BOCA RATON, Fla.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Oct. 23, 2024– The ODP Corporation (NASDAQ:ODP) (“ODP,” or the “Company”), a leading provider of products, services, and technology solutions to businesses and consumers, will announce third quarter 2024 financial results before the market open on Wednesday, November 6th, 2024. The ODP Corporation will webcast a call with financial analysts and investors that day at 9:00 am Eastern Time which will be accessible to the media and the general public.
To listen to the conference call via webcast, please visit The ODP Corporation’s Investor Relations website at investor.theodpcorp.com. A replay of the webcast will be available approximately two hours following the event. A copy of the earnings press release, supplemental financial disclosures and presentation will also be available on the website.
About The ODP Corporation The ODP Corporation (NASDAQ:ODP) is a leading provider of products and services through an integrated business-to-business (B2B) distribution platform and omnichannel presence, which includes world-class supply chain and distribution operations, dedicated sales professionals, online presence and a network of Office Depot and OfficeMax retail stores. Through its operating companies Office Depot, LLC; ODP Business Solutions, LLC; and Veyer, LLC, The ODP Corporation empowers every business, professional, and consumer to achieve more every day. For more information, visit theodpcorp.com.
ODP and ODP Business Solutions are trademarks of ODP Business Solutions, LLC. Office Depot is a trademark of The Office Club, LLC. OfficeMax is a trademark of OMX, Inc. Veyer is a trademark of Veyer, LLC. Grand&Toy is a trademark of Grand & Toy, LLC in Canada. Any other product or company names mentioned herein are the trademarks of their respective owners.
Office Depot, Inc., together with its subsidiaries, supplies a range of office products and services. It offers merchandise, such as general office supplies, computer supplies, business machines and related supplies, and office furniture through its chain of office supply stores under the Office Depot, Foray, Ativa, Break Escapes, Worklife, and Christopher Lowell brand names. The company also provides graphic design, printing, reproduction, mailing, shipping, and other services through design, print, and ship centers. It has operations throughout North America, Europe, Asia, and Central America. The company also sells its products and services through direct mail catalogs, contract sales force, Internet sites, and retail stores, through a mix of company-owned operations, joint ventures, licensing and franchise agreements, alliances, and other arrangements. As of December 31, 2008, Office Depot operated 1,267 North American retail division office supply stores and 162 international division retail stores, as well as participated under licensing and merchandise arrangements in 98 stores. The company was founded in 1986 and is based in Boca Raton, Florida.
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A Sale. The ODP Corporation reported that on October 18, 2024, the Company sold its Varis Division to an affiliate of Arising Ventures. The Company did not release the terms of the agreement. We expect to see additional detail on the Company’s third quarter earnings call.
Details. ODP is retaining a minority interest of 19.9% after the sale. Under the terms of the agreement, the Company will fund up to $4 million of expenses that Varis may incur following the transaction date until December 31, 2025, and has no further obligations to contribute capital to Varis. The terms of the sale did not result in a materially different impact on the Company’s financial statements than previously estimated.
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D. Anthony Scaglione to pursue another career opportunity
BOCA RATON, Fla.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Aug. 14, 2024– The ODP Corporation (“ODP,” or the “Company”) (NASDAQ:ODP), a leading provider of products, services, and technology solutions to businesses and consumers, today announced that D. Anthony Scaglione, executive vice president and chief financial officer, is stepping down from his role to pursue another career opportunity and that his last day will be September 13, 2024.
“On behalf of ODP, I want to thank Anthony for his significant contributions to ODP over the past four years,” said Gerry Smith, chief executive officer of the Company. “Under his financial leadership, ODP has made great strides in its transformation and has strengthened its foundation to be able to deliver profitable growth in the future. Anthony is supported by a talented finance team that will continue to serve the company and its shareholders. We thank Anthony for all his efforts and wish him well in his new role.”
Anthony Scaglione said, “It has been a privilege to work as part of the ODP team and I’m proud of the progress we have made toward achieving our strategic goals. ODP is well positioned with a strong balance sheet and dedicated team to continue driving forward its strategic transformation to create shareholder value.”
As the Company formulates its plans to fill the chief financial officer role and to ensure a smooth transition, Mr. Scaglione will continue to work closely with Mr. Smith until his departure date, supported by the Company’s experienced financial reporting and accounting team.
About The ODP Corporation
The ODP Corporation is a leading provider of products, services, and technology solutions through an integrated business-to-business (B2B) distribution platform and omni-channel presence, which includes supply chain and distribution operations, dedicated sales professionals, a B2B digital procurement solution, online presence, and a network of Office Depot and OfficeMax retail stores. Through its operating companies ODP Business Solutions, LLC; Office Depot, LLC; and Veyer, LLC, The ODP Corporation empowers every business, professional, and consumer to achieve more every day. For more information, visit theodpcorp.com.
This communication may contain forward-looking statements within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. These statements or disclosures may discuss goals, intentions and expectations as to future trends, plans, events, results of operations, cash flow or financial condition, or state other information relating to, among other things, The ODP Corporation, based on current beliefs and assumptions made by, and information currently available to, management. Forward-looking statements generally will be accompanied by words such as “anticipate,” “believe,” “plan,” “could,” “estimate,” “expect,” “forecast,” “guidance,” “expectations”, “outlook,” “intend,” “may,” “possible,” “potential,” “predict,” “project,” “propose” “aim” or other similar words, phrases or expressions, or other variations of such words. These forward-looking statements are subject to various risks and uncertainties, many of which are outside of the Company’s control. There can be no assurances that the Company will realize these expectations or that these beliefs will prove correct, and therefore investors and stakeholders should not place undue reliance on such statements.
Investors and shareholders should carefully consider the foregoing factors and the other risks and uncertainties described in the Company’s Annual Reports on Form 10-K, Quarterly Reports on Form 10-Q, and Current Reports on Form 8-K filed with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission. The Company does not assume any obligation to update or revise any forward-looking statements.
Office Depot, Inc., together with its subsidiaries, supplies a range of office products and services. It offers merchandise, such as general office supplies, computer supplies, business machines and related supplies, and office furniture through its chain of office supply stores under the Office Depot, Foray, Ativa, Break Escapes, Worklife, and Christopher Lowell brand names. The company also provides graphic design, printing, reproduction, mailing, shipping, and other services through design, print, and ship centers. It has operations throughout North America, Europe, Asia, and Central America. The company also sells its products and services through direct mail catalogs, contract sales force, Internet sites, and retail stores, through a mix of company-owned operations, joint ventures, licensing and franchise agreements, alliances, and other arrangements. As of December 31, 2008, Office Depot operated 1,267 North American retail division office supply stores and 162 international division retail stores, as well as participated under licensing and merchandise arrangements in 98 stores. The company was founded in 1986 and is based in Boca Raton, Florida.
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2Q24 Results. The Company reported lackluster operating results that were largely driven by a challenging macroeconomic environment. Revenue of $1.72 billion, adj. EBITDA of $57 million, and net income of negative $4 million, or negative $0.12 per share, all experienced y-o-y decreases. Notably, ODP shares were down roughly 35% at market close, which, in our opinion was an overreaction, spurred on by recessionary concerns.
Veyer gains traction. During the earnings call management highlighted that Veyer received a verbal agreement from a large e-commerce company that has the potential to nearly double the segment’s top line. Notably, the agreement pertains to warehousing and the company’s well established supply chain. Importantly, we view the contract as a significant development that has the ability to favorably alter the Company’s trajectory.
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Second Quarter Revenue of $1.7 Billion with GAAP EPS of $(0.12); Adjusted EPS of $0.56
Progress on Project Core to Drive Future Cost Savings and Implementing Growth Initiatives
Company Repurchased $191 Million of Shares Year to Date
Company Provides Update on Varis Sale Process
BOCA RATON, Fla.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Aug. 7, 2024– The ODP Corporation (“ODP,” or the “Company”) (NASDAQ:ODP), a leading provider of products, services, and technology solutions to businesses and consumers, today announced results for the second quarter ended June 29, 2024.
Second Quarter 2024 Summary(1)(2)(3)
Total reported sales of $1.7 billion, down 10% versus the prior year on a reported basis. The decrease in reported sales is largely related to lower sales in its Office Depot Division, primarily due to 58 fewer retail locations in service compared to the previous year and reduced transactions, as well as lower sales in its ODP Business Solutions Division
GAAP operating income of approximately $400 thousand and net income (loss) from continuing operations of $(4) million, or $(0.12) per diluted share, versus $60 million and $43 million, respectively, or $1.09 per diluted share, in the prior year period
Adjusted operating income of $33 million, compared to $67 million in the second quarter of 2023; adjusted EBITDA of $57 million, compared to $95 million in the second quarter of 2023
Adjusted net income from continuing operations of $20 million, or adjusted diluted earnings per share from continuing operations of $0.56, versus $48 million or $1.22, respectively, in the prior year period
Operating cash flow from continuing operations of $(1) million and adjusted free cash flow of $5 million, versus $(8) million and $(24) million, respectively, in the prior year period
Repurchased nearly 2.4 million shares at a cost of $104 million in the second quarter of 2024; Repurchased a total of approximately $141 million of shares when including purchases made in the second quarter and post quarter through the current date
$831 million of total available liquidity including $190 million in cash and cash equivalents, of which $10 million is presented in Current assets held for sale related to the Varis Division, at quarter end
“We are executing Project Core while taking actions to improve top-line trends in both our B2B and B2C businesses,” said Gerry Smith, chief executive officer of The ODP Corporation. “Our performance in the quarter was below our expectations, impacted by more cautious business spending and weaker consumer activity, along with new customer onboarding challenges impacting revenue traction at ODP Business Solutions. Additionally, retail store traffic trends, while improving sequentially, remained sluggish. Although market challenges impacted Office Depot and ODP Business Solutions, we continued to see progress in Veyer, as they executed across their growth strategies, attracting new third-party customers and improving their external EBITDA. Furthermore, we continued to buy back our shares, returning over $100 million of our stock in the quarter and over $190 million year to date,” he added.
“While we are pacing below our prior expectations for the year, we are not standing still. We’re taking actions to improve our top-line trajectory and we remain focused on capturing the long-term opportunities derived by our strong value proposition, solid balance sheet, and flexible foundation. In addition to our efforts under Project Core, which we expect will create over $100 million in annual cost savings when fully implemented, we are executing on initiatives to accelerate sales pipeline conversion, drive additional avenues for growth with existing customers, and leverage our deep customer relationships to solve more of their procurement challenges. This is what we call the Power of 1 – the ability to add value to our customers through offering one more product or suite of products to help them succeed. For example, we recently were awarded a sizeable order for standalone air conditioning units for a government entity — something not top of mind when you think of ODP Business Solutions, but it showcases the trust customers have in our capabilities to source, deliver, and solution during a time of need – all through the Power of 1. Additionally, we are set early for the upcoming back-to-school season and well positioned with our Education 365 approach, connecting customers within the education sector.”
“Although we are disappointed by our first half performance and outlook for the remainder of the year, we are committed to driving growth back into the business, remaining focused on converting the numerous opportunities in our pipeline, strengthening our position in the second half of the year and having impact in 2025 and beyond. We have several prospects at both ODP Business Solutions and Veyer that we expect to close in the second half that will boost revenue growth velocity as we exit this year. With these opportunities, coupled with our full realization of Project Core, we expect to exit 2024 with a stronger profile,” he continued.
“Despite the near term top-line challenges, we remain committed and encouraged about the future and confident in our operational excellence approach. Our team remains focused on executing the necessary steps to position us for long term growth and profitability,” Smith concluded.
Consolidated Results
Reported (GAAP) Results Total reported sales for the second quarter of 2024 were $1.7 billion, a decrease of 10% compared with the same period last year, driven by lower sales in both its consumer and business-to-business (B2B) divisions. Lower sales in its consumer division, Office Depot, was primarily due to 58 fewer stores in service compared to last year related to planned store closures, as well as lower retail and online consumer traffic and transactions. Sales at ODP Business Solutions Division were lower compared to last year, largely driven by macroeconomic factors causing more cautious spending among business customers, as well as continued challenges related to the onboarding of new customers and fewer transactions. Meanwhile, Veyer provided strong logistics support for the ODP Business Solutions and Office Depot Divisions and continued to execute across its growth strategy, delivering supply chain and procurement solutions to new third-party customers and driving external EBITDA.
The Company reported GAAP operating income of approximately $400 thousand in the second quarter of 2024, down compared to GAAP operating income of $60 million in the prior year period. Operating results in the second quarter of 2024 included $33 million of charges, primarily related to $25 million in net merger and restructuring expenses and $8 million non-cash asset impairment primarily related to the operating lease right-of-use (ROU) assets associated with the Company’s retail store locations. Net loss from continuing operations was $4 million, or $(0.12) per diluted share in the second quarter of 2024, down compared to net income from continuing operations of $43 million, or $1.09 per diluted share in the second quarter of 2023.
Adjusted (non-GAAP) Results(1) Adjusted results for the second quarter of 2024 exclude charges and credits totaling $33 million as described above and the associated tax impacts.
Second quarter 2024 adjusted EBITDA was $57 million compared to $95 million in the prior year period. This included depreciation and amortization of $24 million and $25 million in the second quarter of 2024 and 2023, respectively
Second quarter 2024 adjusted operating income was $33 million, down compared to $67 million in the second quarter of 2023
Second quarter 2024 adjusted net income from continuing operations was $20 million, or $0.56 per diluted share, compared to $48 million, or $1.22 per diluted share, in the second quarter of 2023, a decrease of 54% on a per share basis
Division Results
ODP Business Solutions Division Leading B2B distribution solutions provider serving small, medium and enterprise level companies with an annual trailing-twelve-month revenue of nearly $4 billion.
Reported sales were $917 million in the second quarter of 2024, down 8% compared to the same period last year. The decrease in sales was related primarily to weaker macroeconomic conditions, more cautious business spending, new customer onboarding challenges, and lower sales conversion
Total adjacency category sales, including cleaning and breakroom, furniture, technology, and copy and print, were 43% of total ODP Business Solutions’ sales
Continued strong pipeline of potential new business and implementing several initiatives to regain top-line traction
Operating income was $29 million in the second quarter of 2024, down 36% compared to the same period last year on a reported basis. As a percentage of sales, operating income margin was 3%, down 140 basis points compared to the same period last year
Office Depot Division Leading provider of retail consumer and small business products and services distributed via Office Depot and OfficeMax retail locations and an eCommerce presence.
Reported sales were $799 million in the second quarter of 2024, down 12% compared to the prior year on a reported basis. Lower sales were partially driven by 58 fewer retail outlets in service associated with planned store closures, as well as lower demand relative to last year in major product categories and lower online sales. The Company closed 9 retail stores in the quarter and had 894 stores at quarter end. Sales were down 7% on a comparable store basis
Store and online traffic were lower year over year due to macroeconomic factors causing sluggish consumer activity
Operating income was $17 million in the second quarter of 2024, compared to operating income of $35 million during the same period last year, driven primarily by the flow through impact from lower sales. As a percentage of sales, operating income was 2%, down 170 basis points compared to the same period last year
Veyer Division Nationwide supply chain, distribution, procurement and global sourcing operation supporting Office Depot and ODP Business Solutions, as well as third-party customers. Veyer’s assets and capabilities include 8 million square feet of infrastructure through a network of distribution centers, cross-docks, and other facilities throughout the United States; a global sourcing presence in Asia; a large private fleet of vehicles; and next-day delivery to 98.5% of US population.
In the second quarter of 2024, Veyer provided support for its internal customers, ODP Business Solutions and Office Depot, as well as its third-party customers, generating sales of $1.2 billion
Operating income was $5 million in the second quarter of 2024, compared to $6 million in the prior year period driven by the flow through impact of lower sales to internal customers partially offset by the contribution related to services to external third-party customers
In the second quarter of 2024, sales generated from third-party customers were in-line with the same period last year and EBITDA generated from third-party customers increased by 17% year over year, resulting in sales of $10 million and EBITDA of $4 million
Share Repurchases
The Company continued to execute under its previously announced $1 billion share repurchase authorization valid through March 31, 2027. During the second quarter of 2024, the Company repurchased nearly 2.4 million shares at a cost of $104 million. Since the end of the second quarter of 2024, the Company repurchased additional shares for $37 million.
“Our capital allocation strategy balances investing in the future of our business while continuing to enhance value for shareholders through share repurchases under our buyback authorization,” stated Anthony Scaglione, executive vice president and chief financial officer of The ODP Corporation. “We have executed under this approach, investing in our business and repurchasing over $190 million of our stock thus far in 2024. Moving forward, we will continue to balance our capital allocation strategy remaining mindful of market conditions and business performance as we continue to drive our low-cost business model through Project Core.”
The number of shares to be repurchased under the authorization in the future and the timing of such transactions will depend on a variety of factors, including market conditions, regulatory requirements, and other corporate considerations. The new share repurchase authorization could be suspended or discontinued at any time as determined by the Board of Directors.
Balance Sheet and Cash Flow
As of June 29, 2024, ODP had total available liquidity of approximately $831 million, consisting of $190 million in cash and cash equivalents, including $10 million that is presented in Current assets held for sale related to the Varis Division, and $641 million of available credit under the Fourth Amended Credit Agreement. Total debt was $183 million.
For the second quarter of 2024, cash used in operating activities of continuing operations was $1 million, which included $25 million in restructuring spend, compared to cash used in operating activities of continuing operations of $8 million in the second quarter of the prior year, which included $1 million in restructuring spend. The year-over-year change in operating cash flow is largely related to the timing of certain working capital items.
Capital expenditures in the second quarter of 2024 were $19 million versus $17 million in the prior year period, reflecting continued growth investments in the Company’s digital transformation, distribution network, and eCommerce capabilities. Adjusted Free Cash Flow(3) was $5 million in the second quarter of 2024, compared to $(24) million in the prior year period.
Progress on Project Core
As the Company previously announced, Project Core is a plan designed to create further efficiencies throughout its business, focused on driving enhanced operating results and shareholder value. This broad-based plan includes cost improvement actions across the entire enterprise, optimizing its organizational structure to support future growth of the business. The Company continues to make significant progress under Project Core and is in position to realize in-year savings of approximately $50 million and annualized savings of over $100 million when fully implemented. Restructuring and related charges associated with these actions are now estimated to be in the range of $40 million to $50 million, excluding those related to the Varis Division, and are expected to be substantially incurred throughout 2024.
Varis Division Update
The Company has entered into a non-binding term sheet agreement with a third-party for the sale of Varis. Under the proposed terms, the Company would retain an approximately 20% current stake in the entity. However, there can be no assurances regarding the ultimate timing of this proposed transaction or that such transaction will be completed.
“After a thorough process, we have arrived at a path forward for Varis that aligns with our stated objectives of finalizing our capital commitment to the business, while providing ODP with a continued invested interest in the opportunities ahead. We expect to announce further details of the proposed transaction upon close, which we expect to be completed in the third quarter,” added Smith.
2024 Guidance
“Our performance in the first half of the year was clearly below expectations, placing us behind our goals for the year,” said Smith. “The initiatives we are taking to improve our top-line trajectory, along with our low-cost model, high touch service approach, and strong value proposition, give us confidence in our ability to improve our performance and position us for greater stability and growth in the future. Considering our slow start to the first half of the year, as well as the uncertain macroeconomic environment and the potential variability of the timing of our initiatives, we are updating our 2024 guidance as follows”:
Updated full-year guidance for 2024
*Adjusted Earnings per Share (fully diluted) (EPS) guidance for 2024 excludes potential discrete (tax) items that may affect quarter to quarter fluctuations and includes expected impact from share repurchases
The Company’s full year guidance for 2024 includes non-GAAP measures, such as Adjusted EBITDA, Adjusted Operating Income, Adjusted Earnings per Share (fully diluted) and Adjusted Free Cash Flow. These measures exclude charges or credits not indicative of core operations, which may include but not be limited to restructuring charges, capital expenditures, acquisition-related costs, executive transition costs, asset impairments and other significant items that currently cannot be predicted without unreasonable efforts. The exact amount of these charges or credits are not currently determinable but may be significant. Accordingly, the Company is unable to provide equivalent GAAP measures or reconciliations from GAAP to non-GAAP for these financial measures.
“As a result of our first half performance, along with a continuing challenging macro environment and lower than anticipated sales pipeline conversion in ODP Business Solutions, we are lowering our full year outlook. While first half results were below our expectations, our team remains focused on executing upon opportunities in our business to grow our top line, leveraging our low-cost business model, strong balance sheet, and diverse routes to market,” said Scaglione.
The ODP Corporation will webcast a call with financial analysts and investors on August 7, 2024, at 9:00 am Eastern Time, which will be accessible to the media and the general public. To listen to the conference call via webcast, please visit The ODP Corporation’s Investor Relations website at investor.theodpcorp.com. A replay of the webcast will be available approximately two hours following the event.
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As presented throughout this release, adjusted results represent non-GAAP financial measures and exclude charges or credits not indicative of core operations and the tax effect of these items, which may include but not be limited to merger integration, restructuring, acquisition costs, and asset impairments. Reconciliations from GAAP to non-GAAP financial measures can be found in this release as well as on the Company’s Investor Relations website at investor.theodpcorp.com.
(2)
As used in this release, Free Cash Flow is defined as cash flows from operating activities less capital expenditures. Free Cash Flow is a non-GAAP financial measure and reconciliations from GAAP financial measures can be found in this release as well as on the Company’s Investor Relations website at investor.theodpcorp.com.
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As used in this release, Adjusted Free Cash Flow is defined as Free Cash Flow excluding cash charges associated with the Company’s Project Core Restructuring, and related expenses. Adjusted Free Cash Flow is a non-GAAP financial measure and reconciliations from GAAP financial measures can be found in this release as well as on the Company’s Investor Relations website at investor.theodpcorp.com.
About The ODP Corporation
The ODP Corporation (NASDAQ:ODP) is a leading provider of products, services, and technology solutions through an integrated business-to-business (B2B) distribution platform and omni-channel presence, which includes supply chain and distribution operations, dedicated sales professionals, online presence, and a network of Office Depot and OfficeMax retail stores. Through its operating companies ODP Business Solutions, LLC; Office Depot, LLC; and Veyer, LLC, The ODP Corporation empowers every business, professional, and consumer to achieve more every day. For more information, visit theodpcorp.com.
FORWARD LOOKING STATEMENTS This communication may contain forward-looking statements within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. These statements or disclosures may discuss goals, intentions and expectations as to future trends, plans, events, results of operations, cash flow or financial condition, or state other information relating to, among other things, the Company, based on current beliefs and assumptions made by, and information currently available to, management. Forward-looking statements generally will be accompanied by words such as “anticipate,” “believe,” “plan,” “could,” “estimate,” “expect,” “forecast,” “guidance,” “expectations”, “outlook,” “intend,” “may,” “possible,” “potential,” “predict,” “project,” “propose” or other similar words, phrases or expressions, or other variations of such words. These forward-looking statements are subject to various risks and uncertainties, many of which are outside of the Company’s control. There can be no assurances that the Company will realize these expectations or that these beliefs will prove correct, and therefore investors and stakeholders should not place undue reliance on such statements. Factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from those in the forward-looking statements include, among other things, highly competitive office products market and failure to differentiate the Company from other office supply resellers or respond to decline in general office supplies sales or to shifting consumer demands; competitive pressures on the Company’s sales and pricing; the risk that the Company is unable to transform the business into a service-driven, B2B platform or that such a strategy will not result in the benefits anticipated; the risk that the Company will not be able to achieve the expected benefits of its strategic plans, including a potential sale of Varis on the terms proposed or at all and benefits related to Project Core; the risk that the Company may not be able to realize the anticipated benefits of acquisitions due to unforeseen liabilities, future capital expenditures, expenses, indebtedness and the unanticipated loss of key customers or the inability to achieve expected revenues, synergies, cost savings or financial performance; the risk that the Company is unable to successfully maintain a relevant omni-channel experience for its customers; the risk that the Company is unable to execute the Maximize B2B Restructuring Plan successfully or that such plan will not result in the benefits anticipated; failure to effectively manage the Company’s real estate portfolio; loss of business with government entities, purchasing consortiums, and sole- or limited- source distribution arrangements; failure to attract and retain qualified personnel, including employees in stores, service centers, distribution centers, field and corporate offices and executive management, and the inability to keep supply of skills and resources in balance with customer demand; failure to execute effective advertising efforts and maintain the Company’s reputation and brand at a high level; disruptions in computer systems, including delivery of technology services; breach of information technology systems affecting reputation, business partner and customer relationships and operations and resulting in high costs and lost revenue; unanticipated downturns in business relationships with customers or terms with the suppliers, third-party vendors and business partners; disruption of global sourcing activities, evolving foreign trade policy (including tariffs imposed on certain foreign made goods); exclusive Office Depot branded products are subject to additional product, supply chain and legal risks; product safety and quality concerns of manufacturers’ branded products and services and Office Depot private branded products; covenants in the credit facility; general disruption in the credit markets; incurrence of significant impairment charges; retained responsibility for liabilities of acquired companies; fluctuation in quarterly operating results due to seasonality of the Company’s business; changes in tax laws in jurisdictions where the Company operates; increases in wage and benefit costs and changes in labor regulations; changes in the regulatory environment, legal compliance risks and violations of the U.S. Foreign Corrupt Practices Act and other worldwide anti-bribery laws; volatility in the Company’s common stock price; changes in or the elimination of the payment of cash dividends on Company common stock; macroeconomic conditions such as higher interest rates and future declines in business or consumer spending; increases in fuel and other commodity prices and the cost of material, energy and other production costs, or unexpected costs that cannot be recouped in product pricing; unexpected claims, charges, litigation, dispute resolutions or settlement expenses; catastrophic events, including the impact of weather events on the Company’s business; the discouragement of lawsuits by shareholders against the Company and its directors and officers as a result of the exclusive forum selection of the Court of Chancery, the federal district court for the District of Delaware or other Delaware state courts by the Company as the sole and exclusive forum for such lawsuits; and the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on the Company’s business. The foregoing list of factors is not exhaustive. Investors and shareholders should carefully consider the foregoing factors and the other risks and uncertainties described in the Company’s Annual Reports on Form 10-K, Quarterly Reports on Form 10-Q, and Current Reports on Form 8-K filed with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission. The Company does not assume any obligation to update or revise any forward-looking statements.
BOCA RATON, Fla.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Jul. 24, 2024– The ODP Corporation (NASDAQ:ODP) (“ODP,” or the “Company”), a leading provider of business services, products and digital workplace technology solutions to businesses and consumers, will announce second quarter 2024 financial results before the market open on Wednesday, August 7th, 2024. The ODP Corporation will webcast a call with financial analysts and investors that day at 9:00 am Eastern Time which will be accessible to the media and the general public.
To listen to the conference call via webcast, please visit The ODP Corporation’s Investor Relations website at investor.theodpcorp.com. A replay of the webcast will be available approximately two hours following the event. A copy of the earnings press release, supplemental financial disclosures and presentation will also be available on the website.
About The ODP Corporation
The ODP Corporation (NASDAQ:ODP) is a leading provider of products and services through an integrated business-to-business (B2B) distribution platform and omnichannel presence, which includes world-class supply chain and distribution operations, dedicated sales professionals, a B2B digital procurement solution, online presence and a network of Office Depot and OfficeMax retail stores. Through its operating companies Office Depot, LLC; ODP Business Solutions, LLC; and Veyer, LLC, The ODP Corporation empowers every business, professional, and consumer to achieve more every day. For more information, visit theodpcorp.com.
ODP and ODP Business Solutions are trademarks of ODP Business Solutions, LLC. Office Depot is a trademark of The Office Club, LLC. OfficeMax is a trademark of OMX, Inc. Veyer is a trademark of Veyer, LLC. Varis is a trademark of Varis, Inc. Grand&Toy is a trademark of Grand & Toy, LLC in Canada. Any other product or company names mentioned herein are the trademarks of their respective owners.
BOCA RATON, Fla. & JACKSONVILLE, Fla.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Jun. 20, 2024– Office Depot, a leading omnichannel retailer dedicated to helping its small business, home office and education customers live more productive and organized lives through innovative products and services, is collaborating with Dun & Bradstreet (NYSE: DNB), a leading global provider of business decisioning data and analytics, to launch Power.Up™, a program that offers business owners credit, marketing, data, creative, and advertising services to help them grow and succeed.
“At Office Depot, we’re always striving to empower business owners to pursue their dreams and achieve their vision of success,” said Kevin Moffitt, executive vice president of the ODP Corporation and president of Office Depot. “By joining forces with Dun & Bradstreet, we can combine their extensive experience and suite of services with our already comprehensive offering of business solutions. This collaboration equips our customers with the tools they need to succeed.”
In designing the Power.Up™ program, Office Depot and Dun & Bradstreet listened to the needs of businesses across the country to help them address the ever-changing challenges that come with running an organization. The goal of the Power.Up™ program is to help organizations save time and money with business services that help create efficiencies to operate and grow. In Office Depot and OfficeMax stores across the U.S., customers will be able to easily access a QR code that describes the Power.Up™ program and connects them with someone directly to discuss the services available. Additionally, representatives from Dun & Bradstreet will also be on-hand in select locations to help answer questions and guide customers on how to get started.
“We know millions of businesses utilize Office Depot’s stores to purchase supplies to support their day-to-day operations. These customers are under more pressure than ever due to inflation and supply chain issues, in addition to the everyday management of their business,” said Eric Kider, General Manager, Sales & Marketing Solutions, Dun & Bradstreet. “With Office Depot, we are providing solutions with services tailored to their customers’ needs to give them more opportunities to serve their customers and communities.”
The Dun & Bradstreet services include:
Business Information Services – this suite of solutions helps businesses build and manage their business credit file.
D-U-N-S® Number Registration – a D-U-N-S Number is an important step in establishing a business identity and business creditworthiness, which can help when seeking new contracts, applying for loans, and evaluating potential partners.
Marketing Data Analysis – powerful visualizations, hundreds of business and technology related attributes, visitor website activity data, and analytic models to identify those targets most likely to become customers faster.
Managed Email Campaigns – prospect and nurture new customers with managed email campaigns to U.S.-based contacts; leverage an experienced campaign manager to plan, set up, execute, optimize, and report on email campaigns.
Managed Display/Social Media Advertising – display and social media advertising services that help businesses request campaigns, create ads, or upload existing ad assets, and receive reporting on advertising performance.
Creative & Copy – creative services to support campaigns – from ad and email creation to responsive website design.
Campaign Reporting – insightful channel and performance reports for data-driven campaign optimization.
In addition to these newly introduced services, Office Depot provides a comprehensive range of business solutions in conjunction with valued partners. These encompass print, copy and shipping services, print design, furniture assembly, secure shredding, tech support, and direct mail solutions.
About Office Depot Office Depot, LLC, an operating company of The ODP Corporation, is a leading specialty retailer providing innovative products and services delivered through a fully integrated omnichannel platform of Office Depot and OfficeMax retail stores and an award-winning online presence, OfficeDepot.com, to support the productivity and organization of its small business, home office and education clients. Office Depot is committed to enabling its clients’ success, strengthening local communities and providing equal opportunities for all. For more information, visit officedepot.com, download the Office Depot app on your iPhone or Android and follow @officedepot on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram and TikTok.
Office Depot is a trademark of The Office Club, LLC. OfficeMax is a trademark of OMX, Inc. Any other product or company names mentioned herein are the trademarks of their respective owners.
About Dun & Bradstreet Dun & Bradstreet, a leading global provider of business decisioning data and analytics, enables companies around the world to improve their business performance. Dun & Bradstreet’s Data Cloud fuels solutions and delivers insights that empower customers to accelerate revenue, lower cost, mitigate risk, and transform their businesses. Since 1841, companies of every size have relied on Dun & Bradstreet to help them manage risk and reveal opportunity. For more information on Dun & Bradstreet, please visit www.dnb.com.
From essential bed sheets and stylish accessories to sleek storage solutions and full room bundles — the Office Depot OfficeMax assortment of Dormify essentials will be accessible to students in stores and online, making it easier than ever to plan for move-in week.
BOCA RATON, Fla.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Jun. 17, 2024– Office Depot is setting college students up for a successful 2024–2025 school year with its expanded collection of college dorm and school supplies in a new partnership with Dormify, a leader in dorm room decor and clever essentials. Students can shop an array of new stylish furniture and dorm room must-haves online at officedepot.com and in 200 stores.
“Our partnership with Dormify allows Office Depot OfficeMax to offer more college dorm supplies through our efficient and versatile shopping and shipping options,” said Kevin Moffitt, executive vice president of The ODP Corporation and president of Office Depot. “We’re passionate about enabling our customers’ educational goals, and providing students with the tools to be successful is an essential part of that mission. We are proud to empower students of all ages to thrive and positively impact the world.”
There are many ways to shop and ship beyond standard deliveries and in-store purchases. For those who plan ahead, Dormify products will be available in almost 200 stores throughout the summer with the option to ship to another store location for pickup in your college area during move-in. Students who buy online can take advantage of Office Depot’s free 20-minute in-store/curbside pickup or free delivery on orders over $35.
“The preparation for college move-in is rife with to-do lists, errands, and tasks. We’re committed to making the process as easy as possible by simplifying the logistics and have found a great partner in Office Depot,” says Amanda Zuckerman, co-founder of Dormify. “We’re thrilled that students and their families will have the opportunity to see, feel, and shop our products in-person at Office Depot in 200 markets that are around the corner from so many campuses. Students will also be able to place orders over the summer at a store near their hometown and have it ready for pickup at an Office Depot location near their school during move-in—a critical offering that we know our customers are requesting.”
Office Depot is giving 10 people a chance to try the new collection themselves with a dorm makeover. Now through June 24, enter for your chance to win a $500 Office Depot OfficeMax merchandise card to put towards a fully outfitted dorm room for the upcoming school year. No purchase necessary. Visit officedepot.com/giveaways to enter.
About Office Depot Office Depot, LLC, an operating company of The ODP Corporation, is a leading specialty retailer providing innovative products and services delivered through a fully integrated omnichannel platform of Office Depot and OfficeMax retail stores and an award-winning online presence, OfficeDepot.com, to support the productivity and organization of its small business, home office and education clients. Office Depot is committed to enabling its clients’ success, strengthening local communities and providing equal opportunities for all. For more information, visit officedepot.com, download the Office Depot app on your iPhone or Android and follow @officedepot on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram and TikTok.
Office Depot is a trademark of The Office Club, LLC. OfficeMax is a trademark of OMX, Inc. Any other product or company names mentioned herein are the trademarks of their respective owners.
About Dormify Dormify is a college lifestyle and small-space decorating destination for the style-obsessed. Dormify simplifies the shopping experience for college students and post-grads by curating and creating exclusive products designed for small-space living without sacrificing style. Founded by Amanda Zuckerman and her mom, Karen, in 2011 when Amanda was in college, Dormify has become a trusted resource that makes outfitting your college dorm or apartment with everything you need (and want) stress-free and fun. Dormify has been highlighted by The New York Times, The Washington Post, Good Morning America, and The TODAY Show, and co-founder Amanda Zuckerman was named to Forbes “30 Under 30” list.
Proven Finance Executives Amy Schioldager and Evan Levitt to Join the Board
Wendy Schoppert Appointed Board Chair
BOCA RATON, Fla.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Jun. 3, 2024– The ODP Corporation (“ODP” or the “Company”) (NASDAQ:ODP), a leading provider of business services, products and digital workplace technology solutions to businesses and consumers, today announced the appointment of financial executives Amy Schioldager and Evan Levitt to its Board of Directors.
The Company also announced that Wendy Schoppert, ODP Board member since 2020, will assume the role of independent Board Chair as Joseph Vassalluzzo steps down from the Board after 11 years of service.
These changes will be effective on June 10, 2024. ODP’s Board size will be increased from seven members to eight, with directors having an average tenure of approximately five years.
“We are thrilled to welcome Amy and Evan to the ODP Board at this juncture, as we continue to evolve our business and position our Company to drive future profitable growth,” said Wendy Schoppert, Chair-Elect of the Board. “They bring valuable perspectives to further enhance the diverse skills of our Board, advance our value creation initiatives, and champion the continued growth of our strong 5C Culture.”
“Both Amy and Evan are proven financial executives with decades of leadership experience at Fortune 500 companies,” Schoppert continued. “With 25 years of experience at BlackRock, Amy brings technical and strategic expertise, having led investment teams across markets and segments, and has deep shareholder and public company governance experience. Evan has extensive financial and audit expertise across industries, as well as a strong understanding of distribution and consumer businesses. We look forward to leveraging their unique backgrounds as we continue to focus on driving long-term profitable growth and shareholder value.
“We would also like to thank Joe for his Board service, including as independent Chairman for the past seven years. His leadership and insight have been instrumental through ODP’s evolution. We wish him all the best in the future,” Schoppert concluded.
About Amy Schioldager
Amy has over 25 years of experience in various leadership positions at BlackRock, Inc., where she led investment teams across global equity markets and client segments. Most recently, Amy served as Senior Managing Director and Global Head of Beta Strategies. In this role, she oversaw $2.5 trillion in assets under management across seven global offices. She also served on BlackRock’s Global Executive Committee, which oversaw $11 billion in profit and loss and 13,000 employees across 30 countries. In addition to her investment and business leadership experience, Amy has strong board experience: she currently serves on the public company boards of Intermediate Capital Group plc and Corebridge Financial Inc, as well as the private organization boards of Boardspan Inc and California State University – East Bay. She previously served on the board of American International Group Inc.
About Evan Levitt
Evan brings over 30 years of experience in finance and accounting and has served in numerous leadership positions across industries. Most recently, Evan was Interim Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer at BrandSafway, a leading construction company providing solutions to the industrial, commercial and infrastructure markets. Prior to that, he held various leadership roles at The Home Depot, Inc. / HD Supply Holdings over the course of 17 years, during which time he played a pivotal role in negotiating the sale of HD Supply to The Home Depot, Inc. His most recent role at the company was as Senior Vice President, Chief Financial Officer, Chief Administrative Officer of HD Supply Holdings Inc. He currently serves on the private company boards of Artera Services, where he is a member of the Audit Committee, and WASH, where he serves as the Chairman of the Audit and Risk Committee.
About The ODP Corporation
The ODP Corporation (NASDAQ:ODP) is a leading provider of products, services, and technology solutions through an integrated business-to-business (B2B) distribution platform and omni-channel presence, which includes supply chain and distribution operations, dedicated sales professionals, a B2B digital procurement solution, online presence, and a network of Office Depot and OfficeMax retail stores. Through its operating companies ODP Business Solutions, LLC; Office Depot, LLC; Veyer, LLC; and Varis, Inc, The ODP Corporation empowers every business, professional, and consumer to achieve more every day. For more information, visit theodpcorp.com.
Report Presents the Company’s Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) Practices and Goals
BOCA RATON, Fla.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–May 22, 2024– The ODP Corporation (“ODP,” or the “Company”) (NASDAQ:ODP), a leading provider of products and services through an integrated business-to-business (B2B) distribution platform and omnichannel presence, today announced the release of its 2024 Corporate Sustainability Report, providing information on the Company’s sustainability practices and goals.
“I am excited to share our accomplishments and vision in our latest report for our People, Planet, and Prosperity—our triple bottom line approach to sustainability—with a strong focus on our 5C Culture,” said Gerry Smith, chief executive officer for The ODP Corporation. “We’re proud of our progress toward our sustainability commitments and goals and we will continue working toward creating a sustainable future for our company, our communities, and our planet.”
The 2024 Corporate Sustainability Report presents the Company’s notable achievements from 2023 and ongoing commitment to achieving its sustainability goals, supporting customers in meeting their sustainability commitments and making positive contributions to local communities. Accomplishments highlighted in the 2024 report include:
Achieved a 36% reduction in greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions from 2019 (MT CO2e Scopes 1 and 2)
Calculated our full scope of GHG inventory for the second year, which helped us set science-based targets and have them validated by SBTi
Delivered a 6.7% blended absolute plastic reduction in private label packaging and e-commerce shipping operations in 2023 from a 2022 baseline
Diverted 92% of waste from landfills across our distribution center network
Raised $5.6 million through in-store and online donations, powered by Round It Up America®,to support Title I public schools
To view the complete 2024 Corporate Sustainability Report or for more information about sustainability at The ODP Corporation, please visit theodpcorp.com/corporate-sustainability.
About The ODP Corporation The ODP Corporation (NASDAQ:ODP) is a leading provider of products, services, and technology solutions through an integrated business-to-business (B2B) distribution platform and omnichannel presence, which includes world-class supply chain and distribution operations, dedicated sales professionals, a B2B digital procurement solution, online presence and a network of Office Depot and OfficeMax retail stores. Through its operating companies Office Depot, LLC; ODP Business Solutions, LLC; Veyer, LLC; and Varis, Inc., The ODP Corporation empowers every business, professional, and consumer to achieve more every day. For more information, visit theodpcorp.com.
Office Depot, Inc., together with its subsidiaries, supplies a range of office products and services. It offers merchandise, such as general office supplies, computer supplies, business machines and related supplies, and office furniture through its chain of office supply stores under the Office Depot, Foray, Ativa, Break Escapes, Worklife, and Christopher Lowell brand names. The company also provides graphic design, printing, reproduction, mailing, shipping, and other services through design, print, and ship centers. It has operations throughout North America, Europe, Asia, and Central America. The company also sells its products and services through direct mail catalogs, contract sales force, Internet sites, and retail stores, through a mix of company-owned operations, joint ventures, licensing and franchise agreements, alliances, and other arrangements. As of December 31, 2008, Office Depot operated 1,267 North American retail division office supply stores and 162 international division retail stores, as well as participated under licensing and merchandise arrangements in 98 stores. The company was founded in 1986 and is based in Boca Raton, Florida.
Joe Gomes, Managing Director, Equity Research Analyst, Generalist , Noble Capital Markets, Inc.
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Varis. The big news for the quarter was the decision to put the Varis unit up for sale. While we believe the long-term business opportunity for Varis is attractive, the business was just taking too long to ramp up for the amount of investment ODP was pumping into the unit. We will see what type of return the sale brings, but in any case, the reduction of costs will be favorable.
Project Core. This cost optimization program is delivering significant benefits to ODP’s overall operating results and with the program upsized to $100 million from $50 million, Project Core should provide solid opportunity to reduce cost, in our view. It will be a key driver for improved bottom line results.
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$800 MillionFacility Strengthens Financial Position By Providing More Attractive Credit Terms & Flexibility Preserving Strong Liquidity Position
Extends Facility Maturity Date to May 2029
BOCA RATON, Fla.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–May 9, 2024–
The ODP Corporation (NASDAQ:ODP) (“ODP,” or the “Company”), a leading provider of business services, products and digital workplace technology solutions to businesses and consumers, today announced that it has amended and extended its existing asset-based credit facility. The amendment extends the maturity date to May 2029. The renewed $800 million facility includes certain more attractive credit terms and conditions, enhancing the company’s balance sheet and liquidity position to support future growth.
“The extension of our credit facility is a validation of our strong financial position and business model,” said Gerry Smith, chief executive officer of The ODP Corporation. “I want to thank our syndicate members for their strong support of our business and to our commitment to driving operational excellence throughout the enterprise.”
“The successful renewal of our asset-based credit facility includes improved credit terms and conditions, and extends our maturity, providing ample liquidity to manage our growth and capital allocation plans,” said Tim Perrott, vice president, investor relations and treasurer of The ODP Corporation. “We are thrilled to have the continued support of our financial partners as we continue to pursue our strategic objectives.”
The renewed credit facility was significantly oversubscribed with strong lender support, providing additional financial flexibility to grow the business and to enhance returns for shareholders.
About The ODP Corporation The ODP Corporation (NASDAQ:ODP) is a leading provider of products and services through an integrated business-to-business (B2B) distribution platform and omnichannel presence, which includes world-class supply chain and distribution operations, dedicated sales professionals, a B2B digital procurement solution, online presence and a network of Office Depot and OfficeMax retail stores. Through its operating companies Office Depot, LLC; ODP Business Solutions, LLC; Veyer, LLC; and Varis, Inc., The ODP Corporation empowers every business, professional, and consumer to achieve more every day. For more information, visit theodpcorp.com.
ODP and ODP Business Solutions are trademarks of ODP Business Solutions, LLC. Office Depot is a trademark of The Office Club, LLC. OfficeMax is a trademark of OMX, Inc. Veyer is a trademark of Veyer, LLC. Varis is a trademark of Varis, Inc. Grand&Toy is a trademark of Grand & Toy, LLC in Canada. Any other product or company names mentioned herein are the trademarks of their respective owners.
Office Depot, Inc., together with its subsidiaries, supplies a range of office products and services. It offers merchandise, such as general office supplies, computer supplies, business machines and related supplies, and office furniture through its chain of office supply stores under the Office Depot, Foray, Ativa, Break Escapes, Worklife, and Christopher Lowell brand names. The company also provides graphic design, printing, reproduction, mailing, shipping, and other services through design, print, and ship centers. It has operations throughout North America, Europe, Asia, and Central America. The company also sells its products and services through direct mail catalogs, contract sales force, Internet sites, and retail stores, through a mix of company-owned operations, joint ventures, licensing and franchise agreements, alliances, and other arrangements. As of December 31, 2008, Office Depot operated 1,267 North American retail division office supply stores and 162 international division retail stores, as well as participated under licensing and merchandise arrangements in 98 stores. The company was founded in 1986 and is based in Boca Raton, Florida.
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1Q24 Results. Net sales were $1.87 billion, down from $2.11 billion in 1Q23 and slightly below our $1.95 billion estimate. A challenging overall economic environment and 56 fewer Office Depot stores, y-o-y, drove the revenue contraction. Adjusted EBITDA totaled $82 million, down from $131 million and below our $123 million estimate. Net income declined to $15 million, or $0.40/sh, from $72 million, or $1.71/sh. We had forecasted $64 million, or $1.72/sh.
A Decision on Varis. Put out the “For Sale” sign. Responding to shareholder suggestions, among other things, management and the Board came to the decision to sell the Varis unit, which just has not begun to generate revenue as originally anticipated. While waiting for the sale to occur, the operating costs of Varis have been reduced by approximately one-third.
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