Quarterly Comp Sales Up Nearly 2%; Strategic Initiatives at Payless, Stride Rite Retail Gained Traction in the Quarter; PLG Quarterly Sales Growth of 19%; Record Annual Sales of $1 Billion
TOPEKA, KS -- (Marketwire - February 28, 2012) - Collective Brands, Inc. (NYSE: PSS) today reported financial results for the fourth quarter and fiscal year ended January 28, 2012. Fourth quarter 2011 comparable store sales(1) increased 1.7%, including a 1.6% gain at Payless Domestic due to progress in transforming the Payless business model. This represents the strongest same store sales increase since third quarter 2009. Collective Brands net sales for the quarter were $815.9 million and adjusted net sales (which exclude the impact of third-party store liquidations) were $802.0 million, up 3.6% compared to fourth quarter 2010. The sales growth was driven principally by the strong performance of the Performance + Lifestyle Group (PLG) and the same store sales growth at Payless Domestic.
The net loss attributable to Collective Brands, Inc. for fourth quarter 2011 was $41.6 million, or $0.69 per diluted share. The adjusted net loss(2) was $36.6 million, or $0.61 per diluted share, compared to a net loss of $10.1 million, or $0.16 per diluted share, in fourth quarter 2010.
The fourth quarter 2011 adjustments, which totaled $13.2 million on a pre-tax basis, or $0.08 per diluted share, were as follows:
- $11.5 million related to the store closure initiative -- $7.4 million of lease termination costs, $2.4 million of severance, and $1.7 million from third-party store liquidations.
- $1.7 million related to the review of strategic alternatives.
Collective Brands' fourth quarter 2011 operating loss was $22.2 million, or $9.0 million on an adjusted(2) basis, compared to operating profit of $2.6 million in the fourth quarter of 2010. Adjusted earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation, and amortization(2) ("Adjusted EBITDA") was $23.4 million in the fourth quarter of 2011 compared to $36.2 million in the prior year period.
"Our results reflect how the Payless Domestic strategy is connecting with our customers," said Michael J. Massey, Chief Executive Officer of Collective Brands, Inc. "Our early stage efforts to engage budget-conscious consumers, with more value-focused assortments and messaging, began to take hold during the quarter. Our actions at Payless held traffic in the U.S. nearly flat for the best result in six years. When they came in, customers bought more, and bought more often. We believe our Payless team's initiatives are gaining traction and driving results, which gives us confidence as we move forward."
Mr. Massey continued, "Importantly, consumer feedback along with our results show that our strategic re-direction for the Payless business is correct. We look forward to this year when our consumers will see an even greater change in the value and experience Payless offers."
Mr. Massey added, "Our Performance + Lifestyle Group again delivered outstanding results, its eighth consecutive quarter of sales growth. The performance was led by Sperry Top-Sider and we also saw strong improvement in our Stride Rite retail and wholesale businesses."
Quarterly Operating Segment Sales
Payless Domestic net sales increased 0.7% and same store sales increased 1.6%. Compelling price points drove increases in conversion, units, and units per transaction. Categories which sold well included Incredible Value Every Day products across departments, pumps, the Brash junior collection, and slip-resistant footwear. In addition, the e-commerce business was particularly strong.
Payless International net sales increased 2.3% and same store sales decreased 0.8%. Net sales growth was driven by new stores in Jamaica, the franchise channel, and Canada. The same store sales decline was driven by Puerto Rico and Latin America.
PLG Wholesale sales increased 21.2% led by Sperry Top-Sider growth across virtually all product categories and distribution channels. Saucony and Stride Rite also delivered higher sales.
PLG Retail net sales increased 13.5% and same store sales increased 9.6%. The increases were driven by the successful execution of the Stride Rite strategy which included greater inventory breadth on key ideas, focus on younger children, and effective use of licensed and third-party products. Sperry retail stores, both new and existing, also contributed to the sales gains.
Other Financial and Store Metrics
The gross margin rate in the quarter was 27.9%. On an adjusted basis(2), the gross margin rate was 29.5%, a decrease compared to last year of 230 basis points, due primarily to more aggressive pricing on product no longer aligned to the strategy, as well as higher product costs. This compares to the third quarter gross margin decline of 530 basis points.
Fourth quarter selling, general & administrative expenses as a percent of sales improved by 90 basis points due primarily to lower variable compensation and sales leverage.
Inventory at the end of the quarter was $563.4 million, up 6.0%. The higher inventory level was driven principally by higher product costs, additional unit growth at PLG and Payless, and moderated by store closings.
During the fourth quarter the Company opened 13 new stores (11 Payless and two PLG), closed 323 stores (279 Payless and 44 PLG), and relocated eight stores (seven Payless and one PLG). During the year the Company opened 55 new stores (44 Payless and 11 PLG), closed 403 stores (345 Payless and 58 PLG), and relocated 36 stores (32 Payless and 4 PLG).
Wholly-Owned and Joint Venture Store Counts Jan. 28, 2012 Oct. 29, 2011 Jan. 29, 2011 ------------- ------------- ------------- Payless Domestic 3,499 3,759 3,794 Payless International 661 669 667 Performance + Lifestyle Group 336 378 383 ------------- ------------- ------------- Total Stores 4,496 4,806 4,844 ============= ============= =============
The Company had franchised stores in 21 countries and territories as of the end of fourth quarter 2011.
Franchise Store Counts Jan. 28, 2012 Oct. 29, 2011 Jan. 29, 2011 ------------- ------------- ------------- Payless International 143 115 62 Stride Rite 20 14 8 ------------- ------------- ------------- Total Stores 163 129 70 ============= ============= =============
Quarterly Segment Results (dollars in millions)
Adjusted Adjusted 2011 vs. % 2011 Adjustments (1) 2011 2010 2010 Change ------ ----------- --------- ------ --------- ------ Net Sales Payless Domestic $459.1 $ (12.9) $ 446.2 $455.8 $ (9.6) (2.1%) Payless International 135.0 $ (1.0) 134.0 132.0 2.0 1.5% PLG Wholesale 168.1 - 168.1 138.7 29.4 21.2% PLG Retail 53.7 - 53.7 47.3 6.4 13.5% ------ ----------- --------- ------ --------- ------ Total $815.9 $ (13.9) $ 802.0 $773.8 $ 28.2 3.6% ====== =========== ========= ====== ========= ====== Operating Profit/(Loss) Payless Domestic $(36.3) $ 11.5 $ (24.8) $(16.2) $ (8.6) (53.1%) Payless International 12.8 0.4 13.2 17.8 (4.6) (25.8%) PLG Wholesale 9.4 - 9.4 8.2 1.2 14.6% PLG Retail (8.1) 1.3 (6.8) (7.2) 0.4 5.6% ------ ----------- --------- ------ --------- ------ Total $(22.2) $ 13.2 $ (9.0) $ 2.6 $ (11.6) NM ====== =========== ========= ====== ========= ====== Adjusted Adjusted(1) 2011 vs. 2011 2011 2010 2010 ----- ------------ ----- ------------ Operating Margin Payless Domestic (7.9%) (5.6%) (3.6%) (200 bps) Payless International 9.5% 9.9% 13.5% (360 bps) PLG Wholesale 5.6% 5.6% 5.9% (30 bps) PLG Retail (15.1%) (12.7%) (15.2%) 250 bps ----- ------------ ----- ------------ Total (2.7%) (1.1%) 0.3% (140 bps) ===== ============ ===== ============
Store Closings
The Company moved forward on its stated plan to close approximately 475 underperforming and low volume, non-strategic stores by year-end 2013. Approximately 400 of the stores slated to close are Payless stores in the U.S., Canada, and Puerto Rico and about 75 are Stride Rite Children's locations in the U.S. In 2011, the Company closed 352 of the 475 stores -- 298 Payless and 54 Stride Rite.
Lease termination, severance, and other exit costs for the entire closing period is expected to total $20 million to $25 million of which $13.0 million was recorded during 2011. Collective Brands still anticipates an annual improvement in operating profit of $18 million to $22 million from the closures driven primarily by estimated sales transfer to remaining locations from closed stores. Most of the benefit should be realized in 2012.
Strategic Review is Progressing
The review of strategic alternatives to enhance shareholder value, currently being undertaken by the Company's Board of Directors and management, continues to progress.
Outlook for Collective Brands
- PLG Wholesale sales in the first quarter are expected to grow at a high-single-digit percentage. First quarter backlog is up 1% with a greater mix of reorders versus future orders and a lower level of cancellations expected in the first quarter.
- The effective tax rate for 2012 is expected to be approximately 16% excluding discrete events.
- Capital expenditures are expected to total approximately $80 million - $85 million in 2012.
- Depreciation and amortization for 2012 is expected to total approximately $125 million.
- Year-end 2012 retail net store count is expected to decrease by approximately 50 stores from the prior year.
Notes to Financial Data
(1) Same store sales include Payless stores from all regions and PLG stores. The calculation excludes franchised stores, as well as stores that closed with the assistance of a third-party liquidator.
(2) This release contains certain non-GAAP financial measures. These measures are included as a complement to results provided in accordance with GAAP because management believes these non-GAAP financial measures help explain underlying performance trends in Collective Brands' business and provide useful information to both management and investors. These measures should be considered in addition to results prepared in accordance with GAAP, but should not be considered a substitute for or superior to GAAP results. Please see the reconciliations of the non-GAAP financial measures after the condensed consolidated statements of cash flows. The measures used in this release are as follows:
Adjusted net loss attributable to Collective Brands, Inc. -- Defined as net loss attributable to Collective Brands, Inc. excluding adjustments related to lease terminations, severance, third-party store liquidations, strategic review expenses, and their related tax adjustments.
Adjusted loss per share -- Defined as diluted earnings per share attributable to Collective Brands, Inc. common shareholders excluding adjustments related to lease terminations, severance, third-party store liquidations, strategic review expenses, and their related tax adjustments.
Adjusted gross margin -- Defined as gross margin excluding adjustments related to lease terminations and third-party store liquidations.
Adjusted operating profit -- Defined as operating profit excluding adjustments related to lease terminations, severance, third-party store liquidations, and strategic review expenses.
Adjusted operating margin -- Defined as operating margin excluding adjustments related to lease terminations, severance, third-party store liquidations, and strategic review expenses.
Adjusted EBITDA -- Defined as earnings before adjustments, interest (including loss on early extinguishment of debt), taxes, depreciation and amortization. Adjusted EBITDA provides useful information about the Company's operations because it eliminates the effect of invested capital on the Company's operating profit.
About Collective Brands and Forward-Looking Statements
Collective Brands, Inc. is the holding company of three business units: Payless ShoeSource, Collective Brands Performance + Lifestyles Group (PLG), and Collective Licensing International. Payless ShoeSource, one of the largest footwear retailers in the western hemisphere, is dedicated to providing incredible values for on-trend and validated styles of footwear and accessories. PLG markets premium footwear and related products for children and adults under iconic, well-known brand names including Sperry Top-Sider, Saucony, Keds and Stride Rite. Collective Licensing International is a leading youth lifestyle marketing and global licensing business managing or owning such brands as Airwalk®, Above The Rim®, Vision Street Wear®, STRIKEFORCE™ and Clinch Gear™, among others. Information about, and links for shopping on, each of Collective Brands' business units can be found at www.collectivebrands.com.
This release contains forward-looking statements. The statements in this news release regarding the business outlook, expected performance and forward-looking guidance, as well as other statements that are not historical facts, are forward-looking statements. The word "believe," "expected," "should," and similar expressions are intended to identify forward-looking statements. Forward-looking statements are estimates and projections reflecting management's judgment based on currently available information and involve a number of risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ materially from those suggested by the forward-looking statements. With respect to forward-looking statements, management has made assumptions regarding, among other things, customer spending patterns, weather, pricing, operating costs, the timing of various events and the economic and regulatory environment. A variety of factors could cause actual results and experience to differ materially from the anticipated results or expectations expressed in forward-looking statements. These risks and uncertainties that may affect the operations, performance, and results of Collective Brands' business include, but are not limited to: the impact of competition and pricing; changes in consumer preferences and spending patterns; general economic, business and social conditions in the countries where Collective Brands sources products, supplies or has or intends to open stores; changes in weather patterns; the inability to renew material leases, licenses, or contracts upon their expiration; the ability to identify and negotiate leases for new locations on acceptable terms or to terminate unwanted leases on acceptable terms; the financial condition of suppliers; changes in existing or potential duties, tariffs or quotas, and the application thereof; changes in relationships between the U.S. and foreign countries as well as between foreign countries; economic and political instability in foreign countries, or restrictive actions by the governments of foreign countries in which suppliers and manufacturers from whom the Company sources are located or in which the Company does business; changes in trade, intellectual property, customs and/or tax laws; fluctuations in currency exchange rates, (e.g. yuan, Canadian dollar, euro); the ability to hire, train and retain associates; performance of other parties in strategic alliances; outcomes of intellectual property, employment litigation, and class actions; the ability to comply with local laws in foreign countries; our ability to maintain and upgrade information systems; threats or acts of terrorism or war; strikes, work stoppages and/or slowdowns by unions that play a significant role in the manufacture, distribution or sale of product; changes in commodity prices such as oil; and other risks referenced from time to time in filings of ours with the Securities and Exchange Commission, including our annual report on Form 10-K for the year ended January 29, 2011 in Part I, Item 1A, "Risk Factors". Collective Brands believes these forward-looking statements are reasonable; however, you should not place undue reliance on forward-looking statements, which are based on current expectations and speak only as of the date of this release. Collective Brands is not obligated to publicly release any revisions to forward-looking statements to reflect events after the date of this release. All subsequent written and oral forward-looking statements attributable to the Company or persons acting on its behalf are expressly qualified in their entirety by these cautionary statements. Collective Brands does not undertake any obligation to release any revisions to such forward-looking statements to reflect events or circumstances after the date hereof or to reflect the occurrence of unanticipated events. The unaudited condensed consolidated statements of earnings, balance sheets and statements of cash flows have been prepared in accordance with the Company's accounting policies as described in the Company's 2010 Form 10-K, on file with the Securities and Exchange Commission, are subject to reclassification and adjustments, and should be read in conjunction with the 2010 Annual Report to Shareowners. In the opinion of management, this information is fairly presented and all adjustments (consisting only of normal recurring adjustments) necessary for a fair statement of the results for the interim periods have been included.
COLLECTIVE BRANDS, INC. CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF (LOSS) EARNINGS (UNAUDITED) (dollars and shares in millions, except per share data) 13 Weeks Ended 52 Weeks Ended ------------------------ ------------------------ January 28, January 29, January 28, January 29, 2012 2011 2012 2011 ----------- ----------- ----------- ----------- Net sales $ 815.9 $ 773.8 $ 3,461.7 $ 3,375.7 Cost of sales 588.6 527.6 2,432.2 2,174.5 ----------- ----------- ----------- ----------- Gross margin 227.3 246.2 1,029.5 1,201.2 Selling, general and administrative expenses 249.5 243.6 1,046.3 1,011.5 Impairment of goodwill - - 10.0 - ----------- ----------- ----------- ----------- Operating (loss) profit (22.2) 2.6 (26.8) 189.7 Interest expense 8.5 11.1 38.9 48.7 Interest income (0.1) (0.1) (0.4) (0.7) Loss on early extinguishment of debt - 0.4 0.5 1.7 ----------- ----------- ----------- ----------- Net (loss) earnings before income taxes (30.6) (8.8) (65.8) 140.0 Provision (benefit) for income taxes 6.7 (3.2) 88.3 17.4 ----------- ----------- ----------- ----------- Net (loss) earnings (37.3) (5.6) (154.1) 122.6 Net earnings attributable to noncontrolling interests (4.3) (4.5) (10.4) (9.8) ----------- ----------- ----------- ----------- Net (loss) earnings attributable to Collective Brands, Inc. $ (41.6) $ (10.1) $ (164.5) $ 112.8 =========== =========== =========== =========== (Loss) earnings per share attributable to Collective Brands, Inc. common shareholders: Basic $ (0.69) $ (0.16) $ (2.73) $ 1.77 Diluted $ (0.69) $ (0.16) $ (2.73) $ 1.75 Weighted average shares outstanding: Basic 60.0 61.2 60.2 62.6 Diluted 60.0 61.2 60.2 63.3 COLLECTIVE BRANDS, INC CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS (UNAUDITED) January 28, January 29, (dollars in millions) 2012 2011 ----------- ----------- ASSETS: Current assets: Cash and cash equivalents $ 181.3 $ 324.1 Accounts receivable, net 146.0 114.4 Inventories 563.4 531.7 Current deferred income taxes 6.3 30.7 Prepaid expenses 61.5 55.1 Other current assets 21.8 22.2 ----------- ----------- Total current assets 980.3 1,078.2 Property and equipment, net 369.4 432.3 Intangible assets, net 384.7 428.4 Goodwill 269.8 279.8 Deferred income taxes 10.7 10.1 Other assets 31.4 39.7 ----------- ----------- TOTAL ASSETS $ 2,046.3 $ 2,268.5 =========== =========== LIABILITIES AND EQUITY: Current liabilities: Current maturities of long-term debt $ 5.1 $ 5.1 Accounts payable 291.6 287.4 Accrued expenses 146.1 184.4 ----------- ----------- Total current liabilities 442.8 476.9 Long-term debt 604.8 659.4 Deferred income taxes 122.4 65.4 Other liabilities 202.8 212.4 Equity: Collective Brands, Inc. shareowners' equity 644.8 822.9 Noncontrolling interests 28.7 31.5 ----------- ----------- Total equity 673.5 854.4 ----------- ----------- TOTAL LIABILITIES AND EQUITY $ 2,046.3 $ 2,268.5 =========== =========== COLLECTIVE BRANDS, INC. CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS (UNAUDITED) 52 Weeks Ended -------------------------- January 28, January 29, (dollars in millions) 2012 2011 ----------- ----------- OPERATING ACTIVITIES: Net (loss) earnings $ (154.1) $ 122.6 Adjustments for non-cash items included in net (loss) earnings: Loss on impairment and disposal of assets 46.3 12.2 Impairment of goodwill and indefinite-lived tradenames 41.1 - Depreciation and amortization 131.7 138.2 Provision for losses on accounts receivable 1.7 2.0 Share-based compensation expense 12.7 16.6 Deferred income taxes 85.3 4.2 Loss on extinguishment of debt 0.5 1.7 Changes in working capital: Accounts Receivable (34.2) (20.7) Inventories (31.1) (86.7) Prepaid expenses and other current assets (8.6) (7.5) Accounts payable 5.4 92.2 Accrued expenses (33.8) 5.9 Changes in other assets and liabilities, net (16.8) (7.6) Contributions to pension plans (0.4) (1.6) ----------- ----------- Cash flow provided by operating activities 45.7 271.5 ----------- ----------- INVESTING ACTIVITIES: Capital expenditures (98.9) (97.6) Intangible asset additions (1.4) - ----------- ----------- Cash flow used in investing activities (100.3) (97.6) ----------- ----------- FINANCING ACTIVITIES: Repayment of debt (55.1) (185.2) Payment of deferred financing costs (1.8) - Issuances of common stock 1.8 10.7 Purchases of common stock (18.7) (63.9) Contributions by noncontrolling interests - 3.1 Distribution to noncontrolling interests (13.2) (10.8) ----------- ----------- Cash flow used in financing activities (87.0) (246.1) ----------- ----------- Effect of exchange rate changes on cash (1.2) 2.8 Decrease in cash and cash equivalents (142.8) (69.4) Cash and cash equivalents, beginning of year 324.1 393.5 ----------- ----------- Cash and cash equivalents, end of period $ 181.3 $ 324.1 =========== =========== COLLECTIVE BRANDS, INC. SUMMARY OF PRE-TAX NON-GAAP ADJUSTMENTS FOR THE THIRTEEN WEEKS ENDED JANUARY 28, 2012 (UNAUDITED) Payless Payless PLG PLG (in millions) Domestic International Retail Wholesale Total --------- -------------- --------- ---------- ------- Lease termination costs $ 6.5 $ 0.1 $ 0.8 $ - $ 7.4 Severance related to store closings 2.1 0.2 0.1 - 2.4 Impact of third-party store liquidations 1.6 0.1 - - 1.7 Strategic review expenses 1.3 - 0.4 - 1.7 --------- -------------- --------- ---------- ------- Total $ 11.5 $ 0.4 $ 1.3 $ - $ 13.2 ========= ============== ========= ========== ======= COLLECTIVE BRANDS, INC. SUMMARY OF PRE-TAX NON-GAAP ADJUSTMENTS FOR THE FIFTY-TWO WEEKS ENDED JANUARY 28, 2012 (UNAUDITED) Payless Payless PLG PLG (in millions) Domestic International Retail Wholesale Total --------- -------------- --------- ---------- ------- Q2 2011 increase in impairment of tangible assets $ 26.2 $ 2.5 $ 3.1 $ 0.7 $ 32.5 Impairment of tradenames 7.6 - - 23.5 31.1 Impairment of goodwill 10.0 - - - 10.0 CEO severance 10.0 - - - 10.0 Lease termination costs 9.3 0.5 0.8 - 10.6 Impact of third-party store liquidations 1.6 0.1 - - 1.7 Strategic review expenses 3.4 - 0.4 - 3.8 Severance related to store closings 2.0 0.3 0.1 - 2.4 --------- -------------- --------- ---------- ------- Total $ 70.1 $ 3.4 $ 4.4 $ 24.2 $ 102.1 ========= ============== ========= ========== ======= COLLECTIVE BRANDS, INC. RECONCILIATON OF GAAP TO NON-GAAP FINANCIAL INFORMATION FOR THE THIRTEEN WEEKS ENDED JANUARY 28, 2012 (UNAUDITED) RECONCILIATION OF GAAP TO NON-GAAP CONSOLIDATED NET SALES (dollars in millions) Net sales: as reported (GAAP basis) $ 815.9 Third-party liquidation stores net sales (13.9) ----------- Net sales: non-GAAP basis $ 802.0 =========== RECONCILIATION OF GAAP TO NON-GAAP CONSOLIDATED GROSS MARGIN (dollars in millions) Gross margin: as reported (GAAP basis) $ 227.3 Lease termination costs 7.4 Impact of third-party store liquidations 1.7 ----------- Gross margin: non-GAAP basis $ 236.4 =========== RECONCILIATION OF GAAP TO NON-GAAP CONSOLIDATED SELLING, GENERAL AND ADMINISTRATIVE EXPENSES (dollars in millions) Selling, general and administrative expenses: as reported (GAAP basis) $ 249.5 Severance related to store closings (2.4) Strategic review expenses (1.7) ----------- Selling, general and administrative expenses: non-GAAP basis $ 245.4 =========== RECONCILIATION OF GAAP TO NON-GAAP OPERATING PROFIT (dollars in millions) Operating loss: as reported (GAAP basis) $ (22.2) Lease termination costs 7.4 Severance related to store closings 2.4 Impact of third-party store liquidations 1.7 Strategic review expenses 1.7 ----------- Operating profit: non-GAAP basis $ (9.0) =========== RECONCILIATION OF GAAP TO NON-GAAP LOSS ATTRIBUTABLE TO COLLECTIVE BRANDS, INC. (dollars in millions) Net loss attributable to Collective Brands, Inc.: as reported (GAAP basis) $ (41.6) Lease termination costs 7.4 Severance related to store closings 2.4 Impact of third-party store liquidations 1.7 Strategic review expenses 1.7 Tax impact of adjustments (8.2) ----------- Net loss attributable to Collective Brands, Inc.: non-GAAP basis $ (36.6) =========== RECONCILIATION OF GAAP TO NON-GAAP DILUTED LOSS PER SHARE Diluted loss per share attributable to Collective Brands, Inc.: as reported (GAAP basis) $ (0.69) Adjustment 0.08 (a) ----------- Diluted loss per share attributable to Collective Brands, Inc.: non-GAAP basis $ (0.61) =========== Note to adjustment: (a) Represents the per share impact of the lease termination costs, severance, third-party store liquidations and strategic review expenses, including the per share tax impact of adjustments. COLLECTIVE BRANDS, INC. RECONCILIATION OF GAAP NET LOSS TO NON-GAAP ADJUSTED EBITDA (UNAUDITED) (dollars in millions) 13 weeks ended 13 weeks ended January 28, January 29, 2012 2011 -------------- -------------- Net loss $ (37.3) $ (5.6) Provision (benefit) for income taxes 6.7 (3.2) Net interest expense (including loss on early extinguisment of debt) 8.4 11.4 Depreciation and amortization 32.4 33.6 Lease termination costs 7.4 - Severance related to store closings 2.4 - Gross margin impact of liquidation stores 1.7 - Strategic review expenses 1.7 - -------------- -------------- Adjusted EBITDA $ 23.4 $ 36.2 ============== ==============
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