JAKKS Pacific Reports Second Quarter 2020 Financial Results
SANTA MONICA, Calif.–JAKKS Pacific, Inc. (NASDAQ: JAKK) today reported preliminary financial results for the second quarter ended June 30, 2020.
Second Quarter 2020 Overview vs. Same Period Last Year
- Net sales were $78.8 million, down 17% compared to $95.2 million reported in the comparable period in 2019. Sales in the 2020 second quarter were negatively impacted by the closure of many of the stores operated by the Company’s retail customers during the stay-at-home mandates, both in the U.S. and Europe.
- Net sales in the Company’s Toys/Consumer Products segment declined 4% compared to last year, with increases in Boys’ and Girls’ toys being more than offset by declines in Seasonal products. Net sales of Toys/Consumer Products in North America were down 2% compared to last year; outside of North America, net sales of Toys/Consumer Products were down 14%.
- Net sales in the Company’s Disguise (Halloween) segment declined 38% compared to last year. Factors contributing to the decline include uncertainty among retailers over the impact that COVID-19 will have on Halloween merchandise sales, the Company’s decision to prudently scale back shipments to retailers with elevated credit risk, and the fact that last year Disguise saw strong sales in the second quarter powered by a stronger entertainment calendar in 2019.
- Gross margin was 21.3%, compared to 18.6% in the second quarter of 2019. Progress in lowering product cost as a percent of sales was somewhat offset by higher royalty expense and duty/freight expenses and, to a lesser degree, deleveraging of certain fixed costs due to lower volume.
- Operating expenses, excluding restructuring and pandemic related charges, were $24.7 million compared to $33.9 million, excluding restructuring and acquisition related charges, in the second quarter of 2019, a reduction of 27% following a series of steps to reduce costs.
- Net loss attributable to common stockholders was $23.6 million, or $7.70 per diluted share. This compares to a net loss attributable to common stockholders of $22.5 million, or $9.55 per diluted share, reported in the second quarter of 2019 (per share figures adjusted for a one-for-ten reverse stock split effective July 9, 2020).
- Adjusted EBITDA (a non-GAAP measure) was negative $4.6 million, compared to negative $11.5 million in the 2019 second quarter. See note below on “Use of Non-GAAP Financial Information.”
Management Commentary
“Over the past quarter, our organization like everyone else was challenged daily by the negative ramifications of the COVID-19 pandemic on both a personal and professional level. With that in mind, I’m extremely pleased with our financial results, especially considering that essentially all of our retailer customers were either shuttered for part of the quarter or operating with reduced hours and consumer access. We benefited from strong sales of Frozen 2, Fly Wheels, Minnie Mouse, Nintendo and ReDo skateboards, offset by declines from two Spring 2019 films: Disney’s Aladdin and Godzilla: King of the Monsters. In addition, we had reduced volumes in certain low margin seasonal products which we have been selectively pruning to improve our overall profitability. In fact, excluding these lines we exited at the end of 2019, sales in our toy segment were up compared to last year, and roughly flat through the first half of 2020,” said Stephen Berman, CEO of JAKKS Pacific.
“The decline we experienced in sales of Disguise reflect what we believe is pervasive uncertainty among retailers with regard to Halloween this year, and the fact that we are taking a more cautious approach to credit risk. We believe consumers will celebrate Halloween in some way this year, but perhaps with lower levels of spending.
“Among our major customers that report the data, our retail POS was up mid-teens through June, and our retail inventories were down mid-to-high teens at mid-year. Our goal for the second half of 2020 is to focus on our proven, evergreen brands and categories, keep costs low, preserve cash and set up the Company for a strong 2021.
“We continue to prioritize the safety of our employees, our customers and our suppliers, and have been slowly and cautiously returning our facilities to normal levels of activity. We are very proud of what our team has been able to accomplish against this challenging backdrop, but we believe we are taking the right steps to position the Company for success in the future.”
Cash and Cash Equivalents
The Company’s cash and cash equivalents (including restricted cash) totaled $52.7 million as of June 30, 2020 compared to $37.0 million as of June 30, 2019 and $66.3 million as of December 31, 2019.
Use of Non-GAAP Financial Information
In addition to the preliminary results reported in accordance with U.S. GAAP included in this release, the Company has provided certain non-GAAP financial information including Adjusted EBITDA which is a non-GAAP metric that excludes various items that are detailed in the financial tables and accompanying footnotes reconciling GAAP to non-GAAP results contained in this release. Management believes that the presentation of these non-GAAP financial measures provides useful information to investors because the information may allow investors to better evaluate ongoing business performance and certain components of the Company’s results. In addition, the Company believes that the presentation of these financial measures enhances an investor’s ability to make period-to-period comparisons of the Company’s operating results. This information should be considered in addition to the results presented in accordance with GAAP, and should not be considered a substitute for the GAAP results. The Company has reconciled the non-GAAP financial information included in this release to the nearest GAAP measures. See the attached “Reconciliation of Non-GAAP Financial Information.”
Conference Call Live Webcast
JAKKS Pacific will webcast its second quarter earnings call at 5:00 p.m. Eastern Time/2:00 p.m. Pacific Time today (July 29). To listen to the live webcast and access the accompanying presentation slides, go to www.jakks.com/investors and click on the earnings website link under the Presentations tab at least 10 minutes prior to register, download and install any necessary audio software.
A replay of the call will be available on JAKKS’ website approximately one hour following completion of the call through August 5, 2020 ending at 7:59 p.m. Eastern Time/4:59 p.m. Pacific Time. The playback can be accessed by calling (855) 859-2056 or (404) 537-3406 for international callers, with passcode 4594426 for both playback numbers.
About JAKKS Pacific, Inc.
JAKKS Pacific, Inc. (NASDAQ: JAKK) is a leading designer, manufacturer and marketer of toys and consumer products sold throughout the world, with its headquarters in Santa Monica, California. JAKKS Pacific’s popular proprietary brands include; Fly Wheels™, Kitten Catfe™, Perfectly Cute™, Real Workin’ Buddies™, Squish-Dee-Lish™, XPV®, Disguise®, Moose Mountain®, Maui®, Kids Only!®; a wide range of entertainment-inspired products featuring premier licensed properties; and C’est Moi™, a new generation of clean beauty. Through JAKKS Cares, the company’s commitment to philanthropy, JAKKS is helping to make a positive impact on the lives of children. Visit us at www.jakks.com and follow us on Instagram (@jakkstoys), Twitter (@jakkstoys) and Facebook (JAKKS Pacific).
Forward-Looking Statements
This press release may contain “forward-looking statements” (within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995) that are based on current expectations, estimates and projections about JAKKS Pacific’s business based partly on assumptions made by its management. These statements are not guarantees of future performance and involve risks, uncertainties and assumptions that are difficult to predict. Therefore, actual outcomes and results may differ materially from what is expressed or forecasted in such statements due to numerous factors, including, but not limited to, those described above, changes in demand for JAKKS Pacific’s products, product mix, the timing of customer orders and deliveries, the impact of competitive products and pricing, and disruptions to operations, staffing, consumer demand and retail customer activity caused by the COVID-19 pandemic. The “forward-looking statements” contained herein speak only as of the date on which they are made, and JAKKS undertakes no obligation to update any of them to reflect events or circumstances after the date of this release.
| JAKKS Pacific, Inc. and Subsidiaries | ||||||||
| Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets (Unaudited) | ||||||||
|
June 30, |
|
December 31, |
||||||
|
2020 |
|
2019 |
||||||
| (In thousands) | ||||||||
| ASSETS | ||||||||
| Current assets: | ||||||||
| Cash and cash equivalents |
$ |
48,133 |
|
$ |
61,613 |
|
||
| Restricted cash |
|
4,555 |
|
|
4,673 |
|
||
| Accounts receivable, net |
|
69,003 |
|
|
117,942 |
|
||
| Inventory |
|
57,681 |
|
|
54,259 |
|
||
| Prepaid expenses and other assets |
|
28,448 |
|
|
21,898 |
|
||
| Total current assets |
|
207,820 |
|
|
260,385 |
|
||
| Property and equipment |
|
112,977 |
|
|
121,821 |
|
||
| Less accumulated depreciation and amortization |
|
95,998 |
|
|
106,562 |
|
||
| Property and equipment, net |
|
16,979 |
|
|
15,259 |
|
||
| Operating lease right-of-use assets, net |
|
27,644 |
|
|
32,081 |
|
||
| Goodwill |
|
35,083 |
|
|
35,083 |
|
||
| Intangibles and other assets, net |
|
12,894 |
|
|
22,414 |
|
||
| Total assets |
$ |
300,420 |
|
$ |
365,222 |
|
||
| LIABILITIES, PREFERRED STOCK AND STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY (DEFICIT) | ||||||||
| Current liabilities: | ||||||||
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses |
$ |
78,295 |
|
$ |
100,711 |
|
||
| Reserve for sales returns and allowances |
|
32,312 |
|
|
38,365 |
|
||
| Income taxes payable |
|
502 |
|
|
2,492 |
|
||
| Short term operating lease liabilities |
|
9,632 |
|
|
9,451 |
|
||
| Short term debt, net |
|
1,772 |
|
|
1,905 |
|
||
| Total current liabilities |
|
122,513 |
|
|
152,924 |
|
||
| Long term operating lease liabilities |
|
20,743 |
|
|
25,632 |
|
||
| Debt, non-current portion, net |
|
174,164 |
|
|
174,962 |
|
||
| Other liabilities |
|
3,333 |
|
|
5,409 |
|
||
| Income taxes payable |
|
1,491 |
|
|
1,565 |
|
||
| Deferred tax liability, net |
|
226 |
|
|
226 |
|
||
| Total liabilities |
|
322,470 |
|
|
360,718 |
|
||
| Preferred stock |
|
1,102 |
|
|
483 |
|
||
| Stockholders’ equity (deficit): | ||||||||
| Common stock, $.001 par value |
|
5 |
|
|
4 |
|
||
| Additional paid-in capital |
|
210,152 |
|
|
200,507 |
|
||
| Accumulated deficit |
|
(218,463 |
) |
|
(183,149 |
) |
||
| Accumulated other comprehensive loss |
|
(15,975 |
) |
|
(14,422 |
) |
||
| Total JAKKS Pacific, Inc. stockholders’ equity (deficit) |
|
(24,281 |
) |
|
2,940 |
|
||
| Non-controlling interests |
|
1,129 |
|
|
1,081 |
|
||
| Total stockholders’ equity (deficit) |
|
(23,152 |
) |
|
4,021 |
|
||
| Total liabilities, preferred stock and stockholders’ equity (deficit) |
$ |
300,420 |
|
$ |
365,222 |
|
||
| JAKKS Pacific, Inc. and Subsidiaries | ||||||||||||||||
| Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations (Unaudited) | ||||||||||||||||
|
Three Months Ended June 30, |
|
Six Months Ended June 30, |
||||||||||||||
|
2020 |
|
2019 |
|
2020 |
|
2019 |
||||||||||
|
(In thousands, except per share data) |
|
(In thousands, except per share data) |
||||||||||||||
| Net sales |
$ |
78,758 |
|
$ |
95,182 |
|
$ |
145,315 |
|
$ |
166,008 |
|
||||
| Less cost of sales | ||||||||||||||||
| Cost of goods |
|
46,309 |
|
|
60,691 |
|
|
84,013 |
|
|
105,799 |
|
||||
| Royalty expense |
|
13,885 |
|
|
14,125 |
|
|
25,360 |
|
|
23,966 |
|
||||
| Amortization of tools and molds |
|
1,794 |
|
|
2,620 |
|
|
2,822 |
|
|
4,157 |
|
||||
| Cost of sales |
|
61,988 |
|
|
77,436 |
|
|
112,195 |
|
|
133,922 |
|
||||
| Gross profit |
|
16,770 |
|
|
17,746 |
|
|
33,120 |
|
|
32,086 |
|
||||
| Direct selling expenses |
|
3,908 |
|
|
8,115 |
|
|
12,410 |
|
|
16,343 |
|
||||
| Selling, general and administrative expenses |
|
19,971 |
|
|
24,136 |
|
|
42,951 |
|
|
49,477 |
|
||||
| Depreciation and amortization |
|
785 |
|
|
1,619 |
|
|
1,639 |
|
|
3,316 |
|
||||
| Restructuring charge |
|
1,631 |
|
|
22 |
|
|
1,631 |
|
|
270 |
|
||||
| Pandemic related charges |
|
221 |
|
|
– |
|
|
221 |
|
|
– |
|
||||
| Acquisition related and other |
|
– |
|
|
2,503 |
|
|
– |
|
|
5,370 |
|
||||
| Loss from operations |
|
(9,746 |
) |
|
(18,649 |
) |
|
(25,732 |
) |
|
(42,690 |
) |
||||
| Other income (expense): | ||||||||||||||||
| Income from joint ventures |
|
– |
|
|
– |
|
|
2 |
|
|
– |
|
||||
| Other income (expense), net |
|
16 |
|
|
(242 |
) |
|
54 |
|
|
(159 |
) |
||||
| Change in fair value of convertible senior notes |
|
(7,727 |
) |
|
(106 |
) |
|
(52 |
) |
|
(2,529 |
) |
||||
| Change in fair value of preferred stock derivative liability |
|
1 |
|
|
– |
|
|
2,083 |
|
|
– |
|
||||
| Interest income |
|
3 |
|
|
20 |
|
|
17 |
|
|
47 |
|
||||
| Interest expense |
|
(5,543 |
) |
|
(2,919 |
) |
|
(11,090 |
) |
|
(5,937 |
) |
||||
| Loss before provision for income taxes |
|
(22,996 |
) |
|
(21,896 |
) |
|
(34,718 |
) |
|
(51,268 |
) |
||||
| Provision for income taxes |
|
272 |
|
|
589 |
|
|
548 |
|
|
344 |
|
||||
| Net loss |
|
(23,268 |
) |
|
(22,485 |
) |
|
(35,266 |
) |
|
(51,612 |
) |
||||
| Net income attributable to non-controlling interests |
|
8 |
|
|
57 |
|
|
48 |
|
|
88 |
|
||||
| Net loss attributable to JAKKS Pacific, Inc. |
$ |
(23,276 |
) |
$ |
(22,542 |
) |
$ |
(35,314 |
) |
$ |
(51,700 |
) |
||||
| Net loss attributable to common stockholders |
$ |
(23,588 |
) |
$ |
(22,542 |
) |
$ |
(35,933 |
) |
$ |
(51,700 |
) |
||||
| Loss per share – basic and diluted |
$ |
(7.70 |
) |
$ |
(9.55 |
) |
$ |
(11.81 |
) |
$ |
(21.93 |
) |
||||
| Shares used in loss per share – basic and diluted |
|
3,064 |
|
|
2,360 |
|
|
3,043 |
|
|
2,358 |
|
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|
JAKKS Pacific, Inc. and Subsidiaries Reconciliation of Non-GAAP Financial Information (Unaudited) |
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|
Reconciliation of GAAP to Non-GAAP measures: |
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| This press release and accompanying schedules provide certain information regarding Adjusted EBITDA and Adjusted Net Income (Loss), which may be considered non-GAAP financial measures under the rules of the Securities and Exchange Commission. The non-GAAP financial measures included in the press release are reconciled to the corresponding GAAP financial measures below, as required under the rules of the Securities and Exchange Commission regarding the use of non-GAAP financial measures. We define Adjusted EBITDA as income (loss) from operations before depreciation, amortization and adjusted for certain non-recurring and non-cash charges, such as reorganization expenses and restricted stock compensation expense. Net income (loss) is similarly adjusted and tax-effected to arrive at Adjusted Net Income (Loss). Adjusted EBITDA and Adjusted Net Income (Loss) are not recognized financial measures under GAAP, but we believe that they are useful in measuring our operating performance. We believe that the use of the non-GAAP financial measures enhances an overall understanding of the Company’s past financial performance, and provides useful information to the investor by comparing our performance across reporting periods on a consistent basis. | ||||||||||||||||
|
Investors should not consider these measures in isolation or as a substitute for net income, operating income, or any other measure for determining the Company’s operating performance that is calculated in accordance with GAAP. In addition, because these measures are not calculated in accordance with GAAP, they may not necessarily be comparable to similarly titled measures employed by other companies. |
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| Three Months Ended June 30, | Six Months Ended June 30, | |||||||||||||||
|
2020 |
2019 |
2020 |
2019 |
|||||||||||||
| (In thousands) | (In thousands) | |||||||||||||||
| Net loss |
$ |
(23,268 |
) |
$ |
(22,485 |
) |
$ |
(35,266 |
) |
$ |
(51,612 |
) |
||||
| Income from joint ventures |
|
– |
|
|
– |
|
|
(2 |
) |
|
– |
|
||||
| Other income (expense), net |
|
(16 |
) |
|
242 |
|
|
(54 |
) |
|
159 |
|
||||
| Interest income |
|
(3 |
) |
|
(20 |
) |
|
(17 |
) |
|
(47 |
) |
||||
| Interest expense |
|
5,543 |
|
|
2,919 |
|
|
11,090 |
|
|
5,937 |
|
||||
| Provision for income taxes |
|
272 |
|
|
589 |
|
|
548 |
|
|
344 |
|
||||
| Depreciation and amortization |
|
2,579 |
|
|
4,239 |
|
|
4,461 |
|
|
7,473 |
|
||||
| Acquisition related and other |
|
– |
|
|
2,503 |
|
|
– |
|
|
5,370 |
|
||||
| Restricted stock compensation expense |
|
714 |
|
|
397 |
|
|
966 |
|
|
1,015 |
|
||||
| Change in fair value of convertible senior notes |
|
7,727 |
|
|
106 |
|
|
52 |
|
|
2,529 |
|
||||
| Change in fair value of preferred stock derivative liability |
|
(1 |
) |
|
– |
|
|
(2,083 |
) |
|
– |
|
||||
| Restructuring charge |
|
1,631 |
|
|
22 |
|
|
1,631 |
|
|
270 |
|
||||
| Pandemic related charges |
|
221 |
|
|
– |
|
|
221 |
|
|
– |
|
||||
| Adjusted EBITDA |
$ |
(4,601 |
) |
$ |
(11,488 |
) |
$ |
(18,453 |
) |
$ |
(28,562 |
) |
||||
| Three Months Ended June 30, | Six Months Ended June 30, | |||||||||||||||
|
2020 |
2019 |
2020 |
2019 |
|||||||||||||
| (In thousands, except per share data) | (In thousands, except per share data) | |||||||||||||||
| Net loss attributable to common stockholders |
$ |
(23,588 |
) |
$ |
(22,542 |
) |
$ |
(35,933 |
) |
$ |
(51,700 |
) |
||||
| Restricted stock compensation expense |
|
714 |
|
|
397 |
|
|
966 |
|
|
1,015 |
|
||||
| Acquisition related and other |
|
– |
|
|
2,503 |
|
|
– |
|
|
5,370 |
|
||||
| Change in fair value of convertible senior notes |
|
7,727 |
|
|
106 |
|
|
52 |
|
|
2,529 |
|
||||
| Change in fair value of preferred stock derivative liability |
|
(1 |
) |
|
– |
|
|
(2,083 |
) |
|
– |
|
||||
| Restructuring charge |
|
1,631 |
|
|
22 |
|
|
1,631 |
|
|
270 |
|
||||
| Pandemic related charges |
|
221 |
|
|
– |
|
|
221 |
|
|
– |
|
||||
| Tax impact of additional charges |
|
(117 |
) |
|
– |
|
|
(117 |
) |
|
(15 |
) |
||||
| Adjusted net loss attributable to common stockholders |
$ |
(13,413 |
) |
$ |
(19,514 |
) |
$ |
(35,263 |
) |
$ |
(42,531 |
) |
||||
| Adjusted loss per share – basic and diluted |
$ |
(4.38 |
) |
$ |
(8.27 |
) |
$ |
(11.59 |
) |
$ |
(18.04 |
) |
||||
| Shares used in adjusted loss per share – basic and diluted |
|
3,064 |
|
|
2,360 |
|
|
3,043 |
|
|
2,358 |
|
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