Jamieson Wellness Inc. Reports First Quarter 2025 Results

Date/time : 2025-05-08 02:05 PM
Symbol :

JWEL

Company : Jamieson Wellness Inc.
Price : 31.79
Market cap : 1,326,786,677
O/S : 41,735,976
Exchange :

TSX

Industry :

Canned, Frozen & Preserved Foods

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Jamieson Wellness Inc. Reports First Quarter 2025 Results

Consolidated revenue increased by 14%;
Branded momentum continues in China with 52% revenue growth in Q1

Jamieson Wellness Inc. (“Jamieson Wellness” or the “Company”) (TSX: JWEL) today reported its first quarter results for the period ended March 31, 2025. 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.

“Our team delivered solid results in Q1 that continued to demonstrate the power of our strategy in action,” said Mike Pilato, President and CEO of Jamieson Wellness. “Consolidated revenue growth in the quarter was 14%, and branded revenue growth of 13.9% exceeded our expectations. We also grew Adjusted EBITDA ahead of revenue, reflecting both sustained global demand for our products and our team's precise execution in meeting that opportunity.

"Our China business grew over 50% in Q1 as we capitalized on our strategic investments and tailored approach to this key region. In the U.S, we are on track to meet our growth expectations as we are actively expanding the youtheory brand with our new e-commerce partner. Our strategic initiatives in Canada and International markets reflected both category strength and our continued ability to outpace market growth.

"2025 is off to a great start. We're executing on our innovation roadmap, expanding channel reach, and enhancing operational efficiency to maintain this momentum. This focused strategy will continue to drive revenue, EBITDA, and cash flow growth in the coming year. We're grateful for our team's unwavering dedication and the loyalty of our customers and consumers as we continue to deliver innovative natural health solutions and build on our foundation of profitable growth."

First Quarter Highlights

  • Strong consumer consumption in Canada led by continued growth in club and e-commerce channels
  • Revenue growth in China exceeded expectations, driven by strengthening brand awareness, focus on social commerce, retail, and cross-border strategies
  • Elevated consumer consumption of the youtheory brand across all channels, impacted by timing of innovations in the same quarter prior year
  • Immunity and women’s health focused campaigns drove demand in the Middle East and Asia
  • Published second annual sustainability impact report, detailing progress towards the Company’s 2030 and 2050 sustainability goals

First Quarter Financial Results Consolidated Summary

All comparisons are with the first quarter of 2024

  • Consolidated revenue increased 14.0% to $146.0 million, driven by 13.9% growth in Jamieson Brands and 14.9% growth in Strategic Partners
  • Gross profit increased by $12.4 million to $55.2 million; normalized gross profit increased by $10.4 million largely driven by higher revenues and increased margins
  • Gross profit margin 3 increased by 440 basis points; normalized gross profit margin increased 270 basis points due to volume driven efficiencies and favourable channel mix
  • EBITDA 1 increased by $0.6 million to $7.8 million, mainly driven by higher revenues and gross profit; Adjusted EBITDA 1 increased by $3.0 million or 18.4% to $19.1 million, reflecting the impact of higher sales volumes and gross profit margins, partially offset by investments in SG&A
  • Net loss was $2.5 million; Adjusted net earnings 1 was $5.9 million, or $2.0 million higher, reflecting higher normalized earnings from operations
  • Diluted earnings per share was ($0.06); Adjusted diluted earnings per share 2 was $0.14

Summary of Segment Results

All comparisons are with the first quarter of 2024

Jamieson Brands

  • Revenue increased 13.9% or $16.0 million to $131.4 million
    • Canada revenue increased by 14.3% to $69.5 million, driven by continued strong consumer consumption and pricing while lapping lower shipments prior year due to the labour disruption
    • China revenue increased 52.1% to $28.5 million, driven by strengthening of brand awareness and growth in social e-commerce that continues to outpace the market
    • youtheory revenue declined by 13.0% to $26.5 million as expected. Strong consumption driving shipment growth of 16.5% in traditional channels in the quarter was offset by the impact of lapping innovation pipefill in Q1 2024. Q1 2025 revenue growth increased by 19.3% vs Q1 2023.
    • International revenue increased by 28.8% to $6.9 million, driven by growth in key markets while lapping lower shipments prior year due to the labour disruption
  • Gross profit increased by $12.7 million to $53.8 million; normalized gross profit increased by $10.4 million mainly due to higher revenues and increased margins
  • Gross profit margin 3 increased by 520 basis points to 40.9%; normalized gross profit margin increased by 320 basis points to 41.7%, mainly due to volume driven efficiencies and favourable channel mix
  • Adjusted EBITDA 1 increased by $3.1 million to $18.3 million, driven by higher gross profit partially offset by increased investments in SG&A to support growth and brand awareness in China; Adjusted EBITDA margin 2 was 13.9%, an increase of 80 basis points mainly due to higher normalized gross profit

Strategic Partners

  • Revenue increased 14.9% or $1.9 million to $14.6 million, driven by shipments of new customer contracts awarded in the fourth quarter of the prior year and timing of customer orders
  • Gross profit was $1.4 million, a decrease of $0.2 million; gross profit margin 3 was 9.8%, a decrease of 320 basis points; normalized gross profit margin decreased by 160 basis points to 11.4% driven mainly by customer mix
  • Adjusted EBITDA 1 was $0.8 million, a decrease of $0.2 million; Adjusted EBITDA margin 2 was 5.4%, a decrease of 230 basis points

Balance Sheet and Cash Flow from Operations

All comparisons are with the first quarter of 2024

  • As at March 31, 2025, the Company had approximately $246.1 million in cash and available revolving and swingline facilities and net debt 1 of $253.9 million
  • The Company generated $31.6 million in cash from operations compared to $7.3 million used in Q1 2024
  • Cash from operating activities before working capital considerations of $4.7 million was consistent with prior year
  • Cash generated from working capital increased by $38.8 million driven by lower accounts receivable due to the timing of customer collections
  • During the period ended March 31, 2025, the Company purchased for cancellation 348,160 Common Shares under its NCIB program for an aggregate consideration of $10.0 million

1 This is a non-IFRS financial measure. See the “Non-IFRS and Other Financial Measures” section of this press release for more information on each non-IFRS financial measure.

2 This is a non-IFRS ratio. See the “Non-IFRS and Other Financial Measures” section of this press release for more information on each non-IFRS ratio.

3 This is a supplementary financial measure. See the “Non-IFRS and Other Financial Measures” section of this press release for more information on each supplementary financial measure.

Maintaining Fiscal 2025 Outlook

The Company is maintaining its outlook for the 2025 fiscal year and continues to anticipate the following:

  • Revenue to range between $800.0 to $840.0 million (+9.0% to +14.5% growth)
  • Adjusted EBITDA to range from $157.0 to $163.0 million (+11.0% to +15.5% growth)
  • Adjusted diluted earnings per share to range from $1.82 to $1.93 (+13.0% to +20.0% growth)

Based on the currently announced tariff framework, which the Company recognizes is constantly evolving, no material impact is expected in 2025. For additional details on the Company’s fiscal 2025 outlook, including guidance for the second quarter of 2025, refer to the “Outlook” section in the management’s discussion and analysis of financial condition and results of operations (“MD&A”) for the three months ended March 31, 2025.

Declaration of First Quarter Dividend

The board of directors of the Company declared a cash dividend for the first quarter of 2025:

  • $0.21 per common share, or approximately $8.8 million in the aggregate
  • Paid on June 13, 2025 to all common shareholders of record at the close of business on May 30, 2025
  • 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 months ended March 31, 2025 and related MD&A are available under the Company’s profile on SEDAR+ at www.sedarplus.ca 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 first quarter 2025 results at 5:00 p.m. ET today, May 8, 2025. To access:

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 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 31, 2025 and under the “Risk Factors” section in the MD&A filed today, May 8, 2025. 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.

Jamieson Wellness Inc.

Selected Consolidated Financial Information

In thousands of Canadian dollars, except share and per share amounts

Three months ended
March 31

2025

2024

Revenue

145,963

128,038

Cost of sales

90,743

85,253

Gross profit

55,220

42,785

Gross profit margin

37.8

%

33.4

%

Selling, general and administrative expenses

49,587

39,558

Share-based compensation

2,087

1,749

Earnings from operations

3,546

1,478

Operating margin

2.4

%

1.2

%

Foreign exchange loss/(gain)

504

(771

)

Interest expense and other financing costs

4,908

4,873

Accretion on preferred shares

2,272

2,219

Loss before income taxes

(4,138

)

(4,843

)

Recovery of income taxes

(1,624

)

(1,124

)

Net loss

(2,514

)

(3,719

)

Net loss attributable to:
Shareholders

(2,446

)

(4,113

)

Non-controlling interests

(68

)

394

(2,514

)

(3,719

)

Adjusted net earnings

5,948

3,915

EBITDA

7,797

7,149

Adjusted EBITDA

19,066

16,097

Adjusted EBITDA margin

13.1

%

12.6

%

Weighted average number of shares
Basic

41,979,827

41,479,861

Diluted

41,979,827

41,479,861

Earnings per share attributable to common shareholders:
Basic, earnings per share

(0.06

)

(0.09

)

Diluted, earnings per share

(0.06

)

(0.09

)

Adjusted diluted, earnings per share

0.14

0.09

Jamieson Wellness Inc.

Consolidated Statements of Financial Position

In thousands of Canadian dollars

March 31,
2025
December 31,
2024
Assets
Current assets
Cash

41,113

44,787

Accounts receivable

128,113

228,031

Inventories

177,947

154,658

Derivatives

1,441

2,661

Prepaid expenses and other current assets

8,757

6,803

Income taxes recoverable

4,037

-

361,408

436,940

Non-current assets
Property, plant and equipment

102,294

103,591

Goodwill

287,454

287,503

Intangible assets

375,684

377,214

Deferred income tax

3,855

3,545

Total assets

1,130,695

1,208,793

Liabilities
Current liabilities
Accounts payable and accrued liabilities

97,284

137,653

Income taxes payable

990

4,373

Derivatives

2,688

2,982

Current portion of other long-term liabilities

27,740

27,673

128,702

172,681

Long-term liabilities
Long-term debt

295,000

308,285

Post-retirement benefits

1,238

1,209

Deferred income tax

62,601

64,467

Redeemable preferred shares

100,410

98,138

Other long-term liabilities

14,334

15,633

Total liabilities

602,285

660,413

Equity
Share capital

325,426

326,219

Warrants

14,705

14,705

Contributed surplus

24,029

23,835

Retained earnings

80,521

99,109

Accumulated other comprehensive income

40,576

41,313

Total shareholders' equity

485,257

505,181

Non-controlling interests

43,153

43,199

Total equity

528,410

548,380

Total liabilities and equity

1,130,695

1,208,793

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 months ended March 31, 2025.

Jamieson Wellness Inc.

Segment Information

In thousands of Canadian dollars, except as otherwise noted

Jamieson Brands
Three months ended
March 31

2025

2024

$ Change % Change
Revenue

131,381

115,348

16,033

13.9

%

Gross profit

53,790

41,130

12,660

30.8

%

Labour relations costs (1)

-

3,253

(3,253

)

(100.0

%)

IT system implementation (2)

1,023

-

1,023

-

Normalized gross profit

54,813

44,383

10,430

23.5

%

Gross profit margin

40.9

%

35.7

%

-

5.2

%

Normalized gross profit margin

41.7

%

38.5

%

-

3.2

%

Share-based compensation (3)

2,087

1,749

338

19.3

%

Selling, general and administrative expenses

48,040

38,061

9,979

26.2

%

Donations (4)

(3,118

)

-

(3,118

)

(100.0

%)

IT system implementation (2)

(4,286

)

(2,980

)

(1,306

)

(43.8

%)

Legal and other

(25

)

(297

)

272

91.6

%

Labour relations costs (1)

-

(1,440

)

1,440

100.0

%

Normalized selling, general and administrative expenses

40,611

33,344

7,267

21.8

%

Earnings from operations

3,663

1,320

2,343

177.5

%

IT system implementation (2)

5,309

2,980

2,329

78.2

%

Labour relations costs (1)

-

4,693

(4,693

)

(100.0

%)

Donations (4)

3,118

-

3,118

100.0

%

Legal and other

25

297

(272

)

(91.6

%)

Normalized earnings from operations

12,115

9,290

2,825

30.4

%

Operating margin

2.8

%

1.1

%

-

1.7

%

Normalized operating margin

9.2

%

8.1

%

-

1.1

%

Adjusted EBITDA

18,273

15,124

3,149

20.8

%

Adjusted EBITDA margin

13.9

%

13.1

%

-

0.8

%

Strategic Partners
Three months ended
March 31

2025

2024

$ Change % Change
Revenue

14,582

12,690

1,892

14.9

%

Gross profit

1,430

1,655

(225

)

(13.6

%)

IT system implementation (2)

226

-

226

100.0

%

Normalized gross profit

1,656

1,655

1

0.1

%

Gross profit margin

9.8

%

13.0

%

-

(3.2

%)

Normalized gross profit margin

11.4

%

13.0

%

-

(1.6

%)

Selling, general and administrative expenses

1,547

1,497

50

3.3

%

Earnings from operations

(117

)

158

(275

)

(174.1

%)

IT system implementation (2)

226

-

226

100.0

%

Normalized earnings from operations

109

158

(49

)

(31.0

%)

Operating margin

(0.8

%)

1.2

%

-

(2.0

%)

Normalized operating margin

0.7

%

1.2

%

-

(0.5

%)

Adjusted EBITDA

793

973

(180

)

(18.5

%)

Adjusted EBITDA margin

5.4

%

7.7

%

-

(2.2

%)

Reconciliation of Non-IFRS Financial Measures

In thousands of Canadian dollars

Three months ended
March 31

2025

2024

Net loss:

(2,514

)

(3,719

)

Add:
Recovery of income taxes

(1,624

)

(1,124

)

Interest expense and other financing costs

4,908

4,873

Accretion on preferred shares

2,272

2,219

Depreciation of property, plant, and equipment

3,255

3,516

Amortization of intangible assets

1,500

1,384

Earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation, and amortization (EBITDA)

7,797

7,149

Share-based compensation (3)

2,087

1,749

Foreign exchange loss/(gain)

504

(771

)

Labour relations costs (1)

-

4,693

IT system implementation (2)

5,535

2,980

Donations (4)

3,118

-

Legal and other

25

297

Adjusted EBITDA

19,066

16,097

Recovery of income taxes

1,624

1,124

Interest expense and other financing costs

(4,908

)

(4,873

)

Depreciation of property, plant, and equipment

(3,255

)

(3,516

)

Amortization of intangible assets

(1,500

)

(1,384

)

Share-based compensation (3)

(1,965

)

(1,627

)

Tax deduction from vesting of certain share-based awards

(689

)

-

Tax effect of normalization adjustments

(2,425

)

(1,906

)

Adjusted net earnings

5,948

3,915

Three months ended
March 31

2025

2024

Gross profit

55,220

42,785

Labour relations costs (1)

-

3,253

IT system implementation (2)

1,249

-

Normalized gross profit

56,469

46,038

Normalized gross profit margin

38.7

%

36.0

%

Selling, general and administrative expenses

49,587

39,558

Donations (4)

(3,118

)

-

IT system implementation (2)

(4,286

)

(2,980

)

Labour relations costs (1)

-

(1,440

)

Legal and other

(25

)

(297

)

Normalized selling, general and administrative expenses

42,158

34,841

Earnings from operations

3,546

1,478

IT system implementation (2)

5,535

2,980

Labour relations costs (1)

-

4,693

Donations (4)

3,118

-

Legal and other

25

297

Normalized earnings from operations

12,224

9,448

Normalized operating margin

8.4

%

7.4

%

(1)

Prior year expenses are comprised of third party legal, security fees and unavoidable facility expenditures. All expenses are directly related to the facility closure and collective bargaining process with unionized employees at a manufacturing and warehousing facility in Windsor, Canada.

(2)

Mainly pertains to development and post implementation start-up costs associated with our IT system implementation to augment our system infrastructure. Unlike other system improvement projects with costs capitalized, due to its cloud-based nature, these system implementation costs are expensed accordingly.

(3)

Our share-based compensation expense pertains to our long-term incentive plan, with stock options, performance-based share units, time-based restricted share units, and deferred share units expenses, along with associated payroll taxes.

(4)

Include cash and in-kind donations to support communities adjacent to our Irvine, California facility impacted by the wildfires.

Reconciliation of Net Debt

In thousands of Canadian dollars

As at March 31, As at December 31,

2025

2024

Long-term debt

295,000

308,285

Cash

(41,113

)

(44,787

)

Net debt

253,887

263,498

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