Primo Brands Reports First Quarter 2025 Results
- Net sales grew 42.1% to $1.6 billion in Q1 2025
- Adjusted EBITDA increased 56.9% to $341.5 million
- Adjusted EBITDA margin expanded 200 basis points to 21.2%
- On track to achieve $300 million in cost synergies ($200M in 2025, $100M in 2026)
- Quarterly dividend of $0.10 per share declared
- Net income per diluted share decreased from $0.15 to $0.09
- Negative free cash flow of $(30.7) million in Q1
- SG&A expenses increased 49.9% to $327.8 million
Insights
Primo's first post-merger quarter shows promising margin expansion and synergy progress despite mixed EPS results, supporting positive outlook.
Primo Brands' Q1 2025 results reflect their first full quarter as a combined entity following the merger with Primo Water. The financial metrics show substantial growth, with net sales reaching
The most significant positive indicator is the
The merger integration appears on schedule, with management confirming they're on track to capture
There are some mixed signals in the earnings metrics. While Adjusted EPS increased from
Free cash flow was negative at
Management highlighted their domestic manufacturing scale, efficiency advantages, and cost control as strengths in the current economic environment, contributing to their ability to grow volume while expanding margins. These operational advantages, combined with the ongoing synergy capture, position the company well for continued performance improvement throughout 2025.
- Delivers strong organic Net Sales growth, primarily driven by volume
- Expands Adjusted EBITDA margin
- Integration on schedule with cost synergies opportunity of
, with$300 million expected to be captured in 2025; balance expected to be captured in 2026$200 million - Reaffirms full year 2025 Net Sales, Adjusted EBITDA and Adjusted Free Cash Flow guidance
"During our first full quarter as Primo Brands, we achieved strong organic net sales, volume and market share growth, leading to increased earnings and expanded margins. We are on track to realize our
"In this macro environment, our resilient business model positions us for continued success. Our focus on domestic manufacturing scale and efficiency, cost control, and synergy capture, combined with exceptional customer service, should enable us to continue to grow volume and deliver margin expansion, resulting in continued shareholder value creation," added Mr. Rietbroek.
(Unless stated otherwise, all first quarter 2025 comparisons are relative to the first quarter of 2024; all information is in
FIRST QUARTER 2025 RESULTS CONFERENCE CALL
Primo Brands will host a conference call, to be simultaneously webcast, on Thursday, May 8, 2025, at 10:00 a.m. Eastern Time. A question-and-answer session will follow management's presentation. To participate, please call the following numbers:
Details for the Earnings Conference Call:
Date: May 8, 2025
Time: 10:00 a.m. Eastern Time
International: (437) 900-0527
Conference ID: 62685
Webcast Link: https://app.webinar.net/RAjMJAqJVEN
A slide presentation and live audio webcast will be available through Primo Brands' website at ir.primobrands.com.
Replay Information:
The earnings conference call will be recorded and archived for playback on the investor relations section of Primo Brands' website for a period of two weeks following the event.
FIRST QUARTER PERFORMANCE
For the Three Months Ended | |||||
(USD $M except %, per share amounts or unless | March 31, | March 31, | Y/Y Change | ||
Net sales | $ 1,613.7 | $ 1,135.8 | 42.1 % | ||
Net income from continuing operations | $ 34.7 | $ 33.5 | $ 1.2 | ||
Net income per diluted share from continuing operations | $ 0.09 | $ 0.15 | $ (0.06) | ||
Adjusted net income | $ 111.9 | $ 49.1 | $ 62.8 | ||
Adjusted net income per diluted share | $ 0.29 | $ 0.22 | $ 0.07 | ||
Adjusted EBITDA | $ 341.5 | $ 217.7 | 56.9 % | ||
Adjusted EBITDA margin % | 21.2 % | 19.2 % | 200 bps |
- Net sales increased
42.1% to compared to$1.6 billion primarily driven by net sales attributable to Primo Water due to the merger transaction.$1.1 billion - Gross margin was
32.3% primarily driven by gross profit attributable to Primo Water due to the merger transaction, as well as lower maintenance costs. - SG&A expenses increased
49.9% to compared to$327.8 million . The increase was as a result of the merger transaction.$218.7 million - Net income from continuing operations and net income per diluted share were
and$34.7 million per diluted share, respectively, compared to net income from continuing operations and net income per diluted share of$0.09 and$33.5 million , respectively.$0.15 - Adjusted EBITDA increased
56.9% to compared to$341.5 million and Adjusted EBITDA margin increased 200 bps to$217.7 million 21.2% , compared to19.2% . - Net cash provided by operating activities from continuing operations of
, less$38.8 million of capital expenditures and additions to intangible assets, resulted in$69.5 million of free cash flow, or$(30.7) million of Adjusted Free Cash Flow (adjusting for the items set forth on Exhibit 5), compared to net cash provided by operating activities from continuing operations of$54.7 million and Adjusted Free Cash Flow of$6.0 million in the prior year.$(23.6) million
QUARTERLY DIVIDEND
On May 1, 2025 Primo Brands announced that its Board of Directors declared a dividend of
ABOUT PRIMO BRANDS CORPORATION
Primo Brands is a leading North American branded beverage company focused on healthy hydration, delivering responsibly sourced diversified offerings across products, formats, channels, price points, and consumer occasions, distributed in every
Basis of Presentation
As a result of the timing of the consummation of the business combination of Primo Water Corporation ("Primo Water") and Triton Water Parent, Inc. ("BlueTriton Brands"), to form Primo Brands Corporation on November 8, 2024, the Company's GAAP consolidated financial information presented herein includes BlueTriton Brands' results for the three months ended March 31, 2024, and Primo Brands' results for the three months ended March 31, 2025.
Non-GAAP Measures
To supplement its reporting of financial measures determined in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles in
The non-GAAP financial measures described above are in addition to, and not meant to be considered superior to, or a substitute for, Primo Brands' financial statements prepared in accordance with GAAP. Non-GAAP financial measures have limitations in that they do not reflect all of the amounts associated with the Company's results of operations as determined in accordance with GAAP. Also, other companies might calculate these measures differently. Investors are encouraged to review the reconciliations of the non-GAAP financial measures to their most directly comparable GAAP measures included in this press release and the accompanying tables. In addition, the non-GAAP financial measures included in this earnings announcement reflect management's judgment of particular items, and may be different from, and therefore may not be comparable to, similarly titled measures reported by other companies.
We have not reconciled our Adjusted EBITDA and Adjusted Free Cash Flow guidance to GAAP net income or loss and cash flows from operations, respectively, because we do not provide guidance for such GAAP measures due to the uncertainty and potential variability of stock-based compensation expense, acquired intangible assets and related amortization and income taxes, which are reconciling items between Adjusted EBITDA and Adjusted EBITDA Margin and their respective most directly comparable GAAP measures. Because such items cannot be provided without unreasonable efforts, we are unable to provide a reconciliation of the non-GAAP financial measure guidance to the corresponding GAAP measure. However, such items could have a significant impact on our future GAAP net income or loss and GAAP net income or loss margin.
Safe Harbor Statements
This press release contains forward-looking statements and forward-looking information within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933 and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 conveying management's expectations as to the future based on plans, estimates and projections at the time Primo Brands makes the statements. Forward-looking statements involve inherent risks and uncertainties and Primo Brands cautions you that several important factors could cause actual results to differ materially from those contained in any such forward-looking statement. You can identify forward-looking statements by words such as "may," "will," "would," "should," "could," "expect," "aim," "anticipate," "believe," "estimate," "intend," "plan," "predict," "project," "seek," "potential," "opportunities," and other similar expressions and the negatives of such expressions. However, not all forward-looking statements contain these words. The forward-looking statements contained in this press release include, but are not limited to, statements regarding future financial and operating trends and results (including Primo Brands' 2025 outlook), anticipated synergies and other benefits from the business combination of BlueTriton and Primo Water, the impact of macroeconomic trends on Primo Brands' business and Primo Brands' competitive position. The forward-looking statements are based on assumptions regarding management's current plans and estimates. Management believes these assumptions to be reasonable, but there is no assurance that they will prove to be accurate.
Factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from those described in this press release include, among others: our ability to manage our expanded operations following the business combination; we have no operating or financial history as a combined company; we face significant competition in the segment in which we operate; our success depends, in part, on our intellectual property; we may not be able to consummate acquisitions, or acquisitions may be difficult to integrate, and we may not realize the expected benefits; our business is dependent on our ability to maintain access to our water sources; our ability to respond successfully to consumer trends related to our products; the loss or reduction in sales to any significant customer; our packaging supplies and other costs are subject to price increases; the affiliates of One Rock Capital Partners, LLC own a significant amount of the voting power of the Company, and their interests may conflict with or differ from the interests of other stockholders; legislative and executive action risks; risks related to sustainability matters; costs to comply with developing laws and regulations, including those surrounding the production and use of plastics, as well as related litigation relating to plastics pollution; our products may not meet health and safety standards or could become contaminated, and we could be liable for injury, illness, or death caused by consumption of our products; and risks associated with our substantial indebtedness.
The foregoing list of factors is not exhaustive. Readers are cautioned not to place undue reliance on any forward-looking statements, which speak only as of the date hereof. Readers are urged to carefully review and consider the various disclosures, including but not limited to risk factors contained in Primo Brands' Annual Report on Form 10-K and its quarterly reports on Form 10-Q, as well as other filings with the securities commissions. Primo Brands does not undertake to update or revise any of these statements considering new information or future events, except as expressly required by applicable law.
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PRIMO BRANDS CORPORATION | EXHIBIT 1 | ||
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS | |||
(in millions of | |||
Unaudited | |||
Three Months Ended March 31, | |||
2025 | 2024 | ||
Net sales | $ 1,613.7 | $ 1,135.8 | |
Cost of sales | 1,092.7 | 790.3 | |
Gross profit | 521.0 | 345.5 | |
Selling, general and administrative expenses | 327.8 | 218.7 | |
Acquisition, integration and restructuring expenses | 39.8 | 5.8 | |
Other operating expense (income), net | 0.2 | (3.8) | |
Operating income | 153.2 | 124.8 | |
Other expense, net | 0.1 | — | |
Loss on modification and extinguishment of debt | 18.6 | — | |
Interest and financing expense, net | 82.1 | 79.9 | |
Income from continuing operations before income taxes | 52.4 | 44.9 | |
Provision for income taxes | 17.7 | 11.4 | |
Net income from continuing operations | $ 34.7 | $ 33.5 | |
Net loss from discontinued operations, net of tax | (6.0) | — | |
Net income | $ 28.7 | $ 33.5 | |
Net income (loss) per common share | |||
Basic: | |||
Continuing operations | $ 0.09 | $ 0.15 | |
Discontinued operations | $ (0.01) | $ — | |
Net income per common share | $ 0.08 | $ 0.15 | |
Diluted: | |||
Continuing operations | $ 0.09 | $ 0.15 | |
Discontinued operations | $ (0.01) | $ — | |
Net income per common share | $ 0.08 | $ 0.15 | |
Weighted-average shares of common stock outstanding (in thousands) | |||
Basic | 379,251 | 218,618 | |
Diluted | 381,613 | 218,618 |
PRIMO BRANDS CORPORATION | EXHIBIT 2 | ||
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS | |||
(in millions of | |||
Unaudited | |||
March 31, 2025 | December 31, 2024 | ||
ASSETS | |||
Current Assets: | |||
Cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash | $ 449.7 | $ 614.4 | |
Trade receivables, net of allowance for expected credit losses of | 504.6 | 444.0 | |
Inventories | 252.2 | 208.4 | |
Prepaid expenses and other current assets | 120.9 | 150.4 | |
Current assets held for sale | 65.2 | 111.8 | |
Total current assets | 1,392.6 | 1,529.0 | |
Property, plant and equipment, net | 2,045.3 | 2,083.9 | |
Operating lease right-of-use-assets, net | 622.6 | 628.7 | |
Goodwill | 3,572.2 | 3,572.2 | |
Intangible assets, net | 3,161.5 | 3,191.7 | |
Other non-current assets | 74.7 | 70.1 | |
Non-current assets held for sale | 113.1 | 118.9 | |
Total assets | $ 10,982.0 | $ 11,194.5 | |
LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY | |||
Current Liabilities: | |||
Current portion of long-term debt | $ 67.9 | $ 64.5 | |
Trade payables | 485.6 | 471.6 | |
Accruals and other current liabilities | 578.3 | 697.7 | |
Current portion of operating lease obligations | 94.2 | 95.5 | |
Current liabilities held for sale | 79.9 | 82.2 | |
Total current liabilities | 1,305.9 | 1,411.5 | |
Long-term debt, less current portion | 4,976.7 | 4,963.6 | |
Operating lease obligations, less current portion | 549.3 | 555.6 | |
Deferred income taxes | 736.5 | 738.7 | |
Other non-current liabilities | 51.0 | 49.8 | |
Non-current liabilities held for sale | 29.5 | 31.1 | |
Total liabilities | $ 7,648.9 | $ 7,750.3 | |
Stockholders' Equity: | |||
Common stock, | $ 3.8 | $ 3.8 | |
Additional paid-in capital | 4,979.4 | 4,971.3 | |
Accumulated deficit | (1,637.4) | (1,513.7) | |
Accumulated other comprehensive loss | (12.7) | (17.2) | |
Total stockholders' equity | 3,333.1 | 3,444.2 | |
Total liabilities and stockholders' equity | $ 10,982.0 | $ 11,194.5 |
PRIMO BRANDS CORPORATION | EXHIBIT 3 | ||
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS | |||
(in millions of | |||
Unaudited | |||
Three Months Ended March 31, | |||
2025 | 2024 | ||
Cash flows from operating activities of continuing operations: | |||
Net income | $ 28.7 | $ 33.5 | |
Less: Net loss from discontinued operations, net of income taxes | (6.0) | — | |
Net income from continuing operations | $ 34.7 | $ 33.5 | |
Adjustments to reconcile net income from continuing operations to cash flows from operating | |||
Depreciation and amortization | 128.6 | 75.2 | |
Amortization of debt discount and issuance costs | 6.1 | 3.5 | |
Stock-based compensation costs | 12.0 | 0.3 | |
Restructuring charges | 0.5 | — | |
Inventory obsolescence expense | 1.2 | 2.5 | |
Charge for expected credit losses | 7.1 | 2.1 | |
Deferred income taxes | (2.6) | (17.3) | |
Other non-cash items | 1.5 | (2.8) | |
Changes in operating assets and liabilities, net of effects of businesses acquired: | |||
Trade receivables | (67.1) | (61.3) | |
Inventories | (45.7) | (37.4) | |
Prepaid expenses and other current and non-current assets | 34.6 | 7.3 | |
Trade payables | 13.9 | 34.2 | |
Accruals and other current and non-current liabilities | (86.0) | (33.8) | |
Net cash provided by operating activities of continuing operations | 38.8 | 6.0 | |
Cash flows from investing activities of continuing operations: | |||
Purchases of property, plant and equipment | (62.0) | (23.5) | |
Purchases of intangible assets | (7.5) | (21.2) | |
Proceeds from sale of other assets | 45.6 | — | |
Proceeds from settlement of split-dollar life insurance contracts | — | 3.0 | |
Other investing activities | 0.7 | — | |
Net cash used in investing activities of continuing operations | (23.2) | (41.7) | |
Cash flows from financing activities of continuing operations: | |||
Proceeds from 2024 Incremental Term Loan, net of discount | — | 392.0 | |
2024 Incremental Term Loan debt issuance costs | — | (5.1) | |
Proceeds from borrowings from ABL Credit Facility | — | 25.0 | |
Repayment of Term Loans | (7.7) | (8.0) | |
Proceeds from borrowings of other debt | — | 2.1 | |
Principal repayment of other debt | (1.3) | (0.4) | |
Principal payment of finance leases | (7.2) | (0.8) | |
Financing fees | (7.5) | — | |
Issuance of common stock | 1.2 | — | |
Common stock repurchased and cancelled | (119.2) | — | |
Dividends paid to common stockholders | (38.6) | — | |
Dividends paid to Sponsor Stockholder | — | (382.7) | |
Other financing activities | (0.5) | — | |
Net cash (used in) provided by financing activities of continuing operations | (180.8) | 22.1 | |
Cash flows from discontinued operations: | |||
Net cash provided by operating activities from discontinued operations | 2.9 | — | |
Net cash used in investing activities from discontinued operations | (8.0) | — | |
Net cash provided by financing activities from discontinued operations | 2.4 | — | |
Net cash used in discontinuing operations | (2.7) | — | |
Effect of exchange rates on cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash | 0.5 | (0.3) | |
Net decrease in cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash | (167.4) | (13.9) | |
Cash and cash equivalents and restricted cash, beginning of period | 620.7 | 47.0 | |
Cash and cash equivalents and restricted cash, end of period | $ 453.3 | $ 33.1 | |
Cash and cash equivalents and restricted cash of discontinued operations, end of period | 3.6 | — | |
Cash and cash equivalents and restricted cash of continuing operations, end of period | $ 449.7 | $ 33.1 |
PRIMO BRANDS CORPORATION | EXHIBIT 4 | ||
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION - NON-GAAP - EARNINGS BEFORE INTEREST, | |||
(EBITDA) | |||
(in millions of | |||
Unaudited | |||
Three Months Ended March 31, | |||
2025 | 2024 | ||
Net income from continuing operations | $ 34.7 | $ 33.5 | |
Interest and financing expense, net | 82.1 | 79.9 | |
Provision for income taxes | 17.7 | 11.4 | |
Depreciation and amortization | 128.6 | 75.2 | |
EBITDA | $ 263.1 | $ 200.0 | |
Acquisition, integration and restructuring expenses (a) | 39.8 | 5.8 | |
Stock-based compensation costs (b) | 12.0 | 0.3 | |
Unrealized loss (gain) on foreign exchange and commodity hedges, net (c) | 0.2 | (3.8) | |
Write off of long lived assets (d) | 1.5 | 1.6 | |
Loss on modification and extinguishment of debt (e) | 18.6 | — | |
Management fees (f) | — | 9.3 | |
Purchase accounting adjustments (g) | 1.2 | — | |
Other adjustments, net (h) | 5.1 | 4.5 | |
Adjusted EBITDA | $ 341.5 | $ 217.7 | |
Net sales | $ 1,613.7 | $ 1,135.8 | |
Adjusted EBITDA margin % | 21.2 % | 19.2 % |
Three Months Ended March 31, | ||||
Location in Consolidated Statements of | 2025 | 2024 | ||
(Unaudited) | ||||
(a) Acquisition, integration and restructuring expenses | Acquisition, integration and restructuring | $ 39.8 | $ 5.8 | |
(b) Stock-based compensation costs | Selling, general and administrative expenses | 12.0 | 0.3 | |
(c) Unrealized loss (gain) on foreign exchange and | Other operating expense (income), net | 0.2 | (3.8) | |
(d) Write off of long lived assets | Cost of sales | 1.5 | 1.6 | |
(e) Loss on modification and extinguishment of debt | Loss on modification and extinguishment of | 18.6 | — | |
(f) Management fees | Selling, general and administrative expenses | — | 9.3 | |
(g) Purchase accounting adjustments | Cost of sales | 1.2 | — | |
(h) Other adjustments, net | Selling, general and administrative expenses | 5.1 | 4.5 |
PRIMO BRANDS CORPORATION | EXHIBIT 5 | |||
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION - NON-GAAP - FREE CASH FLOW AND ADJUSTED FREE CASH FLOW | ||||
(in millions of | ||||
Unaudited | ||||
Three Months Ended March 31, | ||||
2025 | 2024 | |||
Net cash provided by operating activities of continuing operations | $ 38.8 | $ 6.0 | ||
Less: Additions to property, plant and equipment | (62.0) | (23.5) | ||
Less: Additions to intangible assets | (7.5) | (21.2) | ||
Free cash flow | $ (30.7) | $ (38.7) | ||
Acquisition, integration and restructuring cash costs | 65.2 | 5.8 | ||
Cash costs related to additions to property, plant and equipment and intangible assets for | 2.8 | — | ||
Management fees | — | 9.3 | ||
Debt restructuring costs | 17.4 | — | ||
Adjusted free cash flow | $ 54.7 | $ (23.6) |
PRIMO BRANDS CORPORATION | EXHIBIT 6 | |||
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION-NON-GAAP-ADJUSTED NET INCOME AND ADJUSTED EPS | ||||
(in millions of | ||||
Unaudited | ||||
Three Months Ended March 31, | ||||
2025 | 2024 | |||
Net income from continuing operations | $ 34.7 | $ 33.5 | ||
Adjustments: | ||||
Amortization expense of customer lists | 22.1 | 4.7 | ||
Acquisition, integration and restructuring expenses | 39.8 | 5.8 | ||
Stock-based compensation costs | 12.0 | 0.3 | ||
Unrealized loss (gain) on foreign exchange and commodity hedges, net | 0.2 | (3.8) | ||
Loss on modification and extinguishment of debt | 18.6 | — | ||
Management fees | — | 9.3 | ||
Purchase accounting adjustments | 1.2 | — | ||
Other adjustments, net | 5.1 | 4.5 | ||
Tax impact of adjustments1 | (21.8) | (5.2) | ||
Adjusted net income | $ 111.9 | $ 49.1 | ||
Earnings Per Share (as reported) | ||||
Net income from continuing operations | $ 34.7 | $ 33.5 | ||
Basic EPS | $ 0.09 | $ 0.15 | ||
Diluted EPS | $ 0.09 | $ 0.15 | ||
Weighted average shares of common stock outstanding (in thousands) | ||||
Basic | 379,251 | 218,618 | ||
Diluted | 381,613 | 218,618 | ||
Adjusted Earnings Per Share (Non-GAAP) | ||||
Adjusted net income from continuing operations (Non-GAAP) | $ 111.9 | $ 49.1 | ||
Adjusted diluted EPS (Non-GAAP) | $ 0.29 | $ 0.22 | ||
Weighted average shares of common stock outstanding (in thousands) | ||||
Basic | 379,251 | 218,618 | ||
Diluted weighted average common shares outstanding (in thousands) (Non-GAAP)2 | 381,613 | 218,618 | ||
1 The tax effect for adjusted net income is based upon an analysis of the statutory tax treatment and the applicable tax rate for the jurisdiction in which the pre-tax adjusting items incurred and for which realization of the resulting tax benefit (if any) is expected. A reduced or | ||||
2 For the periods presented, the non-GAAP diluted weighted average shares of common stock outstanding equaled the reported diluted weighted average shares of common stock outstanding. |
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