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G. Willi-Food Reports Q3 2013 Net Income Up 36.6% From Q3 2012

WILC

2013 Q3 Sales up 12.6% over 2012 Q3 Sales; 2013 Q3 Operating Income up 26.2% over Q3 2012 Operating Income G. Willi-Food also reports on dismissal of claims by Mr. Arcadi Gaydamak against Messrs. Zwi and Joseph Williger

YAVNE, Israel, Nov. 6, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- G. Willi-Food International Ltd. (NASDAQ: WILC) (the "Company" or "Willi-Food"), a global company that specializes in the development, marketing and international distribution of kosher foods, today announced its unaudited financial results for the third quarter and the nine months ended September 30, 2013.

Third Quarter Fiscal 2013 Highlights (income statement highlights compared to same period last year)

  • Sales increased 12.6% to NIS 78.9 million (US$ 22.3 million);
  • Gross profit increased 27.4% to NIS 20.7 million (US$ 5.9 million), or 26.2% of sales;
  • Operating income increased 26.2% to NIS 7.2 million (US$ 2.0 million), or 9.1% of sales;
  • Net income increased 36.6% to NIS 8.6 million (US$ 2.4 million), or 10.9% of sales;
  • Earning per share increased to NIS 0.66 (US$ 0.19);
  • Net cash from operating activities of NIS 5.2 million (US$ 1.5 million); and
  • Cash and securities balance of NIS 218.0 million (US$ 61.6 million) as of September 30, 2013.

Willi-Food's operating divisions include Willi-Food, a distributor of a broad variety of kosher foods, and its wholly-owned subsidiary Gold Frost, a designer, developer and distributor of branded kosher innovative dairy food products.

Third Quarter Fiscal 2013 Summary
Sales for the third quarter of 2013 increased by 12.6% to NIS 78.9 million (US$ 22.3 million) compared to NIS 70.1 million (US$ 19.8 million) recorded in the third quarter of 2012. Sales have increased in recent quarters as a result of growing demand from domestic and international customers for quality kosher products. In addition, we continued to benefit from a shift in behavior in Israel as cost-conscious consumers recognize our products as a viable alternative to higher cost leading brands.

Gross profit for the third quarter of 2013 increased by 27.4% to NIS 20.7 million (US$ 5.9 million) compared to NIS 16.3 million (US$ 4.6 million) recorded in the third quarter of 2012. Third quarter gross margin was 26.2% compared to gross margin of 23.2% for the same period in 2012. The improvement in gross margin was the result of a favorable mix of product revenue during the quarter as sales of higher gross margin products increased faster than sales of lower gross margin products.

Willi-Food's operating income for the third quarter of 2013 increased by 26.2% to NIS 7.2 million (US$ 2.0 million) compared to NIS 5.7 million (US$ 1.6 million) recorded in the third quarter of 2012. Selling expenses increased by 30.9% from the comparable quarter of 2012, primarily due to an increase in promotional expenses as well as vehicles and transport expenses, each of which increased due to the growth in sales. Selling expenses as a percentage of sales increased in the third quarter of 2013 to 11.3% compared to 9.7% in the third quarter of 2012. General and administrative expenses increased by 19.4% from the third quarter of 2012, primarily due to an increase in management profit-related bonuses. General and administrative expenses as a percentage of sales increased in the third quarter of 2013 to 5.9% from 5.5% in the third quarter of 2012.

Willi-Food's income before taxes for the third quarter of 2013 increased by 40.9% to NIS 11.5 million (US$ 3.2 million) compared to NIS 8.1 million (US$ 2.3 million) recorded in the third quarter of 2012.

Willi-Food's net income in the third quarter of 2013 increased by 36.6% to NIS 8.6 million (US$ 2.4 million), or NIS 0.66 (US$ 0.19) per share, from NIS 6.3 million (US$ 1.8 million), or NIS 0.49 (US$ 0.14) per share, recorded in the third quarter of 2012.

Willi-Food ended the third quarter of 2013 with NIS 218.0 million (US$ 61.6 million) in cash and securities net from short-term debt. Net cash from operating activities for 2013 third quarter was NIS 5.2 million (US$ 1.5 million). Willi-Food's shareholders' equity at the end of September 2013 was NIS 358.5 million (US$ 101.4 million).

Nine-Month Fiscal 2013 Highlights (compared to same period last year)

  • Sales increased 20.9% to NIS 253.9 million (US$ 71.8 million);
  • Gross profit increased 31.9% to NIS 63.9 million (US$ 18.1 million), or 25.2% of sales;
  • Operating income increased 54.5% to NIS 24.7 million (US$ 7.0 million), or 9.7% of sales;
  • Net income increased 61.9% to NIS 24.6 million (US$ 7.0 million), or 9.7% of sales; and
  • Earning per share increased to NIS 1.90 (US$ 0.54).

Nine-Month Results
Willi-Food's sales for the nine-month period ending September 30, 2013 increased by 20.9% to NIS 253.9 million (US$ 71.8 million) compared to sales of NIS 210.1 million (US$ 59.4 million) in the first nine months of 2012. Gross profit for the period increased by 31.9% to NIS 63.9 million (US$ 18.1 million) compared to gross profit of NIS 48.5 million (US$ 13.7 million) for the first nine months of 2012. First nine-month gross margins in 2013 were 25.2% compared to gross margins of 23.1% in the same period of 2012.

Operating income for the first nine months of 2013 increased by 54.5% to NIS 24.7 million (US$ 7.0 million) from NIS 15.9 million (US$ 4.5 million) reported in the comparable period of last year.  First nine months 2013 income before taxes increased by 62.9% to NIS 32.7 million (US$ 9.3 million) compared to NIS 20.1 million (US$ 5.7 million) recorded in the first nine months of 2012. Net income for the first nine months of 2013 increased by 61.9% to NIS 24.6 million (US$ 7.0 million), or NIS 1.90 (US$ 0.54) per share, from NIS 15.2 million (US$ 4.3 million), or NIS 1.17 (US$ 0.33) per share, recorded in the first nine months of 2012.

Business Outlook
Mr. Zwi Williger, Chairman of Willi-Food, commented, "We are very pleased to report another strong quarter with organic sales growth of 12.6 percent, gross profit growth of 27.4 percent and net income growth of 36.6 percent as our customer base continues to expand and market demand for our products continues to increase. Although the holiday calendar reduced the number of working days in Israel during September of this year to only 13, we continued to gain traction with new customers while product sales to existing customers also continued to grow. Following the national protests in 2011 against the rising prices of food products, customers realized that they can obtain food products from us of comparable or better quality than those of the leading brands but at more affordable prices, causing our customer base and the demand for our products to increase. Our financial results have significantly improved over the last five quarters as a direct result of our strategy to organically grow our customer base and product line, while at the same time expanding our margins. We intend to reinvest in the development of the company in order to maximize profitability and increase long-term value for our shareholders."

Dismissal of Claims by Mr. Arcadi Gaydamak against Messrs. Zwi and Joseph Williger
Messrs. Zwi and Joseph Williger have informed the Company that in the context of mediation they have agreed with Mr. Arcadi Gaydamak to the dismissal of Mr. Gaydamak's claims against them.  As previously reported by the Company, in 2009 Mr. Arcadi Gaydamak filed a lawsuit against Messrs. Zwi and Joseph Williger claiming, among other things, that they did not rightfully exercise their call option under loan agreements following which Messrs. Zwi and Joseph Williger each increased his holdings by 21.65% of the outstanding shares of the Company's parent company, Willi-Food Investments Ltd. (based on its outstanding shares at the time).   As a result of their agreement, all claims between the parties have been dismissed.   

Conference Call
The Company will host a conference call and live webcast on November 6, 2013 to discuss the financial results begining at 11:00 AM Eastern Time.  Interested parties may participate on the call by dialing 1-877-941-8416 (US), or 1-480-629-9808 (International), approximately 10 minutes prior to the scheduled start time. Paricipants may also access a live listen only webcast at: http://public.viavid.com/index.php?id=106441

Following the conclusion of the call, a telophonic replay will be available for 14 days beginning at 2:00 PM Eastern Time on November 6, 2013 through 11:59 PM Eastern Time on November 20, 2013 and may be accessed by dialing 1-877-870-5176 (US), or 1-858-384-5517 (International), using access code 4645872.  In addition, an archived webcast will be available for one year at: http://public.viavid.com/reports/eventparticipantreporttab.php?id=o5aoo5uY

NOTE A: Convenience Translation to Dollars
The convenience translation of New Israeli Shekels (NIS) into U.S. dollars was made at the rate of exchange prevailing on September 30, 2013, U.S. $1.00 equals NIS 3.537. The translation was made solely for the convenience of the reader.

NOTE B: IFRS
The Company's consolidated financial results for the three-month and nine-month periods ended September 30, 2013 are presented in accordance with International Financial Reporting Standards ("IFRS").

About G. Willi-Food International Ltd.
G. Willi-Food International Ltd. (http://www.willi-food.com) is an Israeli-based company specializing in high-quality, great-tasting kosher food products. Willi-Food is engaged directly and through its subsidiaries in the design, import, marketing and distribution of over 600 food products worldwide. As one of Israel's leading food importers, Willi-Food markets and sells its food products to over 1,500 customers in Israel and around the world including large retail and private supermarket chains, wholesalers and institutional consumers. The company's operating divisions include Willi-Food in Israel and Gold Frost, a wholly owned subsidiary who designs, develops and distributes branded kosher, dairy-food products.

Forward Looking Statement
This press release contains forward-looking statements within the meaning of safe harbor provisions of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995 relating to future events or our future performance, such as statements regarding trends, demand for our products and expected sales, operating results, and earnings. Forward-looking statements involve known and unknown risks, uncertainties and other factors that may cause our actual results, levels of activity, performance or achievements to be materially different from any future results, levels of activity, performance or achievements expressed or implied in those forward-looking statements. These risks and other factors include but are not limited to: monetary risks including changes in marketable securities or changes in currency exchange rates- especially the NIS/U.S. Dollar exchange rate, payment default by any of our major clients, the loss of one of more of our key personnel, changes in laws and regulations, including those relating to the food distribution industry, and inability to meet and maintain regulatory qualifications and approvals for our products, termination of arrangements with our suppliers, in particular Arla Foods, loss of one or more of our principal clients, increase or decrease in global purchase prices of food products, increasing levels of competition in Israel and other markets in which we do business, changes in economic conditions in Israel, including in particular economic conditions in the Company's core markets, our inability to accurately predict consumption of our products and changes in consumer preferences, our inability to protect our intellectual property rights, our inability to successfully integrate our recent acquisitions, insurance coverage not sufficient enough to cover losses of product liability claims and risks associated with product liability claims. We cannot guarantee future results, levels of activity, performance or achievements. The matters discussed in this press release also involve risks and uncertainties summarized under the heading "Risk Factors" in the Company's Annual Report on Form 20-F for the year ended December 31, 2012, filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on April 30, 2013. These factors are updated from time to time through the filing of reports and registration statements with the Securities and Exchange Commission. We do not assume any obligation to update the forward-looking information contained in this press release.

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G. WILLI-FOOD INTERNATIONAL LTD.

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS



September 30,


December 31,


September 30,


December 31,


2 0 1 3


2 0 1 2


2 0 1 3


2 0 1 2


NIS


US dollars (*)


(in thousands)


(in thousands)

ASSETS








Current assets








Cash and cash equivalents

47,746


57,563


13,499


16,274

Financial assets carried at fair value through profit or loss

170,266


158,810


48,139


44,900

Trade receivables

80,338


71,340


22,714


20,170

Other receivables and prepaid expenses

3,624


5,988


1,024


1,693

Inventories

47,620


49,270


13,463


13,930

Total current assets

349,594


342,971


98,839


96,967









Non-current assets








Property, plant and equipment

65,538


63,022


18,529


17,818

Less -Accumulated depreciation

24,002


21,394


6,786


6,049


41,536


41,628


11,743


11,769









Other receivables and prepaid expenses

280


62


79


18

Goodwill

36


36


10


10

Deferred taxes

-


20


-


6

Total non-current assets

41,852


41,746


11,832


11,803










391,446


384,717


110,671


108,770









EQUITY AND LIABILITIES








Current liabilities








Short-term bank debt

-


9,930


-


2,808

Trade payables

21,817


27,268


6,168


7,709

Employees Benefits

1,773


1,659


501


469

Accruals

-


3,446


-


974

Current tax liabilities

752


2,117


213


600

Other payables and accrued expenses

6,732


5,955


1,903


1,684

Total current liabilities

31,074


50,375


8,785


14,244









Non-current liabilities








Deferred taxes

1,276


-


361



Employees Benefits

568


581


160


164

Total non-current liabilities

1,844


581


521


164









Shareholders' equity








Share capital NIS 0.10 par value (authorized - 50,000,000 shares, issued and outstanding - 12,974,245  shares at September 30, 2013; (12,974,245 shares at December 31, 2012)

1,444


1,444


408


408

Additional paid in capital

129,906


129,897


36,728


36,725

Capital fund

247


247


70


70

Remeasurement of defined benefit obligation

14


-


4



Foreign currency translation reserve

747


639


211


181

Treasury shares

(10,843)


(10,843)


(3,066)


(3,066)

Retained earnings

237,013


212,377


67,010


60,044


358,528


333,761


101,365


94,362










391,446


384,717


110,671


108,770





(*) Convenience translation into U.S. dollars

 

G. WILLI-FOOD INTERNATIONAL LTD.

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS



Nine months


Three months


Nine months


ended September 30,


ended September 30,


ended September 30,


2 0 1 3


2 0 1 2


2 0 1 3


2 0 1 2


2 0 1 3


2 0 1 2


NIS


U.S. dollars (*)


In thousands (except per share and share data)













Sales

253,956


210,111


78,957


70,127


71,800


59,404

Cost of sales

190,020


161,640


58,250


53,876


53,723


45,700













Gross profit

63,936


48,471


20,707


16,251


18,077


13,704













Selling expenses

25,391


20,684


8,903


6,801


7,179


5,848

General and administrative expenses

13,926


11,991


4,636


3,882


3,937


3,390

 Other income

(34)


(160)


-


(113)


(10)


(45)













Total operating expenses

39,283


32,515


13,539


10,570


11,106


9,193













Operating income

24,653


15,956


7,168


5,681


6,971


4,511













Financial income

8,836


4,432


4,249


2,698


2,498


1,253

Financial expense

747


293


(54)


238


211


83


8,089


4,139


4,303


2,460


2,287


1,170













 Income before taxes on income

32,742


20,095


11,471


8,141


9,258


5,681

 Taxes on income

8,106


4,875


2,876


1,848


2,292


1,378

























Profit for the period

24,636


15,220


8,595


6,293


6,966


4,303

























Earnings per share:

 












Earnings per share

 












Basic earnings per share

1.90


1.17


0.66


0.49


0.54


0.33













Diluted earnings per share

1.90


1.17


0.66


0.49


0.54


0.33













Shares used in computation of basic EPS

12,974,245


12,978,723


12,974,245


12,974,245


12,974,245


12,974,245













(*) Convenience translation into U.S. dollars

 

G. WILLI-FOOD INTERNATIONAL LTD.

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS



Nine months


Three months


Nine months


ended September 30,


ended September 30,


ended September 30,


2 0 1 3


2 0 1 2


2 0 1 3


2 0 1 2


2 0 1 3


2 0 1 2


NIS


U.S. dollars (*)


In thousands













Cash flows - operating activities












Profit from continuing operations

24,636


15,220


8,595


6,293


6,965


4,303

Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash from continuing operating activities (Appendix)

(13,967)


(8,889)


(3,442)


6,303


(3,949)


(2,513)

Net cash from continuing operating activities

10,669


6,331


5,153


12,596


3,016


1,790













Net cash from discontinued operating activities

-


-


-


-


-


-













Cash flows - investing activities












Acquisition of property plant and equipment

(5,705)


(1,247)


(145)


(1,048)


(1,613)


(353)

Proceeds from sale of property plant and Equipment

29


698


-


656


8


197

Additions to long term other receivables

(445)


-


-


-


(126)


-

Proceeds from (used in) purchase of marketable securities, net

(4,435)


12,317


(33,300)


(19,450)


(1,254)


3,482

Net cash from (used in) continuing investing activities

(10,556)


11,768


(33,445)


(19,842)


(2,985)


3,326




-




-





Net cash from discontinued investing activities

-


13,500


-


-


-


3,817













Cash flows - financing activities












Investment in treasury stocks

-


(702)


-


-


-


(198)

Short-term bank credit, net

(9,930)


-


-


-


(2,807)


-













Net cash used in continuing financing activities

(9,930)


(702)


-


-


(2,807)


(198)













Net cash from discontinued financing activities

-


-


-


-


-


-

























Increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents

(9,817)


30,897


(28,292)


(7,246)


(2,776)


8,735













Cash and cash equivalents  at the beginning of the financial period

57,563


34,661


76,038


72,804


16,275


9,800













Cash and cash equivalents of the end of the financial period

47,746


65,558


47,746


65,558


13,499


18,535













 (*) Convenience Translation into U.S. Dollars.

 

G. WILLI-FOOD INTERNATIONAL LTD.

APPENDIX TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS



Nine months


Three months


Nine months


ended September 30,


ended September 30,


ended September 30,


2 0 1 3


2 0 1 2


2 0 1 3


2 0 1 2


2 0 1 3


2 0 1 2


NIS


U.S. dollars (*)


In thousands













Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash from operating activities












Depreciation and amortization

3,302


1,894


1,136


(77)


934


535

Deferred income taxes

1,296


(197)


993


55


366


(56)

Capital Gain on disposal of property plant and equipment

(29)


(100)


-


(40)


(8)


(28)

Unrealized loss (gain) on marketable securities

(7,021)


567


(3,901)


(161)


(1,985)


161

Stock based compensation reserve

10


66


4


19


3


19

Employees benefit, net

-


(71)


-


18


-


(20)













Changes in assets and liabilities:












Decrease (increase) in trade receivables and other receivables

(7,389)


(10,140)


2,085


1,058


(2,089)


(2,867)

Decrease (increase) in inventories

1,650


4,348


(3,779)


4,716


466


1,229

Increase (decrease) in trade and other payables, and other current liabilities

(5,786)


(5,256)


20


715


(1,636)


(1,486)


(13,967)


(8,889)


(3,442)


6,303


(3,949)


(2,513)







(*) Convenience Translation into U.S. Dollars.

 

This information is intended to be reviewed in conjunction with the Company's filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission.

Company Contact:
G. Willi Food International Ltd.
Raviv Segal, CFO
 (+972) 8-932-1000
raviv@willi-food.co.il

SOURCE G. Willi-Food International Ltd.



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