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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) November 2, 2022
  
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 November 2, 2022, Hawkins, Inc. issued a press release announcing financial results for its fiscal 2023 second quarter ended October 2, 2022. 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 November 2, 2022, announcing financial results of Hawkins, Inc. for its fiscal 2023 second quarter ended October 2, 2022.
  Filed Electronically
104 Cover Page Interactive Data File (embedded within the inline XBRL document)Filed Electronically




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: November 2, 2022
 By: /s/ Jeffrey P. Oldenkamp
  Jeffrey P. Oldenkamp
  Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer


Document

Exhibit 99.1
November 2, 2022
Hawkins, Inc.
2381 Rosegate
Roseville, MN 55113
Hawkins, Inc. Reports
Second Quarter Fiscal 2023 Results

Minneapolis, Minn, November 2, 2022 – Hawkins, Inc. (Nasdaq: HWKN) today announced results for the three and six months ended October 2, 2022, its second quarter of fiscal 2023.

Second Quarter Fiscal Year 2023 Highlights:

Record second quarter performance for the following metrics – sales, gross profit, operating income, net income, diluted earnings per share (EPS), adjusted EBITDA (earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization), and operating cash flow.
Sales of $241.2 million, a 32% year-over-year increase, with all three reporting segments growing over the same quarter in the prior year.
Gross profit of $46.4 million, a 24% increase over the prior year, contributing to operating income of $26.5 million, a 35% year-over-year increase.
EPS of $0.86, 28% higher than the same period last year.
Adjusted EBITDA, a non-GAAP measure, of $34.0 million, a 28% increase over the same period of the prior year.
Operating cash flow of $28.2 million, allowing us to pay down $18.5 million on our revolving line of credit bringing our leverage ratio to 1.26x EBITDA.
Year-to-date EPS of $1.79, a 23% year-over-year increase.
Supported future Water Treatment growth by opening a new greenfield site in Delaware in October.

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

“Our second-quarter results produced another quarter of records. We generated 32% sales growth, which is our fourth quarter in a row of more than 30% sales growth and brings Hawkins trailing twelve-month revenue to nearly $900 million. Our performance was spread across the majority of our end markets with food, pharmaceutical, and water treatment leading the way. Although our top line was strong, gross profits were again negatively impacted by continued rising material costs as we recorded a charge of $5.3 million for LIFO expense in the quarter, and a year-to-date LIFO charge of $9 million. Even with the incremental LIFO expense we still recorded record gross profit of $93 million for the first half of the year.”

Mr. Hawkins continued, “Hawkins has now experienced 18 consecutive quarters of year-over-year operating income growth. This is no small feat when considering all the challenges we have faced over that time. Our success is always attributed to the hard work by our employees, suppliers, and our customers – Thank You. Looking to the third quarter, one of our large suppliers recently had an unplanned shut down which has put additional cost pressures on us, as we secure product from other sources to allocate to our customers. In addition, we are starting to see softness in the Health and Nutrition segment, and we expect significant LIFO expenses to continue in the third quarter. These items will impact the third quarter negatively and we expect it to cause EPS to be relatively flat when compared to the prior year. We expect supply to return to normal by the fourth quarter. At Hawkins, we focus on the long-term and expect top-line growth to continue in all segments as we grow both organically and through acquisitions in future years.”





Second Quarter Financial Highlights:
NET INCOME
For the second quarter of fiscal 2023, the Company reported net income of $18.0 million, or $0.86 per diluted share, compared to net income for the second quarter of fiscal 2022 of $14.1 million, or $0.67 per diluted share.
REVENUE
Sales were $241.2 million for the second quarter of fiscal 2023, an increase of $57.9 million, or 32%, from sales of $183.3 million in the same period a year ago, driven primarily by price increases. Industrial segment sales increased $30.7 million, or 37%, to $113.9 million for the current quarter, from $83.2 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 as well as a product mix shift. Water Treatment segment sales increased $24.4 million, or 39%, to $86.5 million for the current quarter, from $62.1 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, the added sales from acquisitions and increased demand for our products. Health and Nutrition segment sales increased $2.8 million, or 7%, to $40.8 million for the current quarter, from $38.0 million in the same period a year ago. Health and Nutrition segment sales increased due to increased sales of our manufactured products.
GROSS PROFIT
Gross profit increased $9.1 million, or 24%, to $46.4 million, or 19% of sales, for the current quarter, from $37.3 million, or 20% of sales, in the same period a year ago. During the current quarter, the LIFO reserve increased, and gross profit decreased, by $5.3 million due primarily to rising raw material prices. In the same quarter a year ago, the LIFO reserve increased, and gross profit decreased, by $3.0 million. Gross profit for the Industrial segment increased $5.1 million, or 40%, to $17.7 million, or 16% of sales, for the current quarter, from $12.6 million, or 15% of sales, in the same period a year ago. Industrial segment gross profit increased as a result of increased sales and a product mix shift, partially offset by the unfavorable year-over-year impact of the increased LIFO reserve. Gross profit for the Water Treatment segment increased $3.0 million, or 17%, to $20.5 million, or 24% of sales, for the current quarter, from $17.5 million, or 28% 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 increased $1.0 million, or 14%, to $8.2 million, or 20% of sales, for the current quarter, from $7.2 million, or 19% of sales, in the same period a year ago. Health and Nutrition segment gross profit increased as a result of increased sales as well as decreased inventory adjustments in the current quarter as compared to the same quarter a year ago.
SELLING, GENERAL AND ADMINISTRATIVE EXPENSES
Selling, general and administrative expenses increased $2.1 million to $19.8 million, or 8% of sales, for the current quarter, compared to $17.7 million, or 10% of sales, in the same period a year ago. Expenses increased due to the added costs from the the acquired businesses in our Water Treatment segment, as well as increased variable expenses.
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 October 2, 2022 was $34.0 million, an increase of $7.4 million, or 28%, from $26.6 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 27% for the current quarter, compared to 27% in the same period a year ago. 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 second 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 build up of raw material inventory and raw material prices increases in the first half of fiscal 2023. Accounts receivable also came down slightly in the second quarter, but is up from year end due to our revenue growth in the first two quarters. During the second quarter we reduced our debt by $18.5M. We now have total debt of $141 million, which is 1.26x of our trailing twelve month adjusted EBITDA, consistent with the prior year-end.






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 EndedSix months ended
(In thousands)October 2, 2022September 26, 2021October 2, 2022September 26, 2021
Net Income (GAAP)$18,000 $14,133 $37,695 $30,761 
Interest expense, net1,383 329 2,312 678 
Income tax expense6,707 5,330 13,184 10,703 
Amortization of intangibles1,749 1,551 3,506 3,132 
Depreciation expense5,064 4,403 9,865 8,757 
Non-cash compensation expense1,085 862 1,680 1,661 
Non-recurring acquisition expenses — — 11 
Adjusted EBITDA$33,988 $26,617 $68,242 $55,703 





 
HAWKINS, INC.
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF INCOME (UNAUDITED)
(In thousands, except share and per-share data)
Three Months EndedSix Months Ended
October 02, 2022September 26, 2021October 02, 2022September 26, 2021
Sales$241,192 $183,277 $487,735 $364,518 
Cost of sales(194,818)(145,990)(394,612)(288,257)
Gross profit46,374 37,287 93,123 76,261 
Selling, general and administrative expenses(19,838)(17,679)(38,723)(34,535)
Operating income26,536 19,608 54,400 41,726 
Interest expense, net(1,383)(329)(2,312)(678)
Other (expense) income(446)184 (1,209)416 
Income before income taxes24,707 19,463 50,879 41,464 
Income tax expense(6,707)(5,330)(13,184)(10,703)
Net income$18,000 $14,133 $37,695 $30,761 
Weighted average number of shares outstanding - basic20,814,686 20,986,542 20,861,754 21,010,422 
Weighted average number of shares outstanding - diluted20,956,897 21,140,087 21,004,454 21,168,809 
Basic earnings per share$0.86 $0.67 $1.81 $1.46 
Diluted earnings per share$0.86 $0.67 $1.79 $1.45 
Cash dividends declared per common share$0.1400 $0.1300 $0.2800 $0.2525 
 






HAWKINS, INC.
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS (UNAUDITED)
(In thousands, except share data)
October 2,
2022
April 3,
2022
ASSETS
CURRENT ASSETS:
Cash and cash equivalents$3,924 $3,496 
Trade accounts receivables, net131,392 122,826 
Inventories113,062 94,985 
Prepaid expenses and other current assets3,197 6,431 
Total current assets251,575 227,738 
PROPERTY, PLANT, AND EQUIPMENT:321,453 304,055 
Less accumulated depreciation150,442 142,209 
Net property, plant, and equipment171,011 161,846 
OTHER ASSETS:
Right-of-use assets10,019 10,606 
Goodwill77,401 77,401 
Intangible assets, net of accumulated amortization76,687 80,193 
Deferred compensation plan asset6,752 6,783 
Other5,838 2,761 
Total other assets176,697 177,744 
Total assets$599,283 $567,328 
LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS’ EQUITY
CURRENT LIABILITIES:
Accounts payable — trade$60,887 $66,693 
Accrued payroll and employee benefits12,059 19,034 
Income tax payable2,069 39 
Current portion of long-term debt9,913 9,913 
Short-term lease liability1,433 1,657 
Other current liabilities4,490 4,130 
Total current liabilities90,851 101,466 
LONG-TERM DEBT, LESS CURRENT PORTION130,688 115,644 
LONG-TERM LEASE LIABILITY8,758 9,143 
PENSION WITHDRAWAL LIABILITY4,095 4,276 
DEFERRED INCOME TAXES24,325 23,422 
DEFERRED COMPENSATION LIABILITY7,899 8,402 
OTHER LONG-TERM LIABILITIES1,253 2,374 
Total liabilities267,869 264,727 
COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES
SHAREHOLDERS’ EQUITY:
Common stock; authorized: 60,000,000 shares of $0.01 par value; 20,817,625 and 20,889,777 shares issued and outstanding as of October 2, 2022 and April 3, 2022, respectively
208 209 
Additional paid-in capital41,294 46,717 
Retained earnings286,179 254,384 
Accumulated other comprehensive income3,733 1,291 
Total shareholders’ equity331,414 302,601 
Total liabilities and shareholders’ equity$599,283 $567,328 




HAWKINS, INC.
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS (UNAUDITED)
(In thousands)
 
 Six Months Ended
 October 2,
2022
September 26,
2021
CASH FLOWS FROM OPERATING ACTIVITIES:
Net income$37,695 $30,761 
Reconciliation to cash flows:
Depreciation and amortization13,371 11,889 
Operating leases945 948 
Loss (Gain) on deferred compensation assets1,208 (416)
Stock compensation expense1,680 1,661 
Other187 54 
Changes in operating accounts providing (using) cash:
Trade receivables(8,481)596 
Inventories(18,077)(6,458)
Accounts payable(4,609)5,116 
Accrued liabilities(8,600)(5,392)
Lease liabilities(972)(991)
Income taxes2,031 1,053 
Other2,425 1,261 
Net cash provided by operating activities18,803 40,082 
CASH FLOWS FROM INVESTING ACTIVITIES:
Purchases of property, plant, and equipment(20,668)(6,904)
Acquisitions— (1,200)
Other 296 181 
Net cash used in investing activities(20,372)(7,923)
CASH FLOWS FROM FINANCING ACTIVITIES:
Cash dividends declared and paid(5,900)(5,356)
New shares issued1,004 889 
Payroll taxes paid in exchange for shares withheld(1,550)(1,467)
Shares repurchased(6,557)(7,421)
Payments on revolving loan(30,000)(15,000)
Proceeds from revolving loan borrowings45,000 — 
Net cash provided by (used in) financing activities1,997 (28,355)
NET INCREASE IN CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS428 3,804 
CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS, BEGINNING OF PERIOD3,496 2,998 
CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS, END OF PERIOD$3,924 $6,802 
SUPPLEMENTAL DISCLOSURES OF CASH FLOW INFORMATION
Cash paid for income taxes$11,148 $9,650 
Cash paid for interest$1,879 $563 
Noncash investing activities - capital expenditures in accounts payable$2,535 $1,076 




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

IndustrialWater
Treatment
Health and NutritionTotal
Three months ended October 2, 2022:
Sales$113,939 $86,488 $40,765 $241,192 
Gross profit17,713 20,504 8,157 46,374 
Selling, general, and administrative expenses6,891 9,082 3,865 19,838 
Operating income10,822 11,422 4,292 26,536 
Three months ended September 26, 2021:
Sales$83,168 $62,111 $37,998 $183,277 
Gross profit12,564 17,518 7,205 37,287 
Selling, general, and administrative expenses6,456 7,405 3,818 17,679 
Operating income 6,108 10,113 3,387 19,608 
Six months ended October 2, 2022:
Sales$238,649 $164,978 $84,108 $487,735 
Gross profit37,722 39,457 15,944 93,123 
Selling, general and administrative expenses13,276 17,783 7,664 38,723 
Operating income24,446 21,674 8,280 54,400 
Six months ended September 26, 2021:
Sales$169,018 $118,349 $77,151 $364,518 
Gross profit26,818 33,752 15,691 76,261 
Selling, general and administrative expenses12,697 14,467 7,371 34,535 
Operating income 14,121 19,285 8,320 41,726 



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