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- **Record Q3 Growth**: $26.2M combined EBITDA (14% QoQ, 84% YoY), on track for $60-65M full-year target.
- **New Product Expansion**: Ultra-filtered milk line with 2-4 year growth potential, $30M capital raise to support elevated coffee costs.
- **Operational Momentum**: 80% Conway plant capacity utilization, second can line online Q1 2026.
- **Financial Resilience**: 125% YoY EBITDA growth to $23.2M, $82M liquidity post-capital raise.
- **Key Risks**: Single-serve customer M&A uncertainty, 50% Brazil coffee tariffs, 4.5x leverage ratio.

**【CEO Opening Remarks】**
- Reported record-breaking Q3 results with 14% quarter-over-quarter and 84% year-over-year growth in combined Beverage Solutions and SS&T Adjusted EBITDA ($26.2M). Full-year guidance of $60-65M remains on track.
- Launched new ultra-filtered, high-protein milk-based product line, with commercial production expected to begin in Q1 2026. New can line installation complete, targeting 2-4 year growth parity with existing RTD coffee business.
- Achieved 80% of planned capacity utilization in Conway plant, with second can line set for Q1 2026 commercial production.
- Secured $30M capital infusion from core shareholders to address working capital needs from elevated coffee prices and tariffs.

**【CFO Financial Commentary】**
- Consolidated net loss of $19.1M due to Conway plant scale-up costs, but Adjusted EBITDA rose 125% YoY to $23.2M.
- Beverage Solutions Segment: 60% YoY net sales growth ($20.4M EBITDA) driven by 85% single-serve cup volume increase and 4% core roast & ground growth.
- SS&T Segment: 62% YoY net sales growth ($5.8M EBITDA) from volume, margin capture, and higher coffee prices.
- Completed $18M Q3 CapEx, with $15M remaining for Conway build-out. Total liquidity now $82M post-$30M convertible note issuance.
- 2025 guidance unchanged: $60-65M Consolidated EBITDA, 4.5x secured net leverage ratio (vs. 4.0x prior guidance). 2026 outlook cautious due to single-serve customer M&A uncertainty.

**【Q&A Highlights】**
- **Production Progress**: Main can line at 80-125% expected volume, glass line entering commercial production in December. Second can line on track for Q1 2026.
- **New Product Risk**: $5-6M incremental capital needed for ultra-filtered milk line, but no customer commitments yet.
- **Coffee Pricing Mitigation**: 60% Brazil-sourced coffee with 50% tariffs. Capital raise and covenant amendment provide liquidity buffer.
- **Customer Risk**: Key single-serve customer in M&A; worst-case scenario assumes full volume loss but confident in replacing with existing/new customers.
- **Free Cash Flow Outlook**: Conway plant to be EBITDA-positive by mid-2026, enabling debt reduction and growth investments.

Westrock Coffee Company (WEST) Q3 2025 Earnings Call Transcript

- **Record Growth**: Q2 EBITDA up 70% YoY to $23 million, with 34.8% net sales growth driven by new Conway facilities.
- **Conway Success**: Extract/RTD sales +5x QoQ, single-serve cups +50% YoY, on track for H2 margin recovery.
- **Palantir Payoff**: Data analytics improving profitability, with significant H2 contributions.
- **Tariff Resilience**: 50% Brazilian coffee tariff impacting inventory, but costs passed to customers.
- **Guidance Confident**: Full-year 2025 EBITDA guidance reaffirmed, targeting $200 million by 2028.

**【CEO Summary Section】**
- **Record Q2 Results**: Adjusted EBITDA of $23 million (Beverage Solutions + SS&T), up 100% QoQ and 70% YoY, driven by new Conway facilities and Palantir collaboration.
- **Conway Plant Performance**: Extract/RTD facility sales increased 5x QoQ, on track for 4x growth in Q3. Single-serve cups production up 50% YoY, with 25% of cups now from new plant.
- **Palantir Impact**: Data analytics improved profitability, with significant contributions expected in the second half of 2025.
- **Tariff Challenges**: 50% U.S. tariff on Brazilian coffee adds inventory pressure, but costs passed to customers.
- **Guidance Affirmation**: Full-year 2025 guidance reaffirmed, with $200 million EBITDA target by 2028.

**【CFO Financial Commentary】**
- **Net Sales Growth**: 34.8% YoY to $153 million, driven by roast & ground (+13.7%), single-serve cups (+21.1%), and flavors/extracts (+14%).
- **Segment Performance**: Beverage Solutions EBITDA $19.7 million (+48.5% YoY), SS&T EBITDA $3.3 million (+60% YoY).
- **Cost Management**: Scale-up costs at Conway reduced to $7.6 million (vs. $1.2 million in Q2 2024), with moderation expected in H2.
- **Liquidity**: $72 million cash and $200 million credit facility, with leverage ratio improving to 4.75x (vs. 5.7x guidance).
- **Tariff Impact**: Working capital strain from Brazilian coffee tariffs, but no material customer impact yet.

**【Q&A Key Highlights】**
- **Mix Variance**: Stronger-than-expected core business performance offset slower Conway ramp, with Q3 volumes nearing original plan.
- **Palantir Details**: Used for trading, logistics, and manufacturing optimization, with manufacturing benefits exceeding expectations.
- **Production Visibility**: 90%+ visibility for next 6-9 months, with potential upside from new customers and glass line startup in Q4.
- **Single-Serve Market Share**: 20% of new Conway facility capacity utilized, targeting 800-pound gorilla (Keurig) with scale advantages.
- **Tariff Mitigation**: Diversifying sourcing from Colombia, Honduras, Rwanda, but Brazil's dominance limits flexibility.
- **Cross-Selling Momentum**: Top 20 customers driving 85% of cross-product growth, with CPG and restaurant channels lagging.


Westrock Coffee Company (WEST) Q2 2025 Earnings Call Transcript

- **35% EBITDA Growth Guidance**: Full-year 2025 EBITDA expected to reach $75-88 million, driven by new Conway facilities. 
- **Commercial Success**: Q1 2025 saw seamless launch of RTD and single-serve plants, with major customer wins across product categories. 
- **Capacity Expansion**: 50%+ expansions planned for North Carolina and Conway facilities, with third can line on standby. 
- **Demand Strength**: Cross-selling driving multi-product orders, with 85% of Conway capacity already utilized. 
- **Cost Management**: Passing through tariffs and high coffee costs to customers, maintaining liquidity through tight expense control.

**【CEO Summary Section】**
- First quarter 2025 adjusted EBITDA for Beverage Solutions and SS&T segments combined reached $11.5 million, up 3.3% year-over-year, aligning with guidance. Full-year 2025 EBITDA expected to grow 35% to $75-88 million, driven by new Conway, Arkansas facilities. 
- Conway RTD facility began commercial production in Q1, with seamless launch of single-serve cup manufacturing plant. 1 million sq. ft. facilities now producing hundreds of millions of RTD cans/bottles and billions of single-serve cups annually. 
- New can lines expected to come online in Q3 2025, with third can line on standby. Retail packaging capacity in North Carolina set for 50% expansion, and Conway single-serve plant to double capacity. 
- Winning major private-label and branded customers across single-serve, RTD, and roast & ground categories, with cross-selling driving multi-product orders. 

**【CFO Financial Commentary】**
- Q1 2025 net sales rose 11.1% YoY to $275 million, with Beverage Solutions EBITDA at $9.6 million (down 12% YoY) and SS&T EBITDA at $1.9 million (up 567% YoY). 
- Capital expenditures of $41 million in Q1, $30 million for Conway facility. Total unrestricted cash of $86 million at quarter-end. 
- Facing headwinds from high green coffee prices and tariffs, but costs passed through to customers. Liquidity management underway to mitigate working capital strain. 

**【Q&A Key Takeaways】**
1. **Production Ramp-Up**: 
- First can line fully operational in Q2, second can line to start in Q3, glass line to ramp over Q3-Q1 2026. 
- Single-serve volumes expected to surge in Q2+ with new customer wins, potentially adding 5 billion cups annually. 

2. **Demand Visibility**: 
- High confidence in order fulfillment for 2025, with customers lining up to reserve capacity. 
- 85% of theoretical Conway throughput already utilized, with expansion capability to double capacity within 24 months. 

3. **Market Trends**: 
- Consumer shift from hot to cold beverages continues, with RTD and single-serve leading growth. 
- Despite macroeconomic uncertainty, unit demand improving in Q2, offsetting roast & ground volume declines. 

**【Risk Management】**
- Tariffs and high coffee prices impacting margins, but hedging strategies and customer cost pass-through mitigate risk. 
- Focused on cost control and operational efficiency to maintain guidance despite macro challenges.

Westrock Coffee (WEST)-8 May 25-2025 Q1 Earnings call transcript

- **53% EBITDA Growth**: 2024 segment EBITDA up 53% to $21M, with $60M full-year total.
- **$400M Facility Investment**: New production capacity supports 50%+ EBITDA growth over next two years.
- **2025 Guidance**: $66.5M EBITDA (midpoint) with 35% YoY growth, driven by:
  - 20+M lbs new roast & ground volume
  - Record single-serve volumes
  - 25%+ RTD growth
- **2026 Target**: $140M EBITDA with 3.0x leverage ratio.
- **Risks**: 70%+ green coffee price increase could impact back-half demand.

**【CEO Summary Section】**
- 2024 segment adjusted EBITDA for Beverage Solutions and SS&T increased 53% YoY to $21 million, with full-year EBITDA of $60 million (up 33% YoY). 
- $400 million invested in new facilities (1M+ sq ft) to support RTD, single-serve, and roast & ground production.
- 2025-2026 outlook: 50%+ annual EBITDA growth driven by:
  - 20+ million lbs new roast & ground volume from CPG customers
  - Record single-serve volumes from new CPG contracts
  - 25%+ RTD volume growth from Conway facility ramp-up
- 80%+ of Conway capacity pre-sold to premier global brands, with additional demand for packaging services.

**【CFO Financial Commentary】**
- 2024 consolidated adjusted EBITDA: $47.2 million (including $12.8M Conway scale-up costs)
- 2025 guidance: $66.5M EBITDA (midpoint) with $15M scale-up costs
  - Beverage Solutions: $75M EBITDA
  - SS&T: $6.5M EBITDA
- 2026 target: $140M EBITDA (no scale-up costs)
- Credit metrics:
  - 2024 Beverage Solutions net leverage: 4.7x
  - 2025 peak leverage: 5.7x (Q2 2025), ending at 4.9x
  - 2026 target: 3.0x leverage ratio
- Risks: 70%+ green coffee price increase, potential demand decline in back half of 2025.

**【Q&A Key Highlights】**
- **Coffee Price Impact**: Higher prices may reduce consumer demand in back half of 2025, but costs are passed through to customers.
- **Conway Ramp-Up**: Second can line and glass bottle production to begin Q2 2025, with full run rate by end of 2026.
- **Customer Contracts**: No take-or-pay agreements; all contracts based on commercialized products.
- **Management Incentives**: 50% of exec compensation tied to EBITDA growth and leverage ratio targets.

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