Press Release Details

United Natural Foods, Inc. Reports Third Quarter Fiscal 2019 Results

June 5, 2019

PROVIDENCE, R.I., June 5, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- United Natural Foods, Inc. (NYSE: UNFI) (the "Company" or "UNFI") today reported financial results for the third quarter of fiscal 2019 ended April 27, 2019.

Third Quarter Fiscal 2019 Highlights

  • Net Sales Increased to $5.96 Billion, Including $3.24 Billion from SUPERVALU
  • Earnings Per Diluted Share (EPS) of $1.12; Adjusted EPS of $0.61
  • Integration of SUPERVALU Progressing; UNFI Now Operating As One Company with A National Leadership Team and Structure

13-Week Period Ended

($ in thousands, except per share data)

April 27,
2019


April 28,
2018


Change

Net Sales

$

5,962,620


$

2,648,879


$

3,313,741

Net Income

$

57,092


$

51,891


$

5,201

Adjusted EBITDA(1)

$

168,175


$

111,907


$

56,268

Earnings Per Diluted Share (EPS)

$

1.12


$

1.02


$

0.10

Adjusted EPS(1)

$

0.61


$

1.04


$

(0.43)



(1)

Please refer to the tables in this press release for a reconciliation of non-GAAP financial measures to the most directly comparable financial measure calculated in accordance with GAAP. 

"Our transformational journey continues, and I'm proud of what our team has accomplished this quarter," said Steven L. Spinner, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer. "I am excited about our next chapter and the acceleration of value creation we expect to realize from the scale, services, and assortment that only UNFI can deliver."

Third Quarter Fiscal 2019 Summary

Net sales from continuing operations by customer channel for the third quarter of fiscal 2019 compared to the third quarter of fiscal 2018 were as follows ($ in millions):







13-Week Period Ended

Customer Channel (1)


Total % Growth


Legacy UNFI
% Growth


April 27,
2019


April 28,
 2018

Supernatural


11.1%


11.1%


$

1,102


$

992

Independents


20.2%


2.5%


829


689

Supermarkets


420.6%


(1.8)%


3,675


706

Other


36.5%


(15.3)%


357


262

Total


125.1%


2.8%


$

5,963


$

2,649


(1)

During the second quarter of fiscal 2019, the presentation of net sales by customer channel was adjusted to reflect changes in the classification of customer types as a result of a detailed review of customer channel definitions. There was no impact to the Condensed Consolidated Statements of Income as a result of revising the classification of customer types. As a result of this adjustment, net sales to our supermarkets channel and to our other channel for the third quarter of fiscal 2018 decreased approximately $12 million and $13 million, respectively, compared to the previously reported amounts, while net sales to the independents channel for the third quarter of fiscal 2018 increased approximately $25 million compared to the previously reported amounts.

 

Gross margin for the third quarter of fiscal 2019 was 13.22% of net sales compared to 15.41% of net sales for the third quarter of fiscal 2018.  The largest driver of the decline in the gross margin rate was the addition of SUPERVALU at a lower gross profit rate.  In addition, last year's gross margin rate included the positive impact of a change in estimate of $20.9 million, which resulted from the Company having revised its calculation for its accrual for inventory purchases.

Operating expenses in the third quarter of fiscal 2019 were $737.7 million, or 12.37% of net sales, compared to $325.8 million, or 12.30% of net sales for the third quarter of fiscal 2018.  The increase in operating expenses, as a percent of net sales, was driven by higher depreciation and amortization expense resulting from the SUPERVALU acquisition partially offset by the benefit of cost synergies.

Goodwill and asset impairment benefit was $38.3 million in the third quarter of fiscal 2019, resulting from adjustments to the purchase price allocation undertaken in the third quarter related to the net assets acquired in the SUPERVALU acquisition.  The fiscal 2019 year-to-date goodwill impairment charge of $332.6 million, reflects the preliminary goodwill impairment charge of $370.9 million and the favorable adjustment to the charge of $38.3 million described above. The goodwill impairment charge and related purchase price allocations for the SUPERVALU acquisition are subject to change during the measurement period (up to one year from the acquisition date).

Restructuring, acquisition, and integration related expenses in the third quarter of fiscal 2019 were $19.4 million including employee-related costs and charges due to severance, settlement of outstanding equity awards and benefits costs and certain charges related to the divestiture of retail banners.

Operating income was $69.7 million in the third quarter of fiscal 2019 reflecting a benefit from the goodwill impairment charge adjustment of $38.3 million and restructuring, acquisition, and integration related expenses of $19.4 million.  When excluding these items, operating income was $50.9 million, or 0.85% of net sales, in the third quarter of fiscal 2019.  Operating income in the third quarter of fiscal 2018 was $82.2 million, or 3.10% of net sales, and included restructuring charges of $0.2 million.  When excluding these charges, operating income for the third quarter of fiscal 2018 was $82.3 million, or 3.11% of net sales.  The decrease in adjusted operating income, as a percent of net sales, was driven by lower gross margins, as a percent of net sales, and higher operating expenses, including depreciation and amortization expense resulting from the SUPERVALU acquisition, as a percent of net sales.

Adjusted EBITDA for the third quarter of fiscal 2019 was $168.2 million compared to $111.9 million for the third quarter of fiscal 2018.  The increase was predominantly driven by the addition of SUPERVALU.

Interest expense, net for the third quarter of fiscal 2019 was $54.9 million and included expense of $0.4 million for unamortized debt issuance costs and original issue discount related to term loan prepayments made in the quarter with asset sale proceeds. When excluding these amounts, interest expense, net was $54.5 million compared to $4.3 million for the third quarter of fiscal 2018.  The increase in interest expense, net was driven by the SUPERVALU acquisition financing.

Effective tax rate for continuing operations for the third quarter of fiscal 2019 was (32.4)% compared to 33.3% for the third quarter of fiscal 2018.  The third quarter of fiscal 2019 effective tax rate reflects a tax benefit based on consolidated pre-tax income from continuing operations, while the third quarter of fiscal 2018 effective tax rate reflects tax expense on consolidated pre-tax income from continuing operations. The change in the effective tax rate for the quarter was primarily driven by purchase accounting adjustments that impacted the goodwill impairment charge recorded in the quarter.

Net income for the third quarter of fiscal 2019 was $57.1 million, including $24.4 million of income related to discontinued operations, compared to $51.9 million for the third quarter of fiscal 2018.  The increase in net income was primarily the result of the benefit from the goodwill impairment charge adjustment and the contribution from SUPERVALU, partially offset by increased interest expense, and restructuring, acquisition, and integration related expenses.

Earnings Per Diluted Share (EPS) was $1.12 for the third quarter of fiscal 2019 compared to $1.02 for the third quarter of fiscal 2018. Adjusted EPS was $0.61 for the third quarter of fiscal 2019 compared to adjusted EPS of $1.04 in the third quarter of fiscal 2018, reflecting higher interest expense and lower operating income, offset in part by net income from discontinued operations.

Debt reduction during the third quarter (compared to the second quarter) was $21 million and was the result of the application of cash from operations and the proceeds from asset sales net of capital expenditures.

Fiscal 2019 Guidance
UNFI is updating fiscal 2019 Earnings Per Share guidance to a range of $(5.85) to $(5.65).  This reflects the $38.3 million benefit from the goodwill impairment charge adjustment; $10 million in expected higher restructuring, acquisition, and integration related expenses; and adjusted EBITDA tracking closer to the low end of the range provided on March 5, 2019.

Conference Call and Webcast
The Company's third quarter fiscal 2019 conference call and audio webcast will be held today, Wednesday, June 5, 2019 at 5:00 p.m. ET.  A webcast of the conference call (and supplemental materials) will be available to the public, on a listen only basis, via the internet at the Investors section of the Company's website www.unfi.com.  An online archive of the webcast (and supplemental materials) will be available for 120 days.

About United Natural Foods

(NOTE: On October 22, 2018, UNFI completed the acquisition of SUPERVALU INC. For more information on the acquisition, please visit www.bettertogether.unfi.com.)

UNFI is North America's premier food wholesaler delivering the widest variety of products to customer locations throughout North America including natural product superstores, independent retailers, conventional supermarket chains, ecommerce retailers, and food service customers.  By providing this deeper 'full-store' selection and compelling brands for every aisle, UNFI is uniquely positioned to deliver great food, more choices, and fresh thinking to customers everywhere. Combined with SUPERVALU, UNFI is the largest publicly-traded grocery distributor in America with expected annual sales of over $21 billion. To learn more about how UNFI is Moving Food Forward, visit www.unfi.com.

INVESTOR CONTACT:
Steve Bloomquist
Vice President, Investor Relations
952-828-4144

Safe Harbor Statement under the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995: Statements in this press release regarding the Company's business that are not historical facts are "forward-looking statements" that involve risks and uncertainties and are based on current expectations and management estimates; actual results may differ materially. The risks and uncertainties which could impact these statements are described in the Company's filings under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, including its quarterly report on Form 10-Q for the period ended October 27, 2018 filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission (the "SEC") on December 6, 2018 and other filings the Company makes with the SEC, and include, but are not limited to, the Company's dependence on principal customers; the Company's sensitivity to general economic conditions including changes in disposable income levels and consumer spending trends; the Company's ability to realize anticipated benefits of its acquisitions and dispositions, in particular, its acquisition of SUPERVALU; the possibility that restructuring, asset impairment, and other charges and costs we may incur in connection with the sale or closure of SUPERVALU's retail operations will exceed current estimates; the potential for additional goodwill impairment charges as a result of purchase accounting adjustments or otherwise; the Company's reliance on the continued growth in sales of higher margin natural and organic foods and non-food products in comparison to lower margin conventional grocery products; increased competition in the Company's industry as a result of increased distribution of natural, organic and specialty products by conventional grocery distributors and direct distribution of those products by large retailers and online distributors; increased competition as a result of continuing consolidation of retailers in the natural product industry and the growth of supernatural chains; the Company's ability to timely and successfully deploy its warehouse management system throughout its distribution centers and its transportation management system across the Company and to achieve efficiencies and cost savings from these efforts; the addition or loss of significant customers or material changes to the Company's relationships with these customers; volatility in fuel costs; volatility in foreign exchange rates; the Company's sensitivity to inflationary and deflationary pressures; the relatively low margins and economic sensitivity of the Company's business; the potential for disruptions in the Company's supply chain by circumstances beyond its control; the risk of interruption of supplies due to lack of long-term contracts, severe weather, work stoppages or otherwise; moderated supplier promotional activity, including decreased forward buying opportunities; union-organizing activities that could cause labor relations difficulties and increased costs; and the ability to identify and successfully complete acquisitions of other natural, organic and specialty food and non-food products distributors.   Any forward-looking statements are made pursuant to the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995 and, as such, speak only as of the date made. The Company is not undertaking to update any information in the foregoing reports until the effective date of its future reports required by applicable laws. Any estimates of future results of operations are based on a number of assumptions, many of which are outside the Company's control and should not be construed in any manner as a guarantee that such results will in fact occur. These estimates are subject to change and could differ materially from final reported results. The Company may from time to time update these publicly announced estimates, but it is not obligated to do so.

Non-GAAP Financial Measures: To supplement the financial information presented on a U.S. generally accepted accounting principles ("GAAP") basis, the Company has included in this press release non-GAAP financial measures for adjusted EBITDA and adjusted earnings per diluted common share. The measure adjusted earnings per diluted common share excludes goodwill and asset impairment charges, restructuring, acquisition, and integration related expenses, loss on debt extinguishment and interest on SUPERVALU's senior notes during their mandatory redemption period, inventory fair value adjustment expense related to the acquisition of SUPERVALU, tax benefit related to U.S. tax reform enacted in December 2017, a legal reserve adjustment, discontinued operations store closures and other charges, net and the tax impact of adjustments.  The non-GAAP measure adjusted EBITDA excludes total other expense, net, (benefit) provision for income taxes, depreciation and amortization, share-based compensation, goodwill and asset impairment charges, restructuring, acquisition and integration related expenses, inventory fair value adjustment related to the acquisition of SUPERVALU, discontinued operations store closures and other charges, net and a legal reserve adjustment.

The reconciliation of these non-GAAP financial measures to their comparable GAAP financial measures are presented in the tables appearing below. The presentation of non-GAAP financial measures is not intended to be considered in isolation or as a substitute for any measure prepared in accordance with GAAP. The Company believes that presenting non-GAAP financial measures aids in making period-to-period comparisons, assessing the underlying operating performance of the Company and understanding core business trends, and is a meaningful indication of its actual and estimated operating performance. The Company currently expects to continue to exclude the items listed above from non-GAAP financial measures and may also exclude other items that may arise.  Management utilizes and plans to utilize these non-GAAP financial measures to compare the Company's operating performance during the 2019 fiscal year to the comparable periods in the 2018 fiscal year and to internally prepared projections.

 

UNITED NATURAL FOODS, INC. 

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF INCOME (unaudited)

(In thousands, except for per share data)





13-Week Period Ended


39-Week Period Ended



April 27,
 2019


April 28,
 2018


April 27,
 2019


 

April 28,
 2018

Net sales


$

5,962,620


$

2,648,879


$

14,979,982


$

7,634,435

Cost of sales


5,174,070


2,240,792


13,017,318


6,487,610

Gross profit


788,550


408,087


1,962,664


1,146,825

Operating expenses


737,681


325,779


1,852,768


957,964

Goodwill and asset impairment (adjustment) charges


(38,250)



332,621


11,242

Restructuring, acquisition, and integration related expenses


19,438


151


134,567


151

Operating income (loss)


69,681


82,157


(357,292)


177,468

Other expense (income):







Net periodic benefit income, excluding service cost


(10,941)



(22,691)


Interest expense, net


54,917


4,347


121,149


12,060

Other, net


958


(24)


231


(1,305)

Total other expense, net


44,934


4,323


98,689


10,755

Income (loss) from continuing operations before income
    taxes


24,747


77,834


(455,981)


166,713

(Benefit) provision for income taxes


(8,027)


25,943


(104,091)


33,831

Net income (loss) from continuing operations


32,774


51,891


(351,890)


132,882

Income from discontinued operations, net of tax


24,370



47,847


Net income (loss) including noncontrolling interests


57,144


51,891


(304,043)


132,882

Less net (income) loss attributable to noncontrolling
   interests


(52)



116


Net income (loss) attributable to United Natural Foods, Inc.


$

57,092


$

51,891


$

(303,927)


$

132,882










Basic earnings per share:









Continuing operations


$

0.64


$

1.03


$

(6.93)


$

2.63

Discontinued operations


0.48



$

0.95


$

Basic income (loss) per share


$

1.12


$

1.03


$

(5.99)


$

2.63

Diluted earnings per share:







Continuing operations


$

0.64


$

1.02


$

(6.93)


$

2.61

Discontinued operations


0.48



0.94


$

Diluted income (loss) per share


$

1.12


$

1.02


$

(5.99)


$

2.61

Weighted average share outstanding:









Basic


50,846


50,424


50,748


50,563

Diluted


50,964


50,751


50,748


50,816

 

UNITED NATURAL FOODS, INC.

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS (unaudited)

(In thousands, except for per share data)





April 27,
 2019


July 28,
 2018

ASSETS





Cash and cash equivalents


$

37,861


$

23,315

Accounts receivable, net


1,049,273


579,702

Inventories


2,214,950


1,135,775

Prepaid expenses and other current assets


185,498


50,122

Current assets of discontinued operations


147,521


Total current assets


3,635,103


1,788,914

Property and equipment, net


1,648,156


571,146

Goodwill


471,843


362,495

Intangible assets, net


1,071,898


193,209

Other assets


107,078


48,708

Long-term assets of discontinued operations


393,143


Total assets


$

7,327,221


$

2,964,472

LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY





Accounts payable


$

1,472,250


$

517,125

Accrued expenses and other current liabilities


227,356


103,526

Accrued compensation and benefits


152,757


66,132

Current portion of long-term debt and capital lease obligations


133,676


12,441

Current liabilities of discontinued operations


116,110


Total current liabilities


2,102,149


699,224

Long-term debt


2,943,992


308,836

Long-term capital lease obligations


122,936


31,487

Pension and other postretirement benefit obligations


208,816


Deferred income taxes


43,232


44,384

Other long-term liabilities


374,949


34,586

Long-term liabilities of discontinued operations


935


Total liabilities


5,797,009


1,118,517

Stockholders' equity:





Preferred stock, par value $0.01 per share, authorized 5,000 shares; issued none



Common stock, par value $0.01 per share, authorized 100,000 shares; 51,719 shares issued
   and 51,104 shares outstanding at April 27, 2019, 51,025 shares issued and 50,411 shares
   outstanding at July 28, 2018


517


510

Additional paid-in capital


502,733


483,623

Treasury stock at cost


(24,231)


(24,231)

Accumulated other comprehensive loss


(43,385)


(14,179)

Retained earnings


1,096,582


1,400,232

Total United Natural Foods, Inc. stockholders' equity


1,532,216


1,845,955

Noncontrolling interests


(2,004)


Total stockholders' equity


1,530,212


1,845,955

Total liabilities and stockholders' equity


$

7,327,221


$

2,964,472


 

 

UNITED NATURAL FOODS, INC.

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS (unaudited)





39-Week Period Ended

(In thousands)


April 27, 2019


April 28, 2018

CASH FLOWS FROM OPERATING ACTIVITIES:





Net (loss) income including noncontrolling interests


$

(304,043)


$

132,882

Income from discontinued operations, net of tax


47,847


Net (loss) income from continuing operations


(351,890)


132,882

Adjustments to reconcile net (loss) income from continuing operations to net cash provided by (used in)
     operating activities:





Depreciation and amortization


169,780


65,982

Share-based compensation


18,827


21,712

(Gain) loss on disposition of assets


(1,147)


111

Gain associated with disposal of investments



(699)

Closed property and other restructuring charges


21,368


Goodwill and asset impairment charges


332,621


11,242

Net pension and other postretirement benefit income


(22,691)


Deferred income taxes


(65,552)


(21,866)

LIFO charge


13,686


Change in accounting estimate



(20,909)

Provision for doubtful accounts


12,486


8,805

Loss on debt extinguishment


2,562


Non-cash interest expense


6,375


594

Changes in operating assets and liabilities, net of acquired businesses


(130,051)


(229,130)

Net cash provided by (used in) operating activities of continuing operations


6,374


(31,276)

Net cash provided by operating activities of discontinued operations


70,816


Net cash provided by (used in) operating activities


77,190


(31,276)

CASH FLOWS FROM INVESTING ACTIVITIES:





Capital expenditures


(136,953)


(29,646)

Purchase of acquired businesses, net of cash acquired


(2,282,327)


(29)

Proceeds from dispositions of assets


169,274


47

Proceeds from disposal of investments



756

Long-term investment


(110)


(3,397)

Other


299


Net cash used in investing activities of continuing operations


(2,249,817)


(32,269)

Net cash provided by investing activities of discontinued operations


50,065


Net cash used in investing activities


(2,199,752)


(32,269)

CASH FLOWS FROM FINANCING ACTIVITIES:





Proceeds from borrowings of long-term debt


1,912,178


Proceeds from borrowings under revolving credit line


3,313,014


500,061

Proceeds from issuance of other loans


22,719


Repayments of borrowings under revolving credit line


(2,306,104)


(394,671)

Repayments of long-term debt and capital lease obligations


(736,949)


(9,043)

Repurchase of common stock



(22,237)

Proceeds from the issuance of common stock and exercise of stock options


1,589


602

Payment of employee restricted stock tax withholdings


(3,253)


(4,522)

Payments for capitalized debt issuance costs


(62,587)


Net cash provided by financing activities of continuing operations


2,140,607


70,190

Net cash used in financing activities of discontinued operations


(254)


Net cash provided by financing activities


2,140,353


70,190

EFFECT OF EXCHANGE RATE CHANGES ON CASH


(226)


(301)

NET INCREASE IN CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS


17,565


6,344

Cash and cash equivalents, at beginning of period


23,315


15,414

Cash and cash equivalents, at end of period


40,880


21,758

Less: cash and cash equivalents of discontinued operations


(3,019)


Cash and cash equivalents of continuing operations


$

37,861


$

21,758

Supplemental disclosures of cash flow information:





Cash paid for interest


$

115,378


$

12,368

Cash paid for federal and state income taxes, net of refunds


$

71,643


$

45,021

 

 

UNITED NATURAL FOODS, INC.

Reconciliation of Net Income (Loss) per Diluted Common Share to Adjusted Net Income per Diluted Common Share
(unaudited)



13-Week Period Ended


39-Week Period Ended


April 27,
 2019


April 28,
 2018


April 27,
 2019


April 28,
 2018

Net income (loss) attributable to UNFI per diluted common share

$

1.12


$

1.02


$

(5.99)


$

2.61

Restructuring, acquisition, and integration related expenses(1)

0.38



2.65


Goodwill and asset impairment (adjustment) charges(2)

(0.75)



6.55


0.22

Loss on debt extinguishment(3)

0.01



0.05


Interest expense on senior notes(4)



0.06


Inventory fair value adjustment(5)



0.21


Net tax expense (benefit) related to U.S. Tax Reform(6)


0.02



(0.41)

Legal reserve adjustment

0.04



0.04


Discontinued operations store closures and other charges, net(7)

0.01



0.26


Tax impact of adjustments(8)

(0.20)



(2.17)


(0.07)

Adjusted net income per diluted common share(9)

$

0.61


$

1.04


$

1.66


$

2.35

(1)

Primarily reflects expenses resulting from the acquisition of SUPERVALU, including employee-related costs, store closure charges, and acquisition and integration expenses.

(2)

Fiscal 2019 reflects a goodwill impairment charge and the related adjustment attributable to the SUPERVALU acquisition. Fiscal 2018 reflects goodwill and asset impairment charges recorded related to the previously disposed Earth Origin's Market retail business.

(3)

Reflects non-cash charges related to the acceleration of unamortized debt issuance costs due to term loan prepayments and extinguishment charges from the Company's term loan, which was in place prior to the acquisition of SUPERVALU.

(4)

Interest expense recorded on the SUPERVALU senior notes in the mandatory 30-day redemption notice period.

(5)

Non-cash charge related to the step-up in inventory values from purchase accounting.

(6)

The amount reflected in the 39-week period ended April 28, 2018 represents the earnings per share impact of a $20.9 million benefit related to the remeasurement of net deferred tax liabilities as a result of U.S. tax reform enacted in December 2017, $21.9 million of which was recorded during the 13-week period ended January 27, 2018, with the remaining $1.0 million of expense being recorded during the 13-week period ended April 28, 2018.

(7)

Amounts represent store closure charges and an inventory fair value adjustment related to discontinued operations, net of the effect of fees received from credit card companies related to a settlement.

(8)

Represents the tax effect of the adjustments besides the net tax expense (benefit) related to U.S. Tax Reform.

(9)

The computation of diluted earnings per share is calculated using diluted weighted average shares outstanding, which includes the net effect of dilutive stock awards.

 

 

Reconciliation of Net Income (Loss) from continuing operations and Income from discontinued operations, net of tax
to Adjusted EBITDA (unaudited)

(in thousands)




13-Week Period Ended


39-Week Period Ended



April 27,
 2019


April 28,
 2018


April 27,
 2019


April 28,
 2018

Net income (loss) from continuing operations(1)


$

32,774


$

51,891


$

(351,890)


$

132,882

Adjustments to continuing operations net income:









Total other expense, net


44,934


4,323


98,689


10,755

(Benefit) provision for income taxes


(8,027)


25,943


(104,091)


33,831

Depreciation and amortization


71,787


21,733


169,780


65,982

Share-based compensation


9,251


7,866


27,763


21,712

Restructuring, acquisition, and integration related expenses


19,438


151


134,567


151

Goodwill and asset impairment (adjustment) charges


(38,250)



332,621


11,242

Inventory fair value adjustment




10,463


Legal reserve adjustment


2,200



2,200


Adjusted EBITDA of discontinued operations(2)


34,068



76,840


Adjusted EBITDA


$

168,175


$

111,907


$

396,942


$

276,555










Income from discontinued operations, net of tax(1)


$

24,370


$


$

47,847


$

Adjustments to discontinued operations net income:









Less net (income) loss attributable to noncontrolling interests(1)


(52)



116


Total other expense, net


(369)



(957)


Provision for income taxes


7,772



13,759


Depreciation and amortization


591



829


Share-based compensation


774



1,306


Restructuring, store closure and other charges, net(3)


982



13,940


Adjusted EBITDA of discontinued operations(2)


$

34,068


$


$

76,840


$



(1)

In the third quarter of fiscal 2019, UNFI expanded its GAAP reconciliations to provide additional supplemental information regarding its adjustments within discontinued operations to arrive at the consolidated measure of Adjusted EBITDA. Previously, these line items were presented together as Net (loss) income attributable to United Natural Foods, Inc. These lines have been separated to provide for a separate presentation of the adjustments included within Adjusted EBITDA related to discontinued operations. This additional information had no impact on the previously presented calculation and definition of Adjusted EBITDA. For additional information regarding our discontinued operations, refer to UNFI's Quarterly Reports on Form 10-Q.



(2)

Adjusted EBITDA of discontinued operations excludes rent expense of $11.6 million, $0.0 million, and $24.3 million and $0.0 million, respectively, as presented in this table, of operating lease rent expense related to stores within discontinued operations, but for which GAAP requires the expense to be included within continuing operations, as we expect to remain primarily obligated under these leases. Due to these GAAP requirements to show rent expense, along with other administrative expenses of discontinued operations within continuing operations, UNFI believes the inclusion of discontinued operations results within Adjusted EBITDA of discontinued operations provides UNFI and investors a meaningful measure of performance.



(3)

Amounts represent store closure charges and costs, and an inventory fair value adjustment related to discontinued operations, net of the effect of fees received from credit card companies related to a settlement.


 

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