The ODP Corporation Announces Second Quarter 2021 Results

Second Quarter 2021 Summary(1)(3):
*Total reported sales of $2.3 billion, up 6% versus last year
*GAAP operating loss includes charges of $122 million, including $114 million of non-cash asset impairment charges related to goodwill and intangibles at CompuCom, largely related to the continued effects of the COVID-19 pandemic on current business conditions, which led to a GAAP operating loss of $78 million and a net loss of $88 million, or $(1.62) per share, compared to an operating loss of $456 million and a net loss of $439 million, or $(8.19) per share, in the prior year.
*Operating cash flow of $(11) million and adjusted free cash flow of $(13) million, versus $(8) million and $(7) million, respectively in the prior year
*$1.7 billion of total available liquidity including $691 million in cash and cash equivalents

“Our success in delivering improved results this quarter reflects the meaningful progress we’ve made on all of our initiatives to unlock shareholder value,” said Gerry Smith, chief executive officer of The ODP Corporation. “Simultaneously, demand for our core products and services grew in the quarter as customers and more businesses and schools returned to work and to in-class learning.”

“These factors helped drive continued strong results in our Retail Division, which serves as the `home office and school supply headquarters’ choice for customers, and improving performance in our Business Solutions Division (BSD). Combined with our low cost model approach, we delivered a 6% increase in revenue and more than tripled our adjusted operating income compared to last year, putting us in a position of strength as we enter the second half of 2021.”

“We also continued to advance our digital platform business, adding key new team members and making progress on our technology platform development. We have attracted industry-leading talent and are building out the capabilities of our new platform, placing us in an excellent position to drive future value in the large and growing business commerce market.”

“Finally, we’re also moving forward with our plans to separate ODP into two, highly-focused, pure-play companies. The improving market dynamics continue to reflect the growth opportunities for both businesses, and we remain excited about their future prospects. We have modified our plan for the separation, and we remain on-track with our initiatives to complete this transformation in the first half of 2022.”

“This is an exciting time for all of our stakeholders as we strengthen our foundation to create greater value in the future. Our entire team is confident, energized, and committed to capturing the numerous opportunities ahead,” he added.

Total reported sales for the second quarter of 2021 were $2.3 billion, an increase of 6% compared to the second quarter of 2020. The year-over-year increase in revenue was partially driven by stronger business activity as the public sector returned to work and schools began to return to in-class learning. Product sales in the second quarter were up 6% relative to the prior year period, driven by stronger demand for core supply product categories, workspaces and technology. Service revenue in the first quarter was up 8%, largely related to stronger demand for managed print and fulfillment, as well as copy and print services in both BSD and Retail Divisions.

The Company reported operating loss of $78 million in the second quarter of 2021, compared to operating loss of $456 million in the prior year period. GAAP operating results in the second quarter included $122 million of charges including $115 million of non-cash asset impairment charges, and $7 million in net merger, restructuring and other operating costs. Asset impairment charges of $115 million in the second quarter of 2021 included $114 million related to impairment of goodwill and other intangible assets at CompuCom, largely related to the macroeconomic effects of COVID-19 on current business conditions. Net merger, restructuring and other operating costs of $7 million were primarily associated with the planned separation of B2B operations. Net loss was $88 million, or $(1.62) per diluted share in the second quarter of 2021, compared to net loss of $439 million, or $(8.19) per diluted share in the second quarter of 2020.
further detail at: https://investor.theodpcorp.com/news-releases/news-release-details/odp-corporation-announces-second-quarter-2021-results

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