Exhibit 99.1

 

 

 

 

 

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BETTERWARE REPORTS THIRD QUARTER RESULTS:

NET SALES INCREASE 4% FOR THE QUARTER AND 69% YEAR-TO-DATE

EPS OF $13.76 FOR THE QUARTER AND $43.76 YEAR-TO-DATE

 

Guadalajara, Jalisco, Mexico, October 28, 2021. - Betterware de Mexico S.A.P.I. de C.V. (“Betterware” or the “Company”), announced today its consolidated financial results for the third quarter of 2021. The figures presented in this report are expressed in nominal Mexican Pesos (Ps.) unless otherwise noted, presented and approved by the Board of Directors, prepared in accordance with IFRS, and may include minor differences due to rounding.

 

Luis G. Campos, Executive Chairman of the Board, stated, “Our Company has a long history of consistent and profitable growth. Last year, this growth accelerated sharply as we almost tripled the size of our network of distributors and associates, becoming the largest active sales force in the direct-to-consumer market in Mexico. After the extraordinary growth seen in 2020, the first nine months of 2021 have been a transitioning period where our main objective has been to consolidate our network of new distributors and associates gained during 2020 and adapt our operating capabilities to this new significantly higher level of revenues. The latter allowed us to deliver growth in net revenues of 4% and a 69% increase in net revenues for the first nine months of 2021.”

 

Mr. Campos continued: “We move forward having successfully consolidated our network of distributors and associates, maintaining essentially the same number of active associates and distributors as we had by the end of 2020, but with a much more solid base, and our operating expense structure is aligned to support our current operations and our expectations for double digit sales compounded annual growth rate from 2021 to 2025. Overall, we are confident that the strength of our flexible business model, expansion as we execute our three strategic pillars, and our resiliency given our ability to adapt quickly to various situations has us well positioned to achieve our goals of doubling our household penetration to 40% by 2025 and increasing our share of wallet, which would result in doubling our net revenues from 2020 in 2025.”

 

Luis G. Campos

 

Executive Chairman of the Board

 

Quarterly results

 

Betterware has a 20-year history of consistent growth. This growth accelerated during the last 5 years and specially in 2020, when net revenues grew 135% and EBITDA grew 154%.

 

After the extraordinary growth seen during 2020, when our network of distributors and associates grew to almost three times the size it was by the end of 2019, Betterware´s main challenge for 2021 has been to consolidate our distributors and associates base, and still the Company was able to grow its net revenues 4% in Q3 21 and 69% in the first nine months of the year.

 

This growth was achieved thanks to our focus on our three strategic pillars and the three key features of our business model:

 

High Cash Flow Generation: Low CAPEX requirements and negative cash conversion cycle.
Asset Light Business Model: third-party product manufacturing and third-party delivery to distributors.
Flexibility to Adapt and React to Different Situations.

 

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During the third quarter, the Company successfully consolidated its network of distributors and associates and moves forward with a significantly strengthened base maintaining essentially the same number of associates and distributors it had by the end of 2020. Betterware is confident that its distributors and associates base will return to growth in the coming quarters and in future years.

 

During the third quarter of 2021, the Company´s showed positive results with 4% growth in net revenue compared to the same period of 2020, on top of the almost 200% net revenue growth seen during Q3 2020, even considering that during the quarter the Company had to face three external headwinds:

 

1.Consumer confidence decreased 3.7% during the quarter and overall consumption in Mexico declined 1% compared to the previous quarter. This was the first quarterly decline in consumption since Q2 2020, and the first third quarter with a quarter-on-quarter decline since 2014.
2.People redirected their spending towards products and services they did not spend on during 2020, such as for the return to in-person activities in the Back-to-school season and traveling during summer.
3.Supply chain disruption in China, specifically the increases in sea freight prices and the rationing of energy which has caused partial and total shutdowns of some factories.

 

Given that the Company expects these headwinds to continue during the fourth quarter of 2021 it is relying on the flexibility of its business model and its ability to react, and accordingly Betterware is adjusting its commercial strategies to these new conditions. While early, these adjustments already began to show positive results and are expected to continue to lead to improvements during November and December 2021. This, combined with the increased frequency of catalogue distribution is expected to generate increasingly positive results in 2022 and going forward.

 

Due to the unexpected headwinds mentioned above, Betterware expects its results for fiscal year 2021 to be closer to the lower end of its previous guidance of Ps. 10,800M in net revenue and Ps. 3,200M in EBITDA, which implies net revenue growth of 49% and EBITDA growth of 48%, and an EBITDA margin of 29.6%, on top of the 135% growth in net revenue and 154% growth in EBITDA during 2020.

 

Net revenues

 

In Q3 21 net revenues increased 4% to Ps. 2,361.5M, from Ps. 2,270.8M in Q3 20. This growth was on top of the almost 200% growth in revenues during Q3 20. This increase was driven by a 19% increase in average distributors, a 20% increase in average associates, and an increase in volumes to 42.9M units sold in Q3 21, compared to 42.3M units sold in Q3 20.

 

For the first nine months of 2021, net revenues increased 69% to Ps. 7,857.6M, compared to Ps. 4,659.2M of the same period of 2020. This growth, on top of the 103% growth generated during the first nine months of 2020, was driven by the increase in the average distributors and associates, which in turn led to a 73% increase in volume to 145.9M units sold, compared to 84.3M units sold of the same period of 2020.

 

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Gross margin

 

The Company expanded its gross margin during the quarter without the need to increase sales prices, due to its increased volumes, which more than offset cost pressures. Q3 21 gross margin expanded 165 bps to 56.3% in Q3 21 from 54.6% in Q3 20. Gross margin for the quarter was also benefited by a more favorable exchange rate, relative to Q3 20.

 

For the first nine months of the year, gross margin expanded 288 bps to 56.9%, compared to 54.0% in the same period of 2020. Margin expansion for the period is explained by higher volumes, a more favorable exchange rate, and the negative impact air freights had during the first nine months of 2020.

 

Incorporating the expected negative impact of the external headwinds, the Company remains confident that it can expand its full year gross margin from the 54.7% obtained during 2020.

 

EBITDA

 

The Company generated Ps. 708.4M in EBITDA during Q3 21, slightly below Q3 20 EBITDA of Ps. 730.2M, which in turn was 234% higher than EBITDA during the third quarter of 2019. EBITDA’s performance in Q3 21 reflects an increase in SG&A expenses as a percentage of net revenue from 22.8% in Q3 20 to 27.2% in Q3 21, resulting in a cost structure now aligned to a new level of operations with capabilities in place to support expected growth for the next years to reach a 40% household penetration, which will translate into additional operating leverage as revenues continue to grow. It is worth noting that this quarter’s SG&A as a percentage of net revenue compares favorably to 2019 full year at 32.1%.

 

For the quarter, EBITDA margin was 30.0%, in line with the Company´s expectations, compared to a 32.2% EBITDA margin in Q3 20. This quarter´s EBITDA margin reflects the Company´s increased operating expenses, which during Q3 20 were not yet aligned to support the increase in revenues.

 

In the first nine months of 2021, EBITDA increased by 75% due to the 69% growth in net revenue coupled with increased operating leverage. EBITDA margin for the first nine months of 2021 expanded 113 bps to 30.3%, compared to an EBITDA margin of 29.1% in the same period of 2020.

 

Once incorporating the expected negative impact of the external headwinds, the Company remains confident it can maintain a full year EBITDA margin above 29%.

 

Net Income

 

For the first nine months of the year, net income increased 461% relative to the same period last year. Adjusted net income for the first nine months of the year, which excludes non-cash income related to the unrealized gain in mark-to-market valuation of financial derivative instruments, increased 49% relative to the same period last year, on top of the 203% increase during 2020 compared to 2019, mainly explained by the growth in net revenues.

 

Earnings per share for the first nine months of the year increased 408% to Ps. 43.76, compared to Ps. 8.62 of the same period in 2020. Adjusted earnings per share for the first nine months of 2021 are Ps. 33.99.

 

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Strength of the Company´s Business Model

 

The Company’s financial position remained strong during the third quarter ending the period with a Net Debt to EBITDA ratio of 0.1x, up from -0.4x in Q3 20.

 

The main strengths of the Balance Sheet reflect the company’s differentiated Business Model, such as its asset light structure, its negative cash conversion cycle and its low CAPEX requirements all of which allow the company to have a high cash conversion rate and low liquidity requirements. Betterware´s cost structure, where approximately 80% of its costs are variable, allows for relevant operational flexibility to adapt its operation as demand increases or decreases.

 

These key features of its business model have allowed Betterware to profitably grow at a constant double-digit growth rate and will continue to support the Company´s profitable growth going forward, to reach its target 40% household penetration by 2025.

 

Long Term Growth Expectations

 

For the long-term, the Company is confident that given the strength of its business model and its competitive advantages, and its ability to adapt to different market conditions, it is well positioned to double its household penetration to reach its target 40% by 2025, while expanding its share of wallet through successful product innovation and increased participation in new market niches. In addition to its organic growth opportunities, the Company is actively evaluating geographic expansion, and inorganic growth through attractive M&A opportunities.

 

Relevant Changes in the Balance Sheet

 

During the quarter, the company successfully concluded the offering of a two-tranche sustainability bond issuance for a total of Ps. 1,500M, with maturities across 4 and 7 years, offered in the Mexican Market and issued at favorable conditions for the Company. The order book was oversubscribed by more than three times, which demonstrates the strong support from investors for the Company´s business model and its ability to continue growing going forward. Out of the Ps. 1,500M from the issuance, Ps. 588M were used for the prepayment of long-term debt. The rest of the resources will be used for general corporate purposes, including additional investments in Campus Betterware and other initiatives with positive environmental and social impacts.

 

Board of Directors Proposes Quarterly Cash Dividend

 

As previously announced and aligned to the Company’s ability to generate strong cash flow after investments, its Board of Directors has proposed a Ps. 1,400M dividend to be paid to its shareholders for record in four instalments of Ps. 350M per quarter. The fourth quarterly dividend is subject to approval at the next Ordinary General Shareholders’ Meeting to be held on October 29, 2021.

 

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Betterware de México, S.A.P.I. de C.V.

Consolidated Statements of Financial Position

As of September 2021, and September 2020

(In Thousands of Mexican Pesos)

 

   Sep 2021   Sep 2020 
Assets        
Cash and cash equivalents   1,273,481    1,155,207 
Trade accounts receivable, net   878,961    680,303 
Accounts receivable from related parties   95,965    50 
Inventories   1,207,080    1,113,301 
Prepaid expenses   207,951    180,405 
Derivative financial instruments   58,001    31,486 
Other assets   51,733    113,225 
Total current assets   3,773,172    3,273,977 
Property, plant and equipment, net   1,053,631    549,847 
Right of use assets, net   19,100    12,141 
Deferred income tax   17,605    5,082 
Investment in associates   26,310    - 
Intangible assets, net   334,782    307,324 
Goodwill   371,075    348,441 
Other assets   3,292    3,778 
Total non-current assets   1,825,795    1,226,613 
Total assets   5,598,967    4,500,590 
Liabilities and Stockholders’ Equity          
Borrowings   -    77,459 
Accounts payable to suppliers   2,045,266    2,352,882 
Accrued expenses and provisions   188,288    415,621 
Income tax payable   202,883    93,330 
Value added tax payable   42,687    51,712 
Trade accounts payable to related parties   27,302    - 
Statutory employee profit sharing   19,567    7,129 
Lease liabilitys   6,129    9,101 
Warrants   -    517,767 
Derivative financial instruments   -    4,658 
Total current liabilities   2,532,122    3,529,659 
Employee benefits   1,938    1,387 
Derivative financial instruments   -    30,105 
Deferred income tax   56,959    78,501 
Lease liability   13,336    3,637 
Borrowings   -    522,536 
Long term debt   1,507,080    - 
Total non-current liabilities   1,579,313    636,166 
Total Liabilities   4,111,435    4,165,825 
           
Stockholders’ Equity   1,487,532    334,765 
Total Stockholders’ Equity   1,487,532    334,765 
Total Liabilities and Stockholders’ Equity   5,598,967    4,500,590 

 

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Betterware de México, S.A.P.I. de C.V.

Consolidated Statements of Profit or Loss and Other Comprehensive Income

For the three-months ended on September 30, 2021, and September 30, 2020

(In Thousands of Mexican Pesos)

 

   Q3 2021   Q3 2020   ∆% 
Net revenue   2,361,461    2,270,838    4.0%
Cost of sales   1,032,998    1,030,781    0.2%
Gross profit   1,328,463    1,240,057    7.1%
                
Administrative expenses   285,444    168,811    69.1%
Selling expenses   254,425    241,894    5.2%
Distribution expenses   101,323    107,973    (6.2%)
Total expenses   641,192    518,678    23.6%
Operating income   687,271    721,379    (4.7%)
                
Interest expense   (18,004)   -    (100.0%)
Interest income   8,041    4,099    96.2%
Unrealized gain/ (loss) in valuation of financial derivative instruments   192,880    (50,710)   (480.4%)
Changes in fair value of warrants   -    (581,736)   (100.0%)
Foreign exchange loss, net   (125,385)   (16,136)   677.1%
Financing cost, net   57,532    (644,483)   (108.9%)
Share of results of associates   (882)   -    (100.0%)
Income before income taxes   743,921    76,896    867.4%
                
Income taxes   230,564    203,080    13.5%
                
Net income   513,357    (126,184)   (506.8%)

 

EBITDA breakdown (Ps. $708.4 million)
 
Concept  Q3 2021   Q3 2020   ∆% 
Net income   513,357    (126,184)   (506.8%)
(+) Income taxes   230,564    203,080    13.5%
(+) Financing cost, net   (57,532)   644,483    (108.9%)
(+) Depreciation and amortization   22,057    8,789    151.0%
EBITDA   708,446    730,168    (3.0%)
EBITDA margin   30.0%   32.2%   (2.2%)

 

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Betterware de México, S.A.P.I. de C.V.

Consolidated Statements of Profit or Loss and Other Comprehensive Income

For the nine months ended on September 30, 2021, and September 30, 2020

(In Thousands of Mexican Pesos)

 

   Sep 2021   Sep 2020   ∆% 
Net revenue   7,857,599    4,659,241    68.6%
Cost of sales   3,388,349    2,143,353    58.1%
Gross profit   4,469,250    2,515,888    77.6%
                
Administrative expenses   919,897    401,981    128.8%
Selling expenses   824,757    559,674    47.4%
Distribution expenses   403,452    223,489    80.5%
Total expenses   2,148,106    1,185,144    81.3%
Operating income   2,321,144    1,330,744    74.4%
                
Interest expense   (47,123)   (70,827)   (33.5%)
Interest income   16,642    9,586    73.6%
Unrealized gain in valuation of financial derivative instruments   360,123    30,377    1085.5%
Changes in fair value of warrants   -    (585,372)   (100.0%)
Foreign exchange loss, net   (311,503)   (36,213)   760.2%
Financing cost, net   18,139    (652,449)   (102.8%)
Share of results of associates   (1,561)   -    (100.0%)
Income before income taxes   2,337,722    678,295    244.6%
                
Income taxes   724,951    390,604    85.6%
                
Net income   1,612,771    287,691    460.6%

 

EBITDA breakdown (Ps. $2,377.8 million)
 
Concept  Sep 2021   Sep 2020   ∆% 
Net income   1,612,771    287,691    460.6%
(+) Income taxes   724,951    390,604    85.6%
(+) Financing cost, net   (18,139)   652,449    (102.8%)
(+) Depreciation and amortization   58,188    26,480    119.7%
EBITDA   2,377,771    1,357,224    75.2%
EBITDA margin   30.3%   29.1%   1.1%

 

 

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Betterware de México, S.A.P.I. de C.V.

Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows

For the nine months ended on September 30, 2021, and September 30, 2020

(In Thousands of Mexican Pesos)

 

   Q3 2021   Q3 2020 
Cash flows from operating activities:        
Profit for the period   1,612,771    287,691 
Adjustments for:          
Income tax expense recognized in profit of the period   724,951    390,604 
Depreciation and amortization of non-current assets   58,188    26,480 
Interest income recognized in profit or loss   (16,642)   (9,586)
Interest expense recognized in profit or loss   47,123    70,827 
Unrealized gain in valuation of financial derivative instruments   (360,123)   554,995 
Share premium account   7,902    - 
Investment in associates   1,562    - 
Movements in working capital:          
Trade accounts receivable   (121,155)   (433,216)
Trade accounts receivable from related parties   (95,965)   560 
Inventory, net   66,946    (767,747)
Prepaid expenses and other assets   (50,456)   (210,859)
Accounts payable to suppliers, accrued expenses and provisions   (105,849)   2,138,589 
Value added tax payable   15,984    21,413 
Trade accounts payable to related parties   2,898    - 
Statutory employee profit sharing   12,213    2,123 
Income taxes paid   (612,323)   (331,982)
Employee benefits   260    (243)
Net cash from operating activities   1,188,285    1,739,649 
Cash flows from investing activities:          
Investment in associates   (26,102)   - 
Payments of fixed and intangible assets   (347,551)   (361,966)
Proceeds from disposal of fixed assets   17,220    7,283 
Interest received   16,642    9,586 
Net cash from investing activities   (339,791)   (345,097)
Cash flows from financing activities:          
Repayment of borrowings   (646,554)   (1,267,258)
Proceeds from borrowings   20,000    1,195,749 
Long term debt   1,507,080    - 
Interest paid   (50,446)   (76,019)
Lease payment   (4,913)   (11,846)
Dividends paid   (1,050,000)   (293,668)
Net cash from financing activities   (224,833)   (453,042)
Net increase in cash and cash equivalents   623,661    941,510 
Cash and cash equivalents at the beginning of the period   649,820    213,697 
Cash and cash equivalents at the end of the period   1,273,481    1,155,207 

 

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Forward-Looking Statements

 

This press release includes certain statements that are not historical facts but are forward-looking statements for purposes of the safe harbor provisions under the United States Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Forward-looking statements generally are accompanied by words such as “believe,” “may,” “will”, “estimate”, “continue”, “anticipate”, “intend”, “expect”, “should”, “would”, “plan”, “predict”, “potential”, “seem”, “seek,” “future,” “outlook”, and similar expressions that predict or indicate future events or trends or that are not statements of historical matters. The reader should understand that the results obtained may differ from the projections contained in this document, as past results in no way offer any guarantee of future performance. For this reason, the Company assumes no responsibility for any indirect factors or elements beyond its control that might occur inside Mexico or abroad and which might affect the outcome of these projections.

 

Q3 2021 Conference Call

 

Management will hold a conference call with investors on October 29th, 2021 at 8:00 am Central Standard Time (CST)/ 9:00am Eastern Time (EST). For anyone who wishes to join live, the dial-in information is:

 

Toll Free: 1-877-451-6152

Toll/International: 1-201-389-0879

Conference ID: 13723977

 

If you wish to listen to the replay of the conference call, please see instructions below:

 

Toll Free: 1-844-512-2921

Toll/International: 1-412-317-6671

Replay Pin Number: 13723977

 

 

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