10-QPeriod: Q1 FY2020

Amcor plc Quarterly Report for Q1 Ended Sep 30, 2019

Filed November 7, 2019For Securities:AMCRAMCCF

Summary

Amcor plc's (AMCR) Form 10-Q for the quarter ended September 30, 2019, details the financial impact of its recently completed acquisition of Bemis Company, Inc. The report shows a significant increase in net sales due to the Bemis integration, reaching $3,140.7 million, up from $2,262.4 million in the prior year's comparable quarter. However, net income attributable to Amcor plc saw a notable decrease to $66.0 million from $98.4 million, largely attributed to acquisition, transaction, and integration costs associated with the Bemis deal. Diluted Earnings Per Share (EPS) also declined to $0.04 from $0.08, reflecting both the lower net income and an increase in the number of outstanding shares due to the all-stock nature of the Bemis acquisition. The company also reported significant restructuring expenses related to the Bemis integration and a prior restructuring plan in its Rigid Packaging segment. Despite these integration costs and associated expense increases, Amcor's gross profit margin remained stable at 17.4%. The company maintains a strong liquidity position with $2.4 billion in undrawn credit facilities. Investors should monitor the ongoing integration of Bemis and the realization of targeted synergies, as well as the impact of restructuring costs on near-term profitability.

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Key Highlights

  • 1Net sales increased by 38.8% year-over-year to $3,140.7 million, primarily driven by the acquisition of Bemis.
  • 2Net income attributable to Amcor plc decreased by 32.9% to $66.0 million, impacted by significant acquisition, transaction, and integration costs.
  • 3Diluted EPS fell to $0.04 from $0.08 in the prior year's quarter, influenced by lower net income and a higher share count post-Bemis acquisition.
  • 4The Flexibles segment saw substantial net sales growth (58.5%) and an increase in Adjusted EBIT, driven by the Bemis integration.
  • 5The Rigid Packaging segment experienced a slight decrease in net sales (-2.5%) but saw an increase in Adjusted EBIT.
  • 6The company has initiated a $200 million restructuring plan for Bemis integration, with $18 million in cash payments made in the first quarter of fiscal year 2020.
  • 7Amcor maintains a strong liquidity position with $2.4 billion in undrawn credit facilities as of September 30, 2019.

Frequently Asked Questions

The Bemis acquisition significantly boosted Amcor's net sales by $878.3 million (38.8%) year-over-year. However, it also led to substantial acquisition, transaction, and integration costs, which caused a notable decrease in net income attributable to Amcor plc by $32.4 million (32.9%) and a reduction in diluted EPS.

The acquisition involved assuming $1.4 billion in Bemis debt. Despite this, Amcor maintains a strong liquidity position, with $2.4 billion in undrawn credit facilities available as of September 30, 2019, indicating its ability to manage its debt obligations and operational needs.

Amcor is undertaking a '2019 Bemis Integration Plan' with estimated pre-tax restructuring costs of approximately $200 million, aimed at realizing $180 million in pre-tax synergies. Additionally, the '2018 Rigid Packaging Restructuring Plan' continues, with total pre-tax costs of $95 million. These plans contributed $17.6 million in restructuring and related expenses in the quarter, an increase from the prior year's $12.5 million.

The Flexibles segment showed strong performance, with net sales up 58.5% and Adjusted EBIT increasing significantly due to the Bemis integration. The Rigid Packaging segment experienced a slight decline in net sales (-2.5%) but managed to improve its Adjusted EBIT by 3.2%, driven by cost improvements.