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Exhibit 99.1

 

 

 

 

NASDAQ: FIZZ

For Immediate Release

Contact: Office of the Chairman, Grace Keene

 

 

GREAT QUARTER . . . GOOD TIDINGS

PROCLAIMS

 

NATIONAL BEVERAGE CORP.

  

FORT LAUDERDALE, FL, November 30, 2016 . . . National Beverage Corp. (NASDAQ: FIZZ) today confirmed its best ever six-month period.

 

(dollars in millions except EPS)

For the Six Months –

  

 

   

Revenues

    

Op. Income

    

Net Income

    

EPS

    

EBITDA*

    

Cash

  
                                                 

Six Months - FY 17

   $ 420     $ 81     $ 54     $ 1.15     $ 88     $ 150  

YOY Growth

     15 %     64 %     65 %     64 %     58 %     99 %

Six Months - FY 16

   $ 364     $ 49     $ 32     $ .70     $ 55     $ 76  

  

“Our first half of FY2017 is reflective of our architecture and passion! The cyclical differences in summer and fall quarters, when adjusted, made our second quarter just as gratifying as the first. Packaging, distribution, promotions and marketing are investment avenues leading to the architectural year-end results. Hopefully we will soon see public company protocols revisited allowing for a ‘fairer’ way to analyze – especially self-serving, ‘short interest’ disclosure,” stated Nick A. Caporella, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer.

 

“We are more than triumphant with our first half results . . . absolutely! Announcing the capital allocation program was equally well intentioned and extremely satisfying. No one has to guard a seasoned and cautious cash flow manager . . . his conscience does a masterful job, regardless of his ownership,” continued Caporella.

 

 

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“America put a capital ‘H’ on Hope again recently and with that – a capital ‘H’ on Health again too . . . this puts us in the cockpit of innovation and the yoke in our hands. We are excited and feeling good about the future here at National Beverage!

 

If you look at center photo below, see our LaCroix ‘Love Gift’ – unique innovation for the holidays. During this Holiday Season, give yourself the Healthiest of choices! Say after me: Great Quarter . . . Good Tidings!” exclaimed Caporella.

  

EVER EXPANDING NEW DEVELOPMENTS

 

 

National Beverage’s iconic brands are the genuine essence . . . of America.

 

“Patriotism” – If Only We Could Bottle It!

 

Fun, Flavor and Vitality . . . the National Beverage Way

  

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National Beverage Corp.

Consolidated Results for the Periods Ended

October 29, 2016 and October 31, 2015

 

     

(in thousands, except per share amounts)

  

Sparkling Performance

    

Three Months Ended

    

Six Months Ended

  
     

Oct. 29, 2016

    

Oct. 31, 2015

    

Oct. 29, 2016

    

Oct. 31, 2015

  
                                   

LaCroix has the highest sales rates and VPOs among national sparkling water brands. (1)

 Net Sales   $ 203,180     $ 178,678     $ 420,288     $ 364,064  

 

                                  
  Net Income   $ 24,604     $ 15,312     $ 53,599     $ 32,425  
                                   

LaCroix’s average velocity is 4-6 times greater than its nearest two competitors nationally.(2)

 Earnings Per                                

 

Common Share

                                

 

Basic

   $ .53     $ .33     $ 1.15     $ .70  
 

Diluted

   $ .53     $ .33     $ 1.15     $ .69  
                                   

The Sparkling Water category is expected to grow to $5.5 billion in 2020.(3)

 Average Common Shares                                

 

Outstanding

                                

 

Basic

     46,560       46,416       46,558       46,407  
 

Diluted

     46,761       46,647       46,764       46,619  

 

 

This press release includes forward-looking statements within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Such forward- looking statements involve known and unknown risks, uncertainties and other factors which may cause actual results, performance or achievements of the Company to be materially different from any future results, performance or achievements expressed or implied by such forward-looking statements. Such factors include fluctuations in costs, changes in consumer preferences and other items and risk factors described in the Company's Securities and Exchange Commission filings. The Company disclaims an obligation to update any such factors or to publicly announce the results of any revisions to any forward-looking statements contained herein to reflect future events or developments.

 

*Although the Company reports its financial results in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States ("GAAP"), management believes that the disclosure of EBITDA, a non-GAAP financial measure, may provide users with additional insights into the operating performance of the business. EBITDA (in millions) for the six months ended October 29, 2016 and October 31, 2015 of $87.7 and $55.4 respectively is calculated by adding the following expenses back to Net Income: Depreciation and Amortization of $6.4 and $6.1; Net Interest (Income) Expense of ($.2) and $.1; and Provision for Income Taxes of $27.9 and $16.9.

  

(1) SPINS (Specialty Products Industry Natural Stores) scan data 52 weeks ending October 31, 2016

(2) Nielsen Multi-Outlet Channels 52 weeks ending November 5, 2016

(3) Zenith International data - all channels