jakkspacif20240424_8k.htm


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): April 24, 2024

 

JAKKS PACIFIC, INC.

(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

 

Delaware 

 

0-28104

 

95-4527222

(State or other jurisdiction
of incorporation)

 

(Commission

File Number)

 

(IRS Employer
Identification No.)

 

2951 28th Street, Santa Monica, California

90405

(Address of principal executive offices)

(Zip Code)

 

Registrant’s telephone number, including area code: (424) 268-9444

 

Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act:

 

Title of each class

Trading Symbol

Name of each exchange on which registered

Common Stock, $.001 par value

JAKK

NASDAQ Global Select Market

 

Check the appropriate box below if the Form 8-K filing is intended to simultaneously satisfy the filing obligation of the registrant under any of the following provisions:

 

Written communications pursuant to Rule 425 under the Securities Act (17 CFR 230.425)

   

Soliciting material pursuant to Rule 14a-12 under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14a-12)

   

Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 14d-2(b) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14d-2(b))

   

Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 13e-4(c) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.13e-4(c))

 

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is an emerging growth company as defined in Rule 405 of the Securities Act of 1933 (§ 230.405 of this chapter) or Rule 12b-2 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (§ 240.12b-2 of this chapter).

 

Emerging growth company

 

If an emerging growth company, indicate by check mark if the registrant has elected not to use the extended transition period for complying with any new or revised financial accounting standards provided pursuant to Section 13(a) of the Exchange Act. ☐

 

 

 

 

Item 2.02. Results of Operations and Financial Condition.

 

On April 24, 2024, we issued a press release announcing our first quarter results for 2024. Following the issuance of the press release, on April 24, 2024 at 5:00 p.m. ET / 2:00 p.m. PT, we will host a teleconference and webcast for analysts, investors, media and others to discuss the results and other business topics. Such financial information included in the Exhibit attached hereto, shall not be deemed "filed" for purposes of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, nor shall it be deemed incorporated by reference in any filing under the Securities Act of 1933, except as shall be expressly set forth by specific reference in such filing.

 

Item 9.01. Financial Statements and Exhibits

 

(d)         Exhibits

 

Exhibit

Description

99.1

April 24, 2024 First Quarter 2024 Earnings Press Release

104

Cover Page Interactive Data File (formatted as Inline XBRL)

 

 

 

 

SIGNATURE

 

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.

 

 

JAKKS PACIFIC, INC.

   

Dated: April 24, 2024

 
 

By: /s/ JOHN KIMBLE                 

John Kimble, CFO

 

 

 

 

 
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Exhibit 99.1

 

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JAKKS PACIFIC REPORTS FIRST QUARTER 2024 FINANCIAL RESULTS

 

Preferred Share Retirement Completed

 

SANTA MONICA, California, April 24, 2024 – JAKKS Pacific, Inc. (NASDAQ: JAKK) today reported financial results for the first quarter ended March 31, 2024.

 

First Quarter 2024

 

 

Net sales were $90.1 million, a year-over-year decrease of $17.4 million or 16%, driven by a lack of new film releases vs. prior year

 

Gross margin of 23.4%, down 580 basis points vs. Q1 2023, led by higher inventory obsolescence expense, and retailer markdowns

 

Gross profit of $21.1 million, down $10.4 million compared to $31.4 million in Q1 2023

 

Operating loss of $21.3 million, compared to an operating loss of $4.4 million in Q1 2023

 

Adjusted net loss attributable to common stockholders (a non-GAAP measure) of $11.3 million (or $1.09 per diluted share), compared to an adjusted net loss attributable to common stockholders of $4.0 million (or $0.40 per diluted share) in Q1 2023

 

Adjusted EBITDA (a non-GAAP measure) of $(17.2) million vs. $(1.1) million in Q1 2023

 

Management Commentary

“The beginning of the year at JAKKS is always our smallest shipping quarter and is focused on taking stock of the just concluded holiday season, solidifying our full-year plans and development work towards longer-term opportunities” said Stephen Berman, Chairman and CEO of JAKKS Pacific, “and the quarter just concluded was very active on all three of those fronts. For the past two years we have had the added benefit of a robust film slate layering on top of our strong core business. Last year, we were shipping products to support what proved to be two of the year’s largest grossing films, The Super Mario Bros. Movie and The Little Mermaid. Without that new news in Spring 2024, from a shipping and retail sales perspective, we experienced lower levels of both as anticipated. We also continued to see weakening demand for products from a Q4 2023 film release. We supported our retail partners in funding markdowns to move that stock as well as addressing cancelled reorders for which we had built inventory. Unfortunately, these types of situations happen in our business, and we have found it is best to address them head-on and move on focusing on the fall season where the majority of the business is done. We are very excited about what is ahead – inclusive of our supporting two of the bigger film releases planned for Q4 of this year, the traction we are getting on some new 2025 initiatives as well as our relentless efforts to expand our international network.

 

Separately, we took the opportunity to retire our Preferred Shares at a negotiated discount to the contractual valuation. These shares were the last balance sheet artifact from our 2019 restructuring. For the first time in many years, there are no lenders or other parties restricting the common stockholders’ claim over the entire enterprise and its financial results. We consider this a fantastic starting point as we move forward with no competing interests to the goal of maximizing long-term shareholder value.

 

First Quarter 2023 Results

Net sales for the first quarter of 2024 were $90.1 million, down 16% versus $107.5 million last year. The Toys/Consumer Products segment sales were down 15% globally and sales of Costumes were down 25% compared to last year.

 

Balance Sheet Highlights

The Company’s cash and cash equivalents (including restricted cash) totaled $35.5 million as of March 31, 2024, compared to $38.3 million at the same time last year, and to $72.6 million as of December 31, 2023.

 

Total debt was zero, compared to $29.4 million as of March 31, 2023. Total debt included the amount outstanding under the Company's term loan, net of unamortized discounts and issuance costs.

 

Inventory was $46.3 million, compared to $64.0 million in total inventory as of March 31, 2023, and $52.6 million as of December 31, 2023.

 

 

 

Use of Non-GAAP Financial Information

In addition to the preliminary results reported in accordance with U.S. GAAP included in this release, the Company has provided certain non-GAAP financial information including Adjusted EBITDA and Adjusted EPS which are non-GAAP metrics that exclude distinct items that are detailed in the financial tables and accompanying footnotes reconciling GAAP to non-GAAP results contained in this release. Management believes that the presentation of these non-GAAP financial measures provides useful information to investors because the information may allow investors to better evaluate ongoing business performance and certain components of the Company’s results. In addition, the Company believes that the presentation of these financial measures enhances an investor’s ability to make period-to-period comparisons of the Company’s operating results. This information should be considered in addition to the results presented in accordance with GAAP and should not be considered a substitute for the GAAP results. The Company has reconciled the non-GAAP financial information included in this release to the nearest GAAP measures. See the attached “Reconciliation of Non-GAAP Financial Information.” “Total liquidity” is calculated as cash and cash equivalents, plus availability under the Company’s $67.5 million revolving credit facility.

 

Conference Call Live Webcast

JAKKS Pacific, Inc. invites analysts, investors, and media to listen to the teleconference scheduled for 5:00 p.m. ET / 2:00 p.m. PT on April 24, 2024. A live webcast of the call will be available on the “Investor Relations” page of the Company’s website at www.jakks.com/investors. To access the call by phone, please go to this link (1Q24 Registration link), and you will be provided with dial-in details. To avoid delays, we encourage participants to dial into the conference call fifteen minutes ahead of the scheduled start time. A replay of the webcast will also be available for a limited time at (www.jakks.com/investors).

 

About JAKKS Pacific, Inc.:

JAKKS Pacific, Inc. is a leading designer, manufacturer and marketer of toys and consumer products sold throughout the world, with its headquarters in Santa Monica, California. JAKKS Pacific’s popular proprietary brands include: AirTitans®, Disguise®, Fly Wheels®, JAKKS Wild Games®, Moose Mountain®, Maui®, Perfectly Cute®, ReDo® Skateboard Co., Sky Ball®, SportsZone™, Xtreme Power Dozer®, WeeeDo®, and Wild Manes™ as well as a wide range of entertainment-inspired products featuring premier licensed properties. Through our products and charitable donations, JAKKS is helping to positively impact children's lives. Visit us at www.jakks.com and follow us on Instagram (@jakkspacific.toys), Twitter (@jakkstoys) and Facebook (@jakkspacific.toys).

 

Forward Looking Statements

This press release may contain “forward-looking statements” (within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995) that are based on current expectations, estimates and projections about JAKKS Pacific's business based partly on assumptions made by its management. These statements are not guarantees of future performance and involve risks, uncertainties and assumptions that are difficult to predict. Therefore, actual outcomes and results may differ materially from what is expressed or forecasted in such statements due to numerous factors, including, but not limited to, those described above, changes in demand for JAKKS Pacific's products, product mix, the timing of customer orders and deliveries, the impact of competitive products and pricing, or that any future transactions will result in future growth or success of JAKKS. The “forward-looking statements” contained herein speak only as of the date on which they are made, and JAKKS undertakes no obligation to update any of them to reflect events or circumstances after the date of this release.

 

JAKKS Pacific Investor Relations

(424) 268-9567

Lucas Natalini

investors@jakks.net

 

 

 

 

JAKKS Pacific, Inc. and Subsidiaries

Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets (Unaudited)

 

   

March 31,

   

December 31,

 
   

2024

   

2023

   

2023

 
   

(In thousands)

 

Assets

         

Current assets:

                       

Cash and cash equivalents

  $ 35,290     $ 38,103     $ 72,350  

Restricted cash

    202       198       204  

Accounts receivable, net

    79,875       85,171       123,797  

Inventory

    46,341       63,988       52,647  

Prepaid expenses and other assets

    19,087       12,849       6,374  

Total current assets

    180,795       200,309       255,372  
                         

Property and equipment

    138,066       130,668       135,956  

Less accumulated depreciation and amortization

    122,694       114,499       121,357  

Property and equipment, net

    15,372       16,169       14,599  
                         

Operating lease right-of-use assets, net

    22,965       17,634       23,592  

Deferred income tax assets, net

    68,142       57,804       68,143  

Goodwill

    34,997       35,083       35,083  

Intangibles and other assets, net

    2,063       2,387       2,162  

Total assets

  $ 324,334     $ 329,386     $ 398,951  
                         
Liabilities, Preferred Stock and Stockholders' Equity                        
                         

Current liabilities:

                       

Accounts payable

  $ 31,683     $ 27,714     $ 42,177  

Accounts payable - Meisheng (related party)

    8,689       8,024       12,259  

Accrued expenses

    36,994       27,006       45,102  

Reserve for sales returns and allowances

    27,859       41,064       38,531  

Income taxes payable

    -       6,241       3,785  

Short term operating lease liabilities

    8,237       10,009       7,380  

Short term debt, net

    -       2,475       -  

Total current liabilities

    113,462       122,533       149,234  
                         

Long term operating lease liabilities

    15,961       8,095       16,666  

Accrued expenses - long term

    3,183       -       3,746  

Debt, non-current portion, net

    -       26,969       -  

Preferred stock derivative liability

    -       21,771       29,947  

Income taxes payable

    3,295       2,941       3,245  

Total liabilities

    135,901       182,309       202,838  
                         

Preferred stock accrued dividends

    -       4,857       5,992  
                         

Stockholders' equity:

                       

Common stock, $.001 par value

    11       10       10  

Additional paid-in capital

    292,231       275,695       278,642  

Accumulated deficit

    (88,117 )     (117,331 )     (73,612 )

Accumulated other comprehensive loss

    (16,192 )     (17,150 )     (15,627 )

Total JAKKS Pacific, Inc. stockholders' equity

    187,933       141,224       189,413  

Non-controlling interests

    500       996       708  

Total stockholders' equity

    188,433       142,220       190,121  

Total liabilities, preferred stock and stockholders' equity

  $ 324,334     $ 329,386     $ 398,951  

 

 

 

 

Supplemental Balance Sheet and Cash Flow Data (Unaudited)

 

   

March 31,

 

Key Balance Sheet Data:

 

2024

   

2023

 
                 

Accounts receivable days sales outstanding (DSO)

    81       71  

Inventory turnover (DSI)

    61       76  
                 
   
   

Three Months Ended
March 31,

 

Condensed Cash Flow Data:

 

2024

   

2023

 
                 

Cash flows used in operating activities

  $ (7,938 )   $ (4,116 )

Cash flows used in investing activities

    (3,634 )     (3,472 )

Cash flows used in financing activities and other

    (25,490 )     (39,601 )

Increase in cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash

  $ (37,062 )   $ (47,189 )
                 

Capital expenditures

  $ (2,228 )   $ (3,490 )

 

 

 

 

JAKKS Pacific, Inc. and Subsidiaries

Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations (Unaudited)

 

   

Three Months Ended March 31,

         
   

2024

   

2023

   

Δ (%)

 
   

(In thousands, except per share data)

         
                         

Net sales

  $ 90,076     $ 107,484       (16 )%

Less: Cost of sales

                       

Cost of goods

    53,821       58,304       (8 )

Royalty expense

    13,776       16,654       (17 )

Amortization of tools and molds

    1,427       1,089       31  

Cost of sales

    69,024       76,047       (9 )

Gross profit

    21,052       31,437       (33 )

Direct selling expenses

    8,097       7,741       5  

General and administrative expenses

    34,192       27,994       22  

Depreciation and amortization

    87       102       (15 )

Selling, general and administrative expenses

    42,376       35,837       18  

Loss from operations

    (21,324 )     (4,400 )     385  

Other income (expense):

                       

Other income (expense), net

    138       438       (68 )

Change in fair value of preferred stock derivative liability

    -       147       nm  

Interest income

    376       117       221  

Interest expense

    (143 )     (3,003 )     (95 )

Loss before benefit from income taxes

    (20,953 )     (6,701 )     213  

Benefit from income taxes

    (6,728 )     (1,383 )     386  

Net loss

    (14,225 )     (5,318 )     167  

Net income (loss) attributable to non-controlling interests

    280       (5 )     nm  

Net loss attributable to JAKKS Pacific, Inc.

  $ (14,505 )   $ (5,313 )     173 %

Net loss attributable to common stockholders

  $ (13,175 )   $ (5,680 )     132 %

Loss per share - basic & diluted

  $ (1.27 )   $ (0.58 )        

Shares used in loss per share - basic & diluted

    10,354       9,871          

 

   

Three Months Ended March 31,

         
   

2024

   

2023

   

Δ bps

 
                   

Fav/(Unfav)

 

Net sales

    100.0 %     100.0 %     -  

Less: Cost of sales

                       

Cost of goods

    59.7       54.3       (540 )

Royalty expense

    15.3       15.5       20  

Amortization of tools and molds

    1.6       1.0       (60 )

Cost of sales

    76.6       70.8       (580 )

Gross profit

    23.4       29.2       (580 )

Direct selling expenses

    9.0       7.2       (180 )

General and administrative expenses

    38.0       26.0       (1,200 )

Depreciation and amortization

    0.1       0.1       -  

Selling, general and administrative expenses

    47.1       33.3       (1,380 )

Loss from operations

    (23.7 )     (4.1 )     (1,960 )

Other income (expense):

                       

Other income (expense), net

    0.2       0.4          

Change in fair value of preferred stock derivative liability

    -       0.1          

Interest income

    0.4       0.1          

Interest expense

    (0.2 )     (2.8 )        

Loss before benefit from income taxes

    (23.3 )     (6.3 )        

Benefit from income taxes

    (7.5 )     (1.3 )        

Net loss

    (15.8 )     (5.0 )        

Net income (loss) attributable to non-controlling interests

    0.3       -          

Net loss attributable to JAKKS Pacific, Inc.

    (16.1 )%     (5.0 )%        

Net loss attributable to common stockholders

    (14.6 )%     (5.3 )%        

 

 

 

 

JAKKS Pacific, Inc. and Subsidiaries

Reconciliation of Non-GAAP Financial Information (Unaudited)

 

Reconciliation of GAAP to Non-GAAP measures:

 

This press release and accompanying schedules provide certain information regarding Adjusted EBITDA and Adjusted Net Income (Loss), which may be considered non-GAAP financial measures under the rules of the Securities and Exchange Commission. The non-GAAP financial measures included in the press release are reconciled to the corresponding GAAP financial measures below, as required under the rules of the Securities and Exchange Commission regarding the use of non-GAAP financial measures. We define Adjusted EBITDA as income (loss) from operations before depreciation, amortization and adjusted for certain non-recurring and non-cash charges, such as reorganization expenses and restricted stock compensation expense. Net income (loss) is similarly adjusted and tax-effected to arrive at Adjusted Net Income (Loss). Adjusted EBITDA and Adjusted Net Income (Loss) are not recognized financial measures under GAAP, but we believe that they are useful in measuring our operating performance. We believe that the use of the non-GAAP financial measures enhances an overall understanding of the Company’s past financial performance, and provides useful information to the investor by comparing our performance across reporting periods on a consistent basis.

 

Investors should not consider these measures in isolation or as a substitute for net income, operating income, or any other measure for determining the Company’s operating performance that is calculated in accordance with GAAP. In addition, because these measures are not calculated in accordance with GAAP, they may not necessarily be comparable to similarly titled measures employed by other companies.

 

   

Three Months Ended March 31,

         
   

2024

   

2023

   

Δ ($)

 
   

(In thousands)

         

EBITDA and Adjusted EBITDA

                       

Net loss

  $ (14,225 )   $ (5,318 )   $ (8,907 )

Interest expense

    143       3,003       (2,860 )

Interest income

    (376 )     (117 )     (259 )

Provision for income taxes

    (6,728 )     (1,383 )     (5,345 )

Depreciation and amortization

    1,514       1,191       323  

EBITDA

    (19,672 )     (2,624 )     (17,048 )

Adjustments:

                       

Other (income) expense, net

    (138 )     (438 )     300  

Restricted stock compensation expense

    2,575       2,089       486  

Change in fair value of preferred stock derivative liability

    -       (147 )     147  

Adjusted EBITDA

  $ (17,235 )   $ (1,120 )   $ (16,115 )

Adjusted EBITDA/Net sales %

    (19.1 )%     (1.0 )%  

-1810 bps

 

 

   

Trailing Twelve Months Ended
March 31,

               
   

2024

   

2023

   

Δ ($)

       
   

(In thousands)

               

TTM EBITDA and TTM Adjusted EBITDA

                             

TTM net income

  $ 29,206     $ 89,674     $ (60,468 )      

Interest expense

    3,591       11,984       (8,393 )      

Interest income

    (1,603 )     (241 )     (1,362 )      

Provision for (benefit from) income taxes

    1,488       (42,808 )     44,296        

Depreciation and amortization

    10,659       9,957       702        

TTM EBITDA

    43,341       68,566       (25,225 )      

Adjustments:

                             

Loss from joint ventures (JAKKS Pacific, Inc. - 51%)

    276       -       276        

Loss from joint ventures (Meisheng - 49%)

    289       -       289        

Other (income) expense, net

    (263 )     (1,149 )     886        

Restricted stock compensation expense

    8,513       6,301       2,212        

Change in fair value of preferred stock derivative liability

    8,176       (156 )     8,332        

Employee Retention Credit/gov't employment support

    -       (249 )     249        

Molds and tooling capitalization

    (1,751 )     -       (1,751 )      

Loss on debt extinguishment

    1,023       -       1,023        

TTM Adjusted EBITDA

  $ 59,604     $ 73,313     $ (13,709 )   (19 )%

TTM Adjusted EBITDA/TTM Net sales %

    8.6 %     9.4 %  

-80 bps

       

 

 

 

   

Three Months Ended March 31,

         
   

2024

   

2023

   

Δ ($)

 
   

(In thousands, except per share data)

         

Adjusted net loss attributable to common stockholders

                       

Net loss attributable to common stockholders

  $ (13,175 )   $ (5,680 )   $ (7,495 )

Restricted stock compensation expense

    2,575       2,089       486  

Change in fair value of preferred stock derivative liability

    -       (147 )     147  

2021 BSP Term Loan prepayment penalty

    -       150       (150 )

Tax impact of additional charges

    (657 )     (368 )     (289 )

Adjusted net loss attributable to common stockholders

  $ (11,257 )   $ (3,956 )   $ (7,301 )

Adjusted loss per share - basic & diluted

  $ (1.09 )   $ (0.40 )   $ (0.69 )

Shares used in adjusted loss per share - basic & diluted

    10,354       9,871       483  

 

 

JAKKS Pacific, Inc. and Subsidiaries

Net Sales by Division and Geographic Region

 

(In thousands)

 

QTD Q1

 

Divisions

 

2024

   

2023

   

2022

   

% Change
2024 v 2023

   

% Change
2023 v 2022

 

Toys/Consumer Products

  $ 82,910     $ 97,893     $ 111,123       -15.3 %     -11.9 %

Dolls, Role-Play/Dress Up

    40,574       47,843       62,006       -15.2 %     -22.8 %

Action Play & Collectibles

    33,008       37,846       31,698       -12.8 %     19.4 %

Outdoor/Seasonal Toys

    9,328       12,204       17,419       -23.6 %     -29.9 %

Costumes

  $ 7,166     $ 9,591     $ 9,758       -25.3 %     -1.7 %

Total

  $ 90,076     $ 107,484     $ 120,881       -16.2 %     -11.1 %

 

(In thousands)

 

QTD Q1

 

Regions

 

2024

   

2023

   

2022

   

% Change
2024 v 2023

   

% Change
2023 v 2022

 

United States

  $ 70,430     $ 80,443     $ 97,050       -12.4 %     -17.1 %

Europe

    5,735       10,162       13,389       -43.6 %     -24.1 %

Latin America

    7,996       9,204       2,385       -13.1 %     285.9 %

Canada

    3,370       4,054       3,379       -16.9 %     20.0 %

Asia

    965       1,380       2,076       -30.1 %     -33.5 %

Australia & New Zealand

    1,346       1,608       1,491       -16.3 %     7.8 %

Middle East & Africa

    234       633       1,111       -63.0 %     -43.0 %

Total

  $ 90,076     $ 107,484     $ 120,881       -16.2 %     -11.1 %

 

(In thousands)

 

QTD Q1

 

Regions

 

2024

   

2023

   

2022

   

% Change
2024 v 2023

   

% Change
2023 v 2022

 

North America

  $ 73,800     $ 84,497     $ 100,429       -12.7 %     -15.9 %

International

    16,276       22,987       20,452       -29.2 %     12.4 %

Total

  $ 90,076     $ 107,484     $ 120,881       -16.2 %     -11.1 %