or remediate potential or actual contamination, and from time to time we establish reserves for such contemplated investigation and remediation costs. In many instances, the ultimate costs under Environmental Laws and the time period during which such costs are likely to be incurred are difficult to predict.
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While we believe that our operations are currently in material compliance with Environmental Laws, we have, from time to time, received notices of violation from governmental authorities, and have been involved in civil or criminal action for such violations. Additionally, at various sites, our subsidiaries are engaged in continuing investigation, remediation and/or monitoring efforts to address contamination associated with historic operations of the sites. We devote considerable resources to complying with Environmental Laws and managing environmental liabilities. We have developed programs to identify requirements under, and maintain compliance with Environmental Laws; however, we cannot predict with certainty the effect of increased and more stringent regulation on our operations, future capital expenditure requirements, or the cost of compliance.
The nature of our current and former operations exposes us to the risk of claims with respect to environmental matters and we cannot assure we will not incur material costs and liabilities in connection with such claims. Based on our experience, we believe that the future cost of compliance with existing Environmental Laws, and liabilities for known environmental claims pursuant to such Environmental Laws, will not have a material adverse effect on our financial position, results of operations, cash flows or liquidity.
Based upon information available, to the extent such costs can be estimated with reasonable certainty, we estimated the cost for further investigation and remediation of identified soil and groundwater problems at operating sites, closed sites and third-party sites, and closure costs for closed sites to be approximately $4,279 and $4,282 at December 31, 2024 and June 30, 2024, respectively, which is included in current and long-term liabilities on the consolidated balance sheets. However, future events, such as new information, changes in existing Environmental Laws or their interpretation, and more vigorous enforcement policies of regulatory agencies, may give rise to additional expenditures or liabilities that could be material. For all purposes of the discussion under this caption and elsewhere in this report, it should be noted that we take and have taken the position that neither PAHC nor any of our subsidiaries are liable for environmental or other claims made against one or more of our other subsidiaries or for which any of such other subsidiaries may ultimately be responsible.
Claims and Litigation
PAHC and its subsidiaries are party to various claims and lawsuits arising out of the normal course of business including product liabilities, payment disputes and governmental regulation. Certain of these actions seek damages in various amounts. In many cases, such claims are covered by insurance. We believe that none of the claims or pending lawsuits, either individually or in the aggregate, will have a material adverse effect on our financial position, results of operations, cash flows or liquidity.
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10. Derivatives
We monitor our exposure to foreign currency exchange rates and interest rates and from time-to-time use derivatives to manage certain of these risks. We designate derivatives as a hedge of a forecasted transaction or of the variability of the cash flows to be received or paid in the future related to a recognized asset or liability (cash flow hedge). All changes in the fair value of a highly effective cash flow hedge are recorded in Accumulated other comprehensive loss.
We routinely assess whether the derivatives used to hedge transactions are effective. If we determine a derivative ceases to be an effective hedge, we discontinue hedge accounting in the period of the assessment for that derivative, and immediately recognize any unrealized gains or losses related to the fair value of that derivative in the consolidated statements of operations.
We record derivatives at fair value in the consolidated balance sheets. For additional details regarding fair value, see “Note 11 — Fair Value Measurements.”
In September 2024, we entered into an interest rate swap agreement on $150,000 of notional principal that effectively converts the floating SOFR portion of our interest obligation on that amount of debt issued under the 2024 Credit Facilities to a fixed rate of 3.18% through September 2029. We are a party to an interest rate swap agreement on $300,000 of notional principal that effectively converts the floating SOFR portion of our interest obligation to a fixed rate 0.51% through June 2025. We have designated the interest rate swaps as highly effective cash flow hedges.
We are a party to foreign currency option contracts used to hedge cash flows related to monthly inventory purchases. The individual option contracts mature monthly through June 2025. The forecasted inventory purchases are probable of occurring and the individual option contracts were designated as highly effective cash flow hedges.
The consolidated balance sheet includes the net fair values of our outstanding foreign currency option contracts within the respective line items, based on the net financial position and maturity date of the individual contracts. The consolidated balance sheet includes the net fair values of our outstanding interest rate swaps within the respective balance sheet line items, based on the expected timing of the cash flows. The consolidated balance sheet includes assets and liabilities for the fair values of outstanding derivatives that are designated and effective as cash flow hedges as follows:
Foreign currency option contracts, net
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Interest rate swap
6,903
13,151
Accrued expense and other current liabilities
(167)
(41)
Total Fair Value
(2)
10,611
Notional amounts of the derivatives as of the balance sheet date were:
450,000
Brazil Real-USD call options
R$
36,000
Brazil Real-USD put options
(36,000)
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The consolidated statements of operations and statements of comprehensive income (loss) for the periods ended December 31, 2024 and 2023 included the effects of derivatives as follows:
Income recorded in consolidated statements of operations
(397)
(390)
(907)
(571)
Consolidated statement of operations - total cost of goods sold
Consolidated statement of operations - total selling, general and administrative expenses
Expense (income) recorded in comprehensive (loss) income
257
(1,243)
120
(910)
(3,790)
(3,643)
(7,690)
(7,213)
Consolidated statement of operations - total interest expense, net
(Income) expense recorded in comprehensive (loss) income
(2,445)
5,966
2,540
7,524
We recognize gains and losses related to foreign currency derivatives as a component of cost of goods sold at the time the hedged item is sold. Inventory as of December 31, 2024, included realized net gains of $255 related to matured contracts. We anticipate the net gains included in inventory will be recognized in cost of goods sold within the next six months.
11. Fair Value Measurements
Cash Equivalents
Our cash equivalents consist of time deposits with an original maturity of less than three months held at financial institutions. We consider the carrying amounts of these current assets to be recorded at their fair value because of the current nature of these items.
Short-term Investments
Our short-term investments consist of time deposits with original maturity of greater than three months, but no greater than twelve months, held at financial institutions. We consider the carrying amounts of these current assets to be recorded at their fair value because of the current nature of these items.
Current Assets and Liabilities
We consider the carrying amounts of current assets and current liabilities to be representative of their fair value because of the current nature of these items.
Debt
We record debt, including term loans and revolver balances, at amortized cost in our consolidated financial statements. We believe the carrying value of the debt is approximately equal to its fair value, due to the variable nature of the instruments and our evaluation of estimated market prices.
Derivatives
We determine the fair value of derivative instruments based upon pricing models using observable market inputs for these types of financial instruments, such as spot and forward currency exchange rates.
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Non-financial Assets
Our non-financial assets, which primarily consist of goodwill, other intangible assets, property and equipment, and lease-related right-of-use (“ROU”) assets, are not required to be measured at fair value on a recurring basis, and instead are reported at carrying value in the consolidated balance sheet. Assets and liabilities may be required to be measured at fair value on a non-recurring basis, either upon initial recognition or for subsequent accounting or reporting, including the initial recognition of net assets acquired in a business combination. These fair value measurements involve unobservable inputs that reflect estimates and assumptions that represent Level 3 inputs.
Fair Value of Assets (Liabilities)
December 31, 2024
June 30, 2024
Level 1
Level 2
Level 3
Cash equivalents
18,000
35,000
Foreign currency derivatives
There were no transfers between levels during the periods presented.
12. Business Segments
We evaluate performance and allocate resources, based on the Animal Health, Mineral Nutrition and Performance Products segments. Certain of our costs and assets are not directly attributable to a segment or segments and we refer to these items as Corporate. We do not allocate Corporate costs or assets to the other segments because they are not used to evaluate the segments’ operating results or financial position. Corporate costs include certain costs related to executive management, information technology, legal, finance, human resources and business development. The accounting policies of our segments are the same as those described in the summary of significant accounting policies included herein.
We evaluate performance of our segments based on Adjusted EBITDA. We calculate Adjusted EBITDA as net income (loss) plus (a) interest expense, net, (b) provision for income taxes or less benefit for income taxes, (c) depreciation and amortization, (d) other expense or less other income as separately reported on our consolidated statements of operations, including foreign currency (gains) losses, net and (e) certain items that we consider to be unusual, non-operational or non-recurring.
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Total segments
10,286
7,348
17,949
14,697
515
660
1,031
1,306
292
625
859
11,093
8,441
19,605
16,862
Adjusted EBITDA
58,177
39,299
98,561
67,793
5,702
3,507
9,464
6,388
1,888
817
4,177
2,226
65,767
43,623
112,202
76,407
Reconciliation of income before income taxes to Adjusted EBITDA
Depreciation and amortization – Total segments
Depreciation and amortization – Corporate
481
469
973
919
Corporate costs
17,592
14,171
33,371
28,304
Acquisition-related cost of goods sold
Acquisition-related other
8,815
12,239
Insurance settlement gain
(1,257)
Phibro Forward income growth initiatives
1,696
2,046
Adjusted EBITDA – Total segments
Identifiable assets
1,011,145
684,407
76,950
67,088
50,998
50,862
1,139,093
802,357
Corporate
146,416
179,827
The Animal Health segment includes all goodwill of the Company. Corporate assets include cash and cash equivalents, short-term investments, debt issuance costs, income tax-related assets and certain other assets.
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Item 2. Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations
Introduction
Our management’s discussion and analysis of financial condition and results of operations (“MD&A”) is provided to assist readers in understanding our performance, as reflected in the results of our operations, our financial condition and our cash flows. The following discussion summarizes the significant factors affecting our consolidated operating results, financial condition, liquidity and cash flows as of and for the periods presented below. This MD&A should be read in conjunction with our consolidated financial statements and related notes thereto included elsewhere in this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q. Our future results could differ materially from our historical performance as a result of various factors such as those discussed in “Risk Factors” in Item 1A of our Annual Report and “Forward-Looking Statements.”
Overview of our business
Phibro Animal Health Corporation is a leading global diversified animal health and mineral nutrition company. We develop, manufacture and market a broad range of products for food and companion animals including poultry, swine, beef and dairy cattle, aquaculture, and dogs. Our products help prevent, control and treat diseases, and support nutrition to help improve animal health and well-being. In addition to animal health and mineral nutrition products, we manufacture and market specific ingredients for use in the personal care, industrial chemical and chemical catalyst industries.
Acquisition
In April 2024, the Company entered into a Purchase and Sale Agreement (the “Purchase Agreement”) with Zoetis Inc., a Delaware corporation (“Zoetis”) to acquire Zoetis’s medicated feed additive (“MFA”) portfolio, certain water-soluble products and related assets (the “Acquisition”). On October 31, 2024, the Company completed the Acquisition at a purchase price of approximately $301.8 million ($290.8 million net of cash acquired), subject to certain adjustments set forth in the Purchase Agreement. The Acquisition was funded by term loan borrowings under the 2024 Credit Agreement. The product portfolio acquired, which generated $407.6 million in revenue in 2023, is comprised of more than 37 product lines that are sold in approximately 80 countries. Also included in the Acquisition are six manufacturing sites, comprised of four in the U.S., one in Italy and one in China. The results of operations of the Acquisition are included in our consolidated statements of operations from the date of acquisition and reported within the Animal Health segment.
In July 2024, we entered into a Credit Agreement (the “2024 Credit Agreement”) with a group of lenders. Initial borrowings were used to refinance all our outstanding debt, to pay fees and expenses of the transaction, and for ongoing working capital requirements and general corporate purposes. Borrowings under the Delayed Draw Term A-1 and A-2 Loans were used to finance the purchase price of the Acquisition. See “Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements — Debt — 2024 Credit Agreement” for additional information.
Armed Conflicts
Israel and Hamas
On October 7, 2023, Hamas militants crossed into Israel from Gaza in a large-scale, surprise terrorist attack. Hamas terrorists invaded Israel, first firing rockets into the country and then carrying out attacks inflicting mass casualties with hundreds more taken hostage. In order to provide immediate assistance to the victims of the attacks and their families, we and our employees provided monetary donations that were distributed to charities that offered relief services, welfare, equipment, food and other necessities. Since the October 2023 attack, there have been continued and escalating hostilities along Israel’s northern border with Lebanon (with the Hezbollah terror organization) and southern border (with the Houthi movement in Yemen). In November 2024, a ceasefire was brokered between Israel and Hezbollah, and in January 2025, a temporary ceasefire went into effect between Israel and Hamas. The results of such ceasefire actions and negotiations for a continued ceasefire between Israel and Hamas remain uncertain and difficult to predict. It is possible that hostilities with Hezbollah in Lebanon and with Hamas can resume and escalate, and that other terrorist organizations, including Palestinian military organizations in the West Bank as well as other hostile countries, will join the hostilities. Such hostilities may escalate in the future into a greater regional conflict.
We have three manufacturing sites in Israel. A manufacturing plant in Neot Hovav that produces active pharmaceutical ingredients for certain of our anticoccidial and antimicrobial products, a facility in Beit Shemesh that produces vaccines and a plant in Petah Tikvah that manufactures premix products and nutritional products. In addition, we have an office location near Tel Aviv in Airport City. As of December 31, 2024, we had approximately 480 employees located in Israel. While we initially had some disruption to our operations at the onset of the Israel-Hamas conflict, at the current time, we have confidence in our ability to meet our supply commitment to customers and maintain sufficient inventory to continue regional support. A significant escalation of the tensions in Israel occurred on April 13, 2024, when Iran launched more than 300 drones and missiles against Israel, but we had no material disruption to our business. Iran has threatened to continue to attack Israel. Iran is also believed to have a strong influence among extremist groups in the region, such as Hamas in Gaza, Hezbollah in Lebanon, the Houthi movement in Yemen and various rebel militia groups in Syria and Iraq. While the situation surrounding the ongoing conflict remains fluid, our operations in Israel have navigated numerous challenging situations over the years.
The resumption, prolonged continuation or escalation of this conflict may trigger bans, economic and other sanctions, as well as broader military conflict, which could include neighboring nations and their respective allies. The potential impact of the current conflict, or escalation thereof, on our business is unclear but may include, without limitation, the possible disruption of our operations, particularly at our facilities in Israel, supply chain and logistics disruptions, personnel and raw material shortages, and other consequences, including as a result of the actions of, or disruption of the operations of, certain regulatory and governmental authorities and of certain of our suppliers, collaborative partners, licensees, manufacturing sites, distributors and customers. Our Israeli manufacturing facilities and local operations account for 17% of our consolidated assets as of December 31, 2024, and 20% of our consolidated net sales, for the six months ended December 31, 2024.
Russia and Ukraine
In response to the armed conflict between Russia and Ukraine that began in February 2022, we and our employees have provided support to Ukraine in the form of monetary donations, free products and humanitarian services. Our limited intent for the Russian market is to continue to provide medicines and vaccines, and related regulatory and technical support, to help existing customers combat disease challenges in the production of food animals on their farms. We have no production or direct distribution operations and no planned investments in Russia.
Since the conflict began, the United States and other North Atlantic Treaty Organization (“NATO”) member states, as well as non-member states, announced targeted economic sanctions on Russia, including certain Russian citizens and enterprises. The continuation or escalation of the conflict may trigger additional economic and other sanctions, as well as broader military conflict. The potential impacts of any resulting bans, sanctions, boycotts or broader military conflicts on our business are uncertain. The potential impacts could include supply chain and logistics disruptions, macroeconomic impacts resulting from the exclusion of Russian financial institutions from the global banking system, volatility in foreign exchange rates and interest rates, inflationary pressures on raw materials and energy as well as heightened cybersecurity threats. Our sales to Russia and Ukraine for the twelve months ended December 31, 2024 represented approximately 1% of consolidated net sales.
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We cannot know if the conflict could escalate and result in broader economic and security concerns that could adversely affect our business, financial condition, or results of operations.
Industry growth
We believe global population growth, the growth of the global middle class and the productivity improvements needed due to limitations of arable land and water supplies have supported and will continue to support growth of the animal health industry.
Regulatory developments
In April 2016, the Food and Drug Administration (“FDA”) began initial steps to withdraw approval of carbadox (the active ingredient in our Mecadox product) via a regulatory process known as a Notice of Opportunity for Hearing (“NOOH”), due to concerns that certain residues from the product may persist in animal tissues for longer than previously determined. In the years following, Phibro has continued an ongoing process of responding collaboratively and transparently to the FDA’s Center for Veterinary Medicine (“CVM”) inquiries and has provided extensive and meticulous research and data that confirmed the safety of carbadox. In July 2020, the FDA announced it would not proceed to a hearing on the scientific concerns raised in the 2016 NOOH, consistent with the normal regulatory procedure, but instead announced that it was withdrawing the 2016 NOOH and issuing a proposed order to review the regulatory method for carbadox. Phibro reiterated the safety of carbadox and the appropriateness of the regulatory method and offered to work with the CVM to generate additional data to support the existing regulatory method or select a suitable alternative regulatory method.
In March 2022, the FDA held a Part 15 virtual public hearing seeking data and information related to the safety of carbadox in which Phibro participated and again detailed the research and data that confirm the safety of carbadox. In November 2023, the FDA issued a final order to revoke the approved method for detecting carbadox residues. The FDA also provided notice in the Federal Register proposing to withdraw approval of all NADAs providing for use of carbadox in medicated swine feed and announcing an opportunity for Phibro to request a hearing on this proposal. This second action is based on CVM’s determination that there is no approved regulatory method to detect carbadox residues in the edible tissues of the treated swine. Phibro is continuing to defend swine producers’ ability to use Mecadox. We have requested a full evidentiary hearing on the merits before an administrative law judge. In January 2024, Phibro filed a lawsuit in the D.C. Federal District Court asking the court to invalidate the order which revoked the regulatory method for carbadox. Should we be unable to successfully defend the safety of the product, the loss of carbadox sales will have an adverse effect on our financial condition and results of operations. Sales of Mecadox (carbadox) for the twelve months ended December 31, 2024 were approximately $23 million. As of the date of the filing of this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q, Mecadox continues to be available for use by swine producers.
Macroeconomic developments, such as adverse economic conditions worldwide, international conflicts, or efforts of governments to stimulate or stabilize the economy or manage trade disputes, may adversely impact our business. For example, the Trump administration recently confirmed its intent to impose heavy tariffs on imports from several nations, including Mexico, Canada and China. These measures aim to address broader policy goals but could introduce supply chain inefficiencies, challenge current trade agreements with certain nations, and affect the cost and availability of materials critical to project execution. On February 3, 2025, President Trump announced a deal to delay the imposition of tariffs on Mexico imports by a month. However, any such tariffs, if and when enacted, and any further legislation or actions taken by the U.S. federal government that restrict trade, such as additional tariffs, trade barriers, and other protectionist or retaliatory measures could adversely impact our ability to sell products and services in our markets. Countries may, in response to any U.S. actions, adopt retaliatory or other protectionist measures that could further limit our ability to offer our products and services. The ultimate impact of any tariffs will depend on various factors, including if any tariffs are ultimately implemented, the timing of implementation, and the amount, scope, and nature of the tariffs.
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Analysis of the consolidated statements of operations
Summary Results of Operations
Change
(in thousands, except per share amounts and percentages)
59,318
88,401
23,254
30
39,023
13,422
10,766
9,832
63
28,257
*
4,337
93
7,414
4,222
56
(2,029)
(14)
1,273
36
22,872
(638)
(28)
5,971
1,911
16,901
Basic
0.05
0.42
Diluted
Weighted average number of shares outstanding
Ratio to net sales
32.9
31.5
32.5
30.4
24.7
25.2
24.9
27.3
8.3
6.3
7.6
3.1
1.6
1.4
2.5
(1.7)
1.0
0.5
1.8
(1.4)
Effective tax rate
34.2
64.3
29.7
19.9
Certain amounts and percentages may reflect rounding adjustments.
Calculation not meaningful
Net sales, Adjusted EBITDA and reconciliation of GAAP net income to Adjusted EBITDA
We report Net sales and Adjusted EBITDA by segment to understand the operating performance of each segment. This enables us to monitor changes in net sales, costs and other actionable operating metrics at the segment level. See “—General description of non-GAAP financial measures” for descriptions of EBITDA and Adjusted EBITDA.
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Segment net sales and Adjusted EBITDA:
(in thousands, except percentages)
48,397
47
62,137
32
4,473
6,912
3,444
9,258
56,314
33
78,307
1,903
4,939
1,101
5,155
18,878
48
30,768
45
2,195
3,076
1,951
88
(17,592)
(14,171)
(3,421)
(33,371)
(28,304)
(5,067)
(18)
48,175
29,452
18,723
64
78,831
48,103
30,728
Adjusted EBITDA as a percentage of segment net sales
25.4
22.7
23.9
20.3
9.0
5.7
7.7
5.4
11.4
5.3
11.8
7.4
Corporate (1)
(5.7)
(5.9)
Total (1)
15.6
13.8
10.0
The table below sets forth a reconciliation of net income (loss), as reported under GAAP, to Adjusted EBITDA:
2,664
2,797
EBITDA
25,408
17,134
8,274
51,673
18,590
33,083
1,324
Phibro Forward income growth initiatives(1)
100
198
(249)
(10,674)
(4,202)
(1) Phibro Forward is a company-wide initiative focused on unlocking additional areas of revenue growth and cost savings.
Certain amounts may reflect rounding adjustments.
* Calculation not meaningful
Comparison of three months ended December 31, 2024 and 2023
Net sales of $309.3 million for the three months ended December 31, 2024, increased $59.3 million, or 24%, as compared to the three months ended December 31, 2023. Animal Health increased $56.3 million, while Mineral Nutrition and Performance Products increased $1.9 million and $1.1 million, respectively.
Net sales of $229.4 million for the three months ended December 31, 2024, increased $56.3 million, or 33%. Net sales of MFAs and other increased $48.4 million, or 47%, due to incremental revenues of $36.7 million from sales of products from the Zoetis MFA portfolio acquired on October 31, 2024 and increased demand for our MFA products in international regions and for our processing aids used in the ethanol fermentation industry.
Net sales of nutritional specialty products increased $4.5 million, or 11%, primarily due to increased domestic dairy demand and higher sales of microbial and companion animal products.
Net sales of vaccines increased $3.4 million, or 12%, primarily due to continued growth of poultry products in Latin America, plus an increase in international demand.
Net sales of $63.3 million for the three months ended December 31, 2024, increased $1.9 million, or 3%, due to an increase in demand for copper and trace minerals.
Net sales of $16.6 million for the three months ended December 31, 2024, increased $1.1 million, or 7%, as a result of higher demand for the ingredients used in personal care products.
Gross profit of $101.9 million for the three months ended December 31, 2024, increased $23.3 million, or 30%, as compared to the three months ended December 31, 2023. Gross margin increased 140 basis points to 32.9% of net sales for the three months ended December 31, 2024, as compared to 31.5% for the three months ended December 31, 2023. The comparison to the prior year includes a net increase of $1.3 million for acquisition-related cost of goods sold related to purchase accounting adjustments for acquisitions. Excluding this purchase accounting item, gross profit increased $24.6 million, or 31%, and increased 200 basis points to 33.5% of net sales due to increased sales, an increase in average selling prices, and the favorable impact of foreign currency exchange rates.
Animal Health gross profit increased $20.8 million, primarily driven by higher sales volume, higher average selling prices, and the favorable impact of foreign currency exchange rates. Mineral Nutrition gross profit increased $2.5 million, driven by higher average selling prices. Performance Products gross profit increased by $1.3 million, driven by increased sales volumes.
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Selling, general and administrative expenses (“SG&A”) of $76.3 million for the three months ended December 31, 2024, increased $13.4 million, or 21%, as compared to the three months ended December 31, 2023. SG&A for the three months ended December 31, 2024, included $8.8 million for acquisition-related costs, $1.7 million of costs associated with Phibro Forward income growth initiatives, and $0.2 million of stock-based compensation expense, partially offset by $1.3 million related to an insurance settlement gain. SG&A for the three months ended December 31, 2023 included a $4.2 million cost for an unfavorable litigation result related to Brazil employment taxes paid from January 2013 through December 2015, an additional $0.2 million true-up to the pension settlement cost and $0.1 million of stock-based compensation expense. Excluding these items, SG&A increased $8.5 million.
Animal Health SG&A increased $4.9 million, primarily due to an increase in employee-related costs due in part to the incremental headcount added as part of the Acquisition. Mineral Nutrition and Performance Products SG&A was comparable to the prior year. Corporate costs increased by $3.4 million, due to an increase in employee-related costs and professional fees.
Interest expense, net of $9.0 million for the three months ended December 31, 2024, increased by $4.3 million, as compared to the three months ended December 31, 2023, due to the higher debt levels associated with the financing of the Acquisition.
Foreign currency losses, net for the three months ended December 31, 2024, were $11.7 million, as compared to $7.5 million of net losses for the three months ended December 31, 2023. Current period losses were driven by fluctuations in certain currencies related to the U.S. dollar, most prominently, in the Brazil Real. Prior year period losses were driven in large part by a major currency devaluation in Argentina.
Provision for income taxes
The provision for income taxes was $1.7 million and $2.3 million for the three months ended December 31, 2024 and 2023, respectively. The effective income tax rates were 34.2% and 64.3% for the three months ended December 31, 2024 and 2023, respectively. The effective income tax rate for the three months ended December 31, 2024 decreased primarily due to higher pretax earnings and higher forecasted annual pretax earnings than the three months ended December 31, 2023, which reduced the impact of certain items such as Global Intangible Low-Taxed Income. The provision for income taxes for the three months ended December 31, 2024, included (i) exchange rate losses, (ii) changes in uncertain tax positions related to prior years and (iii) acquisition-related costs. The provision for income taxes for the three months ended December 31, 2023, included various items including (i) exchange rate losses, (ii) the release of certain valuation allowances and (iii) changes in uncertain tax positions related to prior years. Excluding the impact of these items, the effective income tax rate was 26.4% and 26.7% for the three months ended December 31, 2024 and 2023, respectively.
Net income
Net income of $3.2 million for the three months ended December 31, 2024, increased $1.9 million, as compared to net income of $1.3 million for the three months ended December 31, 2023. Operating income increased $9.8 million, driven by favorable gross profit, partially offset by higher SG&A. Gross profit increased primarily as a result of higher sales in the Animal Health segment, driven in part by incremental revenues associated with sales from the Zoetis MFA portfolio acquired on October 31, 2024. SG&A increased by $13.4 million, which included $8.8 million for acquisition-related costs and $1.7 million of costs associated with Phibro Forward income growth initiatives. Interest expense, net increased $4.3 million due to higher debt levels, due in part to the financing of the Acquisition. Foreign currency losses, net increased by $4.2 million. Income tax expense decreased by $0.6 million.
Comparison of six months ended December 31, 2024 and 2023
Net sales of $569.7 million for the six months ended December 31, 2024, increased $88.4 million, or 18%, as compared to the six months ended December 31, 2023. Animal Health sales increased $78.3 million. Mineral Nutrition and Performance Products sales increased $4.9 million and $5.2 million, respectively.
Net sales of $411.9 million for the six months ended December 31, 2024, increased $78.3 million, or 23%. Net sales of MFAs and other increased $62.1 million, or 32%, due to incremental revenues of $36.7 million from sales of products from the Zoetis MFA portfolio acquired on October 31, 2024, increased demand for our MFAs in international regions and higher demand for processing aids used in the ethanol fermentation industry.
Net sales of nutritional specialty products increased $6.9 million, or 8%, primarily due to increased domestic dairy demand and higher sales of microbial and companion animal products.
Net sales of vaccines increased $9.3 million, or 17%, due primarily to continued growth of poultry products in Latin America, plus an increase in domestic demand.
Net sales of $122.3 million for the six months ended December 31, 2024, increased $4.9 million, or 4%, due to an increase in demand for copper and trace minerals.
Net sales of $35.4 million for the six months ended December 31, 2024, increased $5.2 million, or 17%, as a result of higher demand for the ingredients used in personal care products.
Gross profit of $185.4 million for the six months ended December 31, 2024, increased $39.0 million, or 27%, as compared to the six months ended December 31, 2023. Gross margin increased 210 basis points to 32.5% of net sales for the six months ended December 31, 2024, as compared to 30.4% for the six months ended December 31, 2023. The comparison to the prior year includes a net increase of $1.3 million for acquisition-related cost of goods sold related to purchase accounting adjustments for acquisitions. Excluding this purchase accounting item, gross margin increased $40.4 million, or 28%, and increased 240 basis points to 32.8% of net sales due to increased sales, an increase in average selling prices, and the favorable impact of foreign currency exchange rates.
Animal Health gross profit increased $34.6 million, primarily driven by higher sales volume, higher average selling prices, and the favorable impact of foreign currency exchange rates, partially offset by unfavorable product mix. Mineral Nutrition gross profit increased $3.4 million, driven by higher average selling price. Performance Products gross profit increased $2.4 million, driven by increased sales volumes.
SG&A of $142.1 million for the six months ended December 31, 2024, increased $10.8 million, or 8%, as compared to the six months ended December 31, 2023. SG&A for the six months ended December 31, 2024, included $12.2 million for acquisition-related costs, $2.0 million of costs associated with Phibro Forward income growth initiatives, and $0.4 million of stock-based compensation expense, partially offset by $1.3 million related to an insurance settlement gain. SG&A for the six months ended December 31, 2023, included a $10.7 million pension settlement costs, $4.2 million cost for an unfavorable litigation result related to Brazil employment taxes paid from January 2013 through December 2015, and $0.2 million of stock-based compensation expense. Excluding these items, SG&A increased $12.4 million.
Animal Health SG&A increased $7.1 million primarily due to an increase in employee-related costs due to incremental headcount added as part of the Acquisition and new product launches in Brazil. Mineral Nutrition and Performance Products SG&A was comparable to the prior year. Corporate expenses increased $5.1 million due to an increase in employee-related costs and professional fees.
Interest expense, net of $16.6 million for the six months ended December 31, 2024, increased $7.4 million, or 80%, as compared to the six months ended December 31, 2023, due to the higher debt levels associated with the financing of the Acquisition and costs associated with the refinancing of the Company’s debt.
Foreign currency losses, net for the six months ended December 31, 2024, were $12.1 million, as compared to net losses of $14.2 million for the six months ended December 31, 2023. Current period losses were driven by fluctuations in certain currencies related to the U.S. dollar, most prominently, in the Brazil Real. Prior year period losses were driven in large part by a major currency devaluation in Argentina.
The provision for income taxes was $4.3 million, and the effective income tax rate was 29.7% for the six months ended December 31, 2024. The company incurred a pretax loss for the six months ended December 31, 2023 and had a benefit for income taxes of $1.7 million, and the effective tax benefit rate was 19.9%. The effective income tax rate for the six months ended December 31, 2024 was higher than the statutory rate as well as last year’s tax benefit rate, primarily due to an unfavorable mix of pre-tax income resulting in higher taxes related to foreign earnings as well as higher state and local taxes.
The provision for income taxes for the six months ended December 31, 2024, included (i) various exchange rate losses, (ii) changes in uncertain tax positions related to prior years and (iii) acquisition-related costs. The provision for income taxes for the six months ended December 31, 2023, included various items including (i) a benefit from a foreign tax credit related to the prior year, (ii) exchange rate losses, (iii) the release of certain valuation allowances and (iv) changes in uncertain tax positions related to prior years. Excluding the impact of these items, the effective income tax rate was 25.0% and 27.0% for the six months ended December 31, 2024 and 2024, respectively.
Net income was $10.2 million for the six months ended December 31, 2024, as compared to net loss of ($6.7) million for the six months ended December 31, 2023. Operating income increased $28.3 million driven by higher gross profit, partially offset by higher SG&A of $10.8 million, which included $12.2 million for acquisition-related costs and $2.0 million of costs associated with Phibro Forward income growth initiatives. Interest expense, net increased $7.4 million due to higher debt levels and the associated with the refinancing of the Company’s debt. Foreign currency losses, net decreased by $2.0 million. Income tax expense increased by $6.0 million.
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Adjusted net income and adjusted diluted earnings per share
We report adjusted net income and adjusted diluted earnings per share to portray the results of our operations prior to considering certain income statement elements. See “—General description of non-GAAP financial measures” for more information.
A reconciliation of net income (loss), as reported under GAAP, to adjusted net income, is as follows:
Reconciliation of GAAP Net Income (Loss) to Adjusted Net Income
Adjustments
Acquisition-related items, net of income tax (1)
9,184
2,064
7,120
13,684
3,868
9,816
Certain items, net of income tax (1)
479
3,259
(2,780)
(85)
2,386
10,940
(8,554)
(78)
Foreign currency losses, net of income tax (1)
8,914
7,187
1,727
9,270
12,254
(2,984)
(24)
Certain income tax items (1)
163
(325)
488
501
(1,322)
1,823
Total adjustments, net of income tax
18,739
12,185
6,554
54
25,840
25,740
0
Adjusted net income
21,924
13,459
8,465
18,999
17,001
89
(1) See table titled “Items Excluded from Adjusted Net Income” below for further details.
A reconciliation of reported diluted loss per share, as reported under GAAP, to non-GAAP adjusted diluted EPS is:
Reconciliation of GAAP diluted EPS to Adjusted diluted EPS
GAAP EPS, diluted
Acquisition-related items, net of income tax
0.23
0.18
0.34
0.10
0.24
Certain items, net of income tax
0.01
(0.07)
(88)
0.06
0.27
(0.21)
Foreign currency losses, net of income tax
0.22
0.04
0.30
Certain income tax items
-
(0.01)
(0.03)
Adjustments EPS, diluted
0.46
0.16
0.64
0.00
1
Adjusted EPS, diluted
0.54
0.33
0.21
0.89
0.47
91
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Items excluded from adjusted net income consisted of:
Items Excluded from Adjusted Net Income
Acquisition-related intangible amortization in cost of goods sold
1,578
1,670
3,229
3,343
Acquisition-related intangible amortization in SG&A
587
803
1,198
1,569
Acquisition-related transaction costs in SG&A
Acquisition-related items - income taxes
(3,430)
(719)
(4,616)
(1,354)
Total acquisition-related items, net of income taxes
Certain items
Certain items - income taxes
(140)
(1,272)
(722)
(4,097)
Total certain items, net of income taxes
Foreign currency losses, net - income taxes
(2,785)
(290)
(2,867)
(1,912)
Total foreign currency losses, net, net of income taxes
Foreign tax credit regulations
(1,223)
Changes in uncertain tax positions and certain other items
(99)
Total certain income tax items
Total adjustments, net of income taxes
Analysis of financial condition, liquidity and capital resources
Net increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents was as follows:
Cash provided (used) by:
Operating activities
(32,059)
Investing activities
(223,190)
Financing activities
260,532
Effect of exchange-rate changes on cash and cash equivalents
(511)
4,772
Operating activities provided $15.7 million of net cash for the six months ended December 31, 2024. Cash provided by net income, adjusted for the non-cash items, including depreciation and amortization, was $31.4 million. Cash used in the ordinary course of business from changes in operating assets and liabilities, net of the impact of the net assets acquired from the Acquisition, was $15.7 million. Accounts receivable used $25.8 million of cash due to higher sales. Inventories used $24.4 million of cash due to increased quantities on hand due to timing of inventory purchases and forecasted future demand. Accounts payable provided $14.6 million of cash due to timing of purchases and payments. Accrued expenses and other liabilities provided cash of $21.2 million, primarily due to timing of incurrence.
Investing activities used $263.4 million of net cash for the six months ended December 31, 2024, which includes the purchase price paid for the Acquisition of $290.8 million, net of cash acquired. Capital expenditures totaled $17.4 million, as we continue to invest in expanding production capacity and productivity improvements. Maturities of our short-term investments provided $44.0 million in cash.
Financing activities provided $247.1 million of net cash for the six months ended December 31, 2024 and reflect the impact of the refinancing of our debt portfolio in July 2024 and the financing of the Acquisition. Proceeds of $300.0 million from the refinancing, as well as revolving credit facility borrowings were used to pay the remaining principal balances of the outstanding debt of $313.1 million, and we used the proceeds $350.0 million in term loan borrowings to finance the purchase price of the Acquisition. Net revolver payments on our credit facilities used $62.0 million in cash. We paid $3.8 million in scheduled quarterly principal payments on long-term debt during the six months ended December 31, 2024. We also paid $10.4 million in debt issuance costs related to the refinancing and $9.7 million in dividends to holders of our Class A common stock and Class B common stock.
Liquidity and capital resources
We believe our cash on hand, operating cash flows and financing arrangements, including the availability of borrowings under the 2024 Credit Facility, will be sufficient to support our ongoing cash needs. We have considered the current and potential future effects of the macroeconomic market conditions in the financial markets. At this time, we expect adequate liquidity for at least the next twelve months. We can provide no assurance that our liquidity and capital resources will be adequate for future funding requirements. We believe we will be able to comply with the terms of the covenants under the 2024 Credit Facilities based on our operating plan. In the event of adverse operating results and/or violation of covenants under the facilities, there can be no assurance we would be able to obtain waivers or amendments. Other risks to our meeting future funding requirements include global economic conditions and macroeconomic, business and financial disruptions that could arise, including ongoing conflicts between Russia and Ukraine and potential hostilities in the Middle East. There can be no assurance that a challenging economic environment or an economic downturn would not affect our liquidity or ability to obtain future financing or fund operations or investment opportunities. In addition, our debt covenants may restrict our ability to invest.
Certain relevant measures of our liquidity and capital resources follow:
(in thousands, except ratios)
Cash and cash equivalents and short-term investments
114,613
Working capital
462,079
312,031
Ratio of current assets to current liabilities
3.13:1
2.79:1
We define working capital as total current assets (excluding cash and cash equivalents and short-term investments) less total current liabilities (excluding current portion of long-term debt). We calculate the ratio of current assets to current liabilities based on this definition.
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As of December 31, 2024, we had $114.0 million in outstanding borrowings under the 2024 Revolver and outstanding letters of credit and other commitments of $2.4 million, leaving $193.6 million available for further borrowings and letters of credit, subject to restrictions in our 2021 Credit Facilities.
We currently intend to pay quarterly dividends on our Class A common stock and Class B common stock, subject to approval from the Board of Directors. On February 4, 2025, our Board of Directors declared a cash dividend of $0.12 per share on Class A common stock and Class B common stock, payable on March 26, 2025. Our future ability to pay dividends will depend upon our results of operations, financial condition, capital requirements, our ability to obtain funds from our subsidiaries and other factors that our Board of Directors deems relevant. Additionally, the terms of our current and any future agreements governing our indebtedness could limit our ability to pay dividends or make other distributions.
As of December 31, 2024, our cash and cash equivalents and short-term investments included $65.0 million held by our international subsidiaries. There are no restrictions on cash distributions to PAHC from our international subsidiaries. Distributions may be subject to taxation by U.S. or non-U.S. taxing authorities.
Contractual obligations
As of December 31, 2024, there were no material changes in payments due under contractual obligations from those disclosed in the Annual Report.
Off-balance sheet arrangements
We do not currently use off-balance sheet arrangements for the purpose of credit enhancement, hedging transactions, investment or other financial purposes.
In the ordinary course of business, we may indemnify our counterparties against certain liabilities that may arise. These indemnifications typically pertain to environmental matters. If the indemnified party were to make a successful claim pursuant to the terms of the indemnification, we would be required to reimburse the loss. These indemnifications generally are subject to certain restrictions and limitations.
General description of non-GAAP financial measures
Adjusted EBITDA is an alternative view of performance used by management as our primary operating measure, and we believe that investors’ understanding of our performance is enhanced by disclosing this performance measure. We report Adjusted EBITDA to reflect the results of our operations prior to considering certain income statement elements and to make financial and operating decisions. We calculate EBITDA as net income (loss) plus (i) interest expense, net, (ii) provision for income taxes or less benefit for income taxes and (iii) depreciation and amortization. We calculate Adjusted EBITDA as EBITDA plus (a) other expense or less other income, as separately reported on our consolidated statements of operations, including foreign currency (gains) losses, net and (b) certain items that we consider to be unusual, non-operational or non-recurring. The Adjusted EBITDA measure is not, and should not be viewed as, a substitute for GAAP reported net income (loss) and should not be viewed as a measure of liquidity.
The Adjusted EBITDA measure is an important internal measurement for us. We measure our overall performance on this basis in conjunction with other performance metrics. The following are examples of how our Adjusted EBITDA measure is utilized:
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Despite the importance of this measure to management in goal setting and performance measurement, Adjusted EBITDA is a non-GAAP financial measure that has no standardized meaning prescribed by GAAP and, therefore, has limits in its usefulness to investors. Because of its non-standardized definition, Adjusted EBITDA, unlike GAAP net income (loss), may not be comparable to the calculation of similar measures of other companies. Adjusted EBITDA is presented to permit investors to more fully understand how management assesses performance.
We also recognize that, as an internal measure of performance, the Adjusted EBITDA measure has limitations, and we do not restrict our performance management process solely to this metric. A limitation of the Adjusted EBITDA measure is that it provides a view of our operations without including all events during a period, such as the depreciation of property, plant and equipment or amortization of acquired intangibles, and does not provide a comparable view of our performance to other companies.
Adjusted net income and adjusted diluted earnings per share represent alternative views of performance, and we believe investors’ understanding of our performance is enhanced by disclosing these performance measures. We report adjusted net income and adjusted diluted earnings per share to portray the results of our operations prior to considering certain income statement elements. We calculate adjusted net income as net income (loss) plus (i) acquisition-related intangible amortization and other acquisition-related items, (ii) certain items we consider to be unusual, non-operational or non-recurring, (iii) stock-based compensation expense, (iv) foreign currency (gains) losses, as separately reported on our consolidated statements of operations, and (v) the income tax effect of pre-tax income adjustments and certain income tax items. Adjusted diluted earnings per share is calculated using the adjusted net income divided by the diluted weighted average number of shares. The adjusted net income and adjusted diluted earnings per share measures are not, and should not be viewed as, a substitute for GAAP reported net income (loss).
Adjusted net income and adjusted diluted earnings per share are non-GAAP financial measures that have no standardized meaning prescribed by GAAP and, therefore, have limits in their usefulness to investors. Because of its non-standardized definition, adjusted net income and adjusted diluted earnings per share, unlike GAAP net income (loss), may not be comparable to the calculation of similar measures of other companies. Adjusted net income and adjusted diluted earnings per share are presented to permit investors to more fully understand how management assesses performance.
Certain significant items
Adjusted EBITDA, adjusted net income and adjusted diluted earnings per share are calculated prior to considering acquisition-related items and certain other items, as detailed in the table titled “Items Excluded from Adjusted Net Income” above. We evaluate such items on an individual basis. Such evaluation considers both the quantitative and the qualitative aspect of their unusual or non-operational or non-recurring nature. Unusual, in this context, may represent items that are not part of our ongoing business; items that, either as a result of their nature or size, we would not expect to occur as part of our normal business on a regular basis.
We consider acquisition-related activities and business restructuring costs related to productivity and cost saving initiatives to be unusual items that we do not expect to occur as part of our normal business on a regular basis. We consider foreign currency gains and losses to be non-operational because they arise principally from intercompany transactions and are largely non-cash in nature.
New accounting standards
For discussion of new accounting standards, see “Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements—Summary of Significant Accounting Policies and New Accounting Standards.”
Critical Accounting Policies
Our significant accounting policies, which include management’s best estimates and judgments, are included in Note 2 to the consolidated financial statements for the year ended June 30, 2024, included in our Annual Report on Form 10-K filed with the Securities Exchange Commission on August 28, 2024. There have been no significant changes in our critical accounting estimates since June 30, 2024.
Forward-Looking Statements
This Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q contains forward-looking statements that are subject to risks and uncertainties. All statements other than statements of historical or current fact included in this report are forward-looking statements. Forward-looking statements discuss our current expectations and projections relating to our financial condition, results of operations, plans, objectives, future performance and business. You can identify forward-looking statements by the fact that they do not relate strictly to historical or current facts. These statements may include words such as “aim,” “anticipate,” “believe,” “estimate,” “expect,” “forecast,” “outlook,” “potential,” “project,” “projection,” “plan,” “intend,” “seek,” “may,” “could,” “would,” “will,” “should,” “can,” “can have,” “likely,” the negatives thereof and other words and terms of similar meaning in connection with any discussion of the timing or nature of future operating or financial performance or other events. For example, all statements we make relating to our estimated and projected earnings, revenues, costs, expenditures, cash flows, growth rates and financial results, our plans and objectives for future operations, growth or initiatives, strategies, or the expected outcome or impact of pending or threatened litigation are forward-looking statements. All forward-looking statements are subject to risks and uncertainties that may cause actual results to differ materially from those that we expected. Examples of such risks and uncertainties include:
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While we believe that our assumptions are reasonable, we caution that it is very difficult to predict the impact of known factors, and it is impossible for us to anticipate all factors that could affect our actual results. Important factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from our expectations, or cautionary statements, are disclosed under “Risk Factors” and “Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations.” All forward-looking statements are expressly qualified in their entirety by these cautionary statements. You should evaluate all forward-looking statements made in this report in the context of these risks and uncertainties.
We caution you that the important factors referenced above may not contain all of the factors that are important to you. In addition, we cannot assure you that we will realize the results or developments we expect or anticipate or, even if substantially realized, that they will result in the consequences we anticipate or affect us or our operations in the way we expect. The forward-looking statements included in this report are made only as of the date hereof. We undertake no obligation to publicly update or revise any forward-looking statement as a result of new information, future events or otherwise, except as otherwise required by law. If we do update one or more forward-looking statements, no inference should be made that we will make additional updates with respect to those or other forward-looking statements.
Item 3. Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures about Market Risk
In the normal course of operations, we are exposed to market risks arising from adverse changes in interest rates, foreign currency exchange rates and commodity prices. As a result, future earnings, cash flows and fair values of assets and liabilities are subject to uncertainty. We use, from time to time, foreign currency contracts and interest rate swaps as a means of hedging exposure to foreign currency risks and fluctuating interest rates, respectively. We do not utilize derivative instruments for trading or speculative purposes. We do not hedge our exposure to market risks in a manner that eliminates the effects of changing market conditions on earnings, cash flows and fair values. We monitor the financial stability and credit standing of our major counterparties.
For financial market risks related to changes in interest rates and foreign currency exchange rates, reference is made to the “Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations—Qualitative and Quantitative Disclosures about Market Risk” section in the Annual Report and to the notes to the consolidated financial statements included therein. As of the date of this report, there were no material changes in the Company’s financial market risks from the risks disclosed in the Annual Report.
Item 4. Controls and Procedures
Evaluation of Disclosure Controls and Procedures
An evaluation was carried out under the supervision and with the participation of the Company’s management, including our Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer, of the effectiveness of the design and operation of our disclosure controls and procedures (as defined in Rules 13a-15(e) and 15d-15(e) under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended). Based upon that evaluation as of December 31, 2024, our Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer each concluded that, as of the end of such period, our disclosure controls and procedures were effective.
Changes in Internal Control over Financial Reporting
There were no changes that have materially affected, or are reasonably likely to materially affect, our internal control over financial reporting during the quarter ended December 31, 2024.
Item 1.Legal Proceedings
Information required by this Item is incorporated herein by reference to “Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements—Commitments and Contingencies” in Part I, Item 1, of this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q.
Item 1A. Risk Factors
In addition to the other information set forth in this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q, you should carefully consider the factors discussed in “Risk Factors” in Item 1A of our Annual Report, which could materially affect our business, financial condition or future results.
There were no material changes in the Company’s risk factors from the risks disclosed in the Annual Report.
Item 2.Unregistered Sales of Equity Securities and Use of Proceeds
None.
Item 3.Defaults Upon Senior Securities
Item 4.Mine Safety Disclosures
Not applicable.
Item 5. Other Information
On November 14, 2024, BFI Co., LLC (“BFI”) adopted a Rule 10b5-1 trading arrangement that is intended to satisfy the affirmative defense of Rule 10b5-1(c) under the Exchange Act for the sale of up to 528,000 shares of Class A common stock through August 28, 2025. Jack C. Bendheim, our Chairman of the Board of Directors, President and Chief Executive Officer, has sole authority to vote shares of our stock owned by BFI.
Item 6.Exhibits
Exhibit 31.1
Chief Executive Officer—Certification pursuant to Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002 Section 302
Exhibit 31.2
Chief Financial Officer—Certification pursuant to Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002 Section 302
Exhibit 32.1
Chief Executive Officer—Certification pursuant to Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002 Section 906
Exhibit 32.2
Chief Financial Officer—Certification pursuant to Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002 Section 906
Exhibit 101.INS
Inline XBRL Instance Document
Exhibit 101.SCH
Inline XBRL Taxonomy Extension Schema Document
Exhibit 101.CAL
Inline XBRL Taxonomy Extension Calculation Linkbase Document
Exhibit 101.DEF
Inline XBRL Taxonomy Extension Definition Linkbase Document
Exhibit 101.LAB
Inline XBRL Taxonomy Extension Label Linkbase Document
Exhibit 101.PRE
Inline XBRL Taxonomy Extension Presentation Linkbase Document
Exhibit 104
Cover Page Interactive Data File (formatted as inline XBRL and contained in Exhibit 101)
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned thereunto duly authorized.
February 5, 2025
By:
/s/ Jack C. Bendheim
Jack C. Bendheim
Chairman, President and Chief Executive Officer
/s/ Glenn C. David
Glenn C. David
Chief Financial Officer