Improved operating results driven by lower SG&A expense and expanded gross margin

Invacare Holdings Corporation (OTC: IVCRQ) (“Invacare” or the “company”) today reported results of its predecessor Invacare Corporation for the quarter ended March 31, 2023.

Executive Summary

Reflecting on the company’s progress, Geoff Purtill, president and chief executive officer, said “Year-to-date, we've made tremendous strides in all aspects of the company’s transformation plan. With Chapter 11 behind us, our focus is on driving operational excellence and delivering profitable long-term growth in our core lifestyle and mobility & seating product categories. This is a new beginning for the company and a great opportunity to redefine the business for the future and realize our long-term growth potential.”

Turning to 1Q23 results, demand for lifestyle and mobility & seating products remained resilient on a global basis. In Europe, profitability improved over 90% compared to 1Q22 driven by gross profit expansion. On a consolidated basis, results were negatively impacted by the January 31, 2023 bankruptcy filing in the U.S. which primarily impacted revenues and profit in North America as the team focused on restarting the supply chain to fulfill customer demand. Notwithstanding the bankruptcy, the company achieved improved operating results driven by favorable product mix, lower input costs and reduced SG&A expense reflecting the benefit of previous restructuring actions.

To further position the business for long-term success, the company continues to execute strategic actions which include product line rationalization, footprint optimization, supply chain simplification, revisiting the IT infrastructure, and organization rightsizing. Mr. Purtill stated, “Building on our May 5th emergence from bankruptcy, we continue to accelerate the execution of our transformation plan which has yielded positive results in Europe, and I am optimistic it will generate similar improvements in North America. We look forward to providing updates on additional strategic actions as they are determined.”

Key Metrics (1Q23* versus 1Q22)

• Reported net sales were $165.5 million, a decrease of 17.7% and constant currency net sales^(a) decreased 13.2%. Excluding the divestiture of respiratory products, constant currency net sales declined 7.7% with largest decline in North America as result of the bankruptcy filing and product discontinuation.
• Gross margin was 26.5%, an increase of 280 basis points, driven by favorable product mix and lower input costs.
• SG&A expense decreased 11.2% to $53.8 million, and constant currency SG&A^(b) decreased 8.2% primarily due to lower employment costs.
• Operating loss improved by 37% to $10.4 million compared to a loss of $16.6 million.
• Adjusted EBITDA^(c) loss improved by 30% to $6.2 million, compared $8.6 million.
• Free cash flow^(d) usage was $32.6 million compared to usage of $29.8 million. 1Q23 free cash flow usage includes $9.5 million of bankruptcy related payments. Excluding those bankruptcy related payments, free cash flow usage was $23.1 million, an improvement of $6.7 million.

* Date format is quarter and year in each instance

Commenting on the company’s financial results, Kathy Leneghan, senior vice president and chief financial officer stated, “In line with our historic seasonality, the company consumed cash in 1Q23 to fund customer rebates as well as costs leading up to, and as a result of, the bankruptcy filing. Excluding the bankruptcy related items, free cash flow usage improved driven by lower working capital requirements. We are beginning to see the benefit of the transformation actions previously implemented reflected in our financial results. As we progress through the year, we continue to be focused on improving our service levels to enhance the customer experience, and our efforts to return the company to long-term, sustainable growth.”

1Q23 Segment Results versus 1Q22

At a segment level, reported net sales in Europe declined due to unfavorable foreign exchange and lower volumes primarily attributable strategic product discontinuation (i.e., walking aids) and portfolio simplification actions. In North America, revenues declined in all product categories but most significantly in respiratory products which the company divested in 1Q23. In addition, all product categories were impacted by the bankruptcy filing during the quarter. Net sales in the Asia Pacific region, reported in All Other, increased primarily attributable to respiratory sales as the company exits that product category globally.

Gross margin improved by 280 basis points driven by product mix benefits from portfolio simplification actions and favorable costs, primarily lower freight expense. Gross profit dollars declined, primarily attributable to lower net sales and unfavorable foreign currency translation of $2.9 million.

Constant Currency SG&A expenses decreased as a result of lower employment and IT costs. Lower SG&A expense was impacted by restructuring actions taken in 2022.

In 1Q23, the company recorded a $4.2 million net gain on the sale of the respiratory and Top End^® sports wheelchair businesses.

Restructuring expense was $4.7 million for 1Q23, primarily related to professional fees incurred prior to the bankruptcy filing on January 31, 2023.

Reorganization items, net of tax, of $20.8 million recorded in 1Q23 include bankruptcy-related expenses, primarily attributable to professional fees and debt related expenses.

About Invacare Holdings Corporation

Invacare Holdings Corporation (OTC: IVCRQ) is a leading manufacturer and distributor in its markets for medical equipment, and services used in non-acute care settings. Invacare Holdings Corporation became the successor to Invacare Corporation upon its emergence from bankruptcy on May 5, 2023, as further described in the company’s Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q. At its core, the company designs, manufactures and distributes products, services and solutions Making Life’s Experiences Possible^® for people with congenital, acquired and degenerative conditions. The company’s products are important parts of care for people with a wide range of challenges, from those who are active and heading to work or school each day and may need additional mobility to those who are cared for in residential care settings, at home and in rehabilitation centers in North America, Europe and Asia Pacific. For more information about the company and its products, visit the company’s website at www.invacare.com.

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Definitions of Non-GAAP Financial Measures

^(a) “Constant currency net sales” is a non-GAAP financial measure, which is defined as net sales excluding the impact of foreign currency translation. The current year's functional constant currency net sales are translated using the prior year’s foreign exchange rates. These amounts are then compared to the prior year’s sales to calculate the constant currency net sales change. The “Business Segments Net Sales” table accompanying this press release compares net sales as reported and net sales excluding the effects of foreign exchange translation by segment and for the consolidated company for the three months ended March 31, 2023 and March 31, 2022, respectively. The company believes that this financial measure provides meaningful information for evaluating the core operating performance of the company. This financial measure is reconciled to the related GAAP financial measures in the “Business Segment Net Sales” table included in this press release.

^(b) “Constant Currency SG&A” is a non-GAAP financial measure, which is defined as selling, general and administrative (“SG&A”) expense excluding the impact of foreign currency translation. The current period's functional constant currency SG&A expenses are translated using the prior year's foreign exchange rates. These amounts are then compared to the prior year's SG&A expenses to calculate the constant currency SG&A expenses change.

^(c) “Adjusted EBITDA” is a non-GAAP financial measure, which is defined as earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization and calculated as net loss plus: income taxes; interest expense, net; reorganization items, net; net gain or loss on convertible debt derivatives; net gain or loss on debt extinguishment including debt finance charges and fees; asset write-downs related to intangible assets; impairment of goodwill; net gain or loss on sale of businesses; and depreciation and amortization; as further adjusted to exclude charges related to exit of product lines; charges related to restructuring activities and stock compensation expense. It should be noted that the company's definition of Adjusted EBITDA may not be comparable to similar measures disclosed by other companies because not all companies and financial analysts calculate Adjusted EBITDA in the same manner. The company believes that this financial measure provides meaningful information which is used by financial analysts and others in the company's industry to evaluate the performance of the company. This financial measure is reconciled to the related GAAP financial measure in the “Reconciliation of Net Income (Loss) to Adjusted EBITDA” table included in this press release.

^(d) “Free cash flow” is a non-GAAP financial measure, which is defined as net cash provided (used) by operating activities less purchases of property and equipment plus proceeds from sales of property and equipment. The company believes that this financial measure provides meaningful information for evaluating the overall financial performance of the company and its ability to repay debt or make future investments. This financial measure is reconciled to the related GAAP financial measure in the “Reconciliation from Net Cash Provided (Used) by Operating Activities to Free Cash Flow” table included in this press release.

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