Jamieson Wellness Inc. Reports Second Quarter 2024 Results and Raises Quarterly Dividend

  Branded revenue growth of over 100% in China supports Company's increased investments in fastest-growing VMS market globally  

 Jamieson Wellness Inc. ("Jamieson Wellness" or the "Company") (TSX: JWEL) today reported its second quarter results for the period ended June 30, 2024. All amounts are expressed in Canadian dollars. Certain metrics, including those expressed on an adjusted basis, are non-IFRS and other financial measures. See "Non-IFRS and Other Financial Measures" below.

"We are pleased to announce consolidated revenue of $185 million in the second quarter, with branded revenue growth of over 17%," said Mike Pilato, President and CEO of Jamieson Wellness. "We drove growth across all branded business units in the quarter, with China at over 107%. Our accelerated investments in the world's second-largest VMS market are showing strong returns, led by a highly successful consumer promotional window in June, product innovation, and new distribution. We remain enthusiastic about the opportunity this market provides to help further our Company purpose of Inspiring Better Lives Every Day, and will continue to invest in growing our brand and consumer base as planned to support it.

"Today, we are also announcing an 11% increase in our quarterly dividend. With all our business units meeting or exceeding our expectations, we are confident in our outlook for the year and remain committed to providing value for all our stakeholders."

  Second Quarter Highlights  

• Expanded the Company's market leadership position in Canada in conjunction with continued innovation and consumption growth
 
• More than doubled the Company's revenues in China, led by marketing investments and successful June promotional activity which significantly outpaced market growth
 
• Grew the youtheory brand led by increased consumer demand, new distribution, and product innovation
 
• International innovations including a vitamin B12 complex and an omega turmeric product exceeded Company expectations and continued to drive demand in key growth markets
 
• Conducted an ESG materiality and risk assessment to identify and prioritize future sustainability initiatives
 

  Second Quarter Financial Results Consolidated Summary  

All comparisons are with the second quarter of 2023

• Consolidated revenue increased 10.3% to $184.8 million, driven by 17.2% growth in Jamieson Brands and an expected 16.3% decline in Strategic Partners
 
• Gross profit increased by $10.2 million to $65.0 million; normalized gross profit increased by $9.4 million largely driven by higher revenues
 
• Gross profit margin ³ increased by 250 basis points; normalized gross profit margin increased 190 basis points due to a higher mix of Jamieson Brands sales
 
• EBITDA ¹ increased by $2.1 million to $24.4 million, mainly driven by higher revenues and gross profit; Adjusted EBITDA ¹ increased by $0.5 million to $31.6 million, reflecting the impact of higher sales and increased gross profit, partially offset by higher investments in demand driving SG&A
 
• Net earnings was $8.3 million; Adjusted net earnings ¹ was $14.7 million, or $1.0 million higher, reflecting higher normalized earnings from operations, foreign exchange loss in the prior year, and lower interest rates in the current period
 
• Diluted earnings per share was $0.20; Adjusted diluted earnings per share ² was $0.35
 

  Summary of Segment Results  

All comparisons are with the second quarter of 2023

  Jamieson Brands  

• Revenue increased 17.2% or $22.9 million to $155.8 million
  • Canada revenue increased by 10.1% to $80.0 million, driven by continued strong consumer consumption, pricing, and the previously noted shift in revenue due to the Q1 labour disruption
   
  • China revenue increased 106.6% to $20.6 million on a constant currency basis, driven by the Company's investment strategy in the country
   
  • youtheory revenue increased 5.6% to $44.5 million (+17% in the front half), reflecting increased consumer demand partially offset by the initial fill of a key innovation in the prior year
   
  • International revenue increased by 34.3% to $10.7 million on a constant currency basis, driven by innovation and the previously noted shipment timing shifts due to the Q1 labour disruption
   
 
• Gross profit increased by $11.6 million to $61.3 million; normalized gross profit increased by $10.8 million mainly due to higher revenues
 
• Gross profit margin ³ increased by 190 basis points to 39.3%; normalized gross profit margin increased by 130 basis points to 40.4%, mainly driven by significant volume growth in China
 
• Adjusted EBITDA ¹ increased by $2.0 million to $28.7 million, driven by higher gross profit partially offset by investments in SG&A to drive brand awareness and growth in the U.S. and China; Adjusted EBITDA margin ² was 18.4%, a decrease of 170 basis points due to higher SG&A as a percentage of revenue
 

  Strategic Partners  

• Revenue was $29.0 million, an expected decrease of 16.3% or $5.6 million as the Company prioritized the normalization of branded shipments after the Q1 labour disruption and transitioned away from a customer contract as previously announced
 
• Gross profit was $3.7 million, a decrease of $1.4 million; gross profit margin ³ was 12.9%, a decrease of 190 basis points impacted by customer mix
 
• Adjusted EBITDA ¹ was $2.9 million, a decrease of $1.5 million; Adjusted EBITDA margin ² was 9.9%, a decrease of 280 basis points  
   
 

  Balance Sheet and Cash Flow  

All comparisons are with the second quarter of 2023

• As at June 30, 2024, the Company had approximately $190.1 million in cash and available revolving and swingline facilities and net debt ¹ of $309.9 million
 
• The Company generated $6.9 million in cash from operations compared to $11.7 million generated in Q2 2023
 
• Cash from operating activities before working capital considerations of $17.1 million increased by $4.4 million mainly due to higher gross profit
 
• Cash used in working capital increased by $9.3 million driven by timing of accounts receivable collections, partially offset by the drawdown of inventory
 

  Maintaining Outlook for Fiscal 2024 and 2025  

The Company is maintaining its outlook for the 2024 fiscal year and continues to anticipate the following:

• Revenue in a range of $720.0 to $760.0 million, which represents annual growth of 6.5% to 12.5%
 
• Adjusted EBITDA in a range of $138.0 to $144.0 million
 
• Adjusted diluted earnings per share in a range of $1.55 to $1.65
 

In fiscal 2025, the Company continues to anticipate the following:

• The return of low double-digit growth with Adjusted EBITDA of between $155.0 and $165.0 million
 
• Profitability driven by Jamieson Brands and Strategic Partners volume growth, and manufacturing efficiencies
 
• SG&A and marketing investments consistent with Jamieson Brands revenue growth rates
 

For additional details on the Company's fiscal 2024 and 2025 outlook, including guidance for the third quarter of 2024, refer to the "Outlook" section in the management's discussion and analysis of financial condition and results of operations ("MD&A") for the three and six months ended June 30, 2024.

  Declaration of Second Quarter Dividend  

The board of directors of the Company authorized a 2.0 cent or a 11% increase in the quarterly dividend and declared a cash dividend for the second quarter of 2024:

• $0.21 per common share, or approximately $8.8 million in the aggregate
 
• Paid on September 13, 2024 to all common shareholders of record at the close of business on August 30, 2024
 
• The Company has designated this dividend as an "eligible dividend" for the purposes of the Income Tax Act (Canada)
 

  Consolidated Financial Statements and Management's Discussion and Analysis  

The Company's unaudited condensed consolidated interim financial statements and accompanying notes as at and for the three and six months ended June 30, 2024 and related MD&A are available under the Company's profile on SEDAR+ at www.sedarplus.com and on the Investor Relations section of the Company's website at https://investors.jamiesonwellness.com .

  Conference Call  

Management will host a conference call to discuss the Company's second quarter 2024 results at 5:00 p.m. ET today, August 8, 2024. To access:

• By phone: 1-800-717-1738 from Canada and the U.S. or 1-646-307-1865 from international locations
 
• Online: https://investors.jamiesonwellness.com or https://viavid.webcasts.com/starthere.jsp?ei=1679583&tp_key=b72d7910d4  
 

  About Jamieson Wellness  

Jamieson Wellness is dedicated to Inspiring Better Lives Every Day with its portfolio of innovative natural health brands. Established in 1922, the Jamieson brand is Canada's #1 vitamins, minerals and supplements ("VMS") brand. The Company's youtheory brand, acquired in 2022, is an established and growing lifestyle brand in the U.S. Combined, these global brands are available in more than 50 countries worldwide. The Company also offers a variety of innovative VMS products as well as sports nutrition products to consumers in Canada with its Progressive, Smart Solutions, Iron Vegan and Precision brands. The Company is a participant of the United Nations Global Compact and adheres to its principles-based approach to responsible business. For more information please visit www.jamiesonwellness.com .

Jamieson Wellness' head office is located at 1 Adelaide Street East Suite 2200, Toronto, Ontario, Canada.

  Forward-Looking Information  

This press release may contain forward-looking information within the meaning of applicable securities legislation. Such information includes, but is not limited to, statements related to the Company's anticipated results and its outlook for its 2024 revenue, Adjusted EBITDA and Adjusted diluted earnings per share. Words such as "expect", "anticipate", "intend", "may", "will", "estimate" and variations of such words and similar expressions are intended to identify such forward-looking information. This information reflects the Company's current expectations regarding future events. Forward-looking information is based on a number of assumptions and is subject to a number of risks and uncertainties, many of which are beyond the Company's control that could cause actual results and events to differ materially from those that are disclosed in or implied by such forward-looking information. Such risks and uncertainties include, but are not limited to, the factors discussed under "Risk Factors" in the Company's Annual Information Form dated March 28, 2024 and under the "Risk Factors" section in the MD&A filed today, August 8, 2024. This information is based on the Company's reasonable assumptions and beliefs in light of the information currently available to it and the statements are made as of the date of this press release. The Company does not undertake any obligation to update such forward-looking information, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise, except as expressly required by applicable law or regulatory authority.

The Company cautions that the list of risk factors and uncertainties is not exhaustive and other factors could also adversely affect the Company's results. Readers are urged to consider the risks, uncertainties and assumptions associated with these statements carefully in evaluating the forward-looking information and are cautioned not to place undue reliance on such information. See "Forward-looking Information" and "Risk Factors" within the MD&A for a discussion of the uncertainties, risks and assumptions associated with these statements.

  Non-IFRS and Other Financial Measures  

This press release makes reference to certain financial measures, including non-IFRS financial measures that are historical, non-IFRS measures that are forward-looking, non-GAAP ratios and supplementary financial measures. Management uses these financial measures for purposes of comparison to prior periods and development of future projections and earnings growth prospects. This information is also used by management to measure the profitability of ongoing operations and in analyzing the Company's business performance and trends. These measures are not recognized measures under IFRS, do not have a standardized meaning prescribed by IFRS and are therefore unlikely to be comparable to similar measures presented by other companies. Rather, these measures are provided as additional information to complement those IFRS measures by providing further understanding of the Company's results of operations from management's perspective. Accordingly, they should not be considered in isolation nor as a substitute for analysis of the Company's financial information reported under IFRS. The Company uses the following non-IFRS financial measures: "EBITDA", "Adjusted EBITDA" and "Adjusted net earnings", the most directly comparable financial measure for each that is disclosed in its financial statements being net earnings, "normalized gross profit", "normalized SG&A", "normalized earnings from operations", "cash from operating activities before working capital considerations" and "net debt", the most directly comparable financial measures for each that is disclosed in its financial statements being gross profit, SG&A, earnings from operations, cash flows from operating activities, and long-term debt, respectively, the following non-IFRS ratios: "Adjusted EBITDA margin", "Adjusted diluted earnings per share", "normalized gross profit margin", "normalized operating margin", and the following supplementary financial measures: "gross profit margin" and "operating margin" to provide supplemental measures of the Company's operating performance and thus highlight trends in the Company's core business that may not otherwise be apparent when relying solely on IFRS financial measures. Management also uses non-IFRS and supplementary financial measures in order to prepare annual operating budgets and to determine components of management compensation. For an explanation of the composition of each such measure and the usefulness and additional uses of each by management, see the "How we Assess the Performance of our Business" section of the MD&A, which is incorporated by reference. See below for a quantitative reconciliation of each non-IFRS financial measure to its most directly comparable financial measure disclosed in the Company's financial statements to which the measure relates.

The following tables provide a quantitative reconciliation of net earnings to EBITDA, Adjusted EBITDA, and Adjusted net earnings, as well as gross profit to normalized gross profit, SG&A to normalized SG&A, earnings from operations to normalized earnings from operations and net debt, each of which are non-IFRS financial measures (see the "Non-IFRS and Other Financial Measures" of this press release for further information on each non-IFRS financial measure) for the three and six months ended June 30, 2024 and June 30, 2023.

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  Investor and Media Contact Information:  
Jamieson Wellness
Ruth Winker
416-960-0052
rwinker@jamiesonlabs.com