• Climb Global Solutions Reports Third Quarter 2022 Results

    Source: Nasdaq GlobeNewswire / 02 Nov 2022 16:05:01   America/New_York

    Q3 Net Sales Up 11% YoY to $76.3 Million

    Sixth Consecutive Quarter of Double-Digit Profitability Improvements

    EATONTOWN, N.J., Nov. 02, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Climb Global Solutions, Inc. (NASDAQ:CLMB) (“Climb” or the “Company”), a value-added global IT channel company providing innovative sales and distribution solutions for emerging technology vendors, is reporting results for the third quarter ended September 30, 2022.

    Third Quarter 2022 Summary vs. Same Year-Ago Quarter

    • Net sales increased 11% to $76.3 million.
    • Adjusted gross billings (a non-GAAP financial measure defined below) increased 17% to $264.3 million.
    • Gross profit increased 19% to $13.5 million.
    • Net income was $2.2 million or $0.50 per diluted share, compared to $2.4 million or $0.55 per diluted share. Excluding the negative impact of foreign exchange (FX), net income increased 6% to $2.6 million or $0.59 per diluted share.
    • Adjusted EBITDA (a non-GAAP financial measure defined below) increased 17% to $4.9 million.

    Management Commentary

    “We continued to execute on our core initiatives during the third quarter, as reflected by the addition of several new marquee vendors to our line card while generating more than 30% organic growth with our top 20 vendors,” said CEO Dale Foster. “The depth of our partnership with our strongest clients continues to serve as a backbone for our business, enabling double-digit growth in adjusted EBITDA for the sixth consecutive quarter.

    “In August, we announced the acquisition of EMEA channel distributor, Spinnakar, adding significant scale and expertise to our European operations along with 15 new vendor partners. The Spinnakar team headed by Gerard Brophy is a welcome addition to our Climb family as we continue to enhance our team and capabilities in the EMEA marketplace. As of October, Spinnakar has been fully integrated with our operations and revenue reporting. We remain active in identifying acquisition opportunities that present operating synergies and can immediately grow the depth and breadth of our Company, both here in the U.S. and abroad.

    “Earlier this week, we completed our rebrand from Wayside Technology Group to Climb Global Solutions. This new branding will enable us to market the Company more effectively under one unified banner and will simplify our operating matrix, as most vendors and customers already know us as Climb. The change marks another milestone in the lifecycle of our business as we push toward the next chapter of growth and profitability.”

    Foster continued: “As we approach the end of 2022, we remain on pace for another record year of performance and look forward to carrying this momentum into 2023, now as Climb Global Solutions.”

    Dividend

    Subsequent to quarter end, on November 1, 2022, Climb’s board of directors declared a quarterly dividend of $0.17 per share of its common stock payable on November 18, 2022, to shareholders of record on November 14, 2022.

    Third Quarter 2022 Financial Results

    Net sales in the third quarter of 2022 increased 11% to $76.3 million compared to $68.9 million for the same period in 2021. Excluding the negative impact of FX, net sales increased 12% to $77.5 million. In addition, adjusted gross billings in the third quarter of 2022 increased 17% to $264.3 million compared to $226.9 million for the same period in 2021. This reflects continued organic growth from new and existing vendors, with limited contribution from the Company’s acquisition of Spinnaker in August 2022.

    Gross profit in the third quarter of 2022 increased 19% to $13.5 million compared to $11.3 million for the same period in 2021. The increase was primarily driven by organic growth from the Company’s top 20 vendors in both North America and Europe, in addition to the onboarding of new vendors.

    Total selling, general, and administrative (“SG&A”) expenses in the third quarter of 2022 were $9.8 million compared to $8.1 million for the same period in 2021. SG&A as a percentage of net sales was 12.9% for the third quarter of 2022 compared to 11.8% in the same period in 2021. SG&A as a percentage of adjusted gross billings was 3.7% for the third quarter of 2022 compared to 3.6%.

    Net income in the third quarter of 2022 was $2.2 million or $0.50 per diluted share, compared to $2.4 million or $0.55 per diluted share for the same period in 2021. Excluding the negative impact of FX, net income increased 6% to $2.6 million or $0.59 per diluted share, compared to $2.4 million or $0.55 per diluted share in the year-ago period.

    Adjusted EBITDA in the third quarter of 2022 increased 17% to $4.9 million compared to $4.2 million for the same period in 2021. The increase was driven by organic growth from both new and existing vendors.

    Net income as a percentage of gross profit for the third quarter of 2022 was 16.5% compared to 21.6% in the year ago quarter. Effective margin, which is defined as adjusted EBITDA as a percentage of gross profit, was 36.6% in the third quarter of 2022 compared to 37.4% for the same period in 2021. All were negatively impacted by the $0.5 million increase in foreign currency transaction loss.

    On September 30, 2022, cash and cash equivalents were $24.1 million compared to $29.3 million on December 31, 2021, while working capital decreased by $5.7 million during this period. The Company had $1.9 million of debt on September 30, 2022, with no borrowings outstanding under either its $20 million or £8 million credit facilities.

    For more information on the non-GAAP financial measures discussed in this press release, please see the section titled, “Non-GAAP Financial Measures,” and the reconciliations of non-GAAP financial measures to their nearest comparable GAAP financial measures at the end of this press release.

    Conference Call

    The Company will conduct a conference call tomorrow, November 3, 2022, at 8:30 a.m. Eastern time to discuss its results for the third quarter ended September 30, 2022.

    Climb management will host the conference call, followed by a question-and-answer period.

    Date: Thursday, November 3, 2022
    Time: 8:30 a.m. Eastern time
    Dial-in registration link: here
    Live webcast registration link: here

    If you have any difficulty registering or connecting with the conference call, please contact Elevate IR at (720) 330-2829.

    The conference call will also be available for replay on the investor relations section of the Company’s website at www.climbglobalsolutions.com.

    About Climb Global Solutions

    Climb Global Solutions, Inc. (NASDAQ: CLMB) is a value-added global IT distribution and solutions company specializing in emerging and disruptive technologies. Climb operates across the US, Canada and Europe through multiple business units, including Climb Channel Solutions, Grey Matter and CloudKnowHow. The Company provides IT distribution and solutions for emerging companies in the Security, Data Management, Connectivity, Storage & HCI, Virtualization & Cloud, and Software & ALM industries.

    Additional information can be found by visiting at www.climbglobalsolutions.com.

    Non-GAAP Financial Measures

    Climb Global Solutions uses non-GAAP financial measures, including adjusted gross billings and adjusted EBITDA, as supplemental measures of the performance of the Company’s business. Use of these financial measures has limitations, and you should not consider them in isolation or use them as substitutes for analysis of Climb’s financial results under generally accepted accounting principles in the United States of America (“U.S. GAAP”). The attached tables provide definitions of these measures and a reconciliation of each non-GAAP financial measure to the most nearly comparable measure under U.S. GAAP.

    Forward-Looking Statements

    The statements in this release, other than statements of historical fact, are “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 (the “Exchange Act”), and are intended to come within the safe harbor protection provided by those sections. These forward-looking statements are subject to certain risks and uncertainties. In this press release, many of the forward-looking statements may be identified by words such as “believes,” “expects,” “intends,” “anticipates,” “plans,” “estimates,” “projects,” “forecasts,” “should,” “could,” “would,” “will,” “confident,” “may,” “can,” “potential,” “possible,” “proposed,” “in process,” “under construction,” “in development,” “opportunity,” “target,” “outlook,” “maintain,” “continue,” “goal,” “aim,” “commit,” or similar expressions, or when we discuss our priorities, strategy, goals, vision, mission, opportunities, projections, intentions or expectations. Factors, among others, that could cause actual results and events to differ materially from those described in any forward-looking statements include, without limitation, the continued acceptance of the Company’s distribution channel by vendors and customers, the timely availability and acceptance of new products, product mix, market conditions, competitive pricing pressures, the successful integration of acquisitions, contribution of key vendor relationships and support programs, inflation, as well as factors that affect the software industry in general and other factors. Currently, one of the most significant factors, however, is the potential adverse effect of the current pandemic of the novel coronavirus, or COVID-19, on the Company, the global economy, and financial markets. The extent to which COVID-19 impacts the Company will depend on future developments, which are highly uncertain and cannot be predicted with confidence, including the scope, severity and duration of the pandemic, the actions taken to contain the pandemic or mitigate its impact, and the direct and indirect economic effects of the pandemic and containment measures, including the impact on the Company’s reseller partners and the end customer markets they serve, among others. The forward-looking statements contained herein are also subject generally to other risks and uncertainties that are described in the section entitled “Risk Factors” contained in Item 1A. of our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2021, and from time to time in the Company’s filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission.

    Company Contact

    Drew Clark
    Chief Financial Officer
    (732) 389-0932
    drew@climbgs.com

    Investor Relations Contact

    Sean Mansouri, CFA
    Elevate IR
    (720) 330-2829
    CLMB@elevate-ir.com

    CLIMB GLOBAL SOLUTIONS, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
    CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS
    (Unaudited)
    (Amounts in thousands, except share and per share amounts)
            
     September 30,
    2022
     December 31,
    2021
            
    ASSETS
            
    Current assets       
    Cash and cash equivalents$24,052  $29,272 
    Accounts receivable, net of allowance for doubtful accounts of $889 and $881, respectively 125,020   122,502 
    Inventory, net 2,116   2,022 
    Vendor prepayments and advances 1,413   661 
    Prepaid expenses and other current assets 3,884   4,871 
    Total current assets 156,485   159,328 
            
    Equipment and leasehold improvements, net 2,659   1,932 
    Goodwill 17,819   17,188 
    Other intangibles, net 18,712   9,950 
    Right-of-use assets, net 1,318   1,628 
    Accounts receivable long-term, net 1,968   78 
    Other assets 393   459 
    Deferred income tax assets 268   189 
            
    Total assets$199,622  $190,752 
            
    LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY
            
    Current liabilities       
    Accounts payable and accrued expenses$136,628  $134,271 
    Lease liability, current portion 482   475 
    Term loan, current portion 515    
    Total current liabilities 137,625   134,746 
            
    Lease liability, net of current portion 1,411   1,810 
    Deferred income tax liabilities 3,922   1,780 
    Term loan, net of current portion 1,424    
    Non-current liabilities 1,829    
            
    Total liabilities 146,211   138,336 
            
            
    Stockholders' equity       
    Common stock, $.01 par value; 10,000,000 shares authorized, 5,284,500 shares       
    issued, and 4,477,753 and 4,424,672 shares outstanding , respectively 53   53 
    Additional paid-in capital 32,385   32,087 
    Treasury stock, at cost, 806,747 and 859,828 shares, respectively (13,183)  (13,870)
    Retained earnings 39,893   34,396 
    Accumulated other comprehensive loss (5,737)  (250)
    Total stockholders' equity 53,411   52,416 
    Total liabilities and stockholders' equity$199,622  $190,752 


    CLIMB GLOBAL SOLUTIONS, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
    CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF EARNINGS
    (Unaudited)
    (Amounts in thousands, except per share data)
                    
     Nine months ended Three months ended
     September 30, September 30,
     2022
     2021
     2022
     2021
                    
    Net Sales$215,443  $207,074  $76,261  $68,911 
                    
    Cost of sales 177,459   173,934   62,744   57,592 
                    
    Gross profit 37,984   33,140   13,517   11,319 
                    
                    
    Selling, general and administrative expenses 25,026   24,312   8,922   7,761 
    Amortization & depreciation expense 1,357   1,177   555   381 
    Acquisition related costs 445   -   365   - 
    Total selling, general and administrative expenses 26,828   25,489   9,842   8,142 
                    
    Income from operations 11,156   7,651   3,675   3,177 
                    
    Interest, net 40   362   58   60 
    Foreign currency transaction loss (799)  (107)  (500)  (41)
    Income before provision for income taxes 10,397   7,906   3,233   3,196 
    Provision for income taxes 2,662   2,155   999   756 
                    
    Net income$7,735  $5,751  $2,234  $2,440 
                    
    Income per common share - Basic$1.74  $1.31  $0.50  $0.55 
    Income per common share - Diluted$1.74  $1.31  $0.50  $ 0.55 
                    
    Weighted average common shares outstanding - Basic 4,323   4,263   4,340   4,282 
    Weighted average common shares outstanding - Diluted 4,323   4,263   4,340   4,282 
                    
    Dividends paid per common share$0.51  $0.51  $0.17  $0.17 
                    
                    
                    
                    
    Reconciliation of GAAP and Non-GAAP Financial Measures (unaudited)            
    (Amounts in thousands, except per share data)               
                    
    The table below presents net sales reconciled to adjusted gross billings (Non-GAAP):
                    
     Nine months ended Three months ended
    Adjusted Gross Billings (Non-GAAP) (1) September 30,   September 30,   September 30,   September 30, 
      2022   2021   2022   2021 
    Net sales$215,443  $207,074  $76,261  $68,911 
    Costs of sales related to sales where the Company is an agent 529,371   465,843   188,043   158,025 
    Adjusted gross billings (Non-GAAP)$744,814  $672,917  $264,304  $226,936 
                    
    (1) We define adjusted gross billings as net sales in accordance with US GAAP, adjusted for the cost of sales related to sales where the Company is an agent. We provided a reconciliation of adjusted gross billings to net sales, which is the most directly comparable US GAAP measure. We use adjusted gross billings of product and services as a supplemental measure of our performance to gain insight into the volume of business generated by our business, and to analyze the changes to our accounts receivable and accounts payable. Our use of adjusted gross billings of product and services as analytical tools has limitations, and you should not consider them in isolation or as substitutes for analysis of our financial results as reported under US GAAP. In addition, other companies, including companies in our industry, might calculate adjusted gross billings of product and services or similarly titled measures differently, which may reduce their usefulness as comparative measures.               
                    
    The table below presents net income reconciled to adjusted EBITDA (2):
                    
     Nine months ended Three months ended
      September 30,   September 30,   September 30,   September 30, 
    Net income reconciled to adjusted EBITDA: 2022   2021   2022   2021 
                    
    Net income$7,735  $5,751  $2,234  $2,440 
    Provision for income taxes 2,662   2,155   999   756 
    Depreciation and amortization 1,357   1,177   555   381 
    Interest expense 55   52   15   16 
    EBITDA 11,809   9,135   3,803   3,593 
    Share-based compensation 1,491   1,253   777   637 
    Acquisition related costs 445   -   365   - 
    Adjusted EBITDA$13,745  $10,388  $4,945  $4,230 
                    
                    
     Nine months ended Three months ended
      September 30,   September 30,   September 30,   September 30, 
    Components of interest, net 2022   2021   2022   2021 
                    
    Amortization of discount on accounts receivable with extended payment terms$(42) $(50) $(33) $(7)
    Interest income (53)  (364)  (40)  (69)
    Interest expense 55   52   15   16 
    Interest, net$(40) $(362) $(58) $(60)
                    
    (2) We define adjusted EBITDA, as net income, plus provision for income taxes, depreciation, amortization, share-based compensation, acquisition related costs and interest. We define effective margin as adjusted EBITDA as a percentage of gross profit. We provided a reconciliation of adjusted EBITDA to net income, which is the most directly comparable US GAAP measure. We use adjusted EBITDA as a supplemental measure of our performance to gain insight into our businesses profitability when compared to the prior year and our competitors. Adjusted EBITDA is also a component to our financial covenants in our credit facility. Our use of adjusted EBITDA has limitations, and you should not consider it in isolation or as a substitute for analysis of our financial results as reported under US GAAP. In addition, other companies, including companies in our industry, might calculate adjusted EBITDA, or similarly titled measures differently, which may reduce their usefulness as comparative measures.

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