CANPACK Reports Q1 2022 Results
May 26, 2022
Krakow, Poland, May 26, 2022 – CANPACK (the “Company” or the “Group”), a global manufacturer of aluminum beverage cans and packaging solutions for the beverage and food industry, is pleased to announce, on a U.S. GAAP basis, with U.S. dollars (defined as “$”) as the reporting currency, its results for the three months ended March 31, 2022 (“Q1 2022”).
Q1 2022 Highlights
- Net sales increased 28% year-over-year. This positive performance was mainly driven by 5% volume growth in the Beverage Cans and Ends division, higher LME levels, which were passed through to customers, increased selling prices per unit, and higher transportation charges invoiced to customers during the three months ended March 31, 2022 compared to the corresponding period in 2021.
- Adjusted EBITDA increased to $132 million in Q1 2022 compared to $127 million in Q1 2021, an increase of 4%, driven by increased selling price per unit, partially offset by increased aluminum costs and $8 million of ramp-up costs related to the U.S. operations at the Olyphant facility.
- Capital expenditures increased to $91 million in Q1 2022 compared to $44 million in Q1 2021. This higher level of capital expenditures was mainly due to spending for the U.S. greenfield projects in Olyphant, Pennsylvania, and Muncie, Indiana, compared to the level of capital expenditures spent during the three months ended March 31, 2021. Q1 2021 capital expenditures primarily included spend connected with the two new facilities in the U.S. and a new beverage ends line in the United Arab Emirates.
- Net cash provided by operating activities increased by $31 million to a net inflow of $97 million in Q1 2022 from a net inflow of $66 million in Q1 2021. This increase in cash provided by operating activities was mainly due to higher adjusted EBITDA and an improvement in working capital employed in the business, mostly driven by a decrease in accounts receivable due to higher factored balances, partially offset by a higher value of inventory mainly as a result of an increase in LME and a higher level of finished goods.
- Free cash flow improved by $8 million year-over-year from a cash inflow of $36 million in Q1 2021 to a $44 million cash inflow in Q1 2022. This performance was due to higher adjusted EBITDA and lower working capital employed, partially offset by higher capital expenditures during the three months ended March 31, 2022 compared to the corresponding period in 2021.
Chief Executive Officer, Roberto Villaquirán, Commented:
“I am pleased to report continued positive momentum against key performance measures. During the first quarter, we have faced significant operational challenges, rising input costs and continued tight supply chains. Despite this backdrop, first quarter beverage can bodies volume grew by 5%, with adjusted EBITDA of $132 million increasing 4% over the prior year. This performance is underpinned by CANPACK’s resilient operating model, geographic diversity, strict cost controls and focus on efficiency, enabling the delivery of market-leading, innovative and sustainable packaging solutions to our customers. I am deeply proud of how our teams and partners have responded, enabling CANPACK to continue to grow and deliver to our customers in these challenging times.”
About CANPACK
CANPACK Group, part of Giorgi Global Holdings, Inc, is a global manufacturer of aluminum beverage cans and packaging solutions for the food and beverage industries, as well as glass bottles and metal closures. Headquartered in Krakow (Poland), CANPACK employs nearly 8,500 people worldwide and has operations in 17 countries. For more information, visit www.canpack.com.
Conference Call Details
The Company will host a conference call at 14:00 BST / 15:00 CET / 09:00 EDT on Thursday May 26, 2022 to discuss its financial results with the investment community. Investors and analysts wishing to attend this event can request registration via email at IR@canpack.com or click on the following link
More detailed financial information can be found on the Company’s IR website at the Financial Results and Bondholder Downloads section (click here to gain access).
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Non-GAAP Measures
The above press release contains certain financial measures and ratios, including adjusted EBITDA, free cash flow, net leverage, changes in working capital, beverage can bodies volume and capital expenditures, that are not required by, or presented in accordance with, U.S. GAAP (the “Non-GAAP Measures”).
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Non-GAAP Measures and ratios are not measurements of our performance or liquidity under U.S. GAAP and should not be considered as alternatives to net income or any other performance measures derived in accordance with U.S. GAAP or as alternatives to cash flow from operating, investing or financing activities.
Contacts:
CANPACK IR team
Lorenzo Ruffatti
Group Treasury Director
Marta Kopcik
Group Communications Manager
Email: IR@canpack.com
CANPACK IR Advisor
Li Zhao – Maitland/AMO
Phone: +44 (0) 207 379 5151
Email: canpack@maitland.co.uk