JAKKS Pacific Inc.

08/01/2024 | Press release | Distributed by Public on 08/01/2024 12:01

JAKKS PACIFIC REPORTS SECOND QUARTER 2024 FINANCIAL RESULTS Form 8 K

JAKKS PACIFIC REPORTS SECOND QUARTER 2024 FINANCIAL RESULTS

Gross Margin Rate Improves 130 Basis Points vs. Prior Year

SANTA MONICA, Calif., July 31, 2024 - JAKKS Pacific, Inc. (NASDAQ: JAKK) today reported financial results for the second quarter ended June 30, 2024.

First-half net sales for JAKKS Pacific, Inc. were $238.7 million, a year-over-year decrease of 13.0%, primarily attributable to a lack of new content-related product launches, which occurred in the first half of last year.

Second Quarter 2024 Overview

Net sales were $148.6 million, a year-over-year decrease of 11.0%

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Toys/Consumer Products net sales were $104.6 million, a year-over-year decrease of 11.3%

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Costumes net sales were $44.0 million, a year-over-year decrease of 10.1%

Gross profit was $47.6 million, a year-over-year decrease of 7.1% from $51.2 million

Gross margin was 32.0%, up 130 basis points vs. Q2 2023

Operatingincome was $7.6million (5.1% of net sales) vs. $16.4million (9.9% of net sales) in Q2 2023

Net income attributable to common stockholders was $5.3 million or $0.47 per diluted share, compared to net income attributable to common stockholders of $6.1 million or $0.58 per share in Q2 2023

Adjusted net income attributable to common stockholders (a non-GAAP measure) was $7.3 million or $0.65 per diluted share, compared to an adjusted net income attributable to common stockholders of $13.3 million or $1.26 per diluted share in Q2 2023

Adjusted EBITDA (a non-GAAP measure) was $12.3 million, vs. $20.7 million in Q2 2023

Trailing twelve month adjusted EBITDA was $51.2 million (7.6% of net sales) down 23% from $66.9 million (9.2% of net sales) in the trailing twelve months ended June 2023

Management Commentary

"The first half of 2024 closes with our delivering solid results anchored by our evergreen business of time-tested toy categories and play patterns," said Stephen Berman, CEO of JAKKS Pacific, Inc. "A lack of new content releases created unfavorable topline comparisons with prior year, but our base business continued to perform and adapt in an ever-changing marketplace.

"We are pleased with our progress to date and our positioning and preparation for the new product we're shipping in the latter half of the year. Exciting new launches supporting Moana 2, releasing in theatres this November, and Sonic the Hedgehog™ 3, releasing in theaters this December will be the cornerstones of the broad retail support we have secured with our top customers globally. We are also in the middle of the exciting initial launch of our new line of products inspired by "The Simpsons," the launch of our Authentic Brands Group business as well as several other new IP and category extensions."

Second Quarter 2024 Highlights

The Dolls, Role-Play/Dress-Up division generated net sales of $63.6 million, up 6.6% from $59.7 million last year. The Action Play & Collectibles division generated net sales of $36.6 million, down 30.5% from $52.6 million last year.

For the first half, North America was down 8%, attributable to the impact of lower contribution from product lines launched in support of new entertainment content and lower Costume sales. International was down 31%, primarily due to orders slipping into the following quarter due to logistics-related issues but also negatively impacted by the content slate comparison with the prior year.

Balance Sheet Highlights

The Company's cash and cash equivalents (including restricted cash) totaled $17.9 million as of June 30, 2024, compared to $32.4 million as of June 30, 2023, and $72.6 million as of December 31, 2023.

Inventory totaled $51.3 million as of June 30, 2024, compared to $65.1 million as of June 30, 2023, and $52.6 million as of December 31, 2023.

Use of Non-GAAP Financial Information and Reconciliation of GAAP to Non-GAAP measures:

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 and Adjusted Net Income (Loss) which are non-GAAP metrics that exclude various items that are detailed in the financial tables and accompanying footnotes reconciling GAAP to non-GAAP results contained in this release. These 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.

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.

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. 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. 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.

Conference Call Live Webcast

JAKKS Pacific, Inc. invites analysts, investors and media to listen to the teleconference scheduled for 5:00 p.m. ET / 2:00 p.m. PT on July 31, 2024. A live webcast of the call will be available on the "Investor Relations" page of the Company's website at www.jakks.com/investors. To access the call by phone, please go to this link (2Q24 Registration link) and you will be provided with dial in details. To avoid delays, we encourage participants to dial into the conference call several minutes ahead of the scheduled start time. A replay of the webcast will also be available for a limited time at (www.jakks.com/investors).

About JAKKS Pacific, Inc.

JAKKS Pacific, Inc. 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: AirTitans®, Disguise®, Fly Wheels®, JAKKS Wild Games®, Moose Mountain®, Maui®, Perfectly Cute®, ReDo® Skateboard Co., Sky Ball®, SportsZone™, Xtreme Power Dozer®, WeeeDo®, and Wild Manes™ as well as a wide range of entertainment-inspired products featuring premier licensed properties. Through our products and our charitable donations, JAKKS is helping to make a positive impact on the lives of children. Visit us at www.jakks.com and follow us on Instagram (@jakkspacific.toys), Twitter (@jakkstoys) and Facebook (@jakkspacific.toys).

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, or that any future transactions will result in future growth or success of JAKKS. 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.

CONTACT:

JAKKS Pacific Investor Relations

(424) 268-9567

Lucas Natalini, [email protected]

JAKKS Pacific, Inc. and Subsidiaries

Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets (Unaudited)

June 30,

December 31,

2024

2023

2023

(In thousands)

Assets

Current assets:

Cash and cash equivalents

$ 17,700 $ 32,228 $ 72,350

Restricted cash

202 203 204

Accounts receivable, net

140,006 132,479 123,797

Inventory

51,327 65,059 52,647

Prepaid expenses and other assets

26,457 11,227 6,374

Total current assets

235,692 241,196 255,372

Property and equipment

141,326 134,091 135,956

Less accumulated depreciation and amortization

124,580 116,813 121,357

Property and equipment, net

16,746 17,278 14,599

Operating lease right-of-use assets, net

20,667 15,249 23,592

Deferred income tax assets, net

68,141 57,804 68,143

Goodwill

35,029 35,083 35,083

Other long-term assets

1,976 2,331 2,162

Total assets

$ 378,251 $ 368,941 $ 398,951

Liabilities, Preferred Stock and Stockholders' Equity

Current liabilities:

Accounts payable

$ 55,368 $ 57,768 $ 42,177

Accounts payable - Meisheng (related party)

19,130 18,612 12,259

Accrued expenses

45,026 46,448 45,102

Reserve for sales returns and allowances

29,456 37,851 38,531

Income taxes payable

- 5,808 3,785

Short term operating lease liabilities

7,777 9,226 7,380

Short term debt, net

5,000 - -

Total current liabilities

161,757 175,713 149,234

Long term operating lease liabilities

14,859 6,220 16,666

Accrued expenses - long term

2,299 - 3,746

Preferred stock derivative liability

- 27,793 29,947

Income taxes payable

3,441 2,971 3,245

Total liabilities

182,356 212,697 202,838

Preferred stock accrued dividends

- 5,230 5,992

Stockholders' equity:

Common stock, $.001 par value

11 10 10

Additional paid-in capital

294,543 277,178 278,642

Accumulated deficit

(82,851 ) (110,876 ) (73,612 )

Accumulated other comprehensive loss

(16,308 ) (16,021 ) (15,627 )

Total JAKKS Pacific, Inc. stockholders' equity

195,395 150,291 189,413

Non-controlling interests

500 723 708

Total stockholders' equity

195,895 151,014 190,121

Total liabilities, preferred stock and stockholders' equity

$ 378,251 $ 368,941 $ 398,951

Supplemental Balance Sheet and Cash Flow Data (Unaudited)

June 30,

Key Balance Sheet Data:

2024

2023

Accounts receivable days sales outstanding (DSO)

86 72

Inventory turnover (DSI)

46 51

Six Months Ended
June 30,

Condensed Cash Flow Data:

2024

2023

Cash flows provided by (used in) operating activities

$ (27,665 ) $ 20,805

Cash flows used in investing activities

(6,174 ) (4,893 )

Cash flows used in financing activities and other

(20,813 ) (68,971 )

Increase in cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash

$ (54,652 ) $ (53,059 )

Capital expenditures

$ (4,627 ) $ (4,918 )

JAKKS Pacific, Inc. and Subsidiaries

Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations (Unaudited)

Three Months Ended June 30,

Six Months Ended June 30,

2024

2023

Δ (%)

2024

2023

Δ (%)

(In thousands, except per share data)

(In thousands, except per share data)

Net sales

$ 148,619 $ 166,933 (11 )% $ 238,695 $ 274,417 (13 )%

Less: Cost of sales

Cost of goods

76,599 86,156 (11 ) 130,420 144,460 (10 )

Royalty expense

22,394 27,279 (18 ) 36,170 43,933 (18 )

Amortization of tools and molds

2,041 2,300 (11 ) 3,468 3,389 2

Cost of sales

101,034 115,735 (13 ) 170,058 191,782 (11 )

Gross profit

47,585 51,198 (7 ) 68,637 82,635 (17 )

Direct selling expenses

6,255 3,980 57 14,352 11,721 22

General and administrative expenses

33,594 30,677 10 67,786 58,671 16

Depreciation and amortization

93 93 - 180 195 (8 )

Selling, general and administrative expenses

39,942 34,750 15 82,318 70,587 17

Income (loss) from operations

7,643 16,448 (54 ) (13,681 ) 12,048 nm

Other income (expense):

Loss from joint ventures

- (565 ) nm - (565 ) nm

Other income (expense), net

72 38 89 210 476 (56 )

Change in fair value of preferred stock derivative liability

- (6,022 ) nm - (5,875 ) nm

Loss on debt extinguishment

- (1,023 ) nm - (1,023 ) nm

Interest income

88 86 2 464 203 129

Interest expense

(256 ) (1,302 ) (80 ) (399 ) (4,305 ) (91 )

Income (loss) before provision for (benefit from) income taxes

7,547 7,660 (1 ) (13,406 ) 959 nm

Provision for (benefit from) income taxes

2,281 1,478 54 (4,447 ) 95 nm

Net income (loss)

5,266 6,182 (15 ) (8,959 ) 864 nm

Net income (loss) attributable to non-controlling interests

- (273 ) nm 280 (278 ) nm

Net income (loss) attributable to JAKKS Pacific, Inc.

$ 5,266 $ 6,455 (18 )% $ (9,239 ) $ 1,142 nm %

Net income (loss) attributable to common stockholders

$ 5,266 $ 6,082 (13 )% $ (7,909 ) $ 402 nm %

Earnings (loss) per share - basic

$ 0.49 $ 0.62 $ (0.75 ) $ 0.04

Shares used in earnings (loss) per share - basic

10,801 9,871 10,577 9,871

Earnings (loss) per share - diluted

$ 0.47 $ 0.58 $ (0.75 ) $ 0.04

Shares used in earnings (loss) per share - diluted

11,245 10,532 10,577 10,428

Three Months Ended June 30,

Six Months Ended June 30,

2024

2023

Δ bps

2024

2023

Δ bps

Fav/(Unfav)

Fav/(Unfav)

Net sales

100.0 % 100.0 % - 100.0 % 100.0 % -

Less: Cost of sales

Cost of goods

51.5 51.6 10 54.5 52.6 (190 )

Royalty expense

15.1 16.3 120 15.2 16.0 80

Amortization of tools and molds

1.4 1.4 - 1.5 1.3 (20 )

Cost of sales

68.0 69.3 130 71.2 69.9 (130 )

Gross profit

32.0 30.7 130 28.8 30.1 (130 )

Direct selling expenses

4.2 2.4 (180 ) 6.0 4.3 (170 )

General and administrative expenses

22.6 18.3 (430 ) 28.4 21.3 (710 )

Depreciation and amortization

0.1 0.1 - 0.1 0.1 -

Selling, general and administrative expenses

26.9 20.8 (610 ) 34.5 25.7 (880 )

Income (loss) from operations

5.1 9.9 (480 ) (5.7 ) 4.4 (1,010 )

Other income (expense):

Loss from joint ventures

- (0.3 ) - (0.2 )

Other income (expense), net

- - 0.1 0.2

Change in fair value of preferred stock derivative liability

- (3.6 ) - (2.1 )

Loss on debt extinguishment

- (0.6 ) - (0.4 )

Interest income

0.1 - 0.2 0.1

Interest expense

(0.2 ) (0.8 ) (0.2 ) (1.6 )

Income (loss) before provision for (benefit from) income taxes

5.0 4.6 (5.6 ) 0.4

Provision for (benefit from) income taxes

1.5 0.9 (1.8 ) -

Net income (loss)

3.5 3.7 (3.8 ) 0.4

Net income (loss) attributable to non-controlling interests

- (0.2 ) 0.1 (0.1 )

Net income (loss) attributable to JAKKS Pacific, Inc.

3.5 % 3.9 % (3.9 )% 0.5 %

Net income (loss) attributable to common stockholders

3.5 % 3.6 % (3.3 )% 0.1 %

JAKKS Pacific, Inc. and Subsidiaries

Reconciliation of Non-GAAP Financial Information (Unaudited)

Three Months Ended June 30,

Six Months Ended June 30,

2024

2023

Δ ($)

2024

2023

Δ ($)

(In thousands)

(In thousands)

EBITDA and Adjusted EBITDA

Net income (loss)

$ 5,266 $ 6,182 $ (916 ) $ (8,959 ) $ 864 $ (9,823 )

Interest expense

256 1,302 (1,046 ) 399 4,305 (3,906 )

Interest income

(88 ) (86 ) (2 ) (464 ) (203 ) (261 )

Provision for income taxes

2,281 1,478 803 (4,447 ) 95 (4,542 )

Depreciation and amortization

2,134 2,393 (259 ) 3,648 3,584 64

EBITDA

9,849 11,269 (1,420 ) (9,823 ) 8,645 (18,468 )

Adjustments:

Loss from joint ventures (JAKKS Pacific, Inc. - 51%)

- 292 (292 ) - 287 (287 )

Loss from joint ventures (Meisheng - 49%)

- 273 (273 ) - 278 (278 )

Other (income) expense, net

(72 ) (38 ) (34 ) (210 ) (476 ) 266

Restricted stock compensation expense

2,519 1,856 663 5,094 3,945 1,149

Change in fair value of preferred stock derivative liability

- 6,022 (6,022 ) - 5,875 (5,875 )

Loss on debt extinguishment

- 1,023 (1,023 ) - 1,023 (1,023 )

Adjusted EBITDA

$ 12,296 $ 20,697 $ (8,401 ) $ (4,939 ) $ 19,577 $ (24,516 )

Adjusted EBITDA/Net sales %

8.3 % 12.4 %

-410 bps

(2.1 )% 7.1 %

-920 bps

Trailing Twelve Months Ended
June 30,

2024

2023

Δ ($)

(In thousands)

TTM EBITDA and TTM Adjusted EBITDA

TTM net income

$ 28,290 $ 69,649 $ (41,359 )

Interest expense

2,545 10,949 (8,404 )

Interest income

(1,605 ) (321 ) (1,284 )

Provision for (benefit from) income taxes

2,291 (42,664 ) 44,955

Depreciation and amortization

10,400 9,794 606

TTM EBITDA

41,921 47,407 (5,486 )

Adjustments:

Loss from joint ventures (JAKKS Pacific, Inc. - 51%)

(11 ) 287 (298 )

Loss from joint ventures (Meisheng - 49%)

11 278 (267 )

Other (income) expense, net

(297 ) (1,004 ) 707

Restricted stock compensation expense

9,176 7,002 2,174

Change in fair value of preferred stock derivative liability

2,154 11,895 (9,741 )

Molds and tooling capitalization

(1,751 ) - (1,751 )

Loss on debt extinguishment

- 1,023 (1,023 )

TTM Adjusted EBITDA

$ 51,203 $ 66,888 $ (15,685 ) (23 )%

TTM Adjusted EBITDA/TTM Net sales %

7.6 % 9.2 %

-160 bps

Three Months Ended June 30,

Six Months Ended June 30,

2024

2023

Δ ($)

2024

2023

Δ ($)

(In thousands, except per share data)

(In thousands, except per share data)

Adjusted net loss attributable to common stockholders

Net income (loss) attributable to common stockholders

$ 5,266 $ 6,082 $ (816 ) $ (7,909 ) $ 402 $ (8,311 )

Restricted stock compensation expense

2,519 1,856 663 5,094 3,945 1,149

Change in fair value of preferred stock derivative liability

- 6,022 (6,022 ) - 5,875 (5,875 )

Loss on debt extinguishment

- 1,023 (1,023 ) - 1,023 (1,023 )

Loss from joint ventures (JAKKS Pacific, Inc. - 51%)

- 292 (292 ) - 287 (287 )

2021 BSP Term Loan prepayment penalty

- - - - 150 (150 )

Tax impact of additional charges

(530 ) (1,979 ) 1,449 (1,187 ) (2,347 ) 1,160

Adjusted net income (loss) attributable to common stockholders

$ 7,255 $ 13,296 $ (6,041 ) $ (4,002 ) $ 9,335 $ (13,337 )

Adjusted earnings (loss) per share - basic & diluted

$ 0.67 $ 1.35 $ (0.68 ) $ (0.38 ) $ 0.95 $ (1.33 )

Shares used in adjusted earnings (loss) per share - basic

10,801 9,871 930 10,577 9,871 706

Adjusted earnings (loss) per share - diluted

$ 0.65 $ 1.26 $ (0.61 ) $ (0.38 ) $ 0.90 $ (1.28 )

Shares used in adjusted earnings (loss) per share - diluted

11,245 10,532 713 10,577 10,428 149

JAKKS Pacific, Inc. and Subsidiaries

Net Sales by Division and Geographic Region

(In thousands)

QTD Q2

(In thousands)

YTD Q2

Divisions

2024

2023

2022

% Change
2024 v 2023

% Change
2023 v 2022

Divisions

2024

2023

2022

% Change
2024 v 2023

% Change
2023 v 2022

Toys/Consumer Products

$ 104,570 $ 117,934 $ 148,860 -11.3 % -20.8 %

Toys/Consumer Products

$ 187,480 $ 215,827 $ 259,983 -13.1 % -17.0 %

Dolls, Role-Play/Dress Up

63,608 59,669 102,186 6.6 % -41.6 %

Dolls, Role-Play/Dress Up

104,182 107,512 164,192 -3.1 % -34.5 %

Action Play & Collectibles

36,555 52,571 37,170 -30.5 % 41.4 %

Action Play & Collectibles

69,563 90,417 68,868 -23.1 % 31.3 %

Outdoor/Seasonal Toys

4,407 5,694 9,504 -22.6 % -40.1 %

Outdoor/Seasonal Toys

13,735 17,898 26,923 -23.3 % -33.5 %

Costumes

$ 44,049 $ 48,999 $ 71,562 -10.1 % -31.5 %

Costumes

$ 51,215 $ 58,590 $ 81,320 -12.6 % -28.0 %

Total

$ 148,619 $ 166,933 $ 220,422 -11.0 % -24.3 %

Total

$ 238,695 $ 274,417 $ 341,303 -13.0 % -19.6 %

(In thousands)

QTD Q2

(In thousands)

YTD Q2

Regions

2024

2023

2022

% Change
2024 v 2023

% Change
2023 v 2022

Regions

2024

2023

2022

% Change
2024 v 2023

% Change
2023 v 2022

United States

$ 125,837 $ 136,187 $ 192,484 -7.6 % -29.2 %

United States

$ 196,267 $ 216,630 $ 289,534 -9.4 % -25.2 %

Europe

10,264 16,638 14,447 -38.3 % 15.2 %

Europe

15,999 26,800 27,836 -40.3 % -3.7 %

Latin America

3,239 3,067 3,823 5.6 % -19.8 %

Latin America

11,235 12,271 6,208 -8.4 % 97.7 %

Canada

6,288 6,799 5,537 -7.5 % 22.8 %

Canada

9,658 10,853 8,916 -11.0 % 21.7 %

Asia

1,268 1,831 2,363 -30.7 % -22.5 %

Asia

2,233 3,211 4,439 -30.5 % -27.7 %

Australia & New Zealand

1,607 1,756 1,582 -8.5 % 11.0 %

Australia & New Zealand

2,953 3,364 3,073 -12.2 % 9.5 %

Middle East & Africa

116 655 186 -82.3 % 252.2 %

Middle East & Africa

350 1,288 1,297 -72.8 % -0.7 %

Total

$ 148,619 $ 166,933 $ 220,422 -11.0 % -24.3 %

Total

$ 238,695 $ 274,417 $ 341,303 -13.0 % -19.6 %

(In thousands)

QTD Q2

(In thousands)

YTD Q2

Regions

2024

2023

2022

% Change
2024 v 2023

% Change
2023 v 2022

Regions

2024

2023

2022

% Change
2024 v 2023

% Change
2023 v 2022

North America

$ 132,125 $ 142,986 $ 198,021 -7.6 % -27.8 %

North America

$ 205,925 $ 227,483 $ 298,450 -9.5 % -23.8 %

International

16,494 23,947 22,401 -31.1 % 6.9 %

International

32,770 46,934 42,853 -30.2 % 9.5 %

Total

$ 148,619 $ 166,933 $ 220,422 -11.0 % -24.3 %

Total

$ 238,695 $ 274,417 $ 341,303 -13.0 % -19.6 %