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UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
 
 
FORM 8-K
 
 
CURRENT REPORT
Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the
Securities Exchange Act of 1934
Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported) February 1, 2023
  
Hawkins, Inc.
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
 
Minnesota 0-7647 41-0771293
(State of Incorporation) (Commission File Number) (IRS Employer Identification No.)
2381 Rosegate,Roseville,Minnesota55113
(Address of Principal Executive Offices)(Zip Code)

Registrant’s Telephone Number, Including Area Code (612331-6910
  
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Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act:
Title of each class
Trading Symbol(s)
Name of each exchange on which registered
Common Stock, par value $.01 per share
HWKN
Nasdaq Stock Market LLC

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is an emerging growth company as defined in Rule 405 of the Securities Act (17 CFR 230.405) or Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.12b 2).

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Item 2.02. Results of Operations and Financial Condition.
On February 1, 2023, Hawkins, Inc. issued a press release announcing financial results for its fiscal 2023 third quarter ended January 1, 2023. A copy of the press release issued by the Registrant is furnished herewith as Exhibit 99.1 hereto and is incorporated herein by reference.

Item 9.01. Financial Statements and Exhibits.
(d)Exhibits.
Exhibit No.  Description  Method of Filing
  
Press Release, dated February 1, 2023, announcing financial results of Hawkins, Inc. for its fiscal 2023 third quarter ended January 1, 2023.
  Filed Electronically
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SIGNATURES
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the Registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned hereunto duly authorized.
 
 HAWKINS, INC.
Date: February 1, 2023
 By: /s/ Jeffrey P. Oldenkamp
  Jeffrey P. Oldenkamp
  Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer


Document

Exhibit 99.1
February 1, 2023
Hawkins, Inc.
2381 Rosegate
Roseville, MN 55113
Hawkins, Inc. Reports
Third Quarter Fiscal 2023 Results

Roseville, Minn., February 1, 2023 – Hawkins, Inc. (Nasdaq: HWKN) today announced results for the three and nine months ended January 1, 2023, its third quarter of fiscal 2023.

Third Quarter Fiscal Year 2023 Highlights:

Record third quarter performance for the following metrics – sales, gross profit, operating income, adjusted EBITDA (earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization), and operating cash flow.
Sales of $219.2 million, a 17% year-over-year increase, led by the Water Treatment group with sales growth of 38% over the same quarter in the prior year.
Gross profit of $36.3 million, a 7% increase over the prior year, contributing to operating income of $15.3 million, a 7% year-over-year increase.
Diluted earnings per share (“EPS”) of $0.51, 6% higher than the same period last year.
Adjusted EBITDA, a non-GAAP measure, of $23.8 million, a 10% increase over the same period of the prior year.
Operating cash flow of $25.7 million, a portion of which was used to pay down $10.0 million on our revolving line of credit, reducing our leverage ratio to 1.14x EBITDA.
Year-to-date EPS of $2.31, a 19% year-over-year increase.
Once again named to Newsweek's list of America's Most Responsible Companies.

Executive Commentary – Patrick H. Hawkins, Chief Executive Officer and President:

“We are pleased with our third-quarter results as we again achieved strong year-over-year revenue and gross profit growth as our team continued to navigate supply challenges exceptionally well. Our Industrial and Water Treatment groups continued to execute, with both achieving double-digit revenue growth. Our Health and Nutrition group slowed as expected, with sales declining 1% from last year. We expect continued softness in this segment through the fourth quarter. Our trailing twelve-month revenue grew to $930 million.”

Mr. Hawkins continued, “Gross profit was again negatively impacted by continued rising material costs as we recorded a charge of $3.7 million for LIFO expense in the quarter, and a year-to-date LIFO charge of $12.7 million. Even with this large LIFO expense, our year-to-date gross profit is $129.4 million, 17% higher than a year ago. We have continued to make significant investments to support our future growth, with $32.3 million in capital expenditures so far this year, but our operating cash flow of $44.5 million has far exceeded those expenditures. As we look to the fourth quarter, we expect continued improvement in operating cash flow which will support reduction of our debt.”

Third Quarter Financial Highlights:

NET INCOME
For the third quarter of fiscal 2023, the Company reported net income of $10.7 million, or $0.51 per diluted share, compared to net income for the third quarter of fiscal 2022 of $10.2 million, or $0.48 per diluted share.
REVENUE
Sales were $219.2 million for the third quarter of fiscal 2023, an increase of $32.1 million, or 17%, from sales of $187.1 million in the same period a year ago, driven primarily by increased selling prices. Industrial segment sales increased $13.8 million, or 14%, to $114.4 million for the current quarter, from $100.6 million in the same period a year ago. The increase in Industrial segment sales was driven by increased selling prices on many of our products driven by higher costs on many of our raw materials. Water Treatment segment sales increased $18.7 million, or 38%, to $68.5 million for the current quarter, from $49.8 million in the same period a year ago. Water Treatment sales increased as a result of increased selling prices on many of our products driven by higher costs on many of our raw materials, added sales from acquired businesses and increased sales of our products. Health and Nutrition segment sales decreased $0.5 million, or 1%, to $36.2 million for the current quarter, from $36.7 million in the same period a year ago. Health and Nutrition segment sales decreased as increased sales of our manufactured products were more than offset by a decrease in sales of our specialty distributed products.







GROSS PROFIT
Gross profit increased $2.4 million, or 7%, to $36.3 million, or 17% of sales, for the current quarter, from $33.9 million, or 18% of sales, in the same period a year ago. During the current quarter, the LIFO reserve increased, and gross profit decreased, by $3.7 million due primarily to rising raw material costs. In the same quarter a year ago, the LIFO reserve increased, and gross profit decreased, by $2.9 million. Gross profit for the Industrial segment increased $0.7 million, or 5%, to $16.0 million, or 14% of sales, for the current quarter, from $15.3 million, or 15% of sales, in the same period a year ago. Industrial segment gross profit increased as a result of increased sales as well as improved unit margins on many of our products. Gross profit for the Water Treatment segment increased $2.2 million, or 20%, to $13.3 million, or 19% of sales, for the current quarter, from $11.1 million, or 22% of sales, in the same period a year ago. Water Treatment segment gross profit increased as a result of increased sales, partially offset by the unfavorable year-over-year impact of the increased LIFO reserve. Gross profit for our Health and Nutrition segment decreased $0.5 million, or 7%, to $7.0 million, or 19% of sales, for the current quarter, from $7.5 million, or 21% of sales, in the same period a year ago. Health and Nutrition segment gross profit decreased as a result of decreased sales.
SELLING, GENERAL AND ADMINISTRATIVE EXPENSES
Selling, general and administrative expenses increased $1.3 million to $21.0 million, or 10% of sales, for the current quarter, compared to $19.7 million, or 11% of sales, in the same period a year ago. Expenses increased primarily due to the added costs from the acquired businesses in our Water Treatment segment.
ADJUSTED EBITDA
Adjusted earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization ("adjusted EBITDA"), a non-GAAP financial measure, is an important performance indicator and a key compliance measure under the terms of our credit agreement. An explanation of the computation of adjusted EBITDA is presented below. Adjusted EBITDA for the three months ended January 1, 2023 was $23.8 million, an increase of $2.1 million, or 10%, from $21.7 million in the same period a year ago. The increase was primarily due to improved gross profit.
INCOME TAXES
Our effective income tax rate was 24% for the current quarter, compared to 27% in the same period a year ago. The effective tax rate decreased from the prior year due to favorable tax provision adjustments recorded in the third quarter of fiscal 2023. The effective tax rate is impacted by projected levels of annual taxable income, permanent items, and state taxes. Our effective tax rate for the full year is currently expected to be approximately 26-27%.
BALANCE SHEET
During the third quarter we had a modest reduction in our working capital. Working capital is still up from year end largely as a result of our usual buildup of raw material inventory as we typically bring in large volumes of certain raw materials on barges through the summer and fall months, as well as raw material price increases in the first nine months of fiscal 2023. Accounts receivable came down slightly in the third quarter, but is up from year end due to our revenue growth in the first three quarters. During the third quarter we reduced our debt by $10.0 million. We now have total outstanding debt of $131 million, which is 1.14x our trailing twelve-month adjusted EBITDA, down from 1.25x at the end of fiscal 2022.





About Hawkins, Inc.

Hawkins, Inc. was founded in 1938 and is a leading specialty chemical and ingredients company that formulates, distributes, blends, and manufactures products for its Industrial, Water Treatment, and Health & Nutrition customers. Headquartered in Roseville, Minnesota, the Company has 51 facilities in 25 states and creates value for its customers through superb customer service and support, quality products and personalized applications. Hawkins, Inc. generated $775 million of revenue in fiscal 2022 and has approximately 800 employees. For more information, including registering to receive email alerts, please visit www.hawkinsinc.com/investors.

Reconciliation of Non-GAAP Financial Measures
We report our consolidated financial results in accordance with U.S. generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP). To assist investors in understanding our financial performance between periods, we have provided certain financial measures not computed according to GAAP, including adjusted EBITDA. This non-GAAP financial measure is not meant to be considered in isolation or as a substitute for comparable GAAP measures. The method we use to produce non-GAAP results is not computed according to GAAP and may differ from the methods used by other companies.
Management uses this non-GAAP financial measure internally to understand, manage and evaluate our business and to make operating decisions. Management believes that this non-GAAP financial measure reflects an additional way of viewing aspects of our operations that, when viewed with our GAAP results, provides a more complete understanding of the factors and trends affecting our financial condition and results of operations.
We define adjusted EBITDA as GAAP net income adjusted for the impact of the following: net interest expense resulting from our net borrowing position; income tax expense; non-cash expenses including amortization of intangibles, depreciation and charges for the employee stock purchase plan and restricted stock grants; and non-recurring items of income or expense, if applicable.

Adjusted EBITDAThree Months EndedNine months ended
(In thousands)January 1, 2023December 26, 2021January 1, 2023December 26, 2021
Net Income (GAAP)$10,733 $10,204 $48,428 $40,965 
Interest expense, net1,546 317 3,858 995 
Income tax expense3,453 3,870 16,637 14,573 
Amortization of intangibles1,741 1,572 5,247 4,704 
Depreciation expense5,261 4,398 15,126 13,155 
Non-cash compensation expense1,084 1,046 2,764 2,707 
Non-recurring acquisition expenses — 285 — 296 
Adjusted EBITDA$23,818 $21,692 $92,060 $77,395 





 
HAWKINS, INC.
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF INCOME (UNAUDITED)
(In thousands, except share and per-share data)
Three Months EndedNine Months Ended
January 01, 2023December 26, 2021January 01, 2023December 26, 2021
Sales$219,218 $187,050 $706,953 $551,568 
Cost of sales(182,947)(153,110)(577,559)(441,367)
Gross profit36,271 33,940 129,394 110,201 
Selling, general and administrative expenses(21,004)(19,681)(59,727)(54,216)
Operating income15,267 14,259 69,667 55,985 
Interest expense, net(1,546)(317)(3,858)(995)
Other income (expense)465 132 (744)548 
Income before income taxes14,186 14,074 65,065 55,538 
Income tax expense(3,453)(3,870)(16,637)(14,573)
Net income$10,733 $10,204 $48,428 $40,965 
Weighted average number of shares outstanding - basic20,818,347 20,885,232 20,847,285 20,968,692 
Weighted average number of shares outstanding - diluted20,974,264 21,054,603 21,004,849 21,142,515 
Basic earnings per share$0.52 $0.49 $2.32 $1.95 
Diluted earnings per share$0.51 $0.48 $2.31 $1.94 
Cash dividends declared per common share$0.1400 $0.1300 $0.4200 $0.3825 
 






HAWKINS, INC.
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS (UNAUDITED)
(In thousands, except share data)
January 1,
2023
April 3,
2022
ASSETS
CURRENT ASSETS:
Cash and cash equivalents$6,146 $3,496 
Trade accounts receivables, net125,471 122,826 
Inventories101,581 94,985 
Prepaid expenses and other current assets7,050 6,431 
Total current assets240,248 227,738 
PROPERTY, PLANT, AND EQUIPMENT:333,781 304,055 
Less accumulated depreciation155,406 142,209 
Net property, plant, and equipment178,375 161,846 
OTHER ASSETS:
Right-of-use assets10,551 10,606 
Goodwill77,401 77,401 
Intangible assets, net of accumulated amortization74,946 80,193 
Deferred compensation plan asset6,987 6,783 
Other5,496 2,761 
Total other assets175,381 177,744 
Total assets$594,004 $567,328 
LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS’ EQUITY
CURRENT LIABILITIES:
Accounts payable — trade$50,573 $66,693 
Accrued payroll and employee benefits16,320 19,034 
Income tax payable1,801 39 
Current portion of long-term debt9,913 9,913 
Short-term lease liability1,689 1,657 
Other current liabilities4,584 4,130 
Total current liabilities84,880 101,466 
LONG-TERM DEBT, LESS CURRENT PORTION120,710 115,644 
LONG-TERM LEASE LIABILITY9,082 9,143 
PENSION WITHDRAWAL LIABILITY4,004 4,276 
DEFERRED INCOME TAXES24,297 23,422 
DEFERRED COMPENSATION LIABILITY8,384 8,402 
OTHER LONG-TERM LIABILITIES1,487 2,374 
Total liabilities252,844 264,727 
COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES
SHAREHOLDERS’ EQUITY:
Common stock; authorized: 60,000,000 shares of $0.01 par value; 20,850,454 and 20,889,777 shares issued and outstanding as of January 1, 2023 and April 3, 2022, respectively
209 209 
Additional paid-in capital43,388 46,717 
Retained earnings293,969 254,384 
Accumulated other comprehensive income3,594 1,291 
Total shareholders’ equity341,160 302,601 
Total liabilities and shareholders’ equity$594,004 $567,328 




HAWKINS, INC.
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS (UNAUDITED)
(In thousands)
 
 Nine Months Ended
 January 1,
2023
December 26,
2021
CASH FLOWS FROM OPERATING ACTIVITIES:
Net income$48,428 $40,965 
Reconciliation to cash flows:
Depreciation and amortization20,373 17,859 
Operating leases1,442 1,416 
Loss (Gain) on deferred compensation assets744 (548)
Stock compensation expense2,764 2,707 
Other225 379 
Changes in operating accounts providing (using) cash:
Trade receivables(2,336)(10,847)
Inventories(6,596)(12,311)
Accounts payable(16,231)6,094 
Accrued liabilities(3,652)(1,589)
Lease liabilities(1,453)(1,431)
Income taxes1,762 (635)
Other(929)(3,350)
Net cash provided by operating activities44,541 38,709 
CASH FLOWS FROM INVESTING ACTIVITIES:
Purchases of property, plant, and equipment(32,307)(15,700)
Acquisitions— (2,575)
Other 352 230 
Net cash used in investing activities(31,955)(18,045)
CASH FLOWS FROM FINANCING ACTIVITIES:
Cash dividends declared and paid(8,843)(8,101)
New shares issued2,014 889 
Payroll taxes paid in exchange for shares withheld(1,550)(1,467)
Shares repurchased(6,557)(8,545)
Payments on revolving loan(40,000)(15,000)
Proceeds from revolving loan borrowings45,000 32,000 
Net cash used in financing activities(9,936)(224)
NET INCREASE IN CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS2,650 20,440 
CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS, BEGINNING OF PERIOD3,496 2,998 
CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS, END OF PERIOD$6,146 $23,438 
SUPPLEMENTAL DISCLOSURES OF CASH FLOW INFORMATION
Cash paid for income taxes$14,847 $15,208 
Cash paid for interest$3,345 $746 
Noncash investing activities - capital expenditures in accounts payable$3,844 $1,018 




HAWKINS, INC.
REPORTABLE SEGMENTS (UNAUDITED)
(In thousands)

IndustrialWater
Treatment
Health and NutritionTotal
Three months ended January 1, 2023:
Sales$114,436 $68,549 $36,233 $219,218 
Gross profit15,994 13,268 7,009 36,271 
Selling, general, and administrative expenses7,978 9,003 4,023 21,004 
Operating income8,016 4,265 2,986 15,267 
Three months ended December 26, 2021:
Sales$100,554 $49,756 $36,740 $187,050 
Gross profit15,303 11,103 7,534 33,940 
Selling, general, and administrative expenses7,367 8,254 4,060 19,681 
Operating income 7,936 2,849 3,474 14,259 
Nine months ended January 1, 2023:
Sales$353,085 $233,527 $120,341 $706,953 
Gross profit53,716 52,725 22,953 129,394 
Selling, general and administrative expenses21,254 26,786 11,687 59,727 
Operating income32,462 25,939 11,266 69,667 
Nine months ended December 26, 2021:
Sales$269,572 $168,105 $113,891 $551,568 
Gross profit42,121 44,855 23,225 110,201 
Selling, general and administrative expenses20,064 22,721 11,431 54,216 
Operating income 22,057 22,134 11,794 55,985 



Forward-Looking Statements. Various remarks in this press release constitute forward-looking statements within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended. These statements include those relating to consumer demand for products containing our ingredients and the impacts of those demands, expectations for results in our business segments and the timing of our filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission. These statements are not historical facts, but rather are based on our current expectations, estimates and projections, and our beliefs and assumptions. Forward-looking statements may be identified by terms, including “anticipate,” “believe,” “can,” “could,” “expect,” “intend,” “may,” “predict,” “should,” or “will” or the negative of these terms or other comparable terms. These statements are not guarantees of future performance and are subject to certain risks, uncertainties and other factors, some of which are beyond our control and are difficult to predict. Actual results may vary materially from those contained in forward looking statements based on a number of factors, including, but not limited to, changes in regulations, availability of technological improvements, the impact and severity of the COVID-19 outbreak, changes in the labor markets, our available cash for investments, changes in competition and price pressures, changes in demand and customer requirements or processes for our products, availability of product and disruptions to supplies, interruptions in production resulting from hazards, transportation limitations or other extraordinary events outside our control that may negatively impact our business or the supply chains in which we participate, changes in imported products and tariff levels, the availability of products and the prices at which they are available, the acceptance of new products by our customers and the timing of any such acceptance, and changes in product supplies. Additional information concerning potential factors that could affect future financial results is included in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended April 3, 2022, as updated from time to time in amendments and subsequent reports filed with the SEC. Investors should take such risks into account when making investment decisions. Shareholders and other readers are cautioned not to place undue reliance on forward-looking statements, which reflect our management’s view only as of the date hereof. We do not undertake any obligation to update any forward-looking statements.

Contacts:    Jeffrey P. Oldenkamp
Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer
612/331-6910
ir@HawkinsInc.com