Improved Adjusted EBITDA Performance
The third quarter demonstrated significant improvement in adjusted EBITDA delivery with sequential improvement in base business net sales trends. Adjusted EBITDA was $70.4 million, flat versus last year on a reported basis, but up year-over-year excluding the impact of divestitures.
Cost Savings Initiatives
The company benefited from a $10 million cost savings initiative, with SG&A overhead down $2 million from last year and cost of goods sold improved by 40 basis points versus last year.
Divestiture Strategy Progress
B&G Foods announced the divestiture of their Canadian Green Giant business and continued to evaluate the divestiture of their Green Giant U.S. frozen business. These divestitures are expected to create a more focused B&G Foods with increased cash flow generation and a lower leverage ratio.
Spices & Seasonings Growth
The Spices & Seasonings business unit grew net sales by 2.1% in Q3, benefiting from growth in fresh food and proteins and strength in the club and foodservice channels.