Walker & Dunlop Provides Financing for 170-Unit Multifamily Property in Suburban Pennsylvania

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BETHESDA, Md., Nov. 13, 2020 /PRNewswire/ — Walker & Dunlop, Inc. announced today that it structured $20,400,000 in financing for Fox Ridge Apartments, a 170-unit multifamily community in Lebanon, Pennsylvania. The team arranged the refinancing on behalf of repeat-client, Boyd/Wilson, who has completed over $75 million in financing through Walker & Dunlop within the last six months.

Walker & Dunlop’s Philadelphia Capital Markets team, including Managing Directors, John Banas and Kris Wood, as well as Analysts John Wilson, Rhett Saltiel, and Erik DiGirolamo arranged the permanent financing through Fannie Mae. The team structured the deal with six years of interest-only payments and an attractive fixed rate for the ten-year loan term. 

Mr. Banas commented, “With nearly 40 years of experience in commercial real estate development and property and construction management, Boyd/Wilson is an extremely strong family-run business with an excellent understanding of the Pennsylvania market. We’re pleased to have completed another assignment with their team.”

Located in the scenic South Lebanon Township, Fox Ridge Apartments caters to young professionals and families alike. The property is just minutes from outdoor parks, restaurants, and shopping as well as desirable schools, which include Cedar Crest High School, Cedar Crest Middle School, and South Lebanon Elementary. The community also provides residents with ease of access to several neighboring cities, including Harrisburg, Lancaster, and Reading, which are approximately 30 miles away, and York, which is 40 miles away. Fox Ridge features distinct craftsmen architecture with modern community amenities, such as a clubhouse, a fitness room, pet stations, and ample green space. Each unit includes decks or patios and premium fixtures and finishes.

Walker & Dunlop is a leader in multifamily lending, ranking as the largest Fannie Mae DUS® multifamily lender and the 3rd largest Freddie Mac Optigo® lender by volume in 2019. For information about Walker & Dunlop’s view on the apartment market, including expert perspectives on markets, leadership, and the road ahead, visit our Driven by Insight information center.

About Walker & Dunlop

Walker & Dunlop (NYSE: WD), headquartered in Bethesda, Maryland, is one of the largest commercial real estate finance companies in the United States. The company provides a comprehensive range of capital solutions for all commercial real estate asset classes, as well as investment sales brokerage services to owners of multifamily properties. Walker & Dunlop is included on the S&P SmallCap 600 Index and was ranked as one of FORTUNE Magazine’s Fastest Growing Companies in 2014, 2017, and 2018. Walker & Dunlop’s 900+ professionals in 40 offices across the nation have an unyielding commitment to client satisfaction.

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Eldorado Gold Provides Update on Exploration Projects

VANCOUVER, British Columbia, Nov. 13, 2020 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Eldorado Gold Corporation (“Eldorado” or “the Company”) is pleased to provide results from brownfields exploration drilling programs in Quebec, Greece, and Turkey, including an update on the newly-discovered Ormaque zone at Lamaque. Additionally, the Company is providing a brief update on COVID-19.

Highlights in this release include:

  • At Lamaque, new high-grade drill intercepts from the C2, C6 and C7 zones highlight the resource growth potential of the Triangle deposit; in addition, numerous new intercepts continue to grow the recent Ormaque zone discovery.
  • At Efemcukuru, drill results have confirmed continuity of high gold grades within mineralized shoots at the Kokarpinar Middle and Kokarpinar South target areas, advancing this vein system to resource conversion drilling stage.
  • At Stratoni, a new discovery of a lower massive sulfide lens of over 20 metres estimated true thickness just below current mine development provides significant resource growth potential, to be further tested in the upcoming surface exploration drilling program.

“These results from our brownfields programs continue to demonstrate the outstanding exploration potential at our operations”, said George Burns, President and CEO. “I am particularly pleased with the outcome of the step out drilling at C2, C6 and C7, which highlight the potential for further expansion of the Triangle deposit, and with the new results from the Ormaque zone.  In Turkey, we had solid results at Efemcukuru and we continue to focus on extending the life of that asset through further exploration.”

Lamaque: Triangle Deposit

The 2020 exploration drilling program at the Triangle deposit is focused on resource expansion in the lower deposit, particularly in the C6 and C7 zones and their splays. 17,822 metres of drilling have been completed year to date to the end of October, including 6 drillholes from surface and 13 drillholes from underground platforms at the Triangle mine (Figure 1). New results, including several previously unreleased intercepts from late 2019 are summarized in Table 1 and are shown on longitudinal sections of the C6-20 and C7 zones in Figures 2 and 3*.

These include:

  • At C2, drillhole TM-20-333A intersected 3.0m @ 6.84 g/t Au approximately 200 metres east of the current resources. A second drillhole on C2 (TU-325-094) intersected 3.1m @ 15.99 g/t Au (21.37 g/t Au uncapped) in a stepout approximately 50 m east of the current resources. Additional drilling is currently ongoing to further test extensions of C2.
  • At C6, new high-grade intercepts highlight the potential of the C6-20 splay zone, including 2.9m @ 16.18g/t Au (20.76 g/t Au uncapped; drillhole TU-0325-094) and 2.4m @ 9.05g/t Au (53.03 g/t Au uncapped; drillhole TM-19-330W01). The latter drillhole also intersected 3.6m @ 13.61 g/t Au within the C6-60 splay zone.
  • At C7, drilling has mainly targeted step-outs along the high-grade eastern edge of the deposit. Results to date include intercepts of 3.15 m @ 17.00 g/t Au (53.05 g/t Au uncapped; drillhole TM-19-330) and 3.5m @ 11.33 g/t Au (13.06 g/t Au uncapped; drillhole TU-0325-094). Results from an additional 8 drillholes completed in 2020 are pending.

*Gold grades for
drillhole
intervals listed in this release are capped at 40 g/t Au for Triangle deposit holes and 70 g/t Au for the
Ormaque
zone. Drill hole intercepts are
drillhole
lengths
;
where sufficient geological control exists, estimated true thicknesses of mineralized zones are listed in Tables 1 and 2.

Resource expansion drilling is ongoing with one underground rig and two surface rigs currently active. Additionally, resource conversion drilling of Triangle inferred resources is now complete for nearly all of C4 and the upper two-thirds of C5. Two underground drill rigs are continuing delineation drilling on the remainder of the inferred resources at C5.

Figure 1: Vertical section through the Triangle deposit showing outlines of mineralized zones, current extent of underground development, and traces of drillholes reported in this news release.
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Figure 2: Longitudinal section through the C6-20 mineralized zone at Triangle showing locations of drillholes referenced in this news release and outline of September 2019 resource.
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Figure 3: Longitudinal section through the C7 mineralized zone at Triangle showing locations of drillholes referenced in this news release and outline of September 2019 resource.
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Lamaque:
Ormaque
Zone

2020 drilling to date at the recently-discovered Ormaque zone totals 12,236 metres in 16 drillholes. The zone has now been defined over an area measuring approximately 650 metres east-west by 400 metres north-south, and to a depth of 550 metres (Figure 4). The zone remains open to the north, east, and at depth.

Significant assay results from the Ormaque zone since the discovery was announced in January 2020 are listed in Table 2 below and include:

  • 15.85m @ 7.47 g/t Au (8.95 g/t Au uncapped) in drillhole LS-19-021; this intercept is within a wider zone of veining roughly 30 meters thick. It is one of the deepest intersections to date at Ormaque and highlights potential extensions of the zone at depth and to the east.

  • 6.30m @ 17.48 g/t Au (29.06 g/t Au uncapped) in drillhole LS-20-028, is also on the east side of the deposit and corresponds to the extension of the previously reported wide intercept in drillhole LS-19-009 (27.3m @ 10.20 g/t Au.)

  • 6.60m @ 34.52 g/t Au (64.63 g/t Au uncapped) in drillhole LS-20-030A is associated with a strong concentration of breccia veins with associated tourmaline alteration.

Drilling since the discovery was announced in January 2020 includes both stepout holes to the east and infill holes to better establish continuity of the thick high-grade intercepts. The numerous high-grade intercepts from this drilling are associated with extensional and hybrid extension-shear quartz-carbonate-tourmaline veins and adjacent tourmaline-altered wall rocks. Vein contact measurements from oriented drillcore, together with correlations between drillhole intercepts, indicate that most of the mineralized zones dip gently to moderately to the west-south-west. The vein system occurs within the “C porphyry” diorite (the same host rock as the Sigma mine), and is spacially associated with steeply NNW-dipping ductile-brittle shear zones, which are themselves weakly mineralized.

A north-south representative cross section through the Ormaque zone (Figure 5) shows the distribution of some of the new intercepts and preliminary interpretations of geological control on mineralized bodies.

Figure 4: Geological map of the Ormaque one and surrounding area, showing collar locations and projections of drillholes referenced in this news release and location of cross section in Figure 5.
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Figure 5: Vertical north-south cross section through the Ormaque zone (Section 295730E) showing the interpreted geometry of mineralized vein systems and intercepts from several drillholes reported in this news release.
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Efemcukuru Mine

At the Efemcukuru mine in Turkey, 8,610 metres of exploration drilling have been completed to date in 2020 on the Kokarpinar Middle and Kokarpinar South vein systems in 28 drillholes (Figure 6), from which results have been received for 21 drillholes (Table 3). These include both delineation holes to better establish grade and continuity of existing inferred resources, and stepout drillholes from these inferred resources. At both Kokarpinar Middle and Kokarpinar South, several new drillhole intercepts contain significantly higher grades than were obtained from previous nearby drillholes and are in the current resource model (Figure 7), including:

  • At Kokarpinar South, intercepts of 2.6m @ 22.52 g/t Au (KV-731), 0.55m @ 51.60 g/t Au (KV-735) and 5.1m @ 11.33 g/t Au (KV-746).
  • At Kokarpinar Middle, intercepts of 3.25m @ 32.18 g/t Au (KV-732) and 1.95m @ 36.92 g/t Au (KV-738).

Resource expansion drilling will continue for the remainder of the year at Kokarpinar and a resource conversion drilling program is planned for 2021.

Figure 6: Geological map of the Efemcukuru mine area showing locations of exploration drillholes completed in 2020 at the Kokarpinar vein system.
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Figure 7: Longitudinal section through the Kokarpinar Middle and South vein system showing drillhole results referenced in this news release, piercing points of previous drillholes and grade distribution of current inferred resource model.
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Stratoni Mine

At the Stratoni mine in Greece 13 exploration drillholes (2,582 metres) have been drilled to date in 2020. Due to limited drill platform availability, all of these holes were drilled from two underground locations from which extensions to the Mavres Petres orebody were targeted and deeper stratigraphic levels in the host marble unit for new massive sulfide lenses were tested. Six of these drillholes discovered a new massive sulfide lens of substantial thickness (Table 4, Figure 8). Highlights include:

  • Drillhole MP0973 which intersected 39.0m @ 6.14% Zn, 5.28% Pb, and 128.8 g/t Ag, and
  • Drillhole MP0978, which intersected 54.9m @ 12.5% Zn, 5.0 % Pb, and 122.8 g/t Ag

This new massive sulfide lens occurs near the base of the host marble and is structurally intact with little faulting along contacts, in contrast to the faulted contacts and fault dismemberment typical of the massive sulphide lenses along the upper marble contact.

All planned holes in the underground resource expansion drilling program have now been completed and stepout drilling is scheduled to resume in mid-November 2020 from newly-permitted surface drillsites.

Figure 8: Cross section through the Mavres Petres deposit showing drillhole intercepts of the newly-discovered massive sulfide lens within the lower part of the host marble unit.
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Tables

Table 1: Summary of 2020 and Q4 2019 drillhole assay results from the Triangle Deposit. Drillholes listed are limited to those that intersected the specified zones outside of the inferred resources reported for September 30, 2019. Only intervals above a 10 gram x meter cutoff are reported. Drillhole collar locations, collar orientations, and total lengths are listed in Appendix 1.

HOLE ID FROM

(m)
TO

(m)
LENGTH
(m)
TRUE
THICKNESS
(m)
Au (g/t)
uncapped
Au g/t

with 40
g/t cap
Comment
C2 Zone
               
TU-0325-094 121.8 124.9 3.1 2.3 21.37 15.99  
TU-0325-095 136.5 140 3.5 2.3 4.50    
TM-20-333A 583.0 586.0 3.0 2.1 6.85 6.84  
TM-20-331A; TM-20-332; TM-20-334A Below reporting threshold in C2 shear zone Holes targeting C7
C3 and C4 Zones
TM-19-329W01 908.5 912 3.5 3.2 5.64   C4-60 Splay
TU-0184-024 464.5 467.0 2.5 2.5 17.48 12.85 C3-120 Splay
TU-0184-023 483.90 485.50 1.60   10.50   C3 Splay
TM-19-329W05 778.9 787.1 8.2 6.6 12.21    
TM-19-330; TU-0184-024; TU-0184-022; TU-0184-023; TU-0325-094; TM-20-332; TM-20-333A; TM-20-334AM01; TU-0325-095 Below reporting threshold in C4 shear zone Holes targeting C7, east of main C4 resource
C5 Zone
TM-20-334AM01 1044.0 1047.0 3.0 2.5 15.09 10.81  
and 1053.50 1060.00 6.50   2.89   Extension veins
TU-0184-022 821.10 824.00 2.90   6.08   Extension veins
TM-18-321AW06; TM-19-330; TU-0184-024; TM-19-329W05; TU-0184-022; TU-0184-023; TM-20-331A; TU-0325-094; TM-20-332; TU-0325-095 Below reporting threshold in C5 shear zone Holes targeting C7, east of main C5 resource
C6 Zone
TM-18-321AW06 1124.1 1128.9 4.8 3.0 3.15    
TU-0325-094 787.2 791.3 4.1 3.5 2.85    
and 904.35 907.25 2.9 2.5 20.76 16.18 C6-20 Splay
TM-19-329W02 1168.5 1174.7 6.2 5.3 2.95   C6-10 Splay
and 1218.5 1221.0 2.5 2.0 6.88   C6-20 Splay
TM-19-330 1134.6 1137.5 2.9 2.4 4.22    
and 1240.75 1243.85 3.1 3.0 6.71   C6-20 Splay
TM-19-330W01 1132.8 1136.4 3.6 3.1 13.15   C6-60 Splay
and 1248.9 1251.3 2.4 2.0 53.03 9.05 C6-20 Splay
TM-20-333AW01 1397.8 1418.5 20.7 17.8 5.61 5.21 C6-20 Splay
TM-18-321AW06; TM-19-330; TM-16-220W07; TM-19-329W02; TM-19-330W01; TU-0184-024; TM-19-329W05; TU-0184-022; TU-0184-023; TM-16-191W02; TM-20-331A; TM-20-334AM01 Below reporting threshold in C6 shear zone  
C7 Zone
TM-16-191W02 1182.5 1187.2 4.7 4.0 2.58    
TM-20-333A 1540.3 1543.1 2.8 2.3 4.10    
TM-20-333AW01 1536.70 1543.60 6.90 5.9 12.49    
TU-0325-094 999.9 1003.4 3.5 2.8 13.06 11.33  
TM-16-220W07 1208.3 1211.3 3 2.4 5.21    
TM-19-330 1349.5 1352.65 3.15 2.6 53.05 17.00  
TM-19-329; TM-18-321AW06; TM-16-220W06M03; TM-19-329W01; TM-18-321AW07; TM-19-329W02; TM-19-330W01; TU-0184-024; TM-19-329W05; TU-0184-022; TU-0184-023; TM-20-331A; TM-20-334AM01 Below reporting threshold in C7 shear zone  

Table 2: Summary of 2020 drillhole assay results from the Ormaque zone. Only intervals above a 20 gram x meter cutoff are reported. Drillhole collar locations, collar orientations, and total lengths are listed in Appendix 1.

HOLE ID FROM

(m)
TO

(m)
LENGTH
(m)
TRUE
THICKNESS
(m)
Au (g/t)

uncapped
Au (g/t) with
70 g/t cap
LS-19-015 328.9 330.9 2.0 1.5 10.41  
and 354.0 359.0 5.0 3.8 14.63 13.48
and 404.9 414.45 9.55 7.2 4.50  
and 622.1 626.5 4.40 3.5 17.90 14.99
and 635.6 641.55 5.95 4.7 11.57 10.87
LS-19-017A 388.0 389.0 1.0 0.8 26.67  
and 394.0 395.0 1.0 0.8 21.18  
and 406.45 407.8 1.35 1.1 146.10 39.94
and 425.4 426.9 1.5 1.2 41.02 32.18
and 432.5 434.5 2.0 1.6 38.55 26.63
LS-19-018A 173.3 173.8 0.5 0.4 84.75 70.00
LS-19-019 287.8 290.1 2.3 2.1 13.32  
and 303.5 305.3 1.8 1.6 27.45  
and 322.0 322.5 0.5 0.5 45.31  
and 478.25 480.0 1.75 1.5 56.39 30.59
LS-19-020 240.05 242.6 2.55 1.9 11.41  
LS-19-021 395.5 399.0 3.5 3.1 6.19  
and 688.95 704.8 15.85 13.0 8.95 7.47
and 711.05 713.55 2.5 2.01 8.61  
and 719.5 725.2 5.7 4.7 5.53  
LS-19-023 153.7 155.2 1.5 1.3 13.75  
and 286.8 289.5 2.7 2.2 8.26  
and 382.5 386.2 3.7 3.0 64.69 24.14
LS-20-024 482.2 483.2 1.0 0.9 21.88  
LS-20-025 325.0 328.1 3.1 2.6 44.10 43.03
and 344.0 359.8 15.8 13.3 3.66  
including 347.6 350.2 2.6 2.2 11.28  
LS-20-026 274.1 275.9 1.8 1.6 57.76 47.23
and 294.0 294.5 0.5 0.4 71.26 70.00
and 323.6 325.5 1.9 1.7 13.63  
LS-20-027 148.5 149.8 1.3 1.2 19.64  
and 160.35 161.0 0.65 0.6 53.39  
and 365.4 370.4 5.0 4.3 11.67  
and 629.0 640.0 11.0 8.2 1.91  
LS-20-028 397.25 398.75 1.5 1.2 17.18  
and 406.85 410.0 3.15 2.5 10.57  
and 487.6 491.55 3.95 3.1 11.38  
and 510.85 517.15 6.3 4.9 29.06 17.48
and 697.8 698.80 1.0 0.7 153.02 39.87
and 719.3 720.8 1.5 1.1 17.99  
LS-20-029 164.2 164.7 0.5 0.4 41.59  
and 169.5 170.5 1.0 0.9 31.93  
and 404.95 408.35 3.4 2.9 27.23  
LS-20-030 290.0 291.0 1.0 0.9 151.45 70.00
LS-20-030A 258.8 260.4 1.6 1.4 15.53  
and 266.65 273.25 6.6 5.7 64.63 34.52
and 275.25 276.8 1.55 1.3 26.63 26.54
and 307.0 308.7 1.7 1.5 41.78 37.07
LS-20-031 297.0 301.85 4.85 4.4 5.39  
and 446.6 452.4 5.8 5.0 19.38 14.98
and 455.05 457.0 1.95 1.7 15.95  
and 715.4 716.0 0.6 0.5 39.12  
and 757.25 758.6 1.35 1.1 69.68 48.35
LS-20-032 264.7 268.5 3.8 3.8 5.94  
and 411.5 412.5 1.0 0.8 63.20 44.26
and 452.3 454.5 2.2 1.9 9.14  
and 464.0 466.0 2.0 1.6 20.24  
LS-20-033 123.0 127.25 4.25 3.8 58.81 26.03
and 193.7 208.6 14.9 13.3 14.59 7.35
LS-20-034M01 454.7 458.35 3.65 3.3 8.66  
and 465.05 466.2 1.15 1.0 47.29 36.95

Table 3: Summary of significant 2020 drillhole intersections from the Kokarpinar vein system at the Efemcukuru Mine. Only intervals above a 10 gram x meter cutoff are reported. Drillhole collar locations, collar orientations, and total lengths are listed in Appendix 1.

HOLE ID FROM

(m)
TO

(m)
LENGTH
(m)
TRUE
THICKNESS
(m)
Au (g/t) Ag (g/t)
Kokarpinar
South
KV-731 206.75 210.7 3.95 3.6 2.51 27.6
and 278.25 282.15 2.6 2.4 22.52 22.6
KV-733 301.7 303.95 2.25 2.0 6.19 3.8
KV-735 309.2 309.75 0.55 0.5 51.60 23.0
and 314.75 324.7 9.95 9.1 2.76 5.7
KV-740 339.8 343.6 3.8 2.8 3.08 5.6
KV-743 274.65 280.95 6.3 5.8 3.69 2.0
KV-746 263.4 268.5 5.1 4.8 11.33 7.1
KV-748 301.6 306.8 5.2 4.9 2.86 4.4
KV-737, KV-747, KV-749, KV-750 Below reporting threshold
Kokarpinar
Middle
KV-732 235.95 239.2 3.25 2.1 32.18 28.5
KV-738 276 277.95 1.95 1.0 36.92 25.0
KV-730; KV-734; KV-736; KV-739; KV-741; KV-742; KV-744; KV-745 Below reporting threshold

Table 4: Summary of 2020 drillhole assay results from the Stratoni Mine.  

HOLE ID FROM

(m)
TO

(m)
LENGTH
(m)
TRUE
THICKNESS
(m)
Zn

(%)
Pb

(%)
Ag (g/t) Comment
MP0947 210.2 212.0 1.8 1.8 15.7 18.5 421.7 Upper marble contact lens
MP0949 217.1 226.5 9.4 7.2 10.3 13.6 300.4 Upper marble contact lens
MP0960 32.4 34.6 2.2 2.2 19.1 14.3 331.5 Upper marble contact lens
MP0965 44 45 1.0 1.0 10.7 14.4 262.0 Upper marble contact lens
and 103.1 104.2 1.1 1.1 16.9 11.6 268.0 Footwall marble lens
and 109.1 116.3 7.2 6.5 13.6 10.4 231.1 Footwall marble lens
MP0967 51.1 56.2 5.1 4.5 3.5 4.5 99.3 Upper marble contact lens
MP0970 52.3 53.9 1.6 1.4 6.6 4.7 104.0 Upper marble contact lens
and 56.4 58.1 1.7 1.4 12.6 5.0 119.7 Footwall marble lens
and 69.7 72.2 2.5 2.2 22.2 8.1 210.7 Footwall marble lens
MP0973 70.4 78.7 8.3 5.0 8.0 10.6 258.6 Mineralized Stratoni fault gouge
and 109.1 114.8 5.7 4.0 13.1 14.5 316.6 Footwall marble lens
and 118.3 157.3 39.0 23.0 6.1 5.3 128.8 Footwall marble lens
MP0976A 74.2 90.9 16.7 11.8 4.6 3.4 86.9 Upper marble contact lens
and 133.4 143.5 10.1 7.1 7.9 1.6 38.6 Footwall marble lens
MP0978 67.3 77.3 10.0 7.1 6.9 2.5 65.6 Mineralized Stratoni fault gouge
and 103.0 157.9 54.9 38.8 12.5 5.0 122.8 Footwall marble lens
and 160.0 163.6 3.6 3.6 4.6 0.4 11.4 Footwall marble lens
MP0980 62.6 73.6 11.0 7.7 2.9 1.6 42.4 Upper marble contact lens
and 78.2 79.5 1.3 1.3 3.1 2.7 59.0 Footwall marble lens
and 87.5 89.5 2.0 2.0 5.2 1.3 31. Footwall marble lens
MP0943, MP0950, MP0982 No significant massive sulfide intercepts

COVID-19 Update

As COVID-19 cases have surged globally in recent weeks, Eldorado remains vigilant in enforcing health and safety protocols at all of its sites with strict tracking and testing measures in place to protect the health, safety and wellbeing of its workforce, their families and neighboring communities. 

Operations at the Company’s sites have continued largely without disruption since the outbreak of COVID-19 earlier this year.

The Company has recently experienced a short-term reduction in operations at its Olympias site caused by limited workforce availability due to COVID-19, and the current temporary suspension of operations at its Stratoni facility.

The Company is working to mitigate the potential impact of COVID-19 at all of its sites, including those in Greece, and undertaking prudent and appropriate health and safety measures to allow the Company to continue to operate safely and in observance of government-mandated COVID-19 measures.

About Eldorado Gold

Eldorado is a gold and base metals producer with mining, development and exploration operations in Turkey, Canada, Greece, Romania, and Brazil. The Company has a highly skilled and dedicated workforce, safe and responsible operations, a portfolio of high-quality assets, and long-term partnerships with local communities. Eldorado’s common shares trade on the Toronto Stock Exchange (TSX: ELD) and the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE: EGO).

Contact

Investor Relations

Peter Lekich, Manager Investor Relations
604.687.4018 or 1.888.353.8166
[email protected]

Media

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Qualified Persons

Dr. Peter Lewis
P.Geo
., Eldorado’s Vice President, Exploration, is the qualified person as defined by National Instrument 43-101 Standards of Disclosure for Mineral Projects (“NI 43-101”) responsible for, and has approved the scientific and technical disclosure of the exploration results contained in this press release.  Eldorado operates its exploration programs according to industry best practices and employs rigorous quality assurance and quality control procedures. All results are based on half-core samples of diamond drill core. For Lamaque, drill core samples
were  prepared
and analyzed at
Bourlamaque
Laboratories in Val d’Or, Quebec. 
Drillcore
samples
f
or Efemcukuru were prepared at the Company’s sample preparation lab in
Cannakale
, Turkey and analyzed at ALS Minerals laboratory in Izmir, Turkey.  All Au assays are based on fire assay analysis of a
30 gm
charge followed by an atomic adsorption finish.  Samples with Au grades above 5.0 g/t at the Lamaque project and 10.0 g/t at other projects were re-assayed and completed with a gravimetric finish.  Zn and Pb grades at
Mavres
Petres
were determined from an aqua regia digestion with an ICP-AES finish. Certified standard reference materials, field duplicate and blank samples were inserted regularly and were closely monitored to ensure the quality of the data.


Cautionary Note about Forward-looking Statements and Information

Certain of the statements made and information provided in this press release are forward-looking statements or information within the meaning of the United States Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995 and applicable Canadian securities laws. Often, these forward-looking statements and forward-looking information can be identified by the use of words such as “plans”, “expects”,  “is expected”, “budget”, “continue”, “projected”, “scheduled”, “estimates”, “forecasts”, “intends”, “anticipates”, or “believes” or the negatives thereof or variations of such words and phrases or statements that certain actions, events or results “may”, “could”, “would”, “might” or “will” be taken, occur or be achieved.

Forward-looking statements or information contained in this release include, but are not limited to, statements or information with respect to:
the duration, extent and other implications of COVID-19 and any restrictions and suspensions with respect to
our
operations; our expectations regarding establishment of resources through our continued exploration programs, the timing and quantity of annual gold production; our strategy with respect to non-core assets;; timing of drilling activities at the Stratoni mine;
mineral reserves and resources, our guidance and outlook, including expected production and recoveries of gold, planned capital and exploration expenditures; our expectation as to our future financial and operating performance, expected metallurgical recoveries, gold price outlook; and our strategy, plans and goals, including our proposed exploration, development, construction, permitting and operating plans and priorities, including timelines and schedules.

Forward-looking statements and forward-looking information by their nature are based on assumptions and involve known and unknown risks, uncertainties and other factors which may cause the actual results, performance or achievements of the Company to be materially different from any future results, performance or achievements expressed or implied by such forward-looking statements or information. 

We have made certain assumptions about the forward-looking statements and information, including assumptions about
: how the world-wide economic and social impact of COVID-19 is managed and the duration and extent of the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on our operations, the results of our exploration programs,;
mineral reserves and resources and metallurgical recoveries, the geopolitical, economic, permitting and legal climate that we operate in; the future price of gold and other commodities;
the global concentrate market;
exchange rates; anticipated costs and expenses; production, the impact of acquisitions, dispositions, suspensions or delays on our business and the ability to achieve our goals.  In particular, except where otherwise stated, we have assumed a continuation of existing business operations on substantially the same basis as exists at the time of this release.

Even though our management believes that the assumptions made and the expectations represented by such statements or information are reasonable, there can be no assurance that the forward-looking statement or information will prove to be accurate. Many assumptions may be difficult to predict and are beyond our control.  

Furthermore, should one or more of the risks, uncertainties or other factors materialize, or should underlying assumptions prove incorrect, actual results may vary materially from those described in forward-looking statements or information.  These risks, uncertainties and other factors include, among others
: global outbreaks of infectious diseases, including COVID-19; timing and cost of construction,
geopolitical and economic climate (global and local), risks related to the updating of our resource and reserve models and life of mine plans; mineral tenure and permits; gold and other commodity price volatility;
information technology systems risks; continued softening of the global concentrate market,
recoveries of gold and other metals; results of test work; revised guidance; risks regarding potential and pending  litigation and arbitration proceedings relating to the Company’s, business, properties and operations; expected impact on reserves and the carrying value; mining operational and development risk
; financing risks
; foreign country operational risks; risks of sovereign investment; regulatory risks and liabilities including, regulatory environment and restrictions, and environmental regulatory restrictions and liability; discrepancies between actual and estimated production, mineral reserves and resources and metallurgical testing and recoveries; additional funding requirements; currency fluctuations; community and non-governmental organization actions; speculative nature of gold exploration;
dilution; share price volatility and the price of our common shares;
competition; loss of key employees; and defective title to mineral claims or properties, as well as those risk factors discussed in the sections titled “Forward-Looking Statements” and “Risk factors in our business” in the Company’s  most recent Annual Information Form & Form 40-F. The reader is directed to carefully review the detailed risk discussion in our most recent Annual Information Form filed on SEDAR
and EDGAR
under our Company name, which discussion is incorporated by reference in this release, for a fuller understanding of the risks and uncertainties that affect the Company’s business and operations.

Forward-looking statements and information
is
designed to help you understand management’s current views of our near and longer term prospects, and it may not be appropriate for other purposes.

There can be no assurance that forward-looking statements or information will prove to be accurate, as actual results and future events could differ materially from those anticipated in such statements.  Accordingly, you should not place undue reliance on the forward-looking statements or information contained herein.  Except as required by law, we do not expect to update forward-looking statements and information continually as conditions change and you are referred to the full discussion of the Company’s business contained in the Company’s reports filed with the
securities
regulatory authorities in Canada and the U.S.

Appendix 1: Collar locations and orientations and total lengths for drillholes listed in this news release

HOLE ID

EASTING

NORTHING

ELEVATION

AZIMUTH

DIP

LENGTH (m)

Underground/
Surface
Lamaque Triangle Deposit
TM-16-191W02 296827 5328214 324 2 -63 1437 Surface
TM-16-220W06M03 296728 5328264 323 356 -68 1659 Surface
TM-16-220W07 296728 5328264 323 356 -68 1727 Surface
TM-18-321AW06 296826 5328214 324 351 -76 1598 Surface
TM-18-321AW07 296826 5328214 324 351 -76 1694 Surface
TM-19-329 296269 5328205 324 3 -63 1277 Surface
TM-19-329W01 296269 5328205 324 3 -63 1360 Surface
TM-19-329W02 296269 5328205 324 3 -63 1423 Surface
TM-19-329W05 296269 5328205 324 3 -63 1389 Surface
TM-19-330 296667 5328241 323 357 -70 1616 Surface
TM-19-330W01 296667 5328241 323 357 -70 2096 Surface
TM-20-331A 297019 5328248 324 5 -68 1282 Surface
TM-20-332 296880 5328191 324 4 -67 1310 Surface
TM-20-333A 296863 5327992 325 2 -72 1648 Surface
TM-20-333AW01 296863 5327992 325 2 -72 1705 Surface
TM-20-334A 296920 5328180 324 1 -74 601 Surface
TM-20-334AM01 296920 5328180 324 1 -74 1454 Surface
TU-0184-022 296536 5328357 143 1 -57 1009 Underground
TU-0184-023 296537 5328356 143 15 -56 990 Underground
TU-0184-024 296537 5328356 143 21 -52 980 Underground
TU-0325-094 296563 5328300 1 17 -63 1144 Underground
TU-0325-095 296563 5328300 1 18 -71 1042 Underground
Lamaque
Ormaque
Zone
LS-19-015 295723 5330010 324 358 -58 658 Surface
LS-19-017A 295681 5329973 324 358 -57 778 Surface
LS-19-018A 295643 5330151 325 358 -57 563 Surface
LS-19-019 295770 5330070 324 359 -57 692 Surface
LS-19-020 295642 5330249 325 4 -50 529 Surface
LS-19-021 295770 5329967 324 358 -59 754 Surface
LS-19-023 295682 5330075 324 359 -56 644 Surface
LS-20-024 295725 5329920 324 357 -60 661 Surface
LS-20-026 295558 5330030 325 358 -57 775 Surface
LS-20-027 295665 5330110 324 358 -58 679 Surface
LS-20-028 295747 5329967 324 358 -59 752 Surface
LS-20-029 295610 5330110 324 358 -58 724 Surface
LS-20-030 295725 5330070 324 358 -57 321 Surface
LS-20-030A 295725 5330070 324 358 -55 688 Surface
LS-20-031 295811 5329967 323 359 -60 845 Surface
LS-20-032 295850 5330020 324 356 -57 727 Surface
LS-20-033 295850 5330130 324 356 -57 470 Surface
LS-20-034M01 295868 5329940 324 355 -64 1010 Surface
Efemcukuru
Kokarpinar
KV-730 498542 4238767 720 165 -67 300 Surface
KV-731 498902 4238527 817 188 -57 295 Surface
KV-732 498540 4238768 720 213 -70 269 Surface
KV-733 498903 4238530 817 175 -64 314 Surface
KV-734 498541 4238768 720 169 -54 344 Surface
KV-735 498902 4238530 817 182 -72 341 Surface
KV-736 498542 4238769 720 148 -68 383 Surface
KV-737 498905 4238530 817 225 -78 359 Surface
KV-738 498544 4238765 720 249 -71 304 Surface
KV-739 498544 4238765 721 231 -65 254 Surface
KV-740 498904 4238530 817 169 -77 365 Surface
KV-741 498340 4239052 586 175 -68 309 Surface
KV-742 498340 4239051 586 173 -49 304 Surface
KV-743 498903 4238527 817 184 -50 301 Surface
KV-744 498339 4239052 586 183 -38 276 Surface
KV-745 498574 4238985 617 228 -30 362 Surface
KV-746 498902 4238529 817 193 -48 291 Surface
KV-747 498902 4238529 817 312 -66 210 Surface
KV-748 499162 4238569 749 317 -48 190 Surface
KV-749 498902 4238527 817 308 -40 193 Surface
KV-750 499162 4238570 749 322 -42 193 Surface
Stratoni
MP0943 24906 -24970 236 137 -73 190 Underground
MP0947 24905 -24970 237 88 -75 213 Underground
MP0949 24906 -24970 236 125 -78 339 Underground
MP0950 24906 -24969 236 92 -85 315 Underground
MP0960 24980 -25007 51 309 -65 126 Underground
MP0965 24980 -25008 52 238 -72 158 Underground
MP0967 24980 -25009 51 189 -71 156 Underground
MP0970 24982 -25009 52 151 -64 145 Underground
MP0973 24980 -25009 52 211 -60 196 Underground
MP0976A 24981 -25009 51 175 -57 176 Underground
MP0978 24980 -25008 52 230 -55 195 Underground
MP0980 24982 -25008 51 132 -50 154 Underground
MP0982 24982 -25008 52 110 -57 116 Underground

 



UAE’s Telecommunications Regulatory Authority accredits Lleida.net as a certification service provider

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MADRID and DUBAI, UAE, Nov. 13, 2020 /PRNewswire/ — Listed technology services company Lleida.net (BME: LLN) (EPA: ALLLN) (OTCQX: LLEIF) has been accredited by the United Arab Emirates Telecommunications Regulatory Authority (TRA) to operate as a certification services provider in the country.

This accreditation is the previous step for automatic legal recognition of the electronic contracting and notification services of the company, whose titles are traded in New York, Paris and Madrid.

This recognition has been achieved through Lleida Information Technology Network Services LLC, the company’s subsidiary in the region.

“Our internationalisation policy in the Middle East is not only focused on boosting the commercialisation of our services, but also on strengthening our position as a benchmark player in the region,” explained Sisco Sapena, CEO and founder.

“TRA’s recognition of the validity of our services in the UAE is critical to further progress in this direction,” he added.

Lleida.net is, at present, the main European company in the eSignature industry.

Its electronic notification and contracting services are recognised as valid before courts and public administrations in more than 75 countries.

In 2018, Lleida.net became the first Spanish company to obtain the Eidas certification, which allows it to operate without barriers at a European level and makes its electronic certificates to be admitted by default before any European court or administration.

Likewise, the company has 187 patents in the digital signature industry, which have been granted by more than 50 countries in the five continents, including the United States, the European Union, the Gulf Cooperation Council, China, Russia, India, Mexico, Japan, Colombia, Argentina, Peru, South Africa, Nigeria, Australia or New Zealand.

Lleida.net started trading in the OTCQX Best Markets index in New York last week. On September 14th, 99.86% of the votes present at the General Shareholders Meeting expressed their approval to this IPO.

During 2020, Lleida.net became the company with the highest stock market growth in Euronext and one of the major stock market successes in the world throughout the health emergency caused by the Covid-19 pandemic.

Its shares have increased up to 940 per cent during the year.

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Galaxy Digital Expands Global Crypto Trading Business with Acquisitions of DrawBridge Lending and Blue Fire Capital

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Transactions expand Galaxy Digital’s market reach and further strengthen the firm’s trading solutions portfolio, relationships with global exchanges, and lending & derivatives expertise 

NEW YORK and CHICAGO, Nov. 13, 2020 /PRNewswire/ – Galaxy Digital Holdings Ltd. (TSX: GLXY) (“Galaxy Digital” or the “Company”) today announced that it has acquired two leading cryptocurrency trading firms: DrawBridge Lending (“DrawBridge”), an innovator in digital asset lending, borrowing, and structured products, and Blue Fire Capital (“Blue Fire”), a proprietary trading firm specializing in market-making and two-sided liquidity for digital assets.

DrawBridge and Blue Fire are both pioneers in applying their teams’ institutional expertise in traditional lending, structured products, futures, and market-making to the rapidly growing cryptocurrency derivatives and lending space.

“Galaxy Digital’s mission is to bring cryptocurrency to traditional finance and vice versa. DrawBridge and Blue Fire’s market-leading capabilities will enable us to further amplify our strong position as a go-to trading desk in digital assets and more rapidly grow our innovative portfolio of trading products and services,” said Christopher Ferraro, President of Galaxy Digital. “Furthermore, these acquisitions bring in two exceptional and experienced teams who will play key roles in managing and expanding our business in the years to come.”

Galaxy Digital Trading (“GDT”) operates a 24-hour global trading model and provides institutional clients and counterparties with a broad range of trading strategies. It currently trades over $4 billion of OTC volume annually with nearly 200 active counterparties globally. 2020 has seen a broad institutional recognition of cryptocurrency use cases by investors, corporates, regulators, and governments, and as a result GDT has seen a significant increase in institutional demand for cryptocurrency-related financial products and services.

Michael Novogratz, Founder and CEO of Galaxy Digital said, “Institutional investors and corporates are becoming more knowledgeable and comfortable with digital assets and they are increasingly grasping the purpose and importance of cryptocurrency in their investment strategies. We are looking forward to seamlessly integrating DrawBridge and Blue Fire into Galaxy Digital Trading and strategically leveraging our world-class team, technology and solutions to help further meet what we believe will be an even bigger wave of institutional demand.”

“Over the past two and a half years the Galaxy Digital Trading team has been executing on a product and technology roadmap that has allowed for first-class execution, deep liquidity and an expanding set of services across spot and derivatives, including principal, agency and electronic trading,” said Peter Wisniewski, Co-Head of Galaxy Digital Trading. “These acquisitions are a continuation of this progress to date, and an important milestone as we continue to broaden our talent base and build out our differentiated capabilities, spanning fiat and digital asset lending, structured products, and prime brokerage services.”

Key Transaction Benefits:

  • Combination further expands Galaxy Digital Trading’s revenue-generating activities by immediately diversifying GDT beyond its current annual OTC trading volume of $4 billion and into: expanded derivatives and futures trading; on-exchange market making; and lending, borrowing and structured products.
  • Scales DrawBridge’s first-mover lending and structured product offerings in crypto via Galaxy Digital’s institutional market relationships and robust, publicly-audited balance sheet, while adding DrawBridge’s $150 million+ of third-party assets to Galaxy Digital.
  • Builds on DrawBridge’s strategic partnership with GDT which was formed in 2019. The companies have subsequently evaluated dozens of bespoke loans together and executed on a growing live loan book which will be expanded as a result of this transaction.
  • Amplifies Blue Fire’s best-in-class trading strategies and execution with Galaxy Digital’s broad sources of liquidity, and further enhances the combined firm’s superior relationships with key global crypto exchanges via Blue Fire’s $36 billion+ of annual notional derivatives trading volume. Drives utilization and optimization of Galaxy Digital’s balance sheet to unlock strong risk-adjusted return opportunities, as well as provide customers and counterparties with best-in-class market access and trading capital efficiency.
  • Establishes strong regional hub in Chicago for Galaxy Digital to expand agency, prime brokerage and electronic trading services, and to increase connectivity with traditional derivatives firms as they look to move into crypto markets with blue-chip partners.
  • Further strengthens Galaxy Digital Trading’s leadership team with veteran trading and lending market participants who possess proven track-records across traditional asset classes and the crypto markets.
  • DrawBridge’s CEO and Co-Founder, Jason Urban, will join Galaxy Digital as Co-Head of Galaxy Digital Trading, and will work alongside fellow Co-Head, Peter Wisniewski. Andrew Karos will join Galaxy Digital and remain CEO of Blue Fire, which will continue to operate as a wholly-owned subsidiary.
  • Provides near-term capital deployment opportunities for Galaxy Digital’s recent $50 million financing from institutional investors.

About Galaxy Digital

Galaxy Digital is a diversified financial services and investment management company in the digital asset, cryptocurrency and blockchain technology sector. Galaxy Digital’s team has extensive experience spanning investing, portfolio management, capital markets, venture capital, asset management, and blockchain technology. Galaxy Digital currently operates four distinct business lines, which include: Trading, Asset Management, Principal Investments and Investment Banking. Galaxy Digital’s CEO and Founder is Michael Novogratz. The Company is headquartered in New York City, with offices in Chicago, San Francisco, London, Tokyo, Hong Kong, the Cayman Islands (registered office) and New Jersey. Additional information about the Company’s businesses and products is available on www.galaxydigital.io.

About DrawBridge Lending

DrawBridge Lending was founded in 2018 and is a Chicago-based, CFTC-regulated Commodity Trading Advisor (“CTA”) and Commodity Pool Operator (“CPO”) that originates structured loans with related derivatives to provide hedged financial products to institutional investors in crypto. 

About Blue Fire Capital

Blue Fire Capital, based in Chicago, was founded in 2007 and is a proprietary trading firm that specializes in crypto and providing two-sided liquidity for digital assets. Blue Fire has developed deep relationships with key crypto exchanges globally and is a leading market-maker on those trading venues.

Disclaimers

The TSX has not approved or disapproved of the information contained herein. 

This press release includes certain “forward-looking information” and “forward-looking statements” (collectively “forward-looking statements”) within the meaning of applicable Canadian and United States securities legislation including the United States Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. All statements, other than statements of historical or current fact, included herein, are forward-looking statements. Forward-looking statements are frequently, but not always, identified by words such as “expects”, “anticipates”, “believes”, “intends”, “estimates”, “potential”, “possible”, and similar expressions, or statements that events, conditions, or results “will”, “may”, “could”, or “should” occur or be achieved. Forward-looking statements in this press release relate to, among other things, the Company’s ability to realize anticipated transaction benefits and the Company’s ability to achieve its business objectives. There can be no assurance that such statements will prove to be accurate, and actual results and future events could differ materially from those anticipated in such statements. Forward-looking statements reflect the beliefs, opinions and projections on the date the statements are made and are based upon a number of assumptions and estimates that, while considered reasonable by the Company, are inherently subject to significant business, economic, competitive, political and social uncertainties and contingencies. The assumptions used in the preparation of such statements, although considered reasonable at the time of preparation, may prove to be imprecise. Many factors, both known and unknown, could cause actual results, performance or achievements to be materially different from the results, performance or achievements that are or may be expressed or implied by such forward-looking statements and the parties have made assumptions and estimates based on or related to many of these factors. Such factors include, without limitation, the risks identified in the Company’s annual information form dated April 8, 2020 and available on SEDAR at www.sedar.com . Readers should not place undue reliance on the forward-looking statements and information contained in this release. The Company does not assume any obligation to update the forward-looking statements of beliefs, opinions, projections, or other factors, should they change, except as required by law.

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ORIC Pharmaceuticals Announces Pricing of Upsized Public Offering

SOUTH SAN FRANCISCO, Calif. and SAN DIEGO, Nov. 13, 2020 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — ORIC Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (Nasdaq: ORIC), a clinical stage oncology company focused on developing treatments that address mechanisms of therapeutic resistance, today announced the pricing of an upsized underwritten public offering of 5,040,000 shares of its common stock at a price of $23.00 per share. All of the shares of common stock are being offered by ORIC. In addition, ORIC has granted the underwriters a 30-day option to purchase up to 756,000 additional shares of common stock at the public offering price, less the underwriting discounts and commissions. The gross proceeds to ORIC from the offering, before deducting underwriting discounts and commissions and other offering expenses payable by ORIC, are expected to be approximately $115.9 million, excluding any exercise of the underwriters’ option to purchase additional shares. The offering is expected to close on November 17, 2020, subject to customary closing conditions.

J.P. Morgan Securities LLC, Citigroup, Jefferies LLC and Guggenheim Securities are acting as joint book-running managers for the offering. Oppenheimer & Co. Inc. is acting as lead manager for the proposed offering.

The offering is made only by means of a prospectus, copies of which may be obtained, when available, from: J.P. Morgan Securities LLC, Attention: Broadridge Financial Solutions, 1155 Long Island Avenue, Edgewood, NY 11717, by telephone at (866) 803-9204 or by email at [email protected]; Citigroup Global Markets Inc., c/o Broadridge Financial Solutions, 1155 Long Island Avenue, Edgewood, NY 11717 or by telephone at (800) 831-9146; Jefferies LLC, Attention: Equity Syndicate Prospectus Department, 520 Madison Avenue, 2nd Floor, New York, NY 10022, by telephone at (877) 821-7388 or by email at [email protected]; or Guggenheim Securities, LLC, Attention: Equity Syndicate Department, 330 Madison, 8th Floor, New York, NY 10017, by telephone at (212) 518-9658 or by email at [email protected].

Registration statements relating to the securities have been filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission and have become effective. This press release does not constitute an offer to sell or a solicitation of an offer to buy these securities, nor will there be any sale of these securities in any state or jurisdiction in which such offer, solicitation, or sale would be unlawful before registration or qualification under the securities laws of that state or jurisdiction.

About ORIC Pharmaceuticals, Inc.

ORIC Pharmaceuticals is a clinical stage biopharmaceutical company dedicated to improving patients’ lives by Overcoming Resistance In Cancer. ORIC’s lead product candidate, ORIC-101, is a potent and selective small molecule antagonist of the glucocorticoid receptor, which has been linked to resistance to multiple classes of cancer therapeutics across a variety of solid tumors. ORIC-101 is currently in two separate Phase 1b trials of ORIC-101 in combination with (1) Xtandi (enzalutamide) in metastatic prostate cancer and (2) Abraxane (nab-paclitaxel) in advanced or metastatic solid tumors. ORIC’s other product candidates include (1) ORIC-533, an orally bioavailable small molecule inhibitor of CD73, a key node in the adenosine pathway believed to play a central role in resistance to chemotherapy- and immunotherapy-based treatment regimens, (2) ORIC-944, an allosteric inhibitor of the polycomb repressive complex 2 (PRC2) via the EED subunit, being developed for prostate cancer, and (3) ORIC-114, a brain penetrant inhibitor designed to selectively target EGFR and HER2 with high potency against exon 20 insertion mutations, being developed across multiple genetically defined cancers. Beyond these four product candidates, ORIC is also developing multiple precision medicines targeting other hallmark cancer resistance mechanisms. ORIC has offices in South San Francisco and San Diego, California.

Cautionary Note Regarding Forward-Looking Statements

This press release contains forward-looking statements as that term is defined in Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933 and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934. Statements in this press release that are not purely historical are forward-looking statements. Such forward-looking statements include, among other things, statements regarding the terms, timing and completion of the public offering of common stock. The forward-looking statements contained herein are based upon ORIC’s current expectations and involve assumptions that may never materialize or may prove to be incorrect. Actual results could differ materially from those projected in any forward-looking statements due to numerous risks and uncertainties, including but not limited to risks and uncertainties related to market conditions and satisfaction of customary closing conditions related to the offering, and other risks. Further information regarding such risks and uncertainties may be found in ORIC’s registration statement on Form S-1 filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) on November 10, 2020 and the preliminary prospectus included therein, as well as other documents ORIC files from time to time with the SEC, including ORIC’s Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q filed with the SEC on November 5, 2020, and ORIC’s future reports to be filed with the SEC. These forward-looking statements are made as of the date of this press release, and ORIC assumes no obligation to update the forward-looking statements, or to update the reasons why actual results could differ from those projected in the forward-looking statements, except as required by law.

For more information, please contact:

Dominic Piscitelli, Chief Financial Officer
[email protected]
[email protected]



NTN Buzztime, Inc. Reports Third Quarter 2020 Results

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CARLSBAD, Calif., Nov. 13, 2020 /PRNewswire/ — NTN Buzztime, Inc. (NYSE American: NTN), reported financial results for the third quarter ended September 30, 2020. 

“Buzztime is working diligently toward closing two transformative transactions,” said Allen Wolff, CEO of NTN Buzztime. “Under the terms of the previously announced asset purchase agreement with eGames.com Holdings, LLC, we plan to sell all our assets related to our game network to eGames.com. Our goal is to preserve our compelling in-venue experience that engages patrons for Buzztime customer venues and safeguard our large and loyal player and customer base while monetizing our assets. The asset sale will strengthening our balance sheet and improve our financial position for the previously announced proposed merger with Brooklyn Immunotherapeutics LLC, which is advancing clinical development of cytokine-based therapy to enable the immune system to attack certain types of cancer cells. We believe that the proposed merger will benefit both investors of Brooklyn and stockholders of NTN Buzztime. We expect both transactions to close simultaneously in early 2021, subject to Buzztime’s stockholders approving both proposed transactions, the beneficial holders of Brooklyn’s Class A membership units approving the proposed merger, and the satisfaction of other customary closing conditions.”

Financial Results
For the third quarter 2020, total revenues were $1.5 million, up $0.7 million (or 96%) sequentially as compared to the second quarter of 2020, but down from $4.6 million in the third quarter of 2019. The decrease reflects reduced site count, primarily as a result of the termination of our relationships with Buffalo Wild Wings corporate-owned restaurants and its franchisees in November 2019, and the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on the company’s business, as a substantial number of the bars and restaurants that subscribe to the network suspended their subscriptions for at least a portion of the current year period. Third quarter 2020 operating expense decreased to $2.9 million, from $4.9 million in the third quarter of 2019, reflecting corporate restructuring and cost reductions. Third quarter 2020 net loss attributable to common shareholders was $1.5 million, or $0.50 per share, compared to $351,000, or $0.12 per share, in the prior year quarter.  

Liquidity
Cash, cash equivalents and unrestricted cash was $1.7 million at September 30, 2020, compared to $3.2 million at December 31, 2019. In April 2020, the company received $1.6 million under the Paycheck Protection Program of the CARES Act.  In November 2020, the Small Business Administration approved the company’s application to forgive $1.1 million of such loan, leaving a note balance of $0.5 million. Also, in September 2020, the company received a bridge loan of $1.0 million from an affiliate of eGames.com in connection with entering into the asset purchase agreement with eGames.com.  Outstanding amounts under the bridge loan, if the asset sale closes, will be applied to the purchase price of the asset sale upon closing. At September 30, 2020, the principal balance of the term loan with Avidbank was $725,000, and the company had negative working capital of $137,000. For additional information regarding the company’s liquidity and capital resources, please see the quarterly report on Form 10-Q expected to be filed with the SEC later today.

About Buzztime:
Buzztime (NYSE American: NTN) delivers interactive entertainment and innovative technology that helps its customers acquire, engage and retain its patrons. Most frequently used in bars and restaurants in North America, the Buzztime tablets, mobile app and technology offer engaging solutions to establishments that have guests who experience dwell time, such as casinos, senior living, and more. Casual dining venues license Buzztime’s customizable solution to differentiate themselves via competitive fun by offering guests trivia, card, sports and arcade games. Buzztime’s platform creates connections among the players and venues and amplifies guests’ positive experiences.  Buzztime’s in-venue TV network creates one of the largest digital out of home ad audiences in the US and Canada. Buzztime hardware solutions leverages the company’s experience manufacturing durable tablets and charging systems, enabling a diverse group of businesses including corrections, point-of-sale and loyalty with product implementation.  Buzztime games have also been recently licensed by other businesses serving other markets.  For more information, please visit http://www.buzztime.com or follow us on Facebook or Twitter@buzztime.

Additional Information and Where to Find It
In connection with the proposed merger and asset sale, Buzztime filed relevant materials with the SEC, including a registration statement on Form S-4, that will serve as a proxy statement and prospectus of Buzztime and a consent solicitation statement for the beneficial holders of Brooklyn’s Class A membership units, and will be mailed or otherwise disseminated to Buzztime stockholders and to the beneficial holders of Brooklyn’s Class A membership units if and when it becomes available. INVESTORS AND SECURITY HOLDERS OF BUZZTIME AND BROOKLYN ARE URGED TO READ THESE MATERIALS CAREFULLY AND IN THEIR ENTIRETY IF AND WHEN THEY BECOME AVAILABLE BECAUSE THEY WILL CONTAIN IMPORTANT INFORMATION ABOUT BUZZTIME, BROOKLYN, THE PROPOSED MERGER AND ASSET SALE, AND RELATED MATTERS. The proxy statement/prospectus/consent solicitation statement and other relevant materials (when they become available) and any other documents filed by Buzztime with the SEC, may be obtained free of charge at the SEC website at www.sec.gov. In addition, investors and security holders may obtain free copies of the documents filed with the SEC by Buzztime by directing a written request to: NTN Buzztime, Inc, 6965 El Camino Real, Suite 105-Box 517, Carlsbad, California 92009. Investors and security holders are urged to read the proxy statement/prospectus/consent solicitation statement and the other relevant materials when they become available before making any voting or investment decision with respect to the proposed merger and asset sale.

Participants in the Solicitation
Buzztime and its directors, executive officers and certain other members of management and employees, Brooklyn and its managers and officers, and eGames.com and its managers and officers may, under SEC rules, be deemed to be participants in the solicitation of proxies from the stockholders of Buzztime with respect to the proposed merger and asset sale and related matters. Information about the directors and executive officers of Buzztime, including their ownership of shares of common stock is set forth in Buzztime’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2019 and Amendment No. 1 thereto, which were filed with the SEC on March 19, 2020 and April 27, 2020, respectively. Additional information regarding the persons or entities who may be deemed participants in the solicitation of proxies from Buzztime stockholders, including a description of their interests in the proposed merger and asset sale, by security holdings or otherwise, are included in the joint proxy statement/prospectus/consent solicitation statement referred to above and other relevant documents to be filed with the SEC when they become available. As described above, these documents will be available free of charge at the SEC’s website or by directing a written request to Buzztime. Neither the managers or officers of Brooklyn nor the managers or officers of eGames.com currently hold any interests, by security holdings or otherwise, in Buzztime.


Forward-Looking Statements


This press release contains forward-looking statements within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, which are intended to be covered by the safe harbor provisions of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Forward-looking statements are any statements that are not statements of historical fact and may be identified by terminology such as “expect,” “intend,” “plan,” “believe,” “anticipate,” “may,” “will,” “would,” “should,” “could,” “contemplate,” “estimate,” “predict,” “potential” or “continue,” or the negative of these terms or other similar words. These forward-looking statements include, but are not limited to, statements concerning: the completion of the proposed asset sale and merger and the anticipated timing thereof, the benefits of the proposed asset sale and merger for Buzztime’s stockholders and other stakeholders. Forward-looking statements are based on current beliefs and assumptions that are subject to risks and uncertainties and are not guarantees of future performance.

Actual results could differ materially from those stated or implied in any forward-looking statement as a result of various factors, including, but not limited to: (i) risks that the conditions to the closing of the proposed merger and/or asset sale are not satisfied, including the failure of Buzztime and Brooklyn to timely obtain the requisite stockholder and member approvals for the merger and/or asset sale and related matters, or to meet the net cash and capitalization requirements under the merger agreement, as applicable; (ii) uncertainties as to the timing of the consummation of the proposed merger and asset sale and the ability of each party to consummate the proposed merger and asset sale; (iii) risks related to Buzztime’s and Brooklyn’s ability to manage their respective operating expenses and their expenses associated with the proposed merger and asset sale, as applicable, pending closing; (iv) uncertainties related to the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on the business and financial condition of Buzztime and the ability of Buzztime and Brooklyn to consummate the merger and Buzztime and eGames.com to consummate the asset sale; (v) Buzztime’s ability to continue to operate as a going concern if the proposed merger or asset sale is not consummated in a timely manner, or at all; (vi) the outcome of any legal proceedings that have been instituted against Buzztime, Brooklyn or others related to the merger agreement and the asset purchase agreement; (vii) the occurrence of any event, change or other circumstance or condition that could give rise to the termination of either or both of those agreements; (viii) potential adverse reactions or changes to business relationships resulting from the announcement or completion of the proposed merger or asset sale; and (ix) those risks and uncertainties discussed in Buzztime’s reports filed with the SEC, including its most recent Annual Report on Form 10-K, its Quarterly Reports on Form 10-Q and Current Reports on Form 8-K, as well as other documents that may be filed by Buzztime from time to time with the SEC available at www.sec.gov.

You should not rely upon forward-looking statements as predictions of future events. Buzztime cannot assure you that the events and circumstances reflected in the forward-looking statements will be achieved or occur, and actual results could differ materially from those projected in the forward-looking statements. The forward-looking statements made in this communication speak only as of the date on which they were made. Buzztime does not undertake any obligation to update the forward-looking statements contained herein to reflect events that occur or circumstances that exist after the date hereof, except as may be required by applicable law or regulation.

IR AGENCY CONTACT:
Kirsten Chapman, LHA Investor Relations, [email protected] 415-433-3777


 

 




NTN BUZZTIME, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS

(In thousands, except par value amount)

ASSETS


September 30,


2020


December 31,


2019

Current Assets:

(unaudited)

Cash and cash equivalents

$       1,710

$       3,209

Restricted cash

50

Accounts receivable, net

132

1,195

Income tax receivable

13

Site equipment to be installed

792

1,090

Prepaid expenses and other current assets

146

526

Total current assets

2,793

6,070

Restricted cash, long-term

150

Operating lease right-of-use assets

5

2,101

Fixed assets, net

689

2,822

Software development costs, net

1,420

1,915

Deferred costs

85

274

Goodwill

696

Other assets

62

97

Total assets

$       5,054

$     14,125

LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS’ EQUITY

Current Liabilities:

Accounts payable

$           275

$           835

Accrued compensation

125

588

Accrued expenses

490

490

Sales taxes payable

14

131

Income taxes payable

3

Current portion of long-term debt

1,724

2,739

Current portion of obligations under operating leases

5

409

Current portion of obligations under financing leases

23

21

Current portion of deferred revenue

120

460

Other current liabilities

154

419

Total current liabilities

2,930

6,095

Long-term debt

1,625

Obligations under operating leases

2,891

Obligations under financing leases

4

20

Deferred revenue

2

Other liabilities

26

Total liabilities

4,559

9,034

Shareholders’ equity:

Series A 10% cumulative convertible preferred stock, $0.005 par value, $156 liquidation preference, 156 shares authorized; 156 shares issued and outstanding at September 30, 2020 and December 31, 2019

1

1

Common stock, $0.005 par value, 15,000 shares authorized at September 30, 2020 and December 31, 2019; 2,952 and 2,901 shares issued at September 30, 2020 and December 31, 2019, respectively

15

14

Treasury stock, at cost, 10 shares at September 30, 2020 and December 31, 2019

(456)

(456)

Additional paid-in capital

136,881

136,721

Accumulated deficit

(136,187)

(131,457)

Accumulated other comprehensive income

241

268

Total shareholders’ equity

495

5,091

Total liabilities and shareholders’ equity

$       5,054

$     14,125

 

 


NTN BUZZTIME, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS AND COMPREHENSIVE LOSS

(unaudited)

(In thousands, except per share data)


Three months ended


September 30,


Nine months ended


September 30,


2020


2019


2020


2019

Revenues

Subscription revenue

$    1,053

$    3,723

$    3,779

$  11,356

Hardware revenue

379

11

421

811

Other revenue

45

846

425

2,471

Total revenues

1,477

4,580

4,625

14,638

Operating expenses:

Direct operating costs (includes depreciation and amortization)

801

1,344

2,364

4,545

Selling, general and administrative

2,068

3,413

6,743

10,303

Impairment of capitalized software

51

238

52

Impairment of goodwill

662

Depreciation and amortization (excluding depreciation and amortization included in direct costs)

26

88

189

273

Total operating expenses

2,895

4,896

10,196

15,173

Operating loss

(1,418)

(316)

(5,571)

(535)

Other (expense) income, net

(82)

(16)

826

(189)

Loss before income taxes

(1,500)

(332)

(4,745)

(724)

Income tax benefit (provision)

19

(19)

23

(30)

Net loss

(1,481)

(351)

(4,722)

(754)

Series A preferred stock dividend

(8)

(8)

Net loss attributable to common shareholders

$   (1,481)

$      (351)

$   (4,730)

$      (762)

Net loss per common share – basic and diluted

$     (0.50)

$     (0.12)

$     (1.62)

$     (0.27)

Weighted average shares outstanding – basic and diluted

2,936

2,874

2,920

2,870

Comprehensive loss:

Net loss

$   (1,481)

$      (351)

$   (4,722)

$      (754)

Foreign currency translations adjustment

1

(18)

(27)

47

Total comprehensive loss

$   (1,480)

$      (396)

$   (4,749)

$      (707)

 

 


NTN BUZZTIME, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS

(unaudited)

(In thousands)


Nine months ended


September 30,


2020


2019

Cash flows (used in) provided by operating activities:

Net loss

$  (4,722)

$     (754)

Adjustments to reconcile net loss to net cash (used in) provided by operating activities:

Depreciation and amortization

1,430

2,191

Provision for doubtful accounts

124

144

Amortization of operating lease right-of-use assets

161

217

Common stock issued for compensation in lieu of cash payment

61

Transfer of fixed assets to sales-type lease

7

Stock-based compensation

135

172

Gain from the asset sale of Stump! Trivia and OpinioNation

(1,225)

Loss from the termination of operating leases

9

Loss (gain) from the disposition or sale of assets

511

(5)

Loss from impairment of capitalized software

238

52

Loss from impairment of goodwill

662

Amortization of debt issuance costs

12

7

Changes in assets and liabilities:

Accounts receivable

939

222

Site equipment to be installed

51

475

Operating lease liabilities

(154)

(111)

Prepaid expenses and other assets

353

(66)

Accounts payable and accrued expenses

(1,405)

(196)

Income taxes

(16)

4

Deferred costs

189

84

Deferred revenue

(342)

(541)

Other liabilities

(291)

(141)

Net cash (used in) provided by operating activities

(3,280)

1,761

Cash flows used in investing activities:

Capital expenditures

(21)

(111)

Capitalized software development expenditures

(173)

(882)

Proceeds from the sale of equipment

29

Net cash used in investing activities

(194)

(964)

Cash flows provided by (used in) financing activities:

Net proceeds from the sale of Stump! Trivia and OpinoNation

1,226

Proceeds on long-term debt

2,625

Payment on long-term debt

(2,025)

(750)

Debt issuance costs on long-term debt

(3)

Principal payments on financing leases

(14)

(39)

Payment of preferred stockholder dividends

(8)

(8)

Payroll taxes remitted on net share settlement of equity awards

(36)

(29)

Net cash provided by (used in) financing activities

1,765

(826)

Effect of exchange rate on cash and cash equivalents

10

27

Net decrease in cash and cash equivalents

(1,699)

(2)

Cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash at beginning of period

3,409

2,786

Cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash at end of period

$   1,710

$   2,984

 

 

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Amesite CEO Dr. Ann Marie Sastry Scheduled to Appear on CNBC’s Squawk Box Monday at 6:45 a.m. ET

Founder of the remote learning software company to talk about the changing dynamic of the workplace, the new normal in technology, and supporting and training remote and in-person workforces

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ANN ARBOR, Mich., Nov. 13, 2020 /PRNewswire/ — AmesiteInc. (Nasdaq: AMST), an artificial intelligence software company providing online learning ecosystems for business, higher education, and K-12, announced today its CEO, Dr. Ann Marie Sastry, is scheduled to appear on CNBC’s Squawk Box Monday morning at 6:45 a.m. ET.  

Dr. Sastry will discuss how workplaces are adapting and what the future of work looks like, how technology is evolving to meet the changing needs of business during the pandemic, and how to best support remote and in-person workforces with highly effective virtual training.


About Amesite Inc.

Amesite is a high-tech artificial intelligence software company offering a cloud-based platform and content creation services for K-12, college, university and business education and upskilling. Amesite-offered courses and programs are branded to our customers.  Amesite uses artificial intelligence technologies to provide customized environments for learners, easy-to-manage interfaces for instructors, and greater accessibility for learners in the US education market and beyond.  The Company leverages existing institutional infrastructures, adding mass customization and cutting-edge technology to provide cost-effective, scalable and engaging experiences for learners anywhere. For more information, visit https://amesite.com.


Forward Looking Statements

This communication contains forward-looking statements (including within the meaning of Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, and Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended) concerning the Company, the Company’s planned online machine learning platform, the Company’s business plans, any future commercialization of the Company’s online learning solutions, potential customers, business objectives and other matters. Forward-looking statements generally include statements that are predictive in nature and depend upon or refer to future events or conditions, and include words such as “may,” “will,” “should,” “would,” “expect,” “plan,” “believe,” “intend,” “look forward,” and other similar expressions among others. Statements that are not historical facts are forward-looking statements. Forward-looking statements are based on current beliefs and assumptions that are subject to risks and uncertainties and are not guarantees of future performance. Actual results could differ materially from those contained in any forward-looking statement. Risks facing the Company and its planned platform are set forth in the Company’s filings with the SEC. Except as required by applicable law, the Company undertakes no obligation to revise or update any forward-looking statement, or to make any other forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise.

Media Contact: Robert Busweiler[email protected] – 631.379.6454

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3M Reports Sales Information for Month of October 2020

3M Reports Sales Information for Month of October 2020

ST. PAUL, Minn.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–
3M (NYSE: MMM) today reported sales information for the month of October 2020.

Total sales for October increased 3 percent year-on-year to $2.9 billion. Organic local-currency sales (which includes organic volume impacts and selling price changes) increased 2 percent, and acquisitions, net of divestitures, added 1 percent while foreign currency translation was flat year-on-year.

Total sales increased 12 percent in Health Care, 7 percent in Consumer, and 4 percent in Safety and Industrial, while Transportation and Electronics declined 4 percent. Organic local-currency sales increased 8 percent in both Health Care and Consumer, and 4 percent in Safety and Industrial, while Transportation and Electronics declined 4 percent.

On a geographic basis, total sales increased 3 percent in Asia Pacific, and 2 percent in both EMEA (Europe, Middle East and Africa) and the Americas. Organic local-currency sales increased 2 percent in the Americas (including the U.S. up 3 percent), and 1 percent in both Asia Pacific (including China up 13 percent and Japan down 4 percent) and EMEA.

Forward-Looking Statements

This news release contains forward-looking information about 3M’s financial results and estimates and business prospects that involve substantial risks and uncertainties. You can identify these statements by the use of words such as “anticipate,” “estimate,” “expect,” “aim,” “project,” “intend,” “plan,” “believe,” “will,” “should,” “could,” “target,” “forecast” and other words and terms of similar meaning in connection with any discussion of future operating or financial performance or business plans or prospects. Among the factors that could cause actual results to differ materially are the following: (1) worldwide economic, political, regulatory, international trade and other external conditions and other factors beyond the Company’s control, including natural and other disasters or climate change affecting the operations of the Company or its customers and suppliers; (2) risks related to public health crises such as the global pandemic associated with the coronavirus (COVID-19); (3) foreign currency exchange rates and fluctuations in those rates; (4) liabilities related to certain fluorochemicals, including lawsuits concerning various PFAS-related products and chemistries, and claims and governmental regulatory proceedings and inquiries related to PFAS in a variety of jurisdictions; (5) legal and regulatory proceedings and legal compliance risks involving the Company and/or third parties, including significant developments that could occur in the legal and regulatory proceedings described in the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended Dec. 31, 2019, and any subsequent quarterly reports on Form 10-Q (the “Reports”); (6) competitive conditions and customer preferences; (7) the timing and market acceptance of new product offerings; (8) materials vulnerability and the availability and cost of purchased components, compounds, raw materials and energy (including oil and natural gas and their derivatives) due to shortages, increased demand or supply interruptions, manufacturing site disruptions (including those caused by natural and other disasters and other events); (9) problems or delays with the phased implementation of a global enterprise resource planning (ERP) system, or security breaches and other disruptions to the Company’s information technology infrastructure; (10) the impact of acquisitions, strategic alliances, divestitures and other unusual events resulting from portfolio management actions and other evolving business strategies, and possible organizational restructuring; (11) operational execution, including scenarios where the Company generates fewer productivity improvements than estimated; (12) financial market risks that may affect the Company’s funding obligations under defined benefit pension and postretirement plans; and (13) the Company’s credit ratings and its cost of capital. Changes in such assumptions or factors could produce significantly different results. A further description of these factors is located in the Reports under “Cautionary Note Concerning Factors That May Affect Future Results” and “Risk Factors” in Part I, Items 1 and 1A (Annual Report) and in Part I, Item 2 and Part II, Item 1A (Quarterly Reports), as updated by applicable Current Reports on Form 8-K. The information contained in this news release is as of the date indicated. The Company assumes no obligation to update any forward-looking statements contained in this news release as a result of new information or future events or developments.

About 3M

At 3M, we apply science in collaborative ways to improve lives daily. With $32 billion in sales, our 96,000 employees connect with customers all around the world. Learn more about 3M’s creative solutions to the world’s problems at www.3M.com or on Twitter @3M or @3MNews.

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or

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Spectrum Brands Holdings Reports Fiscal 2020 Fourth Quarter and Full Year Results

Spectrum Brands Holdings Reports Fiscal 2020 Fourth Quarter and Full Year Results

  • Fourth Quarter Net Sales Increased 17.9% and Organic Net Sales Increased 17.1% Reflecting Strong Growth Across All Business Units
  • Fourth Quarter Operating Income and Adjusted EBITDA Increased, Driven by Strong Volumes and Gross Margins Improvement of 240 Basis Points
  • Full Year Cash Flow From Operations of $290 Million; Adjusted Free Cash Flow of $254 Million
  • Raising Total Savings Gross Target from Global Productivity Improvement Program from $100 Million to $150 Million
  • Strong Balance Sheet with Over $1.1 Billion of Total Liquidity
  • Full Year Operating Income of $243 Million and Full Year Adjusted EBITDA of $580 Million
  • The Company Expects to Deliver 3% to 5% Net Sales Growth and Mid Single-Digit Adjusted EBITDA Growth for Fiscal 2021

MIDDLETON, Wis.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–
Spectrum Brands Holdings, Inc. (NYSE: SPB; “Spectrum Brands” or the “Company”), a leading global branded consumer products and home essentials company focused on driving innovation and providing exceptional customer service, today reported results from continuing operations for the fourth quarter and full year of fiscal 2020 ended September 30, 2020.

“Our Q4 and full year financial results reflect a better, faster and stronger Spectrum Brands, with net sales, operating income and adjusted EBITDA growth. During the quarter, our net sales accelerated as we grew 17.9%, with strong growth across all business units. These top line results reflect elevated demand levels, with strong POS and improved output. This is evidence of our quick recovery from COVID-19 related supply disruptions earlier in the year. Additionally, our incremental marketing and advertising investments are paying dividends by driving stronger organic top line growth. Operating Income and Adjusted EBITDA growth was driven by strong volumes and improved gross margins. Adjusted EBITDA in Q4 2020 includes a change to our annual incentive compensation program converting to cash payment from a mix of equity and cash in order to better align with industry best practices and our peer group. This change negatively impacts comparability, with $17 million in incremental corporate expense in the quarter. If not for the change, we would have delivered $190 million in adjusted EBITDA this quarter and $597 million in the full year,” said David Maura, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Spectrum Brands.

“We believe we are better positioned today than we have ever been to drive demand as a home essentials company with consumers needing our brands and products more than ever. Additionally, with the supply chain disruptions from COVID-19 earlier in 2020 largely behind us, momentum in the business remains strong, and with continued strong demand in October, fiscal 2021 is off to a great start,” said Mr. Maura.

Fiscal 2020 Fourth Quarter Highlights



 

Three Month Periods Ended

 

 

 

(in millions, except per share and %)

 

September 30,

2020

 

September 30,

2019

 

Variance

Net sales

 

$

1,170.6

 

 

$

993.0

 

 

$

177.6

 

17.9

%

Gross profit

 

423.0

 

 

334.7

 

 

88.3

 

26.4

%

Operating income (loss)

 

126.7

 

 

(87.5)

 

 

214.2

 

n/m

Net income (loss) from continuing operations

 

43.8

 

 

(79.0)

 

 

122.8

 

n/m

Diluted earnings (loss) per share from continuing operations

 

$

1.01

 

 

$

(1.62)

 

 

$

2.63

 

n/m

Non-GAAP Operating Metrics

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Adjusted EBITDA from continuing operations

 

$

173.3

 

 

$

163.1

 

 

$

10.2

 

6.3

%

Adjusted EPS from continuing operations

 

$

1.72

 

 

$

1.13

 

 

$

0.59

 

52.2

%

n/m = not meaningful

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

  • Net sales increased 17.9%. Excluding the impact of $4.2 million of favorable foreign exchange rates and acquisition sales of $3.8 million, organic net sales increased 17.1%, with growth across all four business units.
  • Gross profit margin increased 240 basis points, driven by improved productivity from our Global Productivity Improvement Program (GPIP), favorable pricing and mix.
  • Operating income growth compared to the prior year was driven by improved volumes and profit margins and lower restructuring spending, as well as no impairment charges in the current year period.
  • Net income and diluted earnings per share increases were driven by the operating income growth and lower shares outstanding.
  • Adjusted EBITDA increased $10.2 million, primarily driven by volume growth, as well as productivity improvements and positive pricing. By business unit, the adjusted EBITDA growth was driven by HHI, GPC and Home & Garden. Adjusted EBITDA also increased despite a change to incentive compensation program, which resulted in a $17 million reduction of consolidated adjusted EBITDA of $17.0 million for FY 2020 and Q4 2020. This change will have a corresponding reduction in the Company’s annual equity compensation expense, resulting in a net neutral impact on the Company’s annual compensation expense.
  • Adjusted diluted EPS increased 52.2% due to favorable volumes, improved productivity and positive product mix.
  • Full year Cash Flow From Operations was $290.3 million and Adjusted Free Cash Flow was $254.0 million.
  • Increased the total gross savings target from the entirety of the Global Productivity Improvement Program (GPIP) to $150 million (previously at least $100 million).
  • The Company sold 1.5 million shares of Energizer common stock during the quarter for proceeds of $67.4 million and ended the quarter with approximately 1.7 million shares. 

Fiscal 2020 Fourth Quarter Segment Level Data

Hardware & Home Improvement (HHI)



 

Three Month Periods Ended

 

 

 

 

(in millions, except %)

 

September 30,

2020

 

September 30,

2019

 

Variance

Net Sales

 

$

433.7

 

 

$

364.9

 

 

$

68.8

 

 

18.9

%

Operating Income

 

94.3

 

 

69.7

 

 

24.6

 

 

35.3

%

Operating Income Margin

 

21.7

%

 

19.1

%

 

260

 

bps

 

Adjusted EBITDA

 

$

100.4

 

 

$

77.8

 

 

$

22.6

 

 

29.0

%

Adjusted EBITDA Margin

 

23.1

%

 

21.3

%

 

180

 

bps

 

n/m = not meaningful

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Net sales were driven by growth across all categories during the quarter. Security sales growth was driven by strong consumer demand and stronger shipment of backlog orders. Builders hardware and plumbing category performance continued to be driven by elevated demand from the repair and remodel channel. Organic net sales increased 18.7% with slightly favorable foreign exchange impacts. Customer demand in security remains strong, and the Company expects continued benefit from backlog shipments for the upcoming quarter.

Higher operating income, adjusted EBITDA and margins were primarily driven by positive volumes, as well as productivity improvements, favorable mix and pricing, partially offset by higher tariff and COVID-19 related costs.

Home & Personal Care (HPC)



 

Three Month Periods Ended

 

 

 

 

(in millions, except %)

 

September 30,

2020

 

September 30,

2019

 

Variance

Net Sales

 

$

302.3

 

 

$

285.8

 

 

$

16.5

 

 

5.8

%

Operating Income (Loss)

 

11.4

 

 

(118.5)

 

 

129.9

 

 

n/m

Operating Income Margin

 

3.8

%

 

(41.5)

%

 

4,530

 

bps

 

Adjusted EBITDA

 

$

22.7

 

 

$

29.4

 

 

$

(6.7)

 

 

(22.8)

%

Adjusted EBITDA Margin

 

7.5

%

 

10.3

%

 

(280)

 

bps

 

n/m = not meaningful

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Net sales were driven by growth in both small appliances and personal care. This included strong net sales growth in the U.S. from e-commerce and mass channels and small appliances category performance, with continued strength in convenience cooking including new product introductions from George Foreman grills. Excluding favorable foreign exchange impacts of $0.5 million, organic net sales grew 5.6%.

Improved operating income benefited from no impairment charges in the current year period. Operating income, as well as lower adjusted EBITDA and margins were driven by more than doubling our advertisement and promotional investments, as well as higher tariff and legal costs. This was partially offset by improved productivity and higher volumes.

Global Pet Care (GPC)



 

Three Month Periods Ended

 

 

 

 

(in millions, except %)

 

September 30,

2020

 

September 30,

2019

 

Variance

Net Sales

 

$

278.3

 

 

$

228.9

 

 

$

49.4

 

 

21.6

%

Operating Income

 

35.9

 

 

7.0

 

 

28.9

 

 

412.9

%

Operating Income Margin

 

12.9

%

 

3.1

%

 

980

 

bps

 

Adjusted EBITDA

 

$

49.9

 

 

$

41.7

 

 

$

8.2

 

 

19.7

%

Adjusted EBITDA Margin

 

17.9

%

 

18.2

%

 

(30)

 

bps

 

n/m = not meaningful

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Higher net sales were attributable to continued growth in both aquatic and companion animal categories. Companion animal performance was driven by strong consumables demand in the dollar, mass and e-commerce channels, while aquatics was driven by broad based demand across all aquatics categories, including significant demand for hard goods. Excluding favorable foreign exchange impacts of $3.2 million and acquisition sales of $3.8 million, organic net sales grew 18.5%.

Higher operating income and adjusted EBITDA were driven by volume growth, productivity improvements and positive pricing, partially offset by additional marketing investments and higher volume driven tariff costs. Operating income growth also benefited from the write-off of intangible assets realized in the prior year and lower restructuring costs.

Home & Garden (H&G)



 

Three Month Periods Ended

 

 

 

 

(in millions, except %)

 

September 30,

2020

 

September 30,

2019

 

Variance

Net Sales

 

$

156.3

 

 

$

113.4

 

 

$

42.9

 

 

37.8

%

Operating Income

 

26.4

 

 

14.2

 

 

12.2

 

 

85.9

%

Operating Income Margin

 

16.9

%

 

12.5

%

 

440

 

bps

 

Adjusted EBITDA

 

$

31.5

 

 

$

19.6

 

 

$

11.9

 

 

60.7

%

Adjusted EBITDA Margin

 

20.2

%

 

17.3

%

 

290

 

bps

 

n/m = not meaningful

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Net sales grew across all three major categories – controls, household insecticides and repellents and benefited from strong point of sale and replenishment as retailers supported the extended selling season.

Higher operating income, adjusted EBITDA and margins were driven by higher volumes, pricing, and productivity improvements, despite significantly higher marketing investments and higher manufacturing and distribution costs.

Liquidity and Debt

As of the end of the fiscal year, the Company had a cash balance of $531.6 million and approximately $579 million available on its $600 million Cash Flow Revolver.

The Company had approximately $2,512.8 million of debt outstanding, consisting of approximately $2,349.1 million of senior unsecured notes and approximately $163.7 million of finance leases and other obligations.

Net leverage improved to 3.4 times at the end of the fiscal fourth quarter from 3.95 times at the end of the previous quarter.

Fiscal 2021 Outlook

Spectrum Brands expects three to five percent reported net sales growth, with foreign exchange expected to have a slightly positive impact based upon current rates.

Fiscal 2021 adjusted EBITDA is expected to increase mid single-digits. Adjusted free cash flow is expected to be between $250 million and $270 million, with strategic investments in inventory levels and other working capital needs for the upcoming year.

Conference Call/Webcast Scheduled for 9:00 A.M. Eastern Time Today

Spectrum Brands will host an earnings conference call and webcast at 9:00 a.m. Eastern Time today, November 13, 2020. To access the live conference call, U.S. participants may call 877-604-7329 and international participants may call 602-563-8688. The conference ID number is 3218924. A live webcast and related presentation slides will be available by visiting the Event Calendar page in the Investor Relations section of Spectrum Brands’ website at www.spectrumbrands.com.

A replay of the live webcast also will be accessible through the Event Calendar page in the Investor Relations section of the Company’s website. A telephone replay of the conference call will be available through November 27. To access this replay, participants may call 855-859-2056 and use the same conference ID number.

About Spectrum Brands Holdings, Inc.

Spectrum Brands Holdings, a member of the Russell 1000 Index, is a leading supplier of residential locksets, residential builders’ hardware, plumbing, shaving and grooming products, personal care products, small household appliances, specialty pet supplies, lawn and garden and home pest control products, and personal insect repellents. Helping to meet the needs of consumers worldwide, Spectrum Brands offers a broad portfolio of market-leading, well-known and widely trusted brands including Kwikset®, Weiser®, Baldwin®, National Hardware®, Pfister®, Remington®, George Foreman®, Russell Hobbs®, Black+Decker®, Tetra®, Marineland®, Nature’s Miracle®, Dingo®, 8-in-1®, FURminator®, IAMS® and Eukanuba® (Europe only), Digest-eeze™, Healthy-Hide®, Littermaid®, Spectracide®, Cutter®, Repel®, Hot Shot®, Black Flag® and Liquid Fence®. For more information, please visit www.spectrumbrands.com.Spectrum Brands – A Home Essentials Company™

Non-GAAP Measurements

Management believes that certain non-GAAP financial measures may be useful in providing additional meaningful comparisons between current results and results in prior periods. Management believes that organic net sales provide for a more complete understanding of underlying business trends of regional and segment performance by excluding the impact of currency exchange rate fluctuations and the impact of acquisitions. In addition, within this release, including the supplemental information attached hereto, reference is made to adjusted diluted EPS, adjusted earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization (EBITDA), and adjusted EBITDA margin. Adjusted EBITDA is a metric used by management to evaluate segment performance and frequently used by the financial community which provides insight into an organization’s operating trends and facilitates comparisons between peer companies, since interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization can differ greatly between organizations as a result of differing capital structures and tax strategies. Adjusted EBITDA also is one of the measures used for determining compliance with the Company’s debt covenants. Adjusted EBITDA excludes certain items that are unusual in nature or not comparable from period to period. Adjusted EBITDA margin reflects adjusted EBITDA as a percentage of net sales of the Company. The Company’s management uses adjusted diluted EPS as one means of analyzing the Company’s current and future financial performance and identifying trends in its financial condition and results of operations. Management believes that adjusted diluted EPS is a useful measure for providing further insight into our operating performance because it eliminates the effects of certain items that are not comparable from one period to the next. An income tax adjustment is included in adjusted diluted EPS to exclude the impact of the valuation allowance against deferred taxes and other tax-related items in order to reflect a normalized ongoing effective tax rate. The Company provides this information to investors to assist in comparisons of past, present and future operating results and to assist in highlighting the results of on-going operations. While the Company’s management believes that non-GAAP measurements are useful supplemental information, such adjusted results are not intended to replace the Company’s GAAP financial results and should be read in conjunction with those GAAP results. Other Supplemental Information has been provided to demonstrate reconciliation of non-GAAP measurements discussed above to most relevant GAAP financial measurements.

Forward-Looking Statements

We have made, implied or incorporated by reference certain forward-looking statements in this document. All statements, other than statements of historical facts included or incorporated by reference in this document, without limitation, statements or expectations regarding our Global Productivity Improvement Program, our business strategy, future operations, financial condition, estimated revenues, projected costs, projected synergies, prospects, plans and objectives of management, information concerning expected actions of third parties, retention and future compensation of key personnel, our ability to meet environmental, social, and governance goals, the expected impact of the COVID-19 pandemic, economic, social, and political conditions or civil unrest in the U.S. and other countries, and other statements regarding the Company’s ability to meet its expectations for its fiscal 2020 are forward-looking statements. When used in this document, the words future, anticipate, pro forma, seeks, intend, plan, envision, estimate, believe, belief, expect, project, forecast, outlook, goal, target, could, would, will, can, should, may and similar expressions are also intended to identify forward-looking statements, although not all forward-looking statements contain such identifying words.

Since these forward-looking statements are based upon our current expectations of future events and projections and are subject to a number of risks and uncertainties, many of which are beyond our control and some of which may change rapidly, actual results or outcomes may differ materially from those expressed or implied herein, and you should not place undue reliance on these statements. Important factors that could cause our actual results to differ materially from those expressed or implied herein include, without limitation: (1) the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on our customers, employees, manufacturing facilities, suppliers, the capital markets and our financial condition, and results of operations, all of which tend to aggravate the other risks and uncertainties we face; (2) the impact of our indebtedness on our business, financial condition and results of operations; (3) the impact of restrictions in our debt instruments on our ability to operate our business, finance our capital needs or pursue or expand business strategies; (4) any failure to comply with financial covenants and other provisions and restrictions of our debt instruments; (5) the effects of general economic conditions, including the impact of, and changes to tariffs and trade policies, inflation, recession or fears of a recession, depression or fears of a depression, labor costs and stock market volatility or monetary or fiscal policies in the countries where we do business; (6) the impact of fluctuations in commodity prices, costs or availability of raw materials or terms and conditions available from suppliers, including suppliers’ willingness to advance credit; (7) interest rate and exchange rate fluctuations; (8) the loss of, significant reduction in, or dependence upon, sales to any significant retail customer(s); (9) competitive promotional activity or spending by competitors, or price reductions by competitors; (10) the introduction of new product features or technological developments by competitors and/or the development of new competitors or competitive brands; (11) the impact of actions taken by significant stockholders; (12) changes in consumer spending preferences and demand for our products, particularly in light of the COVID-19 pandemic and economic stress; (13) our ability to develop and successfully introduce new products, protect our intellectual property and avoid infringing the intellectual property of third parties; (14) our ability to successfully identify, implement, achieve and sustain productivity improvements (including our Global Productivity Improvement Program), cost efficiencies (including at our manufacturing and distribution operations) and cost savings; (15) the seasonal nature of sales of certain of our products; (16) the effects of climate change and unusual weather activity, as well as further natural disasters and pandemics; (17) the cost and effect of unanticipated legal, tax or regulatory proceedings or new laws or regulations (including environmental, public health and consumer protection regulations); (18) our discretion to conduct, suspend or discontinue our share repurchase program (including our discretion to conduct purchases, if any, in a variety of manners including open-market purchases or privately negotiated transactions); (19) public perception regarding the safety of products that we manufacture and sell, including the potential for environmental liabilities, product liability claims, litigation and other claims related to products manufactured by us and third parties; (20) the impact of existing, pending or threatened litigation, government regulations or other requirements or operating standards applicable to our business; (21) the impact of cybersecurity breaches or our actual or perceived failure to protect company and personal data, including our failure to comply with new and increasingly complex global data privacy regulations; (22) changes in accounting policies applicable to our business; (23) our ability to utilize net operating loss carry-forwards to offset tax liabilities from future taxable income; (24) the impact of expenses resulting from the implementation of new business strategies, divestitures or current and proposed restructuring activities; (25) our ability to successfully implement further acquisitions or dispositions and the impact of any such transactions on our financial performance; (26) the unanticipated loss of key members of senior management and the transition of new members of our management teams to their new roles; (27) the impact of economic, social and political conditions or civil unrest in the U.S. and other countries; (28) the effects of political or economic conditions, terrorist attacks, acts of war, natural disasters, public health concerns or other unrest in international markets; (29) our ability to achieve our goals regarding environmental, social and governance practices; (30) our increased reliance on third party partners, suppliers, and distributors to achieve our business objectives; and (31) the other risk factors set forth in the securities filings of Spectrum Brands Holdings, Inc. and SB/RH Holdings, LLC, including the 2020 Annual Report and subsequent Quarterly Reports on Form 10-Q.

Some of the above-mentioned factors are described in further detail in the sections entitled “Risk Factors” in our annual and quarterly reports, as applicable. You should assume the information appearing in this document is accurate only as of the date hereof, or as otherwise specified, as our business, financial condition, results of operations and prospects may have changed since such date. Except as required by applicable law, including the securities laws of the United States and the rules and regulations of the United States Securities and Exchange Commission, we undertake no obligation to publicly update or revise any forward-looking statement, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise, to reflect actual results or changes in factors or assumptions affecting such forward-looking statements.

SPECTRUM BRANDS HOLDINGS, INC.

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF INCOME (Unaudited)

 



 

Three Month Periods Ended

 

Twelve Month Periods Ended

(in millions, except per share amounts)

 

September 30,

2020

 

September 30,

2019

 

September 30,

2020

 

September 30,

2019

Net sales

 

$

1,170.6

 

 

$

993.0

 

 

$

3,964.2

 

 

$

3,802.1

 

Cost of goods sold

 

745.8

 

 

657.0

 

 

2,580.0

 

 

2,492.4

 

Restructuring and related charges

 

1.8

 

 

1.3

 

 

14.3

 

 

2.8

 

Gross profit

 

423.0

 

 

334.7

 

 

1,369.9

 

 

1,306.9

 

Selling

 

177.2

 

 

141.5

 

 

614.5

 

 

600.5

 

General and administrative

 

92.1

 

 

90.9

 

 

337.8

 

 

354.6

 

Research and development

 

12.1

 

 

10.8

 

 

41.8

 

 

43.5

 

Restructuring and related charges

 

9.2

 

 

22.2

 

 

58.3

 

 

62.9

 

Transaction related charges

 

5.7

 

 

5.4

 

 

23.1

 

 

21.8

 

Loss on assets held for sale

 

 

 

 

 

26.8

 

 

 

Write-off from impairment of goodwill

 

 

 

116.0

 

 

 

 

116.0

 

Write-off from impairment of intangible assets

 

 

 

35.4

 

 

24.2

 

 

35.4

 

Total operating expenses

 

296.3

 

 

422.2

 

 

1,126.5

 

 

1,234.7

 

Operating income

 

126.7

 

 

(87.5)

 

 

243.4

 

 

72.2

 

Interest expense

 

38.0

 

 

37.0

 

 

144.5

 

 

222.1

 

Gain from extinguishment of Salus CLO debt

 

 

 

 

 

(76.2)

 

 

 

Other non-operating expense (income), net

 

9.3

 

 

(20.3)

 

 

19.7

 

 

43.9

 

Income (loss) from continuing operations before income taxes

 

79.4

 

 

(104.2)

 

 

155.4

 

 

(193.8)

 

Income tax expense (benefit)

 

35.6

 

 

(25.2)

 

 

70.9

 

 

(7.1)

 

Net income (loss) from continuing operations

 

43.8

 

 

(79.0)

 

 

84.5

 

 

(186.7)

 

Income (loss) from discontinued operations, net of tax

 

1.7

 

 

(16.7)

 

 

14.0

 

 

682.5

 

Net income (loss)

 

45.5

 

 

(95.7)

 

 

98.5

 

 

495.8

 

Net income attributable to non-controlling interest

 

0.1

 

 

 

 

0.7

 

 

1.3

 

Net income (loss) attributable to controlling interest

 

$

45.4

 

 

$

(95.7)

 

 

$

97.8

 

 

$

494.5

 

Amounts attributable to controlling interest

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Net income (loss) from continuing operations attributable to controlling interest

 

$

43.7

 

 

$

(79.0)

 

 

$

83.8

 

 

$

(188.0)

 

Net income (loss) from discontinued operations attributable to controlling interest

 

1.7

 

 

(16.7)

 

 

14.0

 

 

682.5

 

Net income (loss) attributable to controlling interest

 

$

45.4

 

 

$

(95.7)

 

 

$

97.8

 

 

$

494.5

 

Earnings Per Share

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Basic earnings per share from continuing operations

 

$

1.01

 

 

$

(1.62)

 

 

$

1.88

 

 

$

(3.71)

 

Basic earnings per share from discontinued operations

 

0.04

 

 

(0.35)

 

 

0.31

 

 

13.47

 

Basic earnings per share

 

$

1.05

 

 

$

(1.97)

 

 

$

2.19

 

 

$

9.76

 

Diluted earnings per share from continuing operations

 

$

1.01

 

 

$

(1.62)

 

 

$

1.87

 

 

$

(3.71)

 

Diluted earnings per share from discontinued operations

 

0.04

 

 

(0.35)

 

 

0.31

 

 

13.47

 

Diluted earnings per share

 

$

1.05

 

 

$

(1.97)

 

 

$

2.18

 

 

$

9.76

 

Weighted Average Shares Outstanding

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Basic

 

43.1

 

 

48.8

 

 

44.7

 

 

50.7

 

Diluted

 

43.4

 

 

48.8

 

 

44.9

 

 

50.7

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

SPECTRUM BRANDS HOLDINGS, INC.

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOW (Unaudited)

 



 

Twelve Month Periods Ended

(in millions)

 

September 30, 2020

 

September 30, 2019

Cash flows from operating activities

 

 

 

 

Net cash provided by operating activities from continuing operations

 

$

290.1

 

 

$

83.5

 

Net cash provided (used) by operating activities from discontinued operations

 

0.2

 

 

(82.4)

 

Net cash provided by operating activities

 

290.3

 

 

1.1

 

Cash flows from investing activities

 

 

 

 

Purchases of property, plant and equipment

 

(61.0)

 

 

(58.4)

 

Proceeds from disposal of property, plant and equipment

 

4.2

 

 

2.1

 

Proceeds from sale of assets held for sale

 

29.0

 

 

 

Proceeds from sale of discontinued operations, net of cash

 

3.6

 

 

2,859.5

 

Business acquisitions, net of cash acquired

 

(16.9)

 

 

 

Proceeds from sale of equity investment

 

147.1

 

 

 

Other investing activity

 

2.3

 

 

(0.3)

 

Net cash provided by investing activities from continuing operations

 

108.3

 

 

2,802.9

 

Net cash used by investing activities from discontinued operations

 

 

 

(5.3)

 

Net cash provided by investing activities

 

108.3

 

 

2,797.6

 

Cash flows from financing activities

 

 

 

 

Payment of debt, including premium on extinguishment

 

(135.5)

 

 

(2,649.9)

 

Proceeds from issuance of debt

 

300.0

 

 

300.0

 

Payment of debt issuance costs

 

(11.5)

 

 

(4.1)

 

Treasury stock purchases

 

(239.8)

 

 

(268.5)

 

Accelerated share repurchase

 

(125.0)

 

 

 

Dividends paid to shareholders

 

(75.2)

 

 

(85.5)

 

Dividends paid by subsidiary to non-controlling interest

 

(0.8)

 

 

(1.1)

 

Share based award tax withholding payments, net of proceeds upon vesting

 

(12.6)

 

 

(4.4)

 

Payment of contingent consideration

 

(197.0)

 

 

(8.9)

 

Other financing activities, net

 

0.3

 

 

 

Net cash used by financing activities from continuing operations

 

(497.1)

 

 

(2,722.4)

 

Net cash used by financing activities from discontinued operations

 

 

 

(2.2)

 

Net cash used by financing activities

 

(497.1)

 

 

(2,724.6)

 

Effect of exchange rate changes on cash and cash equivalents

 

5.1

 

 

(8.4)

 

Net change in cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash in continuing operations

 

(93.4)

 

 

65.7

 

Cash, cash equivalents, and restricted cash, beginning of period

 

627.1

 

 

561.4

 

Cash, cash equivalents, and restricted cash, end of period

 

$

533.7

 

 

$

627.1

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

SPECTRUM BRANDS HOLDINGS, INC.

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF FINANCIAL POSITION (Unaudited)

 

(in millions)

 

September 30, 2020

 

September 30, 2019

Assets

 

 

 

 

Cash and cash equivalents

 

$

531.6

 

 

$

627.1

 

Trade receivables, net

 

501.1

 

 

356.7

 

Other receivables

 

74.2

 

 

74.2

 

Inventories

 

557.7

 

 

548.4

 

Prepaid expenses and other current assets

 

63.5

 

 

53.5

 

Total current assets

 

1,728.1

 

 

1,659.9

 

Property, plant and equipment, net

 

396.5

 

 

452.9

 

Operating lease assets

 

103.8

 

 

 

Investments

 

66.9

 

 

230.8

 

Deferred charges and other

 

48.3

 

 

67.2

 

Goodwill

 

1,332.0

 

 

1,328.1

 

Intangible assets, net

 

1,431.7

 

 

1,507.1

 

Total assets

 

$

5,107.3

 

 

$

5,246.0

 

Liabilities and Shareholders’ Equity

 

 

 

 

Current portion of long-term debt

 

$

15.3

 

 

$

136.9

 

Accounts payable

 

557.5

 

 

456.8

 

Accrued wages and salaries

 

95.0

 

 

72.1

 

Accrued interest

 

38.5

 

 

29.3

 

Indemnification payable to Energizer

 

33.0

 

 

230.8

 

Other current liabilities

 

205.6

 

 

214.2

 

Total current liabilities

 

944.9

 

 

1,140.1

 

Long-term debt, net of current portion

 

2,461.0

 

 

2,214.4

 

Long-term operating lease liabilities

 

88.8

 

 

 

Deferred income taxes

 

65.4

 

 

50.6

 

Other long-term liabilities

 

131.4

 

 

112.0

 

Total liabilities

 

3,691.5

 

 

3,517.1

 

Shareholders’ equity

 

1,407.5

 

 

1,720.9

 

Non-controlling interest

 

8.3

 

 

8.0

 

Total equity

 

1,415.8

 

 

1,728.9

 

Total liabilities and equity

 

$

5,107.3

 

 

$

5,246.0

 

SPECTRUM BRANDS HOLDINGS, INC.

OTHER SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION (Unaudited)

ADJUSTED DILUTED EPS

We define adjusted diluted EPS as reported diluted EPS excluding the effect of one-time, non-recurring activity and volatility associated with our income tax expense. The Company believes that adjusted diluted EPS provides further insight and comparability in operating performance as it eliminates the effects of certain items that are not comparable from one period to the next. Adjustments to diluted EPS include the following:

  • Restructuring and related charges, which consist of project costs associated with the restructuring initiatives across the Company’s segments;
  • Transaction related charges that consist of (1) transaction costs from qualifying acquisition transactions during the period, or subsequent integration related project costs directly associated with an acquired business; and (2) divestiture related transaction costs that are recognized in continuing operations and post-divestiture separation costs consisting of incremental costs to facilitate separation of shared operations, including development of transferred shared service operations, platforms and personnel transferred as part of the divestitures and exiting of transition service arrangements (TSAs) and reverse TSAs;
  • Gains and losses attributable to the Company’s investment in Energizer common stock, acquired as part of consideration received from the Company’s sale and divestiture of GAC during the year ended September 30, 2019;
  • Non-cash purchase accounting inventory adjustments recognized in earnings from continuing operations subsequent to an acquisition (when applicable);
  • Non-cash asset impairments or write-offs realized and recognized in earnings from continuing operations (when applicable);
  • Foreign currency gains and losses attributable to multicurrency loans for the three and twelve month periods ended September 30, 2020 and September 30, 2019, that were entered into with foreign subsidiaries in exchange for receipt of divestiture proceeds by the parent company and the distribution of the respective foreign subsidiaries’ net assets as part of the GBL and GAC divestitures during the year ended September 30, 2019. The Company has entered into various hedging arrangements to mitigate the volatility of foreign exchange risk associated with such loans;
  • Legal and litigation costs associated with Salus during the three and twelve month periods ended September 30, 2020 and September 30, 2019 as they are not considered a component of the continuing commercial products company, but continue to be consolidated by the Company until the Salus operations can be wholly dissolved and/or deconsolidated;
  • Incremental interest costs recognized for the extinguishment of the 6.625% Notes, including the cash payment of premium from early extinguishment and non-cash write-off of debt issuance costs during the twelve month period ended September 30, 2020;
  • Gain on extinguishment of the Salus CLO debt due to the discharge of the obligation during the twelve month period ended September 30, 2020; and
  • Other adjustments primarily consisting of costs attributable to (1) expenses and cost recovery for flood damage at Company facilities in Middleton, Wisconsin during the three and twelve month periods ended September 30, 2020 and September 30, 2019; (2) incremental costs for separation of a key executive during the twelve month periods ended September 30, 2020 and September 30, 2019; (3) incremental costs associated with a safety recall in GPC during the three and twelve month periods ended September 30, 2019; (4) operating margin on H&G sales to GAC discontinued operations during the three and twelve month periods ended September 30, 2019; and (5) certain fines and penalties for delayed shipments following the completion of a GPC distribution center consolidation in EMEA during the twelve month period ended September 30, 2019.

Income tax adjustment to diluted EPS is to exclude the impact of adjusting the valuation allowance against deferred taxes and other tax related items in order to reflect a normalized ongoing effective tax rate of 25.0% for the three and twelve month periods ended September 30, 2020 and September 30, 2019 based upon enacted corporate tax rate in the United States.

SPECTRUM BRANDS HOLDINGS, INC.

OTHER SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION (Unaudited)

ADJUSTED DILUTED EPS(continued)

The following is a reconciliation of reported diluted EPS from continuing operations to adjusted diluted EPS from continuing operations for the three and twelve month periods ended September 30, 2020 and September 30, 2019.



 

Three Month Periods Ended

 

Twelve Month Periods Ended



 

September 30,

2020

 

September 30,

2019

 

September 30,

2020

 

September 30,

2019

Diluted EPS from continuing operations, as reported

 

$

1.01

 

 

$

(1.62)

 

 

$

1.87

 

 

$

(3.71)

 

Adjustments:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Restructuring and related charges

 

0.25

 

 

0.48

 

 

1.62

 

 

1.30

 

Transaction related charges

 

0.13

 

 

0.11

 

 

0.51

 

 

0.43

 

Debt refinancing costs

 

 

 

0.09

 

 

0.06

 

 

1.09

 

Loss (Gain) on Energizer investment

 

0.20

 

 

(0.53)

 

 

0.38

 

 

0.24

 

Loss on assets held for sale

 

 

 

 

 

0.60

 

 

 

Write-off from impairment of goodwill

 

 

 

2.38

 

 

 

 

2.29

 

Write-off from impairment of intangible assets

 

 

 

0.73

 

 

0.54

 

 

0.70

 

Foreign currency change on multicurrency divestiture loans

 

(0.03)

 

 

0.14

 

 

0.09

 

 

0.71

 

Legal and environmental reserves

 

 

 

0.21

 

 

 

 

0.20

 

Salus

 

 

 

0.01

 

 

0.01

 

 

0.03

 

Salus CLO debt extinguishment

 

 

 

 

 

(1.70)

 

 

 

GPC safety recall

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

0.01

 

Depreciation & amortization on HPC long-lived assets

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

0.57

 

Other

 

(0.09)

 

 

0.04

 

 

(0.09)

 

 

0.10

 

Income tax adjustment

 

0.25

 

 

(0.91)

 

 

0.21

 

 

(1.10)

 

Total adjustments

 

0.71

 

 

2.75

 

 

2.23

 

 

6.57

 

Diluted EPS from continuing operations, as adjusted

 

$

1.72

 

 

$

1.13

 

 

$

4.10

 

 

$

2.86

 

SPECTRUM BRANDS HOLDINGS, INC.

OTHER SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION (Unaudited)

ADJUSTED DILUTED EPS(continued)

The following summarizes transaction related charges for the three and twelve month periods ended September 30, 2020 and September 30, 2019:



 

Three Month Periods Ended

 

Twelve Month Periods Ended

(in millions)

 

September 30,

2020

 

September 30,

2019

 

September 30,

2020

 

September 30,

2019

Coevorden operations divestiture

 

$

2.1

 

 

$

 

 

$

5.5

 

 

$

 

GBL post divestiture separation

 

2.6

 

 

3.6

 

 

10.2

 

 

9.5

 

HPC divestiture

 

0.3

 

 

1.2

 

 

3.9

 

 

7.3

 

Omega Sea acquisition

 

0.1

 

 

 

 

1.6

 

 

 

Other integration

 

0.6

 

 

0.6

 

 

1.9

 

 

5.0

 

Total transaction-related charges

 

$

5.7

 

 

$

5.4

 

 

$

23.1

 

 

$

21.8

 

The following summarizes restructuring and related charges for the three and twelve month periods ended September 30, 2020 and September 30, 2019:



 

Three Month Periods Ended

 

Twelve Month Periods Ended

(in millions)

 

September 30,

2020

 

September 30,

2019

 

September 30,

2020

 

September 30,

2019

Global productivity improvement program

 

$

11.5

 

 

$

22.8

 

 

$

71.6

 

 

$

60.9

 

HHI distribution center consolidation

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

2.3

 

Other restructuring activities

 

(0.5)

 

 

0.7

 

 

1.0

 

 

2.5

 

Total restructuring and related charges

 

$

11.0

 

 

$

23.5

 

 

$

72.6

 

 

$

65.7

 

NET SALES AND ORGANIC NET SALES

The following is a summary of net sales by segment for the three and twelve month periods ended September 30, 2020 and September 30, 2019:



 

Three Month Periods Ended

 

 

 

 

Twelve Month Periods Ended

 

 

 

(in millions, except %)

 

September 30,

2020

 

September 30,

2019

 

Variance

 

September 30,

2020

 

September 30,

2019

 

Variance

HHI

 

$

433.7

 

 

$

364.9

 

 

68.8

 

18.9

%

 

$

1,342.1

 

 

$

1,355.7

 

 

(13.6)

 

(1.0)

%

HPC

 

302.3

 

 

285.8

 

 

16.5

 

5.8

%

 

1,107.6

 

 

1,068.1

 

 

39.5

 

3.7

%

GPC

 

278.3

 

 

228.9

 

 

49.4

 

21.6

%

 

962.6

 

 

870.2

 

 

92.4

 

10.6

%

H&G

 

156.3

 

 

113.4

 

 

42.9

 

37.8

%

 

551.9

 

 

508.1

 

 

43.8

 

8.6

%

Net Sales

 

$

1,170.6

 

 

$

993.0

 

 

177.6

 

17.9

%

 

$

3,964.2

 

 

$

3,802.1

 

 

162.1

 

4.3

%

We define organic net sales as reported net sales excluding the effect of changes in foreign currency exchange rates and acquisitions. We believe this non-GAAP measure provides useful information to investors because it reflects regional and operating segment performance from our activities without the effect of changes in currency exchange rate and/or acquisitions. We use organic net sales as one measure to monitor and evaluate our regional and segment performance. Organic growth is calculated by comparing organic net sales to reported net sales in the prior year. The effect of changes in currency exchange rates is determined by translating the period’s net sales using the currency exchange rates that were in effect during the prior period. Net sales are attributed to the geographic regions based on the country of destination. We exclude net sales from acquired businesses in the current year for which there are no comparable sales in the prior period. The following is a reconciliation of reported sales to organic sales for the three and twelve month periods ended September 30, 2020 compared to reported net sales for the three and twelve month periods ended September 30, 2019:



 

September 30, 2020

 

 

 

 

 

Three Month Periods Ended

(in millions, except %)

 

Net Sales

 

Effect of

Changes in

Currency

 

Net Sales Excluding

Effect of Changes in

Currency

 

Effect of

Acquisitions

 

Organic Net

Sales

 

Net Sales

September 30,

2019

 

Variance

HHI

 

$

433.7

 

 

$

(0.5)

 

 

$

433.2

 

 

$

 

 

$

433.2

 

 

$

364.9

 

 

$

68.3

 

18.7

%

HPC

 

302.3

 

 

(0.5)

 

 

301.8

 

 

 

 

301.8

 

 

285.8

 

 

16.0

 

5.6

%

GPC

 

278.3

 

 

(3.2)

 

 

275.1

 

 

(3.8)

 

 

271.3

 

 

228.9

 

 

42.4

 

18.5

%

H&G

 

156.3

 

 

 

 

156.3

 

 

 

 

156.3

 

 

113.4

 

 

42.9

 

37.8

%

Total

 

$

1,170.6

 

 

$

(4.2)

 

 

$

1,166.4

 

 

$

(3.8)

 

 

$

1,162.6

 

 

$

993.0

 

 

$

169.6

 

17.1

%

 

 

September 30, 2020

 

 

 

 

 

Twelve Month Periods Ended

(in millions, except %)

 

Net Sales

 

Effect of

Changes in

Currency

 

Net Sales Excluding

Effect of Changes in

Currency

 

Effect of

Acquisitions

 

Organic Net

Sales

 

Net Sales

September 30,

2019

 

Variance

HHI

 

$

1,342.1

 

 

$

0.4

 

 

$

1,342.5

 

 

$

 

 

$

1,342.5

 

 

$

1,355.7

 

 

$

(13.2)

 

(1.0)

%

HPC

 

1,107.6

 

 

18.9

 

 

1,126.5

 

 

 

 

1,126.5

 

 

1,068.1

 

 

58.4

 

5.5

%

GPC

 

962.6

 

 

1.1

 

 

963.7

 

 

(7.5)

 

 

956.2

 

 

870.2

 

 

86.0

 

9.9

%

H&G

 

551.9

 

 

0.1

 

 

552.0

 

 

 

 

552.0

 

 

508.1

 

 

43.9

 

8.6

%

Total

 

$

3,964.2

 

 

$

20.5

 

 

$

3,984.7

 

 

$

(7.5)

 

 

$

3,977.2

 

 

$

3,802.1

 

 

$

175.1

 

4.6

%

ADJUSTED EBITDAANDADJUSTED EBITDA MARGIN

Adjusted EBITDA (Earnings Before Interest, Taxes, Depreciation, Amortization) is a non-GAAP metric used by management that we believe provides useful information to investors because it reflects ongoing operating performance and trends of our segments excluding certain non-cash based expenses and/or non-recurring items during each of the comparable periods and facilitates comparisons between peer companies since interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization can differ greatly between organizations as a result of differing capital structures and tax strategies. Further, adjusted EBITDA is a measure used for determining the Company’s debt covenant. EBITDA is calculated by excluding the Company’s income tax expense, interest expense, depreciation expense and amortization expense (from intangible assets) from net income. Adjusted EBITDA further excludes the following:

  • Stock based and other incentive compensation costs that consist of costs associated with long-term compensation arrangements and other equity based compensation based upon achievement of long-term performance metrics; and generally consist of non-cash, stock-based compensation. During the year ending September 30, 2019, the Company issued certain incentive bridge awards due to changes in the Company’s long-term compensation plans that allow for cash based payment upon employee election which have been included in the adjustment but do not qualify for shared-based compensation;
  • Restructuring and related charges, which consist of project costs associated with the restructuring initiatives across the Company’s segments;
  • Transaction related charges that consist of (1) transaction costs from qualifying acquisition transactions during the period, or subsequent integration related project costs directly associated with an acquired business; and (2) divestiture related transaction costs that are recognized in continuing operations and post-divestiture separation costs consisting of incremental costs to facilitate separation of shared operations, including development of transferred shared service operations, platforms and personnel transferred as part of the divestitures and exiting of transition service arrangements (TSAs) and reverse TSAs;
  • Gains and losses attributable to the Company’s investment in Energizer common stock, acquired as part of consideration received from the Company’s sale and divestiture of GAC during the year ended September 30, 2019;
  • Non-cash purchase accounting inventory adjustments recognized in earnings from continuing operations subsequent to an acquisition (when applicable);
  • Non-cash asset impairments or write-offs realized and recognized in earnings from continuing operations (when applicable);
  • Foreign currency gains and losses attributable to multicurrency loans for the three and twelve month periods ended September 30, 2020 and September 30, 2019, that were entered into with foreign subsidiaries in exchange for receipt of divestiture proceeds by the parent company and the distribution of the respective foreign subsidiaries’ net assets as part of the GBL and GAC divestitures during the year ended September 30, 2019. The Company has entered into various hedging arrangements to mitigate the volatility of foreign exchange risk associated with such loans;
  • Legal and litigation costs associated with Salus during the three and twelve month periods ended September 30, 2020 and September 30, 2019 as they are not considered a component of the continuing commercial products company, but continue to be consolidated by the Company until the Salus operations can be wholly dissolved and/or deconsolidated;
  • Gain on extinguishment of the Salus CLO debt due to the discharge of the obligation during the twelve month period ended September 30, 2020; and
  • Other adjustments primarily consisting of costs attributable to (1) expenses and cost recovery for flood damage at Company facilities in Middleton, Wisconsin during the three and twelve month periods ended September 30, 2020 and September 30, 2019; (2) incremental costs for separation of a key executive during the three and twelve month periods ended September 30, 2020 and September 30, 2019; (3) incremental costs associated with a safety recall in GPC during the three and twelve month periods ended September 30, 2019; (4) operating margin on H&G sales to GAC discontinued operations during the three and twelve month period ended September 30, 2019; and (5) certain fines and penalties for delayed shipments following the completion of a GPC distribution center consolidation in EMEA during the twelve month period ended September 30, 2019.

Adjusted EBITDA margin is calculated as adjusted EBITDA as a percentage of reported net sales for the respective periods.

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ADJUSTED EBITDAAND ADJUSTED EBITDA MARGIN(continued)

The following is a reconciliation of reported net income (loss) from continuing operations to adjusted EBITDA for the three month periods ended September 30, 2020 and September 30, 2019, including the calculation of adjusted EBITDA margin for each of the respective periods.

Three Month Period Ended September 30, 2020

(in millions, except %)

 

HHI

 

HPC

 

GPC

 

H&G

 

Corporate

 

Consolidated

Net income from continuing operations

 

$

91.5

 

 

$

11.3

 

 

$

35.3

 

 

$

26.4

 

 

$

(120.7)

 

 

$

43.8

 

Income tax expense

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

35.6

 

 

35.6

 

Interest expense

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

38.0

 

 

38.0

 

Depreciation and amortization

 

8.8

 

 

8.8

 

 

9.3

 

 

5.0

 

 

3.6

 

 

35.5

 

EBITDA

 

100.3

 

 

20.1

 

 

44.6

 

 

31.4

 

 

(43.5)

 

 

152.9

 

Share and incentive based compensation

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

0.3

 

 

0.3

 

Restructuring and related charges

 

0.1

 

 

1.0

 

 

1.9

 

 

0.2

 

 

7.8

 

 

11.0

 

Transaction related charges

 

 

 

1.5

 

 

3.4

 

 

 

 

0.8

 

 

5.7

 

Loss on Energizer investment

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

8.7

 

 

8.7

 

Foreign currency loss on multicurrency divestiture loans

 

 

 

0.2

 

 

 

 

 

 

(1.3)

 

 

(1.1)

 

Other

 

 

 

(0.1)

 

 

 

 

(0.1)

 

 

(4.0)

 

 

(4.2)

 

Adjusted EBITDA

 

$

100.4

 

 

$

22.7

 

 

$

49.9

 

 

$

31.5

 

 

$

(31.2)

 

 

$

173.3

 

Net Sales

 

$

433.7

 

 

$

302.3

 

 

$

278.3

 

 

$

156.3

 

 

$

 

 

$

1,170.6

 

Adjusted EBITDA Margin

 

23.1

%

 

7.5

%

 

17.9

%

 

20.2

%

 

 

 

14.8

%

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Three Month Period Ended September 30, 2019

(in millions, except %)

 

HHI

 

HPC

 

GPC

 

H&G

 

Corporate

 

Consolidated

Net income (loss) from continuing operations

 

$

69.1

 

 

$

(118.8)

 

 

$

6.1

 

 

$

14.1

 

 

$

(49.5)

 

 

$

(79.0)

 

Income tax benefit

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

(25.2)

 

 

(25.2)

 

Interest expense

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

37.0

 

 

37.0

 

Depreciation and amortization

 

8.3

 

 

8.9

 

 

16.8

 

 

4.9

 

 

3.5

 

 

42.4

 

EBITDA

 

77.4

 

 

(109.9)

 

 

22.9

 

 

19.0

 

 

(34.2)

 

 

(24.8)

 

Share and incentive based compensation

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

14.9

 

 

14.9

 

Restructuring and related charges

 

0.4

 

 

3.4

 

 

1.2

 

 

0.4

 

 

18.1

 

 

23.5

 

Transaction related charges

 

 

 

1.1

 

 

1.0

 

 

 

 

3.3

 

 

5.4

 

Gain on Energizer investment

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

(26.1)

 

 

(26.1)

 

Write-off from impairment of goodwill

 

 

 

116.0

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

116.0

 

Write-off from impairment of intangible assets

 

 

 

18.8

 

 

16.6

 

 

 

 

 

 

35.4

 

Foreign currency loss on multicurrency divestiture loans

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

6.7

 

 

6.7

 

Legal and environmental remediation reserves

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

10.0

 

 

10.0

 

Salus

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

0.4

 

 

0.4

 

Other

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

0.2

 

 

1.5

 

 

1.7

 

Adjusted EBITDA

 

$

77.8

 

 

$

29.4

 

 

$

41.7

 

 

$

19.6

 

 

$

(5.4)

 

 

$

163.1

 

Net Sales

 

$

364.9

 

 

$

285.8

 

 

$

228.9

 

 

$

113.4

 

 

$

 

 

$

993.0

 

Adjusted EBITDA Margin

 

21.3

%

 

10.3

%

 

18.2

%

 

17.3

%

 

%

 

16.4

%

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

SPECTRUM BRANDS HOLDINGS, INC.

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ADJUSTED EBITDAAND ADJUSTED EBITDA MARGIN(continued)

The following is a reconciliation of reported net income (loss) from continuing operations to adjusted EBITDA for the twelve month periods ended September 30, 2020 and September 30, 2019, including the calculation of adjusted EBITDA margin for each of the respective periods.

Twelve Month Period Ended September 30, 2020

(in millions, except for %)

 

HHI

 

HPC

 

GPC

 

H&G

 

Corporate

 

Consolidated

Net income from continuing operations

 

$

221.4

 

 

$

42.9

 

 

$

44.9

 

 

$

91.2

 

 

$

(315.9)

 

 

$

84.5

 

Income tax expense

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

70.9

 

 

70.9

 

Interest expense

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

144.5

 

 

144.5

 

Depreciation and amortization

 

33.9

 

 

35.2

 

 

44.4

 

 

20.4

 

 

14.6

 

 

148.5

 

EBITDA

 

255.3

 

 

78.1

 

 

89.3

 

 

111.6

 

 

(85.9)

 

 

448.4

 

Share and incentive based compensation

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

43.6

 

 

43.6

 

Restructuring and related charges

 

1.0

 

 

4.6

 

 

20.8

 

 

0.5

 

 

45.7

 

 

72.6

 

Transaction related charges

 

 

 

8.8

 

 

10.8

 

 

 

 

3.5

 

 

23.1

 

Loss on Energizer investment

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

16.8

 

 

16.8

 

Loss on assets held for sale

 

 

 

 

 

26.8

 

 

 

 

 

 

26.8

 

Write-off from impairment of intangible assets

 

 

 

 

 

24.2

 

 

 

 

 

 

24.2

 

Foreign currency loss on multicurrency divestiture loans

 

 

 

0.6

 

 

 

 

 

 

3.2

 

 

3.8

 

Salus

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

0.6

 

 

0.6

 

Salus CLO debt extinguishment

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

(76.2)

 

 

(76.2)

 

Other

 

 

 

0.1

 

 

0.1

 

 

 

 

(3.7)

 

 

(3.5)

 

Adjusted EBITDA

 

$

256.3

 

 

$

92.2

 

 

$

172.0

 

 

$

112.1

 

 

$

(52.4)

 

 

$

580.2

 

Net Sales

 

$

1,342.1

 

 

$

1,107.6

 

 

$

962.6

 

 

$

551.9

 

 

$

 

 

$

3,964.2

 

Adjusted EBITDA Margin

 

19.1

%

 

8.3

%

 

17.9

%

 

20.3

%

 

$

 

 

14.6

%

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ADJUSTED EBITDAAND ADJUSTED EBITDA MARGIN(continued)

Twelve Month Period Ended September 30, 2019
(in millions, except for %)

 

HHI

 

HPC

 

GPC

 

H&G

 

Corporate

 

Consolidated

Net income (loss) from continuing operations

 

$

214.6

 

 

$

(127.8)

 

 

$

63.4

 

 

$

84.9

 

 

$

(421.8)

 

 

$

(186.7)

 

Income tax benefit

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

(7.1)

 

 

(7.1)

 

Interest expense

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

222.1

 

 

222.1

 

Depreciation and amortization

 

33.5

 

 

64.6

 

 

48.8

 

 

19.3

 

 

14.6

 

 

180.8

 

EBITDA

 

248.1

 

 

(63.2)

 

 

112.2

 

 

104.2

 

 

(192.2)

 

 

209.1

 

Share and incentive based compensation

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

53.7

 

 

53.7

 

Restructuring and related charges

 

4.7

 

 

8.1

 

 

7.6

 

 

1.8

 

 

43.5

 

 

65.7

 

Transaction related charges

 

0.9

 

 

7.4

 

 

2.5

 

 

 

 

11.0

 

 

21.8

 

Loss on Energizer investment

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

12.1

 

 

12.1

 

Write-off from impairment of goodwill

 

 

 

116.0

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

116.0

 

Write-off from impairment of intangible assets

 

 

 

18.8

 

 

16.6

 

 

 

 

 

 

35.4

 

Foreign currency loss on multicurrency divestiture loans

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

36.2

 

 

36.2

 

Legal and environmental remediation reserves

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

10.0

 

 

10.0

 

GPC safety recall

 

 

 

 

 

0.7

 

 

 

 

 

 

0.7

 

Salus

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

1.6

 

 

1.6

 

Other

 

 

 

0.1

 

 

3.0

 

 

(0.5)

 

 

2.1

 

 

4.7

 

Adjusted EBITDA

 

$

253.7

 

 

$

87.2

 

 

$

142.6

 

 

$

105.5

 

 

$

(22.0)

 

 

$

567.0

 

Net Sales

 

$

1,355.7

 

 

$

1,068.1

 

 

$

870.2

 

 

$

508.1

 

 

$

 

 

$

3,802.1

 

Adjusted EBITDA Margin

 

18.7

%

 

8.2

%

 

16.4

%

 

20.8

%

 

 

 

14.9

%

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

SPECTRUM BRANDS HOLDINGS, INC.

OTHER SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION (Unaudited)

ADJUSTED EBITDAAND ADJUSTED EBITDA MARGIN(continued)

Compensation Program Change

During the fourth quarter ended September 30, 2020, the Company made a change to its annual management incentive plans (“MIP”) payout that previously provided for the issuance of stock for a designated pool of recipients in lieu of cash. The annual MIP payout will instead be fully funded through cash distributions with no stock issuance. Our operating performance metric of Adjusted EBITDA excludes any consideration for stock-based compensation expense. Due to the change in the form of payout, there was a reduction to our stock-based compensation and adjusted EBITDA for the three month and fiscal year ended September 30, 2020 of $17.0 million. For comparative purposes for the three month period and year ended September 30, 2020 respective of the prior period, we have included the following pro forma adjusted EBITDA results for the fiscal fourth quarter and year ended September 30, 2020. The following table reflects the pro forma compensation program change as if the $17.0 million was paid in stock and excluded from Adjusted EBITDA consistent to the prior period.

Three month period ended September 30, 2020

(in millions)

 

HHI

 

HPC

 

GPC

 

H&G

 

Corporate

 

Consolidated

Adjusted EBITDA

 

$

100.4

 

 

$

22.7

 

 

$

49.9

 

 

$

31.5

 

 

$

(31.2)

 

 

$

173.3

 

Proforma compensation program change

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

17.0

 

 

17.0

Proforma Adjusted EBITDA

 

$

100.4

 

 

$

22.7

 

 

$

49.9

 

 

$

31.5

 

 

$

(14.2)

 

 

$

190.3

 

Twelve month period ended September 30, 2020

(in millions)

 

HHI

 

HPC

 

GPC

 

H&G

 

Corporate

 

Consolidated

Adjusted EBITDA

 

$

256.3

 

 

$

92.2

 

 

$

172.0

 

 

$

112.1

 

 

$

(52.4)

 

 

$

580.2

 

Proforma compensation program change

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

17.0

 

 

17.0

Proforma Adjusted EBITDA

 

$

256.3

 

 

$

92.2

 

 

$

172.0

 

 

$

112.1

 

 

$

(35.4)

 

 

$

597.2

 

The Company has historically recognized all stock based compensation as a corporate cost and continued to do so for purposes of reporting adjusted EBITDA within the consolidated group. With the compensation program change described above, the Company maintained the compensation expense as a component of Corporate within the quarter and did not reflect the incremental change in the Segment EBITDA above.

SPECTRUM BRANDS HOLDINGS, INC.

OTHER SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION (Unaudited)

ADJUSTED EBITDAAND ADJUSTED EBITDA MARGIN(continued)

Compensation Program Change (continued)

The program change is expected to continue into fiscal 2021 and beyond. Any MIP payouts in future periods are expected to be paid in cash and reflected as a reduction to EBITDA and Adjusted EBITDA. Beginning in fiscal 2021, the Company will recognize a portion of the MIP compensation as a component of the segment EBITDA which may impact comparability of segment results in subsequent quarterly results during the fiscal year ending September 30, 2021. Although not expected to be material to operating results in future periods, we have included proforma financial information below to reflect the compensation charge related to the compensation program change as if it were not considered stock compensation at the beginning of 2020 fiscal year and have allocated it to the segment EBITDA for each of the quarterly and year-to-date periods within the year ended September 30, 2020 for comparability in subsequent future reporting periods.

Three month period ended December 29, 2019

Three month period ended (in millions)

 

HHI

 

HPC

 

GPC

 

H&G

 

Corporate

 

Consolidated

Adjusted EBITDA

 

$

42.8

 

 

$

36.4

 

 

$

31.5

 

 

$

(3.3)

 

 

$

(5.2)

 

 

$

102.2

 

Proforma compensation program change

 

(0.6)

 

 

(0.4)

 

 

(0.4)

 

 

(0.2)

 

 

(2.6)

 

 

(4.2)

 

Proforma Adjusted EBITDA

 

$

42.2

 

 

$

36.0

 

 

$

31.1

 

 

$

(3.5)

 

 

$

(7.8)

 

 

$

98.0

 

Three and six month periods ended March 29, 2020

Three month period ended (in millions)

 

HHI

 

HPC

 

GPC

 

H&G

 

Corporate

 

Consolidated

Adjusted EBITDA

 

$

69.5

 

 

$

8.0

 

 

$

40.0

 

 

$

28.4

 

 

$

(5.5)

 

 

$

140.4

 

Proforma compensation program change

 

(0.6)

 

 

(0.4)

 

 

(0.4)

 

 

(0.3)

 

 

(2.6)

 

 

(4.3)

 

Proforma Adjusted EBITDA

 

$

68.9

 

 

$

7.6

 

 

$

39.6

 

 

$

28.1

 

 

$

(8.1)

 

 

$

136.1

 

Six month period ended (in millions)

 

HHI

 

HPC

 

GPC

 

H&G

 

Corporate

 

Consolidated

Adjusted EBITDA

 

$

112.3

 

 

$

44.4

 

 

$

71.5

 

 

$

25.1

 

 

$

(10.8)

 

 

$

242.5

 

Proforma compensation program change

 

(1.3)

 

 

(0.8)

 

 

(0.7)

 

 

(0.5)

 

 

(5.2)

 

 

(8.5)

 

Proforma Adjusted EBITDA

 

$

111.0

 

 

$

43.6

 

 

$

70.8

 

 

$

24.6

 

 

$

(16.0)

 

 

$

234.0

 

Three and nine month periods ended June 28, 2020

Three month period ended (in millions)

 

HHI

 

HPC

 

GPC

 

H&G

 

Corporate

 

Consolidated

Adjusted EBITDA

 

$

43.6

 

 

$

25.0

 

 

$

50.6

 

 

$

55.5

 

 

$

(10.3)

 

 

$

164.4

 

Proforma compensation program change

 

(0.6)

 

 

(0.4)

 

 

(0.4)

 

 

(0.2)

 

 

(2.7)

 

 

(4.3)

 

Proforma Adjusted EBITDA

 

$

43.0

 

 

$

24.6

 

 

$

50.2

 

 

$

55.3

 

 

$

(13.0)

 

 

$

160.1

 

Nine month period ended (in millions)

 

HHI

 

HPC

 

GPC

 

H&G

 

Corporate

 

Consolidated

Adjusted EBITDA

 

$

156.0

 

 

$

69.4

 

 

$

122.1

 

 

$

80.6

 

 

$

(21.1)

 

 

$

407.0

 

Proforma compensation program change

 

(1.8)

 

 

(1.2)

 

 

(1.1)

 

 

(0.7)

 

 

(7.9)

 

 

(12.7)

 

Proforma Adjusted EBITDA

 

$

154.2

 

 

$

68.2

 

 

$

121.0

 

 

$

79.9

 

 

$

(29.0)

 

 

$

394.3

 

Three month period and year ended September 30, 2020

Three month period ended (in millions)

 

HHI

 

HPC

 

GPC

 

H&G

 

Corporate

 

Consolidated

Adjusted EBITDA

 

$

100.4

 

 

$

22.7

 

 

$

49.9

 

 

$

31.5

 

 

$

(31.2)

 

 

$

173.3

 

Proforma compensation program change

 

(1.4)

 

 

(1.0)

 

 

(1.2)

 

 

(0.7)

 

 

17.0

 

 

12.7

Proforma Adjusted EBITDA

 

$

99.0

 

 

$

21.7

 

 

$

48.7

 

 

$

30.8

 

 

$

(14.2)

 

 

$

186.0

 

Twelve month period ended (in millions)

 

HHI

 

HPC

 

GPC

 

H&G

 

Corporate

 

Consolidated

Adjusted EBITDA

 

$

256.3

 

 

$

92.2

 

 

$

172.0

 

 

$

112.1

 

 

$

(52.4)

 

 

$

580.2

 

Proforma compensation program change

 

(3.2)

 

 

(2.2)

 

 

(2.3)

 

 

(1.5)

 

 

9.2

 

 

 

Proforma Adjusted EBITDA

 

$

253.1

 

 

$

90.0

 

 

$

169.7

 

 

$

110.6

 

 

$

(43.2)

 

 

$

580.2

 

ADJUSTED FREE CASH FLOW

The following is a reconciliation of net cash flow from operating activities to adjusted free cash flow for the year ended September 30, 2020 and forecasted adjusted free cash flow for the year ending September 30, 2021.

(in millions)

 

September 30, 2020

 

September 30, 2021

Net cash flow from operating activities

 

$

290

 

 

310 – 330

Purchases of property, plant and equipment

 

(61)

 

 

(85) – (95)

Divestiture related separation costs and taxes

 

25

 

 

25 – 35

Adjusted free cash flow

 

$

254

 

 

250 – 270

 

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Magellan Rx Management Releases Fifth Annual Medicaid Pharmacy Trend Report

Magellan Rx Management Releases Fifth Annual Medicaid Pharmacy Trend Report

PHOENIX–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Magellan Rx Management, the full-service pharmacy benefits management division of Magellan Health, Inc. (NASDAQ: MGLN), released its fifth annual Medicaid Pharmacy Trend ReportTM, the industry’s leading report exclusively detailing trends in the Medicaid pharmacy fee-for-service (FFS) space and the only detailed source examining Medicaid FFS gross and net drug spend trends.

“As a national leader in pharmacy benefit management, with more than 40 years of experience, we maintain a deep understanding of the complexities within the Medicaid space related to prescription drug costs and utilization trends,” said Meredith Delk, PhD, MSW, general manager and senior vice president, government markets, Magellan Rx Management. “The Medicaid Trend Report is one tool of many we deploy that provides value to our more than 25 government customers and Medicaid agencies across the country. We are delighted to release it for the fifth consecutive year.”

Developed through in-depth data analysis and supported by Magellan’s broad national experience managing Medicaid FFS pharmacy, the Medicaid Pharmacy Trend Report highlights the evolving landscape of Medicaid prescription drugs and anticipates the trends and challenges in the Medicaid FFS space. The report also now includes a standard in-depth analysis of the top drug classes including six additional categories that provide a superior overview of classes with significant net dollar impact.

Key findings in this year’s report include:

  • In 2019, specialty drugs accounted for 48.5 percent of net cost in Medicaid while making up just 1.3 percent of utilization.
  • Traditional net spending on drugs decreased 0.4 percent from 2018 to 2019.
  • Unit cost, not utilization, drove specialty trend in 2019. The net cost per claim increased by $141.12, while utilization decreased by 0.9 percent.
  • While claim volume remains virtually unchanged, the total net spend on specialty drugs increased by 2.4 percent which indicates that specialty drugs will account for 50 percent of total net spend for 2020.

“States are faced with inherent challenges related to the variability in the Medicaid program due to fluctuations in enrollment, enabling legislation and pharmacy program design,” said Chris Andrews, Pharm.D., vice president, value-based purchasing, Magellan Rx Management. “The Medicaid Trend Report clearly illustrates critical data-driven observations and helpful solutions that can assist states as they continue to explore and implement efforts to balance the growing cost of state Medicaid programs with state budget projections as they focus on achieving improved outcomes for Medicaid patients.”

The Magellan Rx Management Medicaid Pharmacy Trend Report includes data derived from Magellan Rx’s Medicaid FFS pharmacy programs in 25 states and the District of Columbia.

About Magellan Rx Management: Magellan Rx Management, a division of Magellan Health, Inc., is shaping the future of pharmacy. As a next-generation pharmacy organization, we deliver meaningful solutions to the people we serve. As pioneers in specialty drug management, industry leaders in Medicaid pharmacy programs and disruptors in pharmacy benefit management, we partner with our customers and members to deliver a best-in-class healthcare experience.

About Magellan Health: Magellan Health, Inc., a Fortune 500 company, is a leader in managing the fastest growing, most complex areas of health, including special populations, complete pharmacy benefits and other specialty areas of healthcare. Magellan supports innovative ways of accessing better health through technology, while remaining focused on the critical personal relationships that are necessary to achieve a healthy, vibrant life. Magellan’s customers include health plans and other managed care organizations, employers, labor unions, various military and governmental agencies and third-party administrators. For more information, visit MagellanHealth.com.

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Media Contact: Lilly Ackley, [email protected], (860) 507-1923

Investor Contact: Darren Lehrich, [email protected], (860) 507-1814

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INDUSTRY KEYWORDS: Mental Health Health Consumer Seniors Managed Care Pharmaceutical Biotechnology

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