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Pilgrim’s Pride Reports Operating Income of $152 Million and Operating Margin of 7.5% for the First Quarter of 2017

GREELEY, Colo., May 03, 2017 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Pilgrim’s Pride Corporation (NASDAQ: PPC ) reports first quarter 2017 financial results.

First Quarter Highlights

  • Net Sales of $2.02 billion.
  • Net Income of $93.9 million, GAAP EPS of $0.38.
  • Operating Income margins of 7.7% in U.S. and 6.6% in Mexico operations, respectively.
  • Adjusted EBITDA of $204.0 million (or a 10.1% margin).
  • Cash Flow from Operations of $61.5 million.
  • GNP integration is on track with additional synergies already identified increasing total annualized run-rate to $30 million, up from $20 million before.
  • Completion of previously announced capital investments, including strategic projects in organic and NAE, will deliver better product mix to reduce impact of commodity markets, strengthen operational efficiencies as well as tailored customer needs, and improve margin profile.
 
Unaudited, In Millions, Except Per Share and Percentages                  
  Thirteen Weeks Ended
  Mar 26, 2017   Mar 27, 2016   Change
Net Sales $ 2,020.5     $ 1,962.9     +2.9 %
GAAP EPS $ 0.38     $ 0.46     -17.4 %
Operating Income $ 152.4     $ 188.8     -19.3 %
Adjusted EBITDA (1) $ 204.0     $ 233.5     -12.6 %
Adjusted EBITDA Margin (1)   10.1 %     11.9 %   -1.8pts
(1) Reconciliations for non-GAAP measures are provided in subsequent sections within this release.
   

“In-line with expectations, our Q1 results improved sequentially from Q4 driven by stronger results at our U.S. operations while Mexico continued to deliver solid performance despite less favorable FX impact on cost. Highlighting the diversity of our portfolio of bird sizes, small bird and tray-pack have remained strong during the period, while large bird deboning has rebounded from a weaker than expected January and continued to improve with stronger exports and increasing domestic demand. With summer grilling season nearing and a supportive export environment, we expect profits for our large birds to further increase, given the improved cutout. Our exposure to multiple bird sizes through our well-balanced portfolio will provide an opportunity for us to capture the improvement in performance across all bird segments,” stated Bill Lovette, Chief Executive Officer of Pilgrim's.

“The GNP integration is proceeding well and we have already identified additional synergies to add to the prior $20 million target, which puts us at a higher, revised annualized run-rate of $30 million. We have a sustainable competitive advantage in the upper Midwest and the potential to expand into new markets with the Gold’n Plump brand as well as the new premium Just BARE chicken in the “better for you” category. We already started to grow and leverage our combined product offerings by introducing a new line of fully-cooked sausages under the Gold’n Plump brand to complement the NAE veg-fed  fully cooked line of artisanal chicken sausages we launched recently, giving us a great solution to satisfy every consumer segment in this growing category.”

“The completion of some of our previously announced capital investments, including strategic projects in organic and NAE segments, will further diversify our portfolio by improving mix and offering more differentiated, customized solutions as well as innovative products to serve key customer requirements, reducing the impact of commodity markets, and further raising our margin profile. We are also increasing our capital investment target for 2017 to $250 million from $220 million to reflect the acquisition of GNP, higher than depreciation and just slightly below last year’s record level.”

Conference Call Information

A conference call to discuss Pilgrim’s quarterly results will be held tomorrow, May 4, at 7:00 a.m. MT (9 a.m. ET).  Participants are encouraged to pre-register for the conference call using the link below.  Callers who pre-register will be given a unique PIN to gain immediate access to the call and bypass the live operator.  Participants may pre-register at any time, including up to and after the call start time.

To pre-register, go to: http://services.choruscall.com/links/ppc170504.html

You may also reach the pre-registration link by logging in through the investor section of our website at www.pilgrims.com  and clicking on the link under “Upcoming Events.”

For those who would like to join the call but have not pre-registered, access is available by dialing +1 (844) 883-3889 within the US, or +1 (412) 317-9245 internationally, and requesting the “Pilgrim’s Pride Conference.” Please note that to submit a question to management during the call, you must be logged in via telephone.

Replays of the conference call will be available on Pilgrim’s website approximately two hours after the call concludes and can be accessed through the “Investor” section of www.pilgrims.com . The webcast will be available for replay through August 4, 2017.

About Pilgrim’s Pride

Pilgrim’s employs approximately 41,900 people and operates chicken processing plants and prepared-foods facilities in 14 states, Puerto Rico and Mexico.  The Company’s primary distribution is through retailers and foodservice distributors.  For more information, please visit www.pilgrims.com .

Forward-Looking Statements

Statements contained in this press release that state the intentions, plans, hopes, beliefs, anticipations, expectations or predictions of the future of Pilgrim’s Pride Corporation and its management are considered forward-looking statements. It is important to note that actual results could differ materially from those projected in such forward-looking statements. Factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from those projected in such forward-looking statements include: matters affecting the poultry industry generally; the ability to execute the Company’s business plan to achieve desired cost savings and profitability; future pricing for feed ingredients and the Company’s products; outbreaks of avian influenza or other diseases, either in Pilgrim’s Pride’s flocks or elsewhere, affecting its ability to conduct its operations and/or demand for its poultry products; contamination of Pilgrim’s Pride’s products, which has previously and can in the future lead to product liability claims and product recalls; exposure to risks related to product liability, product recalls, property damage and injuries to persons, for which insurance coverage is expensive, limited and potentially inadequate; management of cash resources; restrictions imposed by, and as a result of, Pilgrim’s Pride’s leverage; changes in laws or regulations affecting Pilgrim’s Pride’s operations or the application thereof; new immigration legislation or increased enforcement efforts in connection with existing immigration legislation that cause the costs of doing business to increase, cause Pilgrim’s Pride to change the way in which it does business, or otherwise disrupt its operations; competitive factors and pricing pressures or the loss of one or more of Pilgrim’s Pride’s largest customers; currency exchange rate fluctuations, trade barriers, exchange controls, expropriation and other risks associated with foreign operations; disruptions in international markets and distribution channel, including anti-dumping proceedings and countervailing duty proceedings; and the impact of uncertainties of litigation as well as other risks described under “Risk Factors” in the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K and subsequent filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission. Pilgrim’s Pride Corporation undertakes no obligation to update or revise publicly any forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise.

 
PILGRIM’S PRIDE CORPORATION
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS
 
    March 26, 2017   December 25, 2016
    (Unaudited)    
    (In thousands)
Cash and cash equivalents   $ 30,762     $ 120,328  
Restricted cash   4,415     4,979  
Trade accounts and other receivables, less allowance for doubtful accounts   367,351     317,170  
Account receivable from related parties   3,282     3,913  
Inventories   924,169     813,262  
Income taxes receivable   6,754     —  
Prepaid expenses and other current assets   77,587     57,457  
Assets held for sale   5,015     5,259  
Total current assets   1,419,335     1,322,368  
Other long-lived assets   16,509     15,710  
Identified intangible assets, net   121,880     38,593  
Goodwill   222,778     125,607  
Property, plant and equipment, net   1,709,843     1,505,940  
Total assets   $ 3,490,345     $ 3,008,218  
         
Accounts payable   $ 575,781     $ 555,097  
Account payable to related parties   5,089     1,421  
Accrued expenses and other current liabilities   284,834     290,699  
Income taxes payable   50,993     20,990  
Current maturities of long-term debt   96     94  
Total current liabilities   916,793     868,301  
Long-term debt, less current maturities   1,346,990     1,011,858  
Deferred tax liabilities   158,494     142,651  
Other long-term liabilities   88,717     88,661  
Total liabilities   2,510,994     2,111,471  
Common stock   2,602     2,597  
Treasury stock   (231,758 )   (217,117 )
Additional paid-in capital   1,688,197     1,686,742  
Accumulated deficit   (426,714 )   (520,635 )
Accumulated other comprehensive loss   (62,921 )   (64,243 )
Total Pilgrim’s Pride Corporation stockholders’ equity   969,406     887,344  
Noncontrolling interest   9,945     9,403  
Total stockholders’ equity   979,351     896,747  
   Total liabilities and stockholders’ equity   $ 3,490,345     $ 3,008,218  
   
PILGRIM’S PRIDE CORPORATION  
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF INCOME  
(Unaudited)  
           
    Thirteen Weeks Ended  
    March 26, 2017   March 27, 2016  
    (In thousands, except per share data)  
Net sales   $ 2,020,492     $ 1,962,937    
Cost of sales   1,805,287     1,725,375    
Gross profit   215,205     237,562    
Selling, general and administrative expense   62,853     48,788    
Operating income   152,352     188,774    
Interest expense, net of capitalized interest   12,386     12,033    
Interest income   (302 )   (693 )  
Foreign currency transaction loss (gain)   619     (235 )  
Miscellaneous, net   (2,715 )   (2,946 )  
Income before income taxes   142,364     180,615    
Income tax expense   47,901     62,604    
Net income   94,463     118,011    
Less: Net income (loss) attributable to noncontrolling interests   542     (360 )  
Net income attributable to Pilgrim’s Pride Corporation   $ 93,921     $ 118,371    
           
Weighted average shares of common stock outstanding:          
Basic   248,692     254,807    
Effect of dilutive common stock equivalents   234     340    
Diluted   248,926     255,147    
           
Net income attributable to Pilgrim's Pride Corporation per share of  common stock outstanding:          
Basic   $ 0.38     $ 0.46    
Diluted   $ 0.38     $ 0.46    
 
PILGRIM’S PRIDE CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS
(Unaudited)
 
    Thirteen Weeks Ended
    March 26, 2017   March 27, 2016
    (In thousands)
Cash flows from operating activities:        
Net income   $ 94,463     $ 118,011  
Adjustments to reconcile net income to cash provided by operating activities:        
Depreciation and amortization   50,390     42,391  
Foreign currency transaction losses   2,158     —  
Gain on property disposals   118     (129 )
Loss on equity method investments   (13 )   —  
Share-based compensation   1,460     880  
Deferred income tax expense (benefit)   13,330     (215 )
Changes in operating assets and liabilities:        
   Trade accounts and other receivables   (33,681 )   (1,894 )
   Inventories   (54,448 )   22,829  
   Prepaid expenses and other current assets   (16,715 )   7,023  
   Accounts payable, accrued expenses and other current liabilities   (18,072 )   (55,990 )
   Income taxes   25,380     55,261  
   Long-term pension and other postretirement obligations   (1,633 )   (2,311 )
   Other operating assets and liabilities   (1,283 )   (362 )
Cash provided by operating activities   61,454     185,494  
Cash flows from investing activities:        
Acquisitions of property, plant and equipment   (114,487 )   (37,074 )
Business acquisition   (359,698 )   —  
Proceeds from property disposals   181     610  
Cash used in investing activities   (474,004 )   (36,464 )
Cash flows from financing activities:        
Proceeds from note payable to bank   —     8,885  
Payments on note payable to bank   —     (16,034 )
Proceeds from revolving line of credit   662,795     —  
Payments on revolving line of credit, long-term borrowings and capital lease obligations   (330,772 )   (21 )
Proceeds from equity contribution under Tax Sharing Agreement between JBS USA Food Company Holdings and Pilgrim's Pride Corporation   5,038     3,691  
Payment of capitalized loan costs   —     (13 )
Purchase of common stock under share repurchase program   (14,641 )   (2,657 )
Cash used in financing activities   322,420     (6,149 )
Increase (decrease) in cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash   (90,130 )   142,881  
Cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash, beginning of period   125,307     439,638  
Cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash, end of period   $ 35,177     $ 582,519  

PILGRIM’S PRIDE CORPORATION

Selected Financial Information

(Unaudited)

“EBITDA” is defined as the sum of net income (loss) plus interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization.  “Adjusted EBITDA” is calculated by adding to EBITDA certain items of expense and deducting from EBITDA certain items of income that we believe are not indicative of our ongoing operating performance consisting of: (i) income (loss) attributable to non-controlling interests, (ii) restructuring charges, (iii) reorganization items, (iv) losses on early extinguishment of debt and (v) foreign currency transaction losses (gains). EBITDA is presented because it is used by management and we believe it is frequently used by securities analysts, investors and other interested parties, in addition to and not in lieu of results prepared in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the US (“GAAP”), to compare the performance of companies.  We believe investors would be interested in our Adjusted EBITDA because this is how our management analyzes EBITDA.  The Company also believes that Adjusted EBITDA, in combination with the Company’s financial results calculated in accordance with GAAP, provides investors with additional perspective regarding the impact of certain significant items on EBITDA and facilitates a more direct comparison of its performance with its competitors.  EBITDA and Adjusted EBITDA are not measurements of financial performance under GAAP.  They should not be considered as an alternative to cash flow from operating activities or as a measure of liquidity or an alternative to net income as indicators of our operating performance or any other measures of performance derived in accordance with GAAP.

   
PILGRIM'S PRIDE CORPORATION  
Reconciliation of Adjusted EBITDA  
           
(Unaudited)   Thirteen Weeks Ended  
    March 26, 2017   March 27, 2016  
    (In thousands)  
Net income   $ 94,463     $ 118,011    
Add:          
Interest expense, net   12,084     11,340    
Income tax expense (benefit)   47,901     62,604    
Depreciation and amortization   50,390     42,391    
Minus:          
Amortization of capitalized financing costs   951     928    
EBITDA   203,887     233,418    
Add:          
Foreign currency transaction losses (gains)   619     (235 )  
Restructuring charges   —     —    
Minus:          
  Net income (loss) attributable to noncontrolling interest   542     (360 )  
Adjusted EBITDA   $ 203,964     $ 233,543    

The summary unaudited consolidated income statement data for the twelve months ended March 26, 2017 (the LTM Period) have been calculated by subtracting the applicable unaudited consolidated income statement data for the three months ended March 27, 2016 from the sum of (1) the applicable audited consolidated income statement data for the year ended December 25, 2016 and (2) the applicable audited consolidated income statement data for the three months ended March 26, 2017.

 
PILGRIM'S PRIDE CORPORATION
Reconciliation of LTM Adjusted EBITDA
                     
(Unaudited)   Thirteen Weeks Ended   Thirteen Weeks Ended   Thirteen Weeks Ended   Thirteen Weeks Ended   LTM Ended
    June 26,  2016   September 25,  2016   December 25,  2016   March 26,  2017   March 26,  2017
    (In thousands)
Net income   $ 153,042     $ 98,527     $ 70,149     $ 94,463     $ 416,181  
Add:                    
Interest expense, net   10,865     11,834     10,158     12,084     44,941  
Income tax expense (benefit)   78,398     51,060     40,844     47,901     218,203  
Depreciation and amortization   46,293     45,772     46,059     50,390     188,514  
Minus:                    
Amortization of capitalized financing costs   962     970     972     951     3,855  
EBITDA   287,636     206,223     166,238     203,887     863,984  
Add:                    
Foreign currency transaction losses (gains)   (4,744 )   4,142     4,734     619     4,751  
Restructuring charges   —     279     790     —     1,069  
Minus:                    
  Net income (loss) attributable to noncontrolling interest   156     (130 )   (469 )   542     99  
Adjusted EBITDA   $ 282,736     $ 210,774     $ 172,231     $ 203,964     $ 869,705  

EBITDA margins have been calculated by taking the relevant unaudited EBITDA figures, then dividing by Net Revenue for the applicable period.

   
PILGRIM'S PRIDE CORPORATION  
Reconciliation of EBITDA Margin  
                   
(Unaudited)   Thirteen Weeks Ended   Thirteen Weeks Ended  
    March 26, 2017   March 27, 2016   March 26, 2017   March 27, 2016  
    (In thousands)  
Net income from continuing operations   $ 94,463     $ 118,011     4.68 %   6.01 %  
Add:                  
Interest expense, net   12,084     11,340     0.60 %   0.58 %  
Income tax expense (benefit)   47,901     62,604     2.37 %   3.19 %  
Depreciation and amortization   50,390     42,391     2.49 %   2.16 %  
Minus:                  
Amortization of capitalized financing costs   951     928     0.05 %   0.05 %  
EBITDA   203,887     233,418     10.09 %   11.89 %  
Add:                  
Foreign currency transaction losses (gains)   619     (235 )   0.03 %   (0.01 )%  
Restructuring charges   —     —     — %   — %  
Minus:                  
  Net income (loss) attributable to noncontrolling interest   542     (360 )   0.03 %   (0.02 )%  
Adjusted EBITDA   $ 203,964     $ 233,543     10.09 %   11.90 %  
                   
Net Revenue:   $ 2,020,492     $ 1,962,937     $ 2,020,492     $ 1,962,937    

A reconciliation of net income (loss) attributable to Pilgrim's Pride Corporation per common diluted share to adjusted net income (loss) attributable to Pilgrim's Pride Corporation per common diluted share is as follows:

   
PILGRIM'S PRIDE CORPORATION  
Reconciliation of Adjusted Earnings  
(Unaudited)  
           
    Thirteen Weeks Ended  
    March 26,  2017   March 27,  2016  
    (In thousands, except per share data)  
Net income (loss) attributable to Pilgrim's Pride Corporation   $ 93,921     $ 118,371    
Loss on early extinguishment of debt   —     —    
Foreign currency transaction losses (gains)   619     (235 )  
Income (loss) before loss on early extinguishment of debt and foreign currency transaction losses (gains)   94,540     118,136    
Weighted average diluted shares of common stock outstanding   248,926     255,147    
Income (loss) before loss on early extinguishment of debt and foreign currency transaction losses (gains) per common diluted share   $ 0.38     $ 0.46    

A reconciliation of GAAP earnings per share (EPS) to adjusted earnings per share (EPS) is as follows:

   
PILGRIM'S PRIDE CORPORATION  
Reconciliation of GAAP EPS to Adjusted EPS  
(Unaudited)  
         
  Thirteen Weeks Ended  
  March 26, 2017   March 27, 2016  
  (In thousands, except per share data)  
GAAP EPS $ 0.38     $ 0.46    
Loss on early extinguishment of debt —     —    
Foreign currency transaction losses (gains) —     —    
Adjusted EPS $ 0.38     $ 0.46    
         
Weighted average diluted shares of common stock outstanding 248,926     255,147    

Net debt is defined as total long term debt less current maturities, plus current maturities of long term debt and notes payable, minus cash, cash equivalents and investments in available-for-sale securities.  Net debt is presented because it is used by management, and we believe it is frequently used by securities analysts, investors and other parties, in addition to and not in lieu of debt as presented under GAAP, to compare the indebtedness of companies.  A reconciliation of net debt is as follows:

 
PILGRIM'S PRIDE CORPORATION
Reconciliation of Net Debt
(Unaudited)
                   
                   
  March 26,  2017   March 27,  2016   December 25,  2016   December 27,  2015   December 28,  2014
  (In thousands)
Long term debt, less current maturities 1,346,990     $ 986,400     $ 1,011,858     $ 985,509     $ 3,980  
Add:  Current maturities of long term debt and notes payable 96     21,665     94     28,812     262  
Minus:  Cash and cash equivalents 30,762     574,888     120,328     439,638     576,143  
Minus:  Available-for-sale securities —     —     —     —     —  
Net debt (cash position) $ 1,316,324     $ 433,177     $ 891,624     $ 574,683     $ (571,901 )
   
PILGRIM'S PRIDE CORPORATION  
Supplementary Selected Segment and Geographic Data  
           
    Thirteen Weeks Ended  
    March 26, 2017   March 27, 2016  
    (Unaudited)      
    (In thousands)  
Sources of net sales by country of origin:          
US:   $ 1,736,405     $ 1,670,281    
Mexico:   284,087     292,656    
Total net sales:   $ 2,020,492     $ 1,962,937    
           
Sources of cost of sales by country of origin:          
US:   $ 1,548,099     $ 1,453,955    
Mexico:   257,212     271,444    
Elimination:   (24 )   (24 )  
Total cost of sales:   $ 1,805,287     $ 1,725,375    
           
Sources of gross profit by country of origin:          
US:   $ 188,306     $ 216,326    
Mexico:   26,875     21,212    
Elimination:   24     24    
Total gross profit:   $ 215,205     $ 237,562    
           
Sources of operating income by country of origin:          
US:   $ 133,556     $ 174,590    
Mexico:   18,772     14,160    
Elimination:   24     24    
Total operating income:   $ 152,352     $ 188,774    

Contact: Dunham Winoto Director, Investor Relations IRPPC@pilgrims.com (970) 506-8192 www.pilgrims.com

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Cresilon Partners with McCarthy Vet to Distribute VETIGEL Cresilon Inc., an innovative biotechnology firm known for its advanced hemostatic products, has announced a transformative agreement with McCarthy Vet. This collaboration marks a significant step forward as it allows for the distribution of VETIGEL, a groundbreaking hemostatic gel, directly to veterinary surgeons....

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Absci's Upcoming Financial Report and Business Highlights

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Absci Corporation's Upcoming Financial Reports Absci Corporation (Nasdaq: ABSI), recognized as a pioneer in data-driven generative AI for drug discovery, is gearing up to release important business updates along with financial results for the first quarter of 2025. This report is scheduled to be unveiled subsequent to market close. Key Highlights of the Upcoming Report...

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Upcoming Q2 2025 Results Announcement by Borregaard ASA

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Borregaard ASA's Second Quarter Results Announcement Borregaard ASA, a renowned name in biochemistry, is set to present its Q2 2025 results. This event will take place on Wednesday, coinciding with July 16, 2025, at 07:00 CEST. As anticipated, a comprehensive stock exchange announcement will follow shortly thereafter. What to Expect from the Presentation The presentation...

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JP Conte's Lupine Crest Pours $14M into Orizon Again

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JP Conte's Bet on Brazilian Waste-to-Energy Giant Here's the scoop, folks. Lupine Crest Capital, helmed by none other than JP Conte, just doubled down on their investment in Brazil. This isn't some negligible penny-ante increase, but a hefty infusion of R$70 million—think roughly $14 million in USD—into Orizon Valorização de Resíduos S.A., the notable...

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Hedge Funds Shift Strategies Amid Volatile U.S. Equity Markets

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Hedge funds adjusted their playbooks back then in 2023, net selling equities amid a flurry of options expiry and index rebalancing. The desks were abuzz as they noted slight selling pressure from these funds, yet after the dust settled on that chaotic week, buying picked up noticeably—especially Thursday when it seemed traders found some footing again. Macro Products...

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