• Consolidated Net Sales: $260.4 million, a 13% increase over the same quarter last year.
• Animal Health Segment Sales: $182.5 million, a 14% increase year-over-year.
• Mineral Nutrition Segment Sales: $59.1 million, a 5% increase year-over-year.
• Performance Product Segment Sales: $18.8 million, a 27% increase year-over-year.
• Adjusted EBITDA: Increased by $12 million or 64% compared to the prior year.
• Free Cash Flow: $41 million for the 12 months ending September 30, 2024.
• Operating Cash Flow: $84 million for the 12 months ending September 30, 2024.
• Capital Expenditure: $43 million for the 12 months ending September 30, 2024.
• Cash and Cash Equivalents: $90 million at the end of the quarter.
• Gross Leverage Ratio: 3.9 times at the end of the first quarter.
• Net Leverage Ratio: 3.1 times at the end of the first quarter.
• Quarterly Dividend: $0.12 per share, totaling $4.9 million.
• Fiscal Year 2025 Guidance - Net Sales: $1.05 billion to $1.1 billion, representing 3% to 8% growth.
• Fiscal Year 2025 Guidance - Adjusted EBITDA: $124 million to $132 million, representing 11% to 19% growth.
• Fiscal Year 2025 Guidance - Adjusted Net Income: $55 million to $60 million, representing 14% to 24% growth.
• Zoetis Portfolio Preliminary Estimates: $200 million in net sales, 20% adjusted EBITDA margin, $0.25 adjusted EPS impact for the eight-month period in fiscal year 2025.

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Release Date: November 07, 2024

For the complete transcript of the earnings call, please refer to the full earnings call transcript.

Positive Points

• Phibro Animal Health Corp (NASDAQ:PAHC) reported a strong start to the fiscal year with a 14% increase in animal health business sales.
• The company's vaccine sales grew by 22%, driven by new poultry product introductions in Latin America and increased demand.
• Performance products segment experienced a significant growth of 27%, reflecting higher demand for ingredients used in personal care products.
• The acquisition of Zoetis medicated feed additive business is expected to contribute approximately $200 million in revenue for the remaining eight months of fiscal year 2025.
• Phibro Animal Health Corp (NASDAQ:PAHC) generated $41 million of positive free cash flow over the past 12 months, indicating strong cash management.

Negative Points

• Increased SG&A expenses due to higher employee-related costs impacted the company's overall financial performance.
• The acquisition of Zoetis portfolio led to negative GAAP earnings per share due to purchase price accounting adjustments and one-time deal costs.
• The company faced challenges with the atopic dermatitis product, leading to its discontinuation.
• The integration of the Zoetis acquisition may face transitional impacts such as destocking and blackout periods, affecting short-term revenue.
• Corporate expenses increased by $1.7 million, driven by higher employee-related costs, which could pressure future profitability.

Q & A Highlights

Q: Can you discuss the factors contributing to the healthy gross margins this quarter? Are they primarily driven by price, product mix, or other factors? Additionally, were there any surprises during the acquisition process? A: The positive gross margin was driven by a strong performance in our vaccine portfolio, favorable input costs, and beneficial foreign exchange rates. Regarding the acquisition, there were no significant surprises, and our sales force remains optimistic about the acquired portfolio's potential.

Q: Regarding the Zoetis MFA acquisition, can you explain the revenue and EPS expectations for the first eight months and how they compare to the full-year projections? A: The $200 million revenue and $0.25 EPS for the first eight months reflect transition impacts like de-stocking and regulatory transitions. These are normal and expected during integration, and we remain confident in achieving $0.60 EPS in the first full fiscal year.

Q: Could you provide more details on the decision to discontinue the atopic dermatitis product project? How does this affect future investments in the animal health pipeline? A: The product did not meet our target product profile, leading to its discontinuation. We remain bullish on our overall pipeline and will continue to invest strategically, though specific reallocations of funds from this project are yet to be determined.

Q: The MFA and other business segments have shown impressive growth. Can you provide context on this performance and its sustainability? A: The growth is driven by strong demand, favorable seasonal disease challenges, and effective sales strategies. We believe this trend is sustainable due to our focus on product benefits and customer engagement, which also supports our confidence in the Zoetis MFA acquisition.

Q: What are the strategic priorities following the discontinuation of the atopic dermatitis project? A: While specific reallocations are still being determined, we continue to focus on strengthening our existing pipeline and exploring new opportunities that align with our strategic goals.

For the complete transcript of the earnings call, please refer to the full earnings call transcript.